The Leadership Shot

Each workday in September 2023, I'm sharing a short video lesson. And I’ve been summarizing lessons in podcasts. So, here’s a chance—a choice—for you to lead by listening.

I want you to move willingly towards and into leadership on the outside and the inside.

It's Back to Leadership School. Join me!

Growing up, I always dreaded this time of year, as school started the first Tuesday of September.  On the outside, I went back willingly (new school supplies!). But on the inside, I was kicking and screaming, "NOOOO!!!" 

Kids don't have a choice. They have to go back to school. Leaders have a choice. You have a choice. You can choose to lead. Or not.

I want you to move willingly towards and into leadership on the outside and the inside. No tantrums. I want you to join Back to (Leadership) School.

There are 19 work days in September 2023, and I'm sharing a short video lesson each day. And this podcast episode summarizes the first 5 lessons.

Wouldn't it be nice if you had some examples of low EQ of low emotional intelligence, things you could look for in yourself and others that would tell you know what? “That's not good. That's not effective. That's not how I want to operate or have somebody on my team operating.”

Well, I've got you covered. Because in this episode of the Leadership Shot, I'm going to share with you 10 examples 10 signs of low emotional intelligence.

You may see yourself in some of these; that's okay. The difference is when you decide to do something differently.

Let's get to it. 

To raise your EQ you need examples of what to do. What to focus on. In this episode, I share a list of 10 signs of high emotional intelligence. These are behaviors, actions, things to do that show high emotional intelligence. Can you see yourself in this list? Can you see your team, your peers, your friends, your family in what I share?

Use this list to focus on how to raise your emotional intelligence. Even trying just one thing will help you.

I’m sure you’ve heard this before: people join companies, and they leave managers. 

Here’s another way to think about it: people don't quit jobs; they quit bosses. 

The primary ingredient in your job satisfaction isn’t the office and how fancy it is, the workload, salary, or benefits. It's the relationship with your boss. With your manager.

In this episode of The Leadership Shot, I share 5 quick ideas you can implement fast to rethink and redefine your relationship with your manager. 

I feel your relationship with your manager is the most important one you’ll have in any role at any company. 

Yes, you’ll have great peers to work with you, and you’ll likely hire and collaborate with amazing team members. But your relationship with your manager is one that will impact you the most. And calling how to work with your manager “managing up” isn’t accurate. It’s much more than that. And that’s what we’re discussing in this episode of The Leadership Shot. 

Last week I shared ten top things that awesome leaders do. This week, let's look at the flip side and talk about 10 things that CRAPPY leaders do!

In this episode I'm sharing ten things awesome leaders do. Think about whether or not you can implement some of these  ten actions or characteristics to be a better leader.

Apologizing doesn't always come easy, but it's an important skill for leaders at all levels. In this episode, I'm sharing  five top tips to help you apologize more effectively.

You've set your SMART goals, and now you need to talk about them! In this episode I'm diving into why you need to share your goals, who you should be sharing them with, and how to do it in the most effective way possible.