The Leader's Toolkit

Does GiANT work? This is something we hear from potential clients often. It's one thing to learn leadership tools in theory; it's another to put them into practice within a team or organization in an every day work environment. Thousands of companies around the world are doing it every day, so we wanted you to hear from one. 

Our guest is Keith Glover and he is a true people developer who seeks to serve  his people day in and day out and make the culture at AHSG an environment of learning, where everyone is encouraged and equipped to grow. Headquartered in Edmond, Oklahoma and with five offices around the country, AHSG is a nationwide, diversified healthcare staffing platform that serves over 2,500 endpoints across health systems, hospitals, and outpatient clinics in all 50 states.

You can can hear Keith's love and passion for developing his own leadership skills and the leadership of people in his care. Listen as he shares why it's important and the plan forward to help every employee become the healthiest leader that can be. And it has started at the top and is lived out even in the difficult time of the company's journey.

If you would like to ask Keith questions about how he and AHS have integrated the GiANT tools into their culture, feel free to reach out to him on LinkedIn.

You'll hear the practical ways AHS is using GiANT in the next episode, but for now, look what the emplyees are saying about what the content has done for them.

• 93% of the program participants stated that their expectations were exceeded or mostly met.
• 94% were Very Satisfied or Satisfied with the overall program
• Some comments were:
• One positive outcome is being able to understand myself and habits more throughout this experience. I have had some pretty big ah-ha moments throughout the process that have helped me became a more aware leader. Knowing my teams 5 voices has helped tremendously with effective communication.
• It's helped me present myself in a way that is more approachable to my team. To be open to suggestions and be in collaboration to improve outcomes.
• I am more attuned to becoming a liberating leader and the role that challenging my staff must play in that process. Supporting my team comes naturally to me. I'm now actively working to ensure that team members are adequately challenged and can develop and grow more within and beyond their current roles.
• I have connected with other leaders in the organization, outside of my department, where I wouldn't have done that previously. I have recognized the areas I need to improve as a leader and am taking action to work on those. I've had more positive interactions with my employees, and have received positive feedback from them about my leadership!
• I have become more self-aware and self-reflective. I was really impacted by the Developing Others content and realized that I need to be more patient in walking others through new skill-building. Additionally, the support challenge matrix helped me realize that I may be sheltering new peers from challenges and that really robs them of opportunity to grow.
• Helps me better recognize why people communicate the way they do, and how I need to look for the ways other people are motivated/encouraged/discouraged, rather than assuming they think like me.
• The 70/30 principle has profoundly transformed my approach to work. Although I was introduced to it a few years back, a recent podcast on the topic truly reshaped my viewpoint. Now, rather than approaching tasks, I'm less inclined towards (my 30%) with dread, I give myself grace and embrace them with patience and eagerness for the learning opportunity they present. This shift in perspective energizes me rather than sapping my strength. It has also enabled me to guide my team in reevaluating their approaches to daunting tasks. I've become more attuned to assessing my team's workload balance, ensuring it aligns with the 70/30 principle. If/when imbalances arise, we strategize together to restore equilibrium, fostering success and ongoing learning.

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If you've never been called out, you've probably witnessed it. It's embarrassing, deflating and degrading. There's a better way. Our guest, Julliette Odhiambo, introduces us to the concept of calling someone up, instead of calling them out. A supportive and honoring approach to challenge someone we lead means that when a mistake is made, or if motivation is required, we do it in a caring way where our mindset is to develop them into great employees and future (or present) leaders.  We do this in a way that fights for their highest good. 

Julliette Odhiambo focuses on leading young people and she sees the results of calling up. People rise to the level of your belief in them. It doesn't mean we shy away from challenge or from difficult conversations, but it does mean we do it in a way that allows them to grow and learn all with the respect and value they deserve.  Not only does Juliette say that we don't shy away from challenging conversations, but she says great leadership leans into these conversations in order to help the person mature and grow. It would be unkind to let them get by with behavior that is not to the standard you know they should be. 

