Accelerate Your Performance
528 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago - ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsAccelerate Your Performance is a weekly podcast hosted by Dr. Janet Pilcher, Managing Director of Studer Education and author of Hardwiring Excellence in Education. Every week, Janet highlights tactical and actionable strategies that leaders in educational organizations can hardwire to meet successful student, service, and people outcomes. Listen now, and you’ll see why it’s ranked by ListenNotes in the top 5% of podcasts worldwide.
As she introduces a variety of pivotal leadership practices from the Nine Principles ® Framework, Janet underscores the importance of seamlessly integrating each practice to deliver positive and impactful results. For each leadership practice she introduces, Janet provides a solid foundation and then collaborates with coaching experts to dig deeper and demonstrate its practical application. Janet also interviews leaders and partners who excel at the tactics to hear about their implementation journeys, hurdles they’ve faced, and their notable achievements. To bring it all together, she offers a broader perspective on leadership, interviewing guests about a diverse array of topics on their paths to achieving organizational excellence.
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Execute Well for Better Results
February 25, 2019 11:00 - 15 minutes - 7.24 MBThis week, Dr. Pilcher discusses the common job we all come to work to do each day: Execute Well. Do we take quick decisive, meaningful actions every day? Or do we find ourselves waiting for our next assignment, redoing our work, or missing deadlines? Executing well plays a critical role in moving organizations forward and exceeding results. Dr. Pilcher recommends four actions for executing well in this week’s show. This episode addresses questions, such as: How do we own the job, overc...
12: Execute Well for Better Results
February 25, 2019 11:00 - 15 minutes - 7.26 MBThis week, Dr. Pilcher discusses the common job we all come to work to do each day: Execute Well. Do we take quick decisive, meaningful actions every day? Or do we find ourselves waiting for our next assignment, redoing our work, or missing deadlines? Executing well plays a critical role in moving organizations forward and exceeding results. Dr. Pilcher recommends four actions for executing well in this week’s show. This episode addresses questions, such as: How do we own the job, overc...
11: Leaders Don't Whine
February 18, 2019 11:00 - 13 minutes - 6.12 MBHow can you avoid the trap of negative thinking? Overcoming obstacles is never easy, but when we don’t let shortcomings get (and keep) us down, we become more resilient. This week, Dr. Pilcher exposes how to eliminate this behavior from the workplace. This episode addresses questions, such as: How do we change our frame of mind to break this habit? How can we look beyond obstacles to press on towards goals? How can we take specific actions to stop this line of thinking? Recommended Re...
Leaders Don't Whine
February 18, 2019 11:00 - 13 minutes - 6.11 MBHow can you avoid the trap of negative thinking? Overcoming obstacles is never easy, but when we don’t let shortcomings get (and keep) us down, we become more resilient. This week, Dr. Pilcher exposes how to eliminate this behavior from the workplace. This episode addresses questions, such as: How do we change our frame of mind to break this habit? How can we look beyond obstacles to press on towards goals? How can we take specific actions to stop this line of thinking? Recommended Re...
Leaders Don't Whine
February 18, 2019 11:00 - 13 minutes - 6.11 MBHow can you avoid the trap of negative thinking? Overcoming obstacles is never easy, but when we don’t let shortcomings get (and keep) us down, we become more resilient. This week, Dr. Pilcher exposes how to eliminate this behavior from the workplace. This episode addresses questions, such as: How do we change our frame of mind to break this habit? How can we look beyond obstacles to press on towards goals? How can we take specific actions to stop this line of thinking? Recommended Re...
10: That's Not My Job
February 11, 2019 11:00 - 12 minutes - 5.83 MBThis week, Dr. Pilcher discusses being an owner versus a renter. Pride in our organizations occurs when we take ownership of our roles, cultivating a positive environment so strong, it is no longer susceptible to negativity. This episode addresses questions, such as: What do leaders who take ownership look like? How can leaders create an environment that promotes ownership? How can you confront renter behavior? Recommended Reading: Take Ownership of Your Actions by Taking Responsibil...
That's Not My Job
February 11, 2019 11:00 - 12 minutes - 5.82 MBThis week, Dr. Pilcher discusses being an owner versus a renter. Pride in our organizations occurs when we take ownership of our roles, cultivating a positive environment so strong, it is no longer susceptible to negativity. This episode addresses questions, such as: What do leaders who take ownership look like? How can leaders create an environment that promotes ownership? How can you confront renter behavior? Recommended Reading: Take Ownership of Your Actions by Taking Responsibil...
Stop the Subconscious Behavior Infecting Your Organization
February 04, 2019 11:00 - 11 minutes - 5.23 MB‘It’s not me, it’s them!’ – We’ve all heard it before, the blame game. But seriously, if they could just get their work done, I wouldn’t have to bring it up right? This default communication has lasting negative effects on team performance and results. Dr. Pilcher advises how to eliminate we/they behavior in the organization, and your life, for good. The results can be dramatic, imagine a positive culture where people take ownership. This episode addresses questions, such as: What is we/th...
