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  • Episode 44: Trust as a Performance Booster: How Investing in Trust Drives Success

    In this episode, we dive into the critical role trust plays in enhancing team performance. We discuss how leaders can invest in building trust within their teams, leading to stronger collaboration, higher engagement, and improved results. Tune in for actionable insights on how trust can be the key to unlocking your team's success.

    This episode comes from chapter 9 of "The Leadership Challenge", a great book for providing provides research-based insights and strategies to becoming a better leader.

    Book your FREE consultation with Dr. DuBose here: https://calendly.com/jzdphd

    Email us here: [email protected]

    Visit our website here: www.communicatetocare.com

    Purchase The Leadership Challenge (6th edition) here: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbFpOd2JJN2RKVVp3aHdIMHBJT295YUFtdXUtd3xBQ3Jtc0tseHRlWW5WMGdrYkNEeWpzZEpfZWNsMHdmZlJYOEt3V25aelJlQ3lUYmM3SEhRcVJFOGJUeGZwZVZXajJHVFJjd09QR2VrTWZZYVBYSlNuUHo3ZHV6ZnczVUVrQzN2N3ZRSWY0d2lJd0kwQW1wa2FKaw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FLeadership-Challenge-Extraordinary-Things-Organizations%2Fdp%2F1119278961%2Fref%3Dpd_lpo_sccl_1%2F139-1330949-1741910%3Fpd_rd_w%3DC9QWB%26content-id%3Damzn1.sym.1ad2066f-97d2-4731-9356-36b3edf1ae04%26pf_rd_p%3D1ad2066f-97d2-4731-9356-36b3edf1ae04%26pf_rd_r%3DWK0XB9KFD6B9GJD4EY79%26pd_rd_wg%3DzvTuD%26pd_rd_r%3D07aae6a3-1fb8-468e-ad0a-b2cc9dc748bc%26pd_rd_i%3D1119278961%26psc%3D1&v=kab1qtICgk4

    20 min
  • Episode 43: Pay It Forward! Share the Impact Others Have on You

    Have you ever made a positive impact in someone’s life, but didn’t realize the full extent of it? In this episode, Dr. DuBose shares of the difference that others made in his life in encouraging him to continue The Leading Lounge. It was small to them, but huge for him. Pick up the phone during this episode and let someone know the difference they've made in your life.

    We also preview this season, with a look ahead at the next chapter of The Leadership Challenge. We're excited about Season 6 and continuing to provide you with wisdom and tools to empower your leadership!

    Book your FREE consultation with Dr. DuBose here: https://calendly.com/jzdphd

    Email us here: [email protected]

    Visit our website here: www.communicatetocare.com

    Purchase The Leadership Challenge (6th edition) here: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbFpOd2JJN2RKVVp3aHdIMHBJT295YUFtdXUtd3xBQ3Jtc0tseHRlWW5WMGdrYkNEeWpzZEpfZWNsMHdmZlJYOEt3V25aelJlQ3lUYmM3SEhRcVJFOGJUeGZwZVZXajJHVFJjd09QR2VrTWZZYVBYSlNuUHo3ZHV6ZnczVUVrQzN2N3ZRSWY0d2lJd0kwQW1wa2FKaw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FLeadership-Challenge-Extraordinary-Things-Organizations%2Fdp%2F1119278961%2Fref%3Dpd_lpo_sccl_1%2F139-1330949-1741910%3Fpd_rd_w%3DC9QWB%26content-id%3Damzn1.sym.1ad2066f-97d2-4731-9356-36b3edf1ae04%26pf_rd_p%3D1ad2066f-97d2-4731-9356-36b3edf1ae04%26pf_rd_r%3DWK0XB9KFD6B9GJD4EY79%26pd_rd_wg%3DzvTuD%26pd_rd_r%3D07aae6a3-1fb8-468e-ad0a-b2cc9dc748bc%26pd_rd_i%3D1119278961%26psc%3D1&v=kab1qtICgk4

     

    10 min
  • Episode 42: Leadership as a Chick-Fil-A Operator (Michael Kandler)

    My guest today is Michael Kandler. Michael grew up in Georgia and tried a few different routes before discovering Chick-Fil-A. After going through their Leadership Development Program and being selected to be an Operator, he now serves as an Operator in Alice, TX.