Juliette shares the Dr. Cecil Murray quote that says "Speak without offending; listen without being defensive; and always leave the other person with their dignity."  The goal is to continue to value the person. She also brings up a tool from previous episodes, The 5 Circles of influence to highlight the importance of living out this tool with every group of people we encounter, including ourselves.

Juliette is a leadership development coach. If you'd like to contact her about working with you as an individual leader or with your team or organization, feel free to reach out directly to her on LinkedIn. 

To find helpful resources in regards to this episode:  Episode 21 Resources

If you're ready to start getting access to world-class leadership development content for yourself or your team, then check out the Pro Subscription and start learning from the GiANT assessments and courses for the low price of $10 per month or $100 per year per user.

We certify people within their organizations in the GiANT content so they can share it with the rest of their people. We call these people "Catalysts". If you're interested in becoming a GiANT Catalyst, check out this website: https://podcast.giantos.com/store/catalyst

We'd love to hear from you: your questions, your comments and your stories about leading.
Reach out to [email protected]

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The Developing Others tool is used to train up someone in a new expertise or skill. A wise leader is intentional in transferring their knowledge. Roz Hobley gives us the steps on how to apprentice someone:

Phase 1 - unconscious incompetence - "I do, you watch"
Phase 2 - conscious competence - "I do, you help" Watch out for the Pit of Despair!
Phase 3 - conscious competence - "You do, I help"
Phase 4 - unconscious competence - "You do, I watch"

This process takes time, vision and encouragement! There is long-term payout for this type of intentional leadership.

Check out the visual tool here.

Roz is part of GiANT London but she works with clients all over the world. To reach out to Roz Hobley, contact her on LinkedIn.

Would you like to learn more about becoming a GiANT Coach, which we call "Guides"? Here is more information.  And feel free to reach out to Tracy at [email protected]

We certify people within their organizations in the GiANT content so they can share it with the rest of their people. We call these people "Catalysts". If you're interested in becoming a GiANT Catalyst, check out this website: https://podcast.giantos.com/store/catalyst

We'd love to hear from you: your questions, your comments and your stories about leading.
Reach out to [email protected]

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This episode centers around The Core of a Leader. Rich Webb details the three areas of awareness leaders must focus on: IQ, EQ, and PQ. The question is: do you know what it's like to be on the other side of you? Just like an athlete develops their Core strength, a leader must develop the core of their leadership. Are there areas in you that need strengthened? Because we don't always know what it's like to be on the other side of ourselves, we must get feedback. Of course this takes psychological safety. People must be able to trust that they can be honest without any risk of consequence. So take a look in the mirror, be honest with yourself and get feedback. Now take action and make the changes necessary. 

What about you? Which of these needs work - EQ, IQ or PQ? Take a look at The Core tool and other tools referenced in this episode.

Rich listed a lot of facts and data around the importance of bolstering our Core as a leader. Check that data out here.

You can find Rich Webb at his website: Performance Ninja. Take a look around and feel free to reach out to him on the chat bot in the bottom right corner.

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Thoughts drive actions, that drive habits, which result in outcomes.

How you think about yourself impacts your actions. Are you secure, confident and humble as a leader? Do you know what you're good at and the value you can add to your team? And are you passing that mindset onto your people so they can reach their potential too?

How you think about your team determines how you lead your team. Don't limit your ability to lead them by not believing in them. As a leader we need to believe in the best of everyone we're leading and we have to see their potential and call them up in that.

The beauty of thoughts is that they are a choice. Your mindset is a muscle. The more you build it, the stronger it becomes.  So, think about how you think.

If someone on your team continues to have a negative mindset or attitude, a healthy leader must have the difficult conversation of calling them up on that behavior. Listen to this episode in its entirety to see how Kevin handles those conversations.

