The Lead Up Podcast

There are endless factors that go into retaining employees due to the varying personalities of individuals in your organization, but there are certain things that are universally true that need to be implemented in every workplace to create a culture where people want to stay.

In this week’s episode of the Lead Up Podcast, Mike shares 5 steps you can take to immediately make a shift in your organization’s culture to start keeping the quality talent you work so hard to attract.

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If leadership could be boiled down to one single principle, it would be to make sure your people feel valued.

In this episode of the Lead Up Podcast, Mike and special guest Bill Sims discuss leadership and effective communication in the modern workplace. 

They emphasize the importance of emotional intelligence, recognition, and adapting leadership styles to connect with and motivate team members across generations while sharing tactical steps to applying this approach into 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.

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Elite leadership is not a destination but an ongoing journey, a continuous practice, and a mindset. 

To guide individuals toward achieving elite results, you must embody the traits of an elite leader.

In this episode, Mike emphasizes the crucial role of 8 leadership competencies for overcoming challenges and mastering the essential skills to be a successful leader. 

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There’s no denying that communication is crucial to your success, but, have you ever thought about how well you connect through your communication? 

I frequently talk about the retention of employees, but this principle applies to the retention of customers and patients as well. 

When people feel heard, they feel valued, and when they feel valued, they want to stay. 

It’s not just about talking AT someone to get your point across to them. 

As a leader, you need to prioritize connection through your communication.

Check out this week’s episode of The Lead Up Podcast, where I’m joined by Dr. Bruce Berger to talk about Comprehensive Motivational Interviewing. A method designed to improve both the employee and patient/ customer experience.

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 find Dr. Bruce Bergers book here.

In this week’s episode, Mike discusses the qualities he believes to be essential for leaders to be “elite” and reach their true potential.

He emphasizes the crucial role of emotional intelligence in leadership, acknowledging his own struggles and encouraging listeners to develop this skill. 

He highlights trust-building, energy restoration, and personal growth as essential for elite leaders, citing current low trust levels and the need for leaders to spend time with their teams, listen, and train them. 

Using the ELITE acronym, he goes on to share 5 steps you can take to be on your way to Elite 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.

In this episode of the Lead Up Podcast, host Mike Harbour dives into a discussion with leadership coach Mark Silverman, exploring insights from his book, “The Rising Leader Handbook.” 

After sharing their backgrounds, Mike and Mark dive into the significance of empathizing with employees’ struggles and understanding their backgrounds to foster empathy toward different individuals. 

They go on to share actionable strategies for leaders to address the most important areas needed to enhance their leadership capabilities and effectiveness. 

To learn more about Mark, and purchase a copy of his book, “The Rising Leader Handbook,” visit

 https://www.markjsilverman.com/

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One of the best ways to promote employee engagement and increase employee retention is to do what I call “Build FUNctional Endurance.”

It’s okay to have fun at work, and often fun is found in working areas of strength and passion. 

As a leader, it is your responsibility to learn more about your people so you can place them in positions where they are more engaged and more effective. 

“Building FUNctional Endurance” requires intentional conversations with your employees that give you insight into their personalities and true strengths. 

It takes time and effort, but the better you become at placing employees into areas where they are more engaged and effective, you quicker you will see the benefits - retention, improved workplace environment, etc. 

In this episode, Mike shares some practical and tactical tips to help you start placing employees where they need to be to see their full potential.
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High-performance leadership starts when you realize it’s less about changing your actions, and more about changing your mind. 

To change the outcomes you see, you have to change the thoughts you believe. 

A great leader is not one who is afraid of challenging their ingrained beliefs. If you want to see strides in your leadership and become a true “high-performing leader,” then you have to be open to change and adaptation. 

In this episode of the Lead Up Podcast, I have a great conversation with special guests Susan Hobson and Rob Kalwarowsky about what mindset shifts leaders MUST make to reach that level of “High-Performance 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.

Ever wondered why some teams radiate success from day one, while others struggle to keep their best employees from fleeing? 

The answer often lies in the welcome. 

This episode is not just about learning to welcome a new hire; it’s about infusing them with the spirit of the team, the mission of the company, and the belief that they're valued from the moment they say 'yes' to the job offer.
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Can you imagine how smoothly your workplace would run if no one relied on accountability to stay on task and express great conduct?

With a culture of ownership, rather than accountability, people will hold themselves to a standard that provides the results you wish to see. 

This shift isn’t easy though. It requires you, the leader, to lead by a strong example.

Ready for the challenge?

In this week’s edition of the Lead Up Podcast, Mike and special guest, Joe Tye discuss actionable steps for leaders like you to start building a culture of ownership.

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 find Joe's book on Building a Culture of Ownership on Amazon.