09: Stop the Subconscious Behavior Infecting Your Organization
February 04, 2019 11:00 - 11 minutes - 5.25 MB‘It’s not me, it’s them!’ – We’ve all heard it before, the blame game. But seriously, if they could just get their work done, I wouldn’t have to bring it up right? This default communication has lasting negative effects on team performance and results. Dr. Pilcher advises how to eliminate we/they behavior in the organization, and your life, for good. The results can be dramatic, imagine a positive culture where people take ownership. This episode addresses questions, such as: What is we/th...
08: What if Your Boss is the Problem?
January 28, 2019 11:00 - 13 minutes - 6.15 MB56% of American workers claim their boss is mildly or highly toxic. We all deserve to work for high performing leaders, but what can you do if this isn’t your experience at work? Do you grin and bear it? Quit? Confront the boss? To continue the discussion from episode 7 on poor work behavior, this week Dr. Pilcher addresses low performing leaders, from the employee’s perspective. This episode addresses questions, such as: What if your boss is a low performer? How can you be sure your b...
What if Your Boss is the Problem?
January 28, 2019 11:00 - 13 minutes - 6.13 MB56% of American workers claim their boss is mildly or highly toxic. We all deserve to work for high performing leaders, but what can you do if this isn’t your experience at work? Do you grin and bear it? Quit? Confront the boss? To continue the discussion from episode 7 on poor work behavior, this week Dr. Pilcher addresses low performing leaders, from the employee’s perspective. This episode addresses questions, such as: What if your boss is a low performer? How can you be sure your b...
What if Your Boss is the Problem?
January 28, 2019 11:00 - 13 minutes - 6.13 MB56% of American workers claim their boss is mildly or highly toxic. We all deserve to work for high performing leaders, but what can you do if this isn’t your experience at work? Do you grin and bear it? Quit? Confront the boss? To continue the discussion from episode 7 on poor work behavior, this week Dr. Pilcher addresses low performing leaders, from the employee’s perspective. This episode addresses questions, such as: What if your boss is a low performer? How can you be sure your b...
07: Handling Executive Leader Sabotage
January 21, 2019 11:00 - 13 minutes - 6.35 MBHow do you handle leaders who say they’re on board, but act like they’re not? Leadership team alignment is vital for high performing organizations to be successful. This week, Dr. Pilcher discusses how to address leaders who choose to deviate from strategy. Leaders who exhibit negative behaviors are noticeable by all employees and as a result are actively eroding the company culture. This episode answers questions, such as: How do I confront negative attitudes in my executive team? What...
Handling Executive Leader Sabotage
January 21, 2019 11:00 - 13 minutes - 6.33 MBHow do you handle leaders who say they’re on board, but act like they’re not? Leadership team alignment is vital for high performing organizations to be successful. This week, Dr. Pilcher discusses how to address leaders who choose to deviate from strategy. Leaders who exhibit negative behaviors are noticeable by all employees and as a result are actively eroding the company culture. This episode answers questions, such as: How do I confront negative attitudes in my executive team? What...
Can You Fix My Culture?
January 14, 2019 11:00 - 15 minutes - 7.07 MBYou’re probably familiar with the saying, “Culture eats strategy for breakfast,” but how is it that organizations cultivate a positive, inspired culture? And possibly more difficult, how can leaders turn a negative culture around? Dr. Pilcher explains the steps necessary to begin shifting the culture in the right direction. Our people determine our culture, it lives and evolves inside of us every day. This episode addresses questions, such as: Are your values walking the halls? Are yo...
Can You Fix My Culture?
January 14, 2019 11:00 - 15 minutes - 7.07 MBYou’re probably familiar with the saying, “Culture eats strategy for breakfast,” but how is it that organizations cultivate a positive, inspired culture? And possibly more difficult, how can leaders turn a negative culture around? Dr. Pilcher explains the steps necessary to begin shifting the culture in the right direction. Our people determine our culture, it lives and evolves inside of us every day. This episode addresses questions, such as: Are your values walking the halls? Are yo...
06: Can You Fix My Culture?
January 14, 2019 11:00 - 15 minutes - 7.08 MBYou’re probably familiar with the saying, “Culture eats strategy for breakfast,” but how is it that organizations cultivate a positive, inspired culture? And possibly more difficult, how can leaders turn a negative culture around? Dr. Pilcher explains the steps necessary to begin shifting the culture in the right direction. Our people determine our culture, it lives and evolves inside of us every day. This episode addresses questions, such as: Are your values walking the halls? Are yo...
05: Reignite Your Passion
January 07, 2019 13:00 - 10 minutes - 4.76 MBAll of us are energized by something. It’s up to us to dig deeper within ourselves to stay connected to our passions as we live through new experiences. Dr. Pilcher returns to her tennis days from episode 4 Losing Our Way to show how she worked through her temporary loss of passion. She addresses the role leaders play to support team member’s passions. This episode addresses questions, such as: How can we re-engage our passion? How can leaders identify a need for reigniting passion in...