If you would like to reach out to Kevin DeShazo for questions or to help your organization or team with performance and strategy, check out his LinkedIn profile HERE. If you're in the sports world, you'll want to check out what he has to offer coaches and teams: bebetterleaders.com

Want to order Kevin's book, Keep Chopping Wood, check it out on Amazon.

Would you like to learn more about becoming a GiANT Coach, which we call "Guides"? Here is more information.  

We certify people within their organizations in the GiANT content so they can share it with the rest of their people. We call these people "Catalysts". If you're interested in becoming a GiANT Catalyst, check out this website: https://podcast.giantos.com/store/catalyst

We'd love to hear from you: your questions, your comments and your stories about leading.
Reach out to [email protected]

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What would have to happen for every person on a team to become relationally intelligent? The Communication Code book and tool will transform the way you communicate with those that you work with and those at home.

Jeremie gives the five "C's" within the Communication Code:
Care
Celebrate
Clarify
Collaborate
Critique

Each personality or Voice tends to use a certain code. Once you know the other person's code, communication becomes much more successful between the two of you. It creates healthy two-way communication. Pro tip: it's okay to ask the other person what they are wanting from a conversation. We can help one another communicate in a way where we can hear them and also feel heard ourselves. 

Many organizations are using this book as a Book Club read or a company-wide learning opportunity. You can get copies at Amazon. (If you're looking to buy in bulk of 25+ copies, reach out to Tracy at the email below and she is happy to help you get a discount).

If your organization is looking for a powerful, transformational keynote speaker, then please reach out to [email protected]. She can check Steve or Jeremie's calendar to find a date where one of them can come deliver a powerful message to your people.  Check out Jeremie's website here. Check out Steve's website here.

We certify people within their organizations in the GiANT content so they can share it with the rest of their people. We call these people "Catalysts". If you're interested in becoming a GiANT Catalyst, check out this website: https://podcast.giantos.com/store/catalyst

We'd love to hear from you: your questions, your comments and your stories about leading.
Reach out to [email protected]

 

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Imagine a world where you get to work in your natural strengths most of the time. To be energized and fulfilled according to your skillset and your natural strengths would be a dream come true. Chris Ediger introduces us to the 70:30 Principle. This gives leaders insight for understanding  why they are sometimes drained within their job and at other times energized. It gives a practical framework to adjust to be able to have a healthy balance.

Chris gives a great exercise to try. On one side of a piece of paper write down a list of your natural strengths - those things that bring you energy and are your "sweet spots". On the other side of the page, write down those things that are draining - those things that you have to really work at, that are not natural to you. Now take inventory of how much of your work day is spent on each. The goal is to spend about 70% of your time in your strengths and unconscious competencies, with only about 30% in those things that are not natural to you. Now, don't go and quit your job if this is off balance. Instead, start making a plan as to how you can start making adjustments to get in a place where you are working in the areas that most suit you. It may be that if you work on a team, you all will be able to do this exercise together and move around responsibilities to make sure each member's strengths are really being maximized.

Chris Ediger mentioned that he loves working with craft breweries. If you are in that industry and would like to reach out to Chris, you can find him on LinkedIn. 

To find helpful resources in regards to this episode:  Episode 16 Resources

The most powerful way to start to transform your team is to have a GiANT OS  Pro Subscription and start getting access to assessments and course for the low price of $10 per month or $100 per year per user.

Would you like to learn more about becoming a GiANT Coach, which we call a "Guide"? Here is more information.  And feel free to reach out to Tracy at [email protected]

We certify people within their organizations in the GiANT content so they can share it with the rest of their people. We call these people "Catalysts". If you're interested in becoming a GiANT Catalyst, check out this website: https://podcast.giantos.com/store/catalyst

We'd love to hear from you: your questions, your comments and your stories about leading.
Reach out to [email protected]

 

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On this episode, we continue our conversation and discovery of The 5 Circles of Influence Tool. This is a great self-reflection tool. Are you intentional in every area of influence in your life? From yourself, to your family, your team, your organization as a whole and your community. Leaders can't be compartmentalized. We must be sure to live out our values in every area of impact that we have. 