    Michael cares deeply about others and does an amazing job of investing in them. He currently has multiple team members who he hopes to help become Operators in the future.

    This is our final episode of Season 5. We'll see you on January 20th for season 6!

    29 min
  • Episode 41: Dream Big, Start Small: Accomplishing Greatness Together

    So, you've got a big vision. You've got big dreams. How do you get other people to join you in pursuring these big dreams and fulfilling this big vision? The answer: start small. Many people give up on their dream or cut it down so that it's more palatable to others. But, that's the wrong answer.

    Join us in this episode where we discuss how to accomplish greatness together! You'll hear advice from others who have done exactly this, what steps you can take to gain traction, and how you can get the help you need to realize your big dreams today!

    Each of our Leadership Tips & Tools episodes comes from "The Leadership Challenge". The link to purchase is below.

    Book your FREE consultation with Dr. DuBose here: https://calendly.com/jzdphd/c2c

    Email us here: [email protected]

    Visit our website here: www.communicatetocare.com

    Purchase The Leadership Challenge (6th edition) here: https://www.amazon.com/Leadership-Challenge-Extraordinary-Things-Organizations/dp/1119278961/ref=pd_lpo_sccl_1/139-1330949-1741910?pd_rd_w=C9QWB&content-id=amzn1.sym.1ad2066f-97d2-4731-9356-36b3edf1ae04&pf_rd_p=1ad2066f-97d2-4731-9356-36b3edf1ae04&pf_rd_r=WK0XB9KFD6B9GJD4EY79&pd_rd_wg=zvTuD&pd_rd_r=07aae6a3-1fb8-468e-ad0a-b2cc9dc748bc&pd_rd_i=1119278961&psc=1

     

     

     

    12 min
  • Episode 40: Leading and Growing Through Change (Terry Smith)

    My guest today is Terry Smith. Terry is the pastor of Locust Valley Chapel in Coopersburg, PA. Before serving in that role, he was the Vice President for Church Ministries for the Christian & Missionary Alliance. In this interview, Terry addresses one of the most important and practical leadership challenges: leading others through change.

    Change was a constant during his time as VP, and God prepared him for that change in his previous roles as a District Superintendent and a local church pastor. He speaks humbly about his own experience and how God helped him grow through the changes he was leading others through.

    Whether leading others through change or experiencing change yourself, the wisdom and insight in this interview will bless you.

    48 min
  • Episode 39: Meeting Challenge with Change: What Distinguishes a Leader from Everyone Else

    Challenges are inevitable. What's most important is how you respond to them. In this episode, we address how leaders deal with challenges they face and how that approach sets them apart from everyone else. Great leaders meet challenge with CHANGE! Each of our Leadership Tips & Tools episodes comes from "The Leadership Challenge". The link to purchase is below.

    Book your FREE consultation with Dr. DuBose here: https://calendly.com/jzdphd/c2c

    Email us here: [email protected]

    Visit our website here: www.communicatetocare.com

    Purchase The Leadership Challenge (6th edition) here: https://www.amazon.com/Leadership-Challenge-Extraordinary-Things-Organizations/dp/1119278961/ref=pd_lpo_sccl_1/139-1330949-1741910?pd_rd_w=C9QWB&content-id=amzn1.sym.1ad2066f-97d2-4731-9356-36b3edf1ae04&pf_rd_p=1ad2066f-97d2-4731-9356-36b3edf1ae04&pf_rd_r=WK0XB9KFD6B9GJD4EY79&pd_rd_wg=zvTuD&pd_rd_r=07aae6a3-1fb8-468e-ad0a-b2cc9dc748bc&pd_rd_i=1119278961&psc=1

     

    15 min
  • Episode 38: Pursuing Purpose over Profits in Leadership (Ryan Clopton)

    My guest today is Ryan Clopton. Ryan grew up in Georgia and once envisioned himself making his mark on the world through international missions. After college, he enrolled in seminary in North Carolina and served in the mission field with his wife. However, God had other plans for Ryan. Now a Chick-Fil-A Operator in Wisconsin, Ryan talks openly and honestly about his leadership journey, impactful people he served with, and how pursuing purpose drives him. Next time you're in Glendale, WI stop by Ryan's store, grab some of the best chicken on God's green Earth, and say hello :)

    The Leading Lounge is brought to you by Communicate To Care, where we are Building Better Leaders by Building Better People. We would love to coach you or leadership teams to maximize your effectiveness with the work you do!

