The Lead Up Podcast

Leadership is a long game, which means a commitment to growth is essential for sustained success. 

In this week’s Lead Up Podcast, Mike breaks down a 6-step process to SPRINGing forward in your leadership.

S- See a Better Future

P- Plan for Success

R- Right the Ship

I- Install New Habits

N- Never Stop Pruning

G- Growth Mindset

Give this episode a listen and learn the actionable steps to implementing a process for sure success and growth!
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Leadership is no longer about following rigid procedures and experiencing great results. 

The leaders seeing the greatest success in their organizations today are leaders who are dedicated to growth and innovation. 

In today’s fast-paced world, you can’t expect to lead people the same way they were led 20 years ago.

Leaders must commit themselves to personal growth and open their minds to innovation. 

Develop a foundation of self-mastery and lead by example in your workplace. 

In this episode of the Lead Up Podcast, Mike and special guest Chris Comeaux discuss ‘The Anatomy of Leadership’ and how important self-mastery is for 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.

You can purchase Chirs' book The Anatomy of Leadership here 

When it comes to developing a culture that is mission-driven and retains employees at a high rate, it is essential that you are hiring top talent.

By top talent, I mean candidates that are not only qualified in skill set, but qualified in value set and are passionate about the mission of your organization.

In this week’s episode, I go over 3 things you HAVE to get right if you want to attract top talent, as well as some practical tools you can utilize in 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.

When employees decide to leave, their common explanation is inadequate compensation. 

For some, that may be true.

However, if you look a little deeper, you often find that their departure was actually a result of not feeling valued for their contributions. 

It's not just about the paycheck; it's about the sense of appreciation and recognition. 

In this episode of the Lead Up Podcast, Mike and special guest Dr. Katherin Meese discuss the “Human Margin” and trust barrier in leadership and share tactical steps to start developing trust within your organizations. 

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.

Culture is the root of all success or shortcomings of an organization. 

The organizational culture decides how well you attract employees, how well you retain employees, and how well you inspire employees. 

All of which are greatly important when working towards a big goal.

In this episode of the Lead Up Podcast, we discuss 7 questions leaders should ask themselves to gain clarity on the shifts they need to make to create thriving organizational cultures. 
 

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.

Leadership is all about valuing your people.

How can you do that?

One way is by being the best part of their day!

On this episode of the Lead Up Podcast, I had the privilege of interviewing, special guest Dr. David Schreiner, author of ‘Be the Best Part of Their Day.’

We discuss what it takes to fulfill your potential as a leader and cover different strategies for leaders to implement to ensure they are expressing their value for their people. 

Give it a listen!

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 our guest, Dr. David Schreiner, and get a copy of his book, visit https://drdavidschreiner.com/

A workplace that prioritizes communication is a workplace that thrives. 

As a leader, it is your duty to develop a culture that encourages people to give feedback. 

In this episode of the Lead Up Podcast, we cover a tactic from the Quit Losing Talent Framework - RESPONDING TO FEEDBACK.

The four-step process involves:

If you can do those 4 things effectively, you are on your way to a culture of effective communication! 

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.

Leading people is undoubtedly difficult. 

It’s your job to get people to do what you want, but no one likes being told what to do. 

So, how can you inspire people to work passionately, without making them feel forced?

The answer: LEADING WITH QUESTIONS.

Leading with the right questions allows you to put your team members in the driver's seat.

This encourages their engagement and fosters a sense of ownership that inspires passionate work. 

On this episode of the Lead Up Podcast, Host Mike Harbour and special guest, Bob Tiede discuss how you can lead with questions and start getting the most out of your people!

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Most of us have missed out on opportunities because we weren’t willing to start. 

Don’t let 2024 be a year of “should have.”

Make 2024 a year of intentional action, and an abundance of success. 

This year, I’m using this DREAM acronym to help me get clear, and get started. 

Desire: What are my deepest desires and goals for this year? Establishing a clear vision is the first step to creating a plan for success. 

Relationships: Adding people into your life who motivate you is just as important as subtracting the ones who hold you back. Assess how you are influenced by those around you. 

Eliminating: What beliefs, habits, and fears are holding you back? Make an honest assessment and eliminate anything that isn’t pulling you closer to your desire. 

Action: What actions do you need to incorporate to make the biggest leap toward your goals? If you aren’t there yet, then there’s a new action required of you. 

Make Mistakes: This is difficult but important. You must embrace the mindset of Win, or Learn. Without minor failure, you will never achieve major success. 

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.

Your mindset determines your level of success. 

This applies to any area of your life, and if you want to make 2024 a year of new heights, then you must make strides in your mindset and personal growth. 

For the first episode of the new year, Mike discusses his laws for success and some essential mental adjustments you must make to reach new levels of success.

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