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The Easter Egg Hunt For Meaning, Ep #23
Our success as leaders is deeply connected to what kind of meanings we give to everyday events in our lives. Two people can observe the same event but take away two completely different experiences from it. In our biologically-driven urge for finding purpose and creating meaning, we can choose to attune ourselves to taking leadership lessons from situations that may not on the surface seem related. Yet, when we take a moment to be mindful and reflect, we find that valuable lessons are there, just waiting for us to find them-- like a carefully hidden Easter egg on a spring lawn. It was the Easter holiday, and Bruce Holoubek, Founding President of Contracted Leadership, and his wife, Coreyne Woodman-Holoubek, Creator of...
Never Underestimate the Value of Telling the Truth with AJ Sue, Ep #22
Introspection, if handled wisely, can be the tool for clearing a fresh path for our organizations, teams, and personal futures. To begin any change action or growth, we must first articulate meaning. Core questions, or as we’ve come to know them, “why” questions, help us get to the answers that we will use as guideposts on our organizational growth path. Once we identify our meaning, we need to take the next step, which is the more challenging work of integrating said meaning into our organizational environment. The benefit of this deliberate process, however, is the ultimate fulfillment that comes from living our purpose. To effectively fuse meaning into our organizations, we look to the process that Bruce Holoubek, owner of...
Understanding the 100% Mutual Responsibility Rule, Ep #21
I’ve spent a lot of time lately thinking about the topic of mutually meaningful work engagements, and I want to introduce you to a concept I’ve coined, “The 100% Mutual Responsibility Rule.” Before I explain the rule to you, we’ve got to define some concepts, let’s start with the term, mutual responsibility. Mutual responsibility defined. What comes to mind when you hear the term, “Mutual responsibility?” Most people think of an even split with 50% responsibility on one party and 50% of the responsibility on the other party for a total of 100%. I want you to set that view of mutual responsibility aside and pick up a new one. Mutual responsibility is NOT a 50/50 split. It does not...
4 Ways to Be An Effective Leader with Tom Dott, Ep #20
Are you an effective leader? How do you know? One of the best ways to measure your effectiveness as a leader is to look at the health of your team. Sure you might be able to hit all the benchmarks and milestones but if your team is unhealthy, have you really succeeded as an effective leader? Imagine what it would be like if you had a clear and concise snapshot of what it would take to be an effective leader. Good news! On this episode, you’ll hear from special guest, Tom Dott. In his conversation with Bruce, Tom presents four helpful ways you can be an effective leader in your organization. Rethink your approach to annual reviews. Let’s be honest;...
How to Get Your Team to Embrace Their Professional Strengths with Amy Jessen, Ep #19
Do you have individuals in your organization who produce great work but don’t possess what most people consider, “Leadership” qualities? What are they suppose to do, they can’t just change their professional strengths like putting on a new outfit, can they? Don’t write those folks off just yet! There are steps you can take to encourage and empower people in your ranks as they grow professionally. Have pen and paper ready; you’ll want to jot down some notes! Your people need to know that you are rooting for them! One of the worst feelings in the world is to pour all of your heart and soul into your work only to find out that no one notices or cares. If...