    Book your FREE consultation with Dr. DuBose here: https://calendly.com/jzdphd/c2c

    Email us here: [email protected]

    Visit our website here: www.communicatetocare.com

    41 min
  • Episode 37: 3 Steps to Inspiring Support: Mastering Storytelling for Your Vision

    One of the powerful tools for communicating your vision is storytelling. In this episode, we give you 3 steps to inspiring support and enlisting others for your vision. These research-backed strategies come from the book "The Leadership Challenge: How To Make Extraordinary Things Happen in Organizations." The link to purchase is below. 

    Whether you’re seeking to lead a major project, inspire innovation, or simply communicate more effectively, this episode provides the tools you need to effectively communicate your vision through storytelling. Tune in to unlock the full potential of your message and become a more authentic and inspiring leader!

    Book your FREE consultation with Dr. DuBose here: https://calendly.com/jzdphd/c2c

    Email us here: [email protected]

    Visit our website here: www.communicatetocare.com

    Purchase The Leadership Challenge (6th edition) here: https://www.amazon.com/Leadership-Challenge-Extraordinary-Things-Organizations/dp/1119278961/ref=pd_lpo_sccl_1/139-1330949-1741910?pd_rd_w=C9QWB&content-id=amzn1.sym.1ad2066f-97d2-4731-9356-36b3edf1ae04&pf_rd_p=1ad2066f-97d2-4731-9356-36b3edf1ae04&pf_rd_r=WK0XB9KFD6B9GJD4EY79&pd_rd_wg=zvTuD&pd_rd_r=07aae6a3-1fb8-468e-ad0a-b2cc9dc748bc&pd_rd_i=1119278961&psc=1

     

    21 min
  • Episode 36: Lessons Learned from Military Leadership (Colonel D. Scotty Lene)

    My guest today is Army Colonel D Scotty Lene. Colonel Lene has served in various leadership positions within the United States Army for almost 30 years. Now on the brink of retirement, he looks back and shares his wisdom about what qualities make a great leader.

    Don't think that only those with a military background can benefit from this episode. Colonel Lene addresses important human issues such as humility, communication, and empathy. These skills are needed no matter where or how you lead.

    The Leading Lounge is brought to you by Communicate To Care, where we are Building Better Leaders by Building Better People. We would love to coach you or leadership teams to maximize your effectiveness with the work you do!

    Book your FREE consultation with Dr. DuBose here: https://calendly.com/jzdphd/c2c

    Email us here: [email protected]

    Visit our website here: www.communicatetocare.com

    1 hr 11 min
  • Episode 35: Create your Clear, Actionable Vision in 5 Steps

    In this episode, we break down the process of crafting a clear and inspiring organizational vision into five actionable steps. These research-backed strategies come from the book "The Leadership Challenge: How To Make Extraordinary Things Happen in Organizations." The link to purchase is below.

    This episode is essential for leaders at all levels seeking to transform their organizations through a compelling and clear vision. Whether you're leading a startup, managing a team, or steering a large corporation, these insights will equip you with practical steps to craft and communicate a vision that inspires action and drives success.

    Book your FREE consultation with Dr. DuBose here: https://calendly.com/jzdphd/c2c

    Email us here: [email protected]

    Visit our website here: www.communicatetocare.com

    Purchase The Leadership Challenge (6th edition) here: https://www.amazon.com/Leadership-Challenge-Extraordinary-Things-Organizations/dp/1119278961/ref=pd_lpo_sccl_1/139-1330949-1741910?pd_rd_w=C9QWB&content-id=amzn1.sym.1ad2066f-97d2-4731-9356-36b3edf1ae04&pf_rd_p=1ad2066f-97d2-4731-9356-36b3edf1ae04&pf_rd_r=WK0XB9KFD6B9GJD4EY79&pd_rd_wg=zvTuD&pd_rd_r=07aae6a3-1fb8-468e-ad0a-b2cc9dc748bc&pd_rd_i=1119278961&psc=1

    21 min

About The Leading Lounge

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Hello and welcome to The Leading Lounge! I'm your host, Dr. Justin DuBose. In The Leading Lounge, we talk with today's leaders and unpack lessons learned and being learned from a career of leading and…