Reignite Your Passion
January 07, 2019 13:00 - 10 minutes - 4.75 MBAll of us are energized by something. It’s up to us to dig deeper within ourselves to stay connected to our passions as we live through new experiences. Dr. Pilcher returns to her tennis days from episode 4 Losing Our Way to show how she worked through her temporary loss of passion. She addresses the role leaders play to support team member’s passions. This episode addresses questions, such as: How can we re-engage our passion? How can leaders identify a need for reigniting passion in...
04: Losing Our Way
January 07, 2019 12:00 - 11 minutes - 5.51 MBAnyone can fall victim of losing their passion at some point or another. Results from Gallup’s State of the American Workforce reveal disengagement at work happens to over 50% of employees. Yet organizations with higher employee engagement perform at higher levels, so what can leaders do to keep teams engaged. Dr. Pilcher refers to her days as a tennis enthusiast to demonstrate the struggle to maintain passion and how to help each other from losing our way. This episode address questions,...
Losing Our Way
January 07, 2019 12:00 - 11 minutes - 5.49 MBAnyone can fall victim of losing their passion at some point or another. Results from Gallup’s State of the American Workforce reveal disengagement at work happens to over 50% of employees. Yet organizations with higher employee engagement perform at higher levels, so what can leaders do to keep teams engaged. Dr. Pilcher refers to her days as a tennis enthusiast to demonstrate the struggle to maintain passion and how to help each other from losing our way. This episode address questions,...
01: What are the Nine Principles? Part 1
January 07, 2019 11:00 - 10 minutes - 4.85 MBThis episode in one in a three-part series. It introduces and gives a brief overview of the first three of the Nine Principles®. The first three principles are: Commit to Excellence. Measure the Important Things. Build a Culture Around Service. Recommended Learning: Commit to Excellence & Measuring What Matters & Why Do Values Matter? __________________________________________________________________
02: What are the Nine Principles? Part 2
January 07, 2019 11:00 - 9 minutes - 4.2 MBThis episode is part two of a three-part series. It introduces and gives a brief overview of Principles 4-6 of the Nine Principles®. Principles 4-6 are: Create and Develop Leaders Focus on Employee Engagement Build Individual Accountability Recommended Reading: Set Up: Timeless Leadership Skills for your Success By: Mark A. Noon, USAF (Ret.) Recommended Learning: Conducting A Listening Tour, Leader Connection Questions, & What does Ownership Mean? ______________________________...
03: What are the Nine Principles? Part 3
January 07, 2019 11:00 - 9 minutes - 4.22 MBThis episode is the final part of a three-part series. It introduces and gives a brief overview of Principles 7-9 of the Nine Principles®. These Principles are: 7. Align Behaviors with Goals and Values. 8. Communicate at All Levels. 9. Recognize and Reward Success. Recommended Reading: Hardwiring Excellence By: Quint Studer Recommended Learning: Set Aligned Goals, Communicate What Matters, What Gets Recognized Gets Repeated _______________________________________________________...
What are the Nine Principles? Part 3
January 07, 2019 11:00 - 9 minutes - 4.21 MBThis episode is the final part of a three-part series. It introduces and gives a brief overview of Principles 7-9 of the Nine Principles®. These Principles are: 7. Align Behaviors with Goals and Values. 8. Communicate at All Levels. 9. Recognize and Reward Success. Recommended Reading: Hardwiring Excellence By: Quint Studer Recommended Learning: Set Aligned Goals, Communicate What Matters, What Gets Recognized Gets Repeated _______________________________________________________...
What are the Nine Principles? Part 2
January 07, 2019 10:00 - 9 minutes - 4.18 MBThis episode is part two of a three-part series. It introduces and gives a brief overview of Principles 4-6 of the Nine Principles®. Principles 4-6 are: Create and Develop Leaders Focus on Employee Engagement Build Individual Accountability Recommended Reading: Set Up: Timeless Leadership Skills for your Success By: Mark A. Noon, USAF (Ret.) Recommended Learning: Conducting A Listening Tour, Leader Connection Questions, & What does Ownership Mean? ______________________________...
What are the Nine Principles? Part 1
January 07, 2019 09:00 - 10 minutes - 4.83 MBThis episode in one in a three-part series. It introduces and gives a brief overview of the first three of the Nine Principles®. The first three principles are: Commit to Excellence. Measure the Important Things. Build a Culture Around Service. Recommended Learning: Commit to Excellence & Measuring What Matters & Why Do Values Matter? __________________________________________________________________
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January 03, 2019 22:00 - 2 minutes - 1.2 MBDr. Janet Pilcher explains why she wanted to host a podcast, and what you can expect from the Accelerate Your Performance show. _________________________________________________________________________