- I explain why I often get called in by leaders before they fire a low performer. - I share the 6 factors that I ask leaders about to confirm they have done all that they can do.

- I explain each of the four steps I found to be a surefire approach to delegation to your technical teams. - The magic question I ask anyone I am delegating work to that automatically increases accountability to get assignments done on time. - What to do once delegated work is complete.

Here are some of the highlights from this episode. * What leaders must establish before giving feedback to anyone else. * What your supervisor, team, peers, vendors, and clients/customers require of you as a leader. * A very simple 5 step process to seek feedback.

- Why the medium you choose to communicate is part of your communication. - I share the 7 levels of listening. What level are you listening right now? - I even share what's called Digital Body Language.

- How being the Chief Decision Maker caused me to be the major bottleneck in my team's ability to succeed. - What to do when you don't have the luxury of making team decisions. - How decision-making and delegation work together. - Starting today, who on your team can you trust to make decisions. - Where are sources that you can confidently defend any decision.

* I share the first and foundational discipline of authentic leaders and why this must be your foundation for leading your technical teams. *  What is the most powerful phrase a leader can say to their team? Well, I tell you that phrase in the fifth discipline.

Here are some of the highlights from this episode. - Knowing the difference between what you are concerned with vs. where you have influence and what increases your influence. -  How you can identify what might be time-wasting activities. - I explain what happens after you let go of an arrow and how it relates to what you can control.

* We start by talking about the immense headwinds and tailwinds of business in 2020, how leading now needs to be different. * How leaders can create confidence in what Daniel calls "Thinking Well". * How decision-making and influence alone isn't enough for today's leaders and how to go from leading from defense to offense. * Why intentional curiosity can be used to grow a leader's confidence in leading their team. * What must be answered at the end of any leadership meeting. * And, of course, Daniel details the 7 perspectives of effective leaders. * Daniel also shares what he believes are the hot topics for leaders in 2021.