Our guest, Annree Wogan, shares her perspective on how this tool has opened her eyes to her own areas of growth. She now shares this tool with her many clients in the BioTech industry and other industries she focuses on.

Connect with Annree Wogan through her personal LinkedIn or her LinkedIn Business profile, or feel free to email her at [email protected].

To find helpful resources in regards to this episode:  Episode 15 Resources

Annree mentioned the Altitude Training Course. That course as well as many other courses and assessments are found on the Pro version of GiANT OS. If you're ready to get started on these courses for yourself or your team, then check out the Pro Subscription and get immediate access at the low price of $10 per month  or $100 per year per user.

Would you like to learn more about becoming a GiANT Coach, which we call "Guides"? Here is more information.  And feel free to reach out to Tracy at [email protected] if you have any questions or would like to set up a demo.

We certify people within their organizations in the GiANT content so they can share it with the rest of their people. We call these people "Catalysts". If you're interested in becoming a GiANT Catalyst, check out this website: https://podcast.giantos.com/store/catalyst

We'd love to hear from you: your questions, your comments and your stories about leading.
Reach out to [email protected]

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The 5 Circles of Influence are: self, family, team, organization and community. Many of us can be intentional in one or two of these areas when we take the time and effort, but it is very difficult to become intentional in all five. Jon Sakarias Liknes and Johan Haugstad of Norway open up about how they are using this tool in their own lives and to help teams get healthy.

Johan gives a great tip using the acronym HALT. Be sure to listen and learn about what this stands for and how he is better able to take responsibility for himself using this reminder.

If you are in Scandinavia and are ready for a leadership coach for yourself, your team or your entire organization, please feel free to reach out directly to Jon and Johan here.  Also, connect with them on LinkedIn: Jon Sakarias Liknes and Johan Haugstad.

Johan mentioned his Voice order and that of his wife. Here's the link for you to take the assessment: Take the 5 Voices Assessment

To find helpful resources in regards to this episode:  Episode 14 Resources

If you're ready to start getting access to world-class leadership development content for yourself or your team, then check out the Pro Subscription and start getting access to assessments and course for the low price of $10 per month  or $100 per year per user.

Would you like to learn more about becoming a GiANT Coach, which we call "Guides"? Here is more information.  And feel free to reach out to Tracy at [email protected]

We certify people within their organizations in the GiANT content so they can share it with the rest of their people. We call these people "Catalysts". If you're interested in becoming a GiANT Catalyst, check out this website: https://podcast.giantos.com/store/catalyst

We'd love to hear from you: your questions, your comments and your stories about leading.
Reach out to [email protected]

 

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On this episode, Steve Cockram gives the details of he Guardian, Connector and Pioneer Voices. He highlights each one giving their strengths and things to watch out for. Listen particularly to how he describes the power of relational capital between the different Voices and how important trust is when working with various Voices on a team.

I  mentioned Jeremie and Steve's podcast called The GiANT Leadership Podcast. You can check that out here. Also, Steve Cockram and Jeremie Kubicek have written an entire book around the 5 Voices. You can pick up your copy at Amazon. (If you're looking to buy in bulk of 25+ copies, reach out to Tracy at the email below and she is happy to help you get a discount).

If your organization is looking for a powerful, transformational keynote speaker, then please reach out to [email protected]. She can check Steve or Jeremie's calendar to see if they are available to deliver a powerful message to your people. 

Would you like to learn more about becoming a GiANT Coach, which we call "Guides"? Here is more information.  And feel free to reach out to Tracy at [email protected]

We certify people within their organizations in the GiANT content so they can share it with the rest of their people. We call these people "Catalysts". If you're interested in becoming a GiANT Catalyst, check out this website: https://podcast.giantos.com/store/catalyst

We'd love to hear from you: your questions, your comments and your stories about leading.
Reach out to [email protected]

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