Unrivaled Man

What is your favorite way to exercise? With New Year’s Resolutions in full swing, many are centered around health and exercise, so why not make them enjoyable? 

In today’s episode, we are talking all about exercise, specifically, exercise that you enjoy. I am joined by Tyler Hoopes, the white-collar cyclist who also happens to be my brother. Both Tyler and I consistently make exercise and health goals around the New Year and we are here to talk about ours for 2021. We explain how we both got introduced to cycling, why exercise should be fun, and how to work hard and play hard. 

Tune in to learn how we have influenced each other’s exercising habits, why everyone needs to establish work-life harmony in their lives, and how exercise is important to establish in a family. 

In This Episode You Will Learn

• How Tyler became a cyclist (2:38)
• How Tyler makes exercise fun for himself (6:58)
• About work-life harmony (9:47)
• How employers can hold their employees accountable for exercise (12:57)
• How exercise benefits kids (18:51)

Let’s connect!

• Website
• LinkedIn
• Instagram 
• Facebook 

Connect with Tyler:

• Instagram
• Facebook
• LinkedIn

Resources:

• New Year's resolution: 11 ways to measure health without the scale
• Book: John J. Ratey - Spark: The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain

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Happy New Year! 

I’m sure all of you are hitting the ground running with your new goals for the new year. In order to accomplish them, it is important to consistently communicate the priorities of the goals to your team. 

In today’s episode, I explain why it is important for a leader to remind your team of the priorities and steps needed to achieve the team’s goals. Even if you already are a consistent communicator, it is important to recognize if you are only communicating loudly and not clearly in order to ensure that the priorities are being heard. Throughout the episode, I explain how to distinguish your communication style to ensure that your team is ready to take on the steps needed to achieve the goals, why there's a need for repetitively passing on your message, and examples of how parenting can be applied to teams at work.

Tune in to learn how each employee has a different understanding of what is expected, the importance of repeating things more than once, and why you should not be afraid to over-communicate. 

In This Episode You Will Learn

• Why you need to repeat things more than once (9:38)
• That many leaders are afraid to over-communicate (13:16)
• Six questions to ask yourself to clarify your priorities (15:28)
• To come together to make major changes (22:29)
• To make a plan to be consistent (25:53)

Resources Mentioned 

• Patrick Lencioni on being a CRO 
• Patrick Lencioni - The Advantage: Why Organizational Health Trumps Everything Else In Business
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Let’s connect!

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• LinkedIn
• Instagram 
• Facebook 

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“A goal without a plan is just a wish” - Antoine de Saint-Exupery

This is the time of year where everyone is focused on what the New Year will bring, what they want the year to look like, and the goals they want to reach. But the most important part is to plan how they will accomplish them - otherwise, there's nothing more than a wish. 

In today’s episode, I talk about the importance of having a plan in place in order to reach your goals. Setting things up in advance is vital to holding yourself accountable for whatever you want to achieve, and planning ahead looks different for everyone - it's just a matter of trial and error until you find out what works for you. Throughout the episode, I explain what I have found to help me take successful steps to achieve my goals and I share with you some tips that will get you started with planning your goals. 

Tune in to learn why you need to have a weekly planning session with yourself, how to properly set a goal, and my recommendations for planning out how you will accomplish your goals. 

In This Episode You Will Learn 

• The importance of having a plan for when things are challenging (2:45)
• Why you need to have a weekly planning session with yourself (4:06)
• Why it's recommended to have goals for your personal and professional life (9:36)
• The importance of measurable goals (15:07)

Let’s connect!

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• LinkedIn
• Instagram 
• Facebook

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How do you practice gratitude?

While this past year has been unprecedented for everyone, take the time to recognize and be thankful for the blessings in your life despite the many trials of 2020. Although many holiday traditions that we look forward to are canceled or turned virtual, showing appreciation for what you do have this holiday season will remind you of all the good that you have in your life. 

In today’s episode, I talk about the impact that practicing gratitude can have on your life and your role as a leader. Showing gratitude is always important, but specifically this year because all of the uncertainties can make it difficult to recognize the blessings. Throughout the episode, I explain the various ways I show gratitude in my life and explain the research findings on the impacts gratitude has on us. 

Tune in to learn how a gratitude journal changed my life, the four research findings of positive effects from showing gratitude, and how you can show your appreciation to your team. Happy Holidays!

In This Episode You Will Learn 

• To be thankful during the holidays despite traditions being canceled (2:32)
• How a gratitude journal changed my perspective (4:27)
• The four research findings of positive effects from showing gratitude (6:16)
• How gratitude can impact the team that you lead (10:11)
• The importance of being specific in your appreciation (16:22)

Resources Mentioned 

• Book - Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl 
• Study - How Gratitude Changes You and Your Brain 

Let’s connect!

