Most organizations expect a short lived speech or seminar to inspire their people to change their behavior and deliver better results. And most of the time that happens - people get inspired to do and be better. But here’s the problem. It stops there. People get inspired, but not equipped. 

In this week’s episode of the Lead Up Podcast, Mike and special guest Chris Taylor talk about why most leadership/ staff development fails to drive lasting change and what organizations can do to make training stick!

If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to leave a 5-star review on your streaming platform. Mike encourages you to reach out to him through: [email protected] to let him know your thoughts on this episode & to share some topics you would like him to speak on in the future.

You can learn more about Chris’ work at https://actionable.co/ or follow on LinkedIn at “Chris Taylor Actionable”

The most important thing you have as a leader is your influence. Your ability to inspire and motivate others is crucial to delivering the results you’re after. 

In this episode, Mike covers 3 Tricks and 3 Treats that leaders often fall victim to unconsciously destroying their influence - followed by 5 practices EVERY leader should implement to build trust with their teams. 

If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to leave a 5-star review on your streaming platform. Mike encourages you to reach out to him through: [email protected] to let him know your thoughts on this episode & to share some topics you would like him to speak on in the future. 

“If you’re not moving forward, then you’re moving backward.”

This is so true in leadership. 

In fast-paced work environments, it’s easy to get caught up in the chaos and busyness, but it’s important that you’re able to take a step back and prioritize the little things that will aid your progress. 

If you want to continue to be a great leader or continue your journey to becoming one, then you can NEVER STOP LEARNING. 

If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to leave a 5-star review on your streaming platform. Mike encourages you to reach out to him through: [email protected] to let him know your thoughts on this episode & to share some topics you would like him to speak on in the future. 

Elite leaders don’t coast to the finish line that is the end of the year. Elite leaders show up every single day in pursuit of their goals. 

This time of year, it’s very common to see people begin to wear down and start going through the motions, but elite leaders finish strong so they can start strong. 

In this week’s episode of the Lead Up Podcast, Mike discusses the definition of an elite leader and the 3 steps you can implement to finish the year strong to set yourself up for fast start in 2025!

If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to leave a 5-star review on your streaming platform. Mike encourages you to reach out to him through: [email protected] to let him know your thoughts on this episode & to share some topics you would like him to speak on in the future. 

Great leaders do more than manage; they inspire. 

Being an elite leader requires you to keep your mental well-being in check, because mental health is the cornerstone that influences the energy that you bring to the workplace. 

In this week’s episode, Mike and special guest Marc Fussel discuss the importance of mental health, as well as simple strategies listeners can use to improve their effectiveness as people and leaders.

If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to leave a 5-star review on your streaming platform. Mike encourages you to reach out to him through: [email protected] to let him know your thoughts on this episode & to share some topics you would like him to speak on in the future. 

To learn more about Marc Fussel and his work to help leaders improve mental well-being, you can visit Take2Minutes.org. You can use the code LeadUp24 to get 20% off of any price on Take 2 Minutes.

The #1 most contagious element in your organization is… 

ATTITUDE! 

Great attitudes encourage great attitudes and negative attitudes encourage negative attitudes. For you, being the leader you are, it is your duty to be aware and intentional about the attitude you are bringing to the workplace because yours is the most important on the team.

In this episode of the Lead Up Podcast, we discuss the importance of core values and the three people that are most important for you to lead so you make sure this contagious element doesn't infect the organization in the wrong way, but the right way.

If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to leave a 5-star review on your streaming platform. Mike encourages you to reach out to him through: [email protected] to let him know your thoughts on this episode & to share some topics you would like him to speak on in the future. 

Have you ever considered what truly defines a great leader? Is it confidence? Experience? The ability to inspire and motivate others? 

Sure, all of those are great qualities, but there’s one often overlooked trait that sets good leaders apart from great ones: mental strength.

The world’s most successful leaders are elite at separating themselves from their challenges and emotions to take thoughtful and intentional action. 

Check out this week’s episode of the Lead Up Podcast to learn from special guest, Scott Mautz on how you can begin improving your mental strength to uplevel your leadership. 

If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to leave a 5-star review on your streaming platform. Mike encourages you to reach out to him through: [email protected] to let him know your thoughts on this episode & to share some topics you would like him to speak on in the future.

You can learn more about Scott Mautz here and find his book on Amazon.

There is no cookie-cutter blueprint to being a great leader. Successful leaders are products of countless different personalities, backgrounds, perspectives, theories, etc. 

Although, the most successful leaders all understand the importance of Stephen Covey’s 5th habit: 

‘Seek first to understand, then to be understood.’

In this week’s episode of the Lead Up Podcast, we talk about why this is the most important practice for leaders trying to lead successful teams.

If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to leave a 5-star review on your streaming platform. Mike encourages you to reach out to him through: [email protected] to let him know your thoughts on this episode & to share some topics you would like him to speak on in the future.

If you want to get the most out of your employees, develop a thriving culture, and retain great employees, then your primary objective should be to develop authentic connections with your people. This means showing up consistently. Not once a year, or once a quarter. 

You have to make intentional connections a regular part of your routine. 

In this week’s episode of the Lead Up Podcast, Mike and special guest Ken Schmidt talk about “Making Some Noise” and making people your priority to improve results.

If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to leave a 5-star review on your streaming platform. Mike encourages you to reach out to him through: [email protected] to let him know your thoughts on this episode & to share some topics you would like him to speak on in the future.

You can learn more about Ken here.

No matter how amazing your company is, you will lose people. 

Even the most impressive team cultures experience turnover. 

The problem is, that most companies sort exiting employees into either the “don’t leave” or “good riddance” categories instead of latching on the opportunities that leaving employees offer.

Check out this week’s episode of the Lead Up Podcast, where we discuss 5 Tactics for you to make the most of employee exits and start releasing talent to sing your praises!

If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to leave a 5-star review on your streaming platform. Mike encourages you to reach out to him through: [email protected] to let him know your thoughts on this episode & to share some topics you would like him to speak on in the future.