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For part 2 of this series, I will share more questions that you should ask if you are running an organization, developing leaders, and doing performance management, just to name a few. These questions are really going to open yourself and others for opportunities to grow, allow you to think, and will help make you a better leader. 

Today’s key takeaways:

[0:00] Introduction

[0:55] Quick recap

[2:40] What have you done to try to solve the problem already? 

[4:03] If roles were reversed, what would you do?

[5:54] Are you okay if I’m calling you out when I see you do things right or wrong?

[8:05] After a setback or failure — What did we learn from this? What would I have done differently if I can turn back time?

[11:03] How can we do this with fewer steps or in less time?

[12:52] How can I help?

[13:35] Why?

[14:06] What is the biggest obstacle that you are facing right now?

[15:05] Join me on September 22, 5-6:30 PM EST for a live leadership mastermind

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Today’s episode is part 1 of a 2-part series (possibly 3) of great questions that you should start asking yourself. As a leader, why is this important? It’s because the best leaders are those that ask the really great questions. So make sure you stay tuned.

Today’s key takeaways:

[0:00] Introduction

[2:41] Join me on September 22, 5-6:30 PM EST for a live leadership mastermind

[3:45] If we were sitting here 3 years from today, looking back, what happened for you to be happy with your progress?

[5:23] The one thing that you can do such by doing it, everything else becomes easier and unnecessary 

[7:31] If you had zero chance of failure, what would you do?

[8:57] What rules should we break?

[14:14] If the top person in my company came to take over my position (leader/manager), what would they do differently?

[16:26] What’s the objective of this call or meeting?

[16:55] Think - Feel - Do

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If you’ve been following this podcast for some time now you’d know that I talk about leadership in all facets. Whether it’s leading a company, an organization, a business, and yourself. In keeping with that theme, we are joined by Alex Ave-Lallemant who is the new Consular Section Chief at the US embassy Zimbabwe. He has worked as a Foreign Service Officer and Diplomat for the US for the last 20 years.

In this episode, we talked about what leadership looks like in his line of work and how to lead different types of people, different cultures, and different situations. We also covered transparency, delegation, and setting proper expectations. There’s so much to learn from this episode, so make sure you stay tuned.

Today’s key takeaways:

[0:00] Introduction

[2:45] What is it that Alex does?

[3:30] The importance of consular work

[4:37] Alex around the world: where has he been to and his favorite place?

[9:10] How Alex leads effectively?

[14:08] “Leader or not a leader, you are still a person — you feel things.”

[16:27] Leadership experience at Afghanistan

[20:23] How does Alex allow the team to take risks?

[22:23] What Alex thinks of a toxic working environment?

[23:36] On handling non-A player

[29:20] How to deal with the changing circumstances in policies or agreements?

[34:37] How Alex is feeling with his new role in a new location?

[37:56] How his family feels about the change?

[39:43] Suggestions on handling a new team

[41:55] On delegating and how to be effective at that

[45:35] On leadership versatility

[49:14] Alex’s parting words

[49:57] Join me on September 22, 5-6:30 PM EST for a live leadership mastermind

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I share this valuable topic that also came highly suggested and it’s about promotions at work: how to get promoted and what you need to do for yourself. As someone who has insight on promoting people and has experienced being promoted, I share 3 buckets that you can ponder on if you’re thinking of getting a promotion. 

Today’s key takeaways:

[0:37] Introduction

[1:02] Context for today’s topic

[2:02] Luck defined: when preparation meets opportunity

[2:46] Preparation 

[3:33] Don’t forget to work hard in your current role

[4:46] Your impact on your company’s culture

[5:25] Are you developing other people?

[6:18] What I looked for when promoting people from within?

[7:20] Investing in yourself

[9:11] Communication — does your leader know your career goals and desire for promotion?

[13:38] Relationships — without any, the hiring manager will not have anything to work on 

[14:44] How are you viewed by your colleagues?

[16:00] Key questions you can think about to check your readiness to become promoted

[19:05] Join me on September 22, 5-6:30 PM EST for a live leadership mastermind

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Have you been in a situation where you had to do something or make a decision even in the middle of fear? Did someone help you go through it? Was someone actively leading you to push through? 

In today’s episode, I share with you what I did last weekend that made me feel so fearful. I’ve done so many other crazy activities in the past, but for some reason, this was something that I became very fearful of. But guess what? I survived it and I’m now sharing my learnings with you so make sure you stay tuned.

Today’s key takeaways:

[0:37] Introduction

[0:46] Let’s talk about something terrifying that I did last weekend

[3:10] It had to do with a 100-ft tall tower

[6:50] I’m about to have a panic attack

[9:47] Ask yourself: what do you know about this situation?

[11:04] Figure out how you can still operate in the midst of fear

[12:38] The bottom line of today’s episode

[13:10] As a leader, how can you push your team to do something despite reservations?

[14:00] Another story: taking a flight during a hurricane

[18:24] The way you act as a leader, during a challenging situation, changes other people’s mentality and willingness to take on these challenges

[22:33] Join me on September 22, 5-6:30 PM EST for a live leadership mastermind

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Our guest for today is someone that I’ve known since college days and it’s great to reconnect with him. Trevor Vaughan is a teacher and the director at Hudsonseed. A company that brings yoga and mindfulness programs to children, corporations, and communities. 

