As individual contributors, it is often “hit or miss” when receiving individualized training and a focused effort to develop skills by your leader. So what do you do as that dedicated, hard-working individual who wants to succeed? The methods laid out in Gapology point the way. In this episode, we discuss these principles. 

Read the full blog here: https://www.gapology.org/post/becoming-a-leader-with-knowledge-importance-and-action

Our focus determines our behaviors. This much is clear. What determines our focus? In this week’s podcast, we continue our series to help individual contributors by discussing leveraging your identity and the IMBAR pathway to define the plans that will set you up for success in meeting your most important goals and achieving your purpose.

*Read our full blog on this topic here: https://www.gapology.org/post/becoming-a-leader-with-identity

Mark and Brian begin their series developed for individual contributors on "Becoming a Leader" by focusing on leveraging the tactics from their book, "Speed of Purpose." In this episode, they discuss putting purpose first and wrapping all behaviors around it to set yourself up for success when the opportunity for advancement comes around. 

*Read our full blog on this topic here: https://www.gapology.org/post/becoming-a-leader-with-speed-of-purpose

As leaders, we impact others with our behaviors and actions. What we say and do can potentially change the lives and careers of our team in both positive and negative ways. In this episode, Mark Thienes shares a short narrative on this topic and his thoughts on how we can be very intentional with this impact. 

Trust in the workplace is essential to the overall organization’s success, and although most people would agree with its importance, it is often difficult to achieve. Competing priorities and careers often stand in the way of ultimately trusting fellow teammates. In this episode, we share tips for creating a trust-based culture using Gapology.

*Read our full blog for more details: https://www.gapology.org/post/leading-in-trust

Judy and Sarah Shoulak takeover the Gapology Radio podcast this week while Mark and Brian are on vacation and discuss the topic of Conflict Resolution! They share their thoughts on this topic through the lens of Gapology, as well as through methods they've developed as part of their "Relatively Speaking" coaching services. 

*Also, read my thoughts on this topic on our blog! https://www.gapology.org/post/conflict-mediation

Versatility is incredibly important in today’s agile and remote workplaces. Listen to this week’s Gapology Radio podcast to hear some tips we share to leverage your existing skills and passions to create a career that will benefit your organization and your life! 

* Also read the full blog on this topic here: https://www.gapology.org/post/creating-versatility-in-leadership

Often we face the desire to pursue our "passions" or opportunities that lie in a completely different line of work. This decision doesn't come lightly, as it is often wrapped in the self-doubt created as a result of the successful and comfortable existence in which we live. With this emotional pull comes a series of challenges we must address and overcome. In this podcast, we discuss some ways to tackle these. 

Read our full blog on this topic here: https://www.gapology.org/post/choosing-to-be-successful-somewhere-else

A dream come true! We actually have the amazing Coach Cabrina McLain joining the podcast this week! Listen in as she shares some important lessons from her books, "The Face of Adversity" and "How to 4C Positive Change in Your Life." 

Also, read my blog on some of my thoughts as well... https://www.gapology.org/post/leading-with-the-4-c-s-a-conversation-with-coach-cabrina-mclain

Analyzing your team should be more than just a numbers exercise. Looking at how they connect to your purpose and developing a set of core values and core competencies that tie to your purpose will set your team apart. Then, measuring their effectiveness for those elements gives you important information to help them improve execution in delivering your purpose. Listen to our discussion on how to do all of this!

*Read the full details on this topic on our blog: https://www.gapology.org/post/purposeful-people-analytics

Also check out the Gallup 12 (Not sponsored): https://www.gallup.com/workplace/356063/gallup-q12-employee-engagement-survey.aspx