• Website
• LinkedIn
• Instagram 
• Facebook

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How much self-control do you have? Are there certain moments in your life that have taught you the importance of managing your emotions? Self-control is an extremely important quality to have to understand your perception of yourself and others.

Today’s episode is a follow-up from last week's episode where we covered the power of storytelling. Part of improving the stories that we tell ourselves in our heads is self-control. We’re not trying to remove emotions from our lives but learning to manage the emotions that then lead to our actions. When we understand the feelings that we have towards someone, we can get out of the box and remove the distortion and see them clearly. 

Tune in to learn the turning point for me that taught me self-control, what ‘the box’ is, and my challenge for listeners. 

In This Episode You Will Learn 

• A couple of stories from my childhood that taught me self-control (1:58)
• Anger is one of many emotions that can take over our control (6:30)
• What ‘the box’ is and how it affects you (12:21)
• Why seeing your teammates clearly allows you to make better decisions (16:40)
• My challenge for listeners  (23:32)

Resources Mentioned 

• Book: Leadership and Self-Deception, by The Arbinger Institute
• Book: The Anatomy of Peace, by The Arbinger Institute

Let’s connect!

• Website
• LinkedIn
• Instagram 
• Facebook

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Who doesn’t love a good story? 

Storytelling is a powerful tool because it is the way we communicate with each other about our lives, history, imagination, and so much more. The stories we are told as children have lasting impacts on us and they teach us that in every story, the person who seeks to do good, always comes out on top. 

In today’s episode, I explain the importance of storytelling within my own life and my children’s lives. While we can learn something from every story, the most important story is the one we tell ourselves. Our internal narrative can completely shape how we view ourselves and our capabilities, and it’s important to remember that you are the author of that story.

Tune in to learn what the Stockdale Paradox is, why it’s important to have a growth mindset, and why we need to share our stories of failure with others. 

In This Episode You Will Learn 

• The importance of learning a growth mindset (4:27)
• Why it’s important to share stories of failure (7:39)
• How our internal narrative impacts our lives (9:42) 
• About the Stockdale Paradox (12:30) 

Resources Mentioned 

• Author - Brandon Sanderson 
• Author - Patrick Rothfuss
• Book - Good to Great by Jim Collins 

Let’s connect!

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• LinkedIn
• Instagram 
• Facebook

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Throughout our adult lives, most of us change jobs or careers even up to five or six times - and usually, the reason behind it is because we either feel we’re stagnant and there’s nothing left for us to do there, or we’ve hit a wall. In both cases, we’re avoiding the things that make work not fun anymore.

So what are the things that make you feel you’re not enjoying your job as much as you did at the beginning? Could it be a decision you have to make but you’re avoiding it? Or maybe a tough conversation that’s been sitting on your plate for quite some time, but you’re postponing it because it’s uncomfortable?

Getting to the bottom of the real problem that’s causing you to think of a different career path or a change in the companies you work for should be at the forefront of your focus, and today, we’re going to help you figure it out!

In this episode, I am joined by my brother, Tyler Hoopes, who is a leader with Sunstone Healthcare and has led healthcare teams both large and small for over 15 years. His current role gives him a ton of opportunities to help mentor executive directors and leaders and to help them create successful operations and to also have happy employees and top performance in their nursing homes facilities. Together, we discuss the top reasons you are not enjoying work anymore, and some solutions we’ve found throughout our careers, that bring back that spark you had when you first started.

Listen to Episode 05 of Flavor of Leadership to identify what truly is potentially stopping you from loving your job even more!

Some questions I ask:

• What is it that keeps people from having fun at work anymore? (05:43)
• What types of decisions do you feel that people need to make that they often hold off on making? (15:25)
• What can we do for business owners and CEOs that don’t have mentors or somebody above them to help see themselves clearly? (24:20)
• What challenge do you have for our listeners? (28:56)

In this episode, you will learn:

• The reasons we’re changing jobs or careers several times in our lives. (03:03)
• What to focus on if your job satisfaction is less than it used to be. (06:07)
• How you might slow down your team’s success. (08:31)
• The importance of giving behavioral-based feedback to your team. (09:42)
• The myth of someone having to struggle and fall on their face to learn. (11:08)
• How asking for advice from the people around you can help get a clearer picture of the decisions you have to make. (13:18)
• The concept of ‘doing autopsies without blame’. (14:52)
• How taking a step back to analyze a situation can make work fun again. (20:11)
• How work impacts our home life. (21:24)
• Why you should have a book club with your team. (25:40)
• The importance of showing your vulnerabilities, as a leader. (26:38)
• How to cultivate others wanting to help you. (27:50)

Connect with Tyler:

• LinkedIn
• Instagram
• Facebook

Resources mentioned in the episode:

• Book: Jim Collins - Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap and Others Don’t

Let’s connect!