In today’s episode, we talk about how Trevor found his happiness, how we broke free from his old job and life, on stepping outside your comfort zones, and so much more.

Where to find Trevor Vaughan:

Business website: www.hudsonseed.com

Today’s key takeaways:

[0:37] Introduction of episode and guest

[2:48] Who is Trevor?

[8:12] 2013 and waking up in the ICU

[10:40] The start of his “life” and company, and finding his purpose

[11:47] “You can’t do well and do good at the same time” — is a misnomer

[12:20] What you get from yoga?

[13:39] Where does the passion for helping kids come from?

[19:36] Mindfulness during the pandemic

[21:07] Are kids quick to understand?

[22:20] On ego being a misnomer

[23:07] Kids are not programmed to think negatively

[24:23] How Trevor’s practice made him a good leader?

[26:46] “People equate comfort with success.”

[32:38] “We undervalue our time spent doing what we want to do.”

[33:30] How to build confidence?

[34:28] What is Trevor working on now?

[37:41] “A person who hasn’t failed, hasn’t lived at all.”

[39:48] How to prepare yourself from failure?

[42:36] Trevor’s program offerings

[46:14] Where to find Trevor?

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Treat people like people --- is one of the simplest ways leaders can show their genuine concern for the organization and its people. One way to do that is to not make or implement dumb rules or very complicated processes that will hinder the growth of your team. 

In today’s episode, I share my mattress-buying experience which resulted in me walking out and buying from another store. I am sure that at some point you’ve heard or experienced dumb rules yourselves and I’d love to hear from you, so please do share your stories.

Today’s key takeaways:

[0:37] Introduction

[0:46] Mattress shopping with me

[5:45] Wondering what happened to the mattress?

[6:10] What today’s episode is all about

[6:39] Another example of dumb rules

[8:26] Companies, leaders and organizations can’t grow because they are handicapped of these dumb rules

[8:42] The reasons why leaders put these dumb rules in place

[10:43] Dress code policy example

[11:58] Share some dumb rules you’ve heard or experienced

[12:20] Join me on September 22 5-6:30PM (EST) for a mastermind

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In today’s episode, I share a recent experience that gave me stress, but also served a lesson that I’d like to share. So recently I’ve moved and of course, I had to hire a moving company to make this transition seamless, well not really. 

This whole problem-after-another experience reminded me of what a good leader is. A leader gets stuff done, solves problems, and eliminates unnecessary steps to make the process streamlined. This is one interesting story-telling episode which I’m sure you’ll enjoy despite my very anxiety-provoking experience.

Today’s key takeaways:

[0:37] Introduction

[1:48] My moving experience

[21:28] People who are good at going through the motions — I’m sure you know someone like that

[22:58] My realization when I started to ask for a higher up in the company

[26:30] The leadership lesson from this story

[26;39] Problem #1: Over-promise; under deliver

[27:14] Problem #2: Communication

[28:01] Problem #3: Lack of ownership

[28:32] Problem #4: Diffusion of responsibility

[29:16] Problem #5: Two many steps in the process

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Grab your tissues and be ready to be emotionally driven and motivated with today’s episode. Fred Schuldt does financial advising, coaching, and keynote speaking. He has beat cancer twice and has found his way to the hearts of many. Fred Schuldt has written a book that’s all about showing up and the power behind it. Make sure to stay tuned and like I said, get your tissues ready.

Where to find Fred Schuldt:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/meetcoachfred/

Get Fred Schuldt’s book:

https://www.amazon.com/Keep-Showing-Up-Seekers-Thrive/dp/1940278287#ace-g9859629705

Today’s key takeaways:

[0:37] Introduction

[2:21] Who is Fred Schuldt and his life-altering journey

[8:38] Recovery experience

[12:12] On dealing with 9/11 incident while he was also dealing with his own surgery complications

[13:13] “The sun comes up the next morning no matter what’s going on.”

[15:00] On the perspective of finding the silver lining

[18:54] Flipping the perspective 

[19:50] On hearing a possibly bad health-related news while a global recession was going on

[25:26] Fred’s dark period

[27:02] How did Fred deal with his health and business

[31:00] Spirit-Mind-Body

[37:31] Learning to get uncomfortable

[42:02] On losing the old Fred and finding Coach Fred

[45:09] How he became a motivational speaker

[46:15] All about Fred’s book

[48:55] Keynote speaking and COVID

[50:25] You can get back up again

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When it comes to facing problems, you always have the option to take action or decide to just let it pass. But as leaders, we need to be able to discern which problems need our attention and which do not. I’ve seen so many leaders who refuse to take control over problems that they should be paying attention to. 

Things I talked about today:

[0:37] Introduction

[0:58] Topic for today

[1:19] Quick context for today’s episode

[3:09] Leaders often turn a blind eye on a problem in the hopes that it will just resolve on its own

[3:45] There are certain issues that leaders can mostly ignore I.e. drama problems

[4:42] Holding a glass of water analogy

[5:25] It’s important to deal with problems as soon as you see them

[7:30] Words of wisdom when it comes to problems

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