• Website
• LinkedIn
• Instagram 
• Facebook 

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“Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity” - Seneca

Being prepared is important in all aspects of our lives. While we can’t predict everything that can happen, we can prepare for the unknown and be sure to take preventative maintenance measures to ensure that we are confident in every situation no matter our level of control in the situation. 

In today’s episode, I am diving deep into the key elements of preparation and preparing for the unknown. Preparation is good but overkill can be wasteful, so understanding what appropriate preparation is will change how you deal with the many areas of your life. 

Tune in to learn how the preparation is a continual state, the Lean Methodology, and why it’s important to take preventative maintenance measures when preparing.

In This Episode You Will Learn 

• How Boy Scouts taught me the value of preparation (1:18)
• What the COVID-19 pandemic has taught us about preparation and uncertainty (4:45)
• About the Lean Methodology (9:00)
• Why walking on eggshells will hinder your preparation (14:18)
• The importance of preventative maintenance in preparation (17:35)

Resources Mentioned 

• Jim Collins 
• The Lean Methodology 

Let’s connect!

• Website
• LinkedIn
• Instagram 
• Facebook

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Have you ever been micromanaged before?

The majority of us have experienced being micromanaged at some point in our lives whether at home, in school, or at work. Too much oversight or too much direction from a leader, boss, parent, coach, or whoever it may be, can make us feel stifled and unmotivated. While many of us can’t stand being micromanaged, have you ever wondered if you micromanage others without even realizing it?

In today’s episode, I discuss how to tell if you are a micromanager or “accidental diminisher”. I explain what I’ve learned about accidentally micromanaging from Liz Wiseman books and articles and what helped me to recognize when I was accidentally diminishing others’ capabilities.

Tune in to learn what a multiplier and a diminisher are, the five signs that you might be an accidental diminisher, and how you can become a multiplier!

In This Episode You Will Learn 

• If there is a time and place for micromanaging (3:14)
• What “multipliers” and “diminishers” are from the book Multipliers (5:09)
• The five signs that you might be an accidental diminisher (7:50)
• Three ways we can become a multiplier instead of being an accidental diminisher (15:21)
• The Stephen Covey video that helped me explain expectations (18:46)
• How you can improve your organization even if you work for a diminisher (21:56)

Resources Mentioned 

• Book - Multipliers by Liz Wiseman
• Article - Are You an Accidental Diminisher? By Liz Wiseman
• Stephen Covey - Green and Clean video 

Let’s connect!

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• LinkedIn
• Instagram 
• Facebook 

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Do you have metrics in place to measure your job performance? Do your team members have their own measurements in place for their goals? 

Metrics and measurements are a vital part of working towards a goal, individually and collectively. Without metrics, how are you supposed to know what you’re striving for? When team members have clear measurements in place for their role and understand how they will be quantified, goals don’t appear as lofty and motivation rises. Clear metrics make for a happy team and a happy and effective leader. 

In this episode, I dive into the details of my “Six Steps to Better Measurement” that I live by and use in my own personal and professional goals. Tune in to Episode 2 to learn about the importance of metrics, the six steps, and my challenge for you this week. 

In This Episode You Will Learn 

• Why you should believe metrics are important (4:37)
• How to decide what to measure (6:07)
• My favorite takeaways from the book Leadership Fables (9:57)
• Why you should define how your measure will quantify (10:57)
• The importance of gathering baseline data (12:01)
• Why you need to set a clear timeframe for an employee to follow up with you (13:43)
• What to do if someone is unwilling to measure (15:39)
• Why celebration is a key step for reinforcement (17:38)
• How I applied measurements to parenting (19:43)
• My challenge for listeners (23:49)

 6 Steps to better metrics with your team:

1. Believe Metrics are important (and help your team believe it as well) 
2. Decide what to measure 
3. Decide how your measure will be quantified 
4. Gather baseline data and set minimum standards, expectations, or goals 
5. Set a clear follow-up timeframe 
6. Celebrate successes 

Mentioned in this episode:

• Book: Douglas W. Hubbard - How to Measure Anything: Finding the Value of Intangibles in Business
• Book: Patrick Lencioni - The Truth About Employee Engagement: A Fable About Addressing the Three Root Causes of Job Misery

Let’s connect!

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• LinkedIn
• Instagram 
• Facebook 

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