Career Success Community Radio
38 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 11 years ago -Community founder, Andy Robinson, and Career Coach, Carrie Robinson -- co-hosts of the nationally syndicated "Career Success Radio Show," interview members of the Career Success Community -- the premier interactive career development Community for high performers.
Listen in to meet and get to know your fellow Community members.
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Episodes
Conversations Fuel Success
July 25, 2013 14:40 - 2 minutes - 352 KBThe conversations you have with your people and team members is the key to effective leadership ... talking, listening, understanding and caring. Conversations build and nurture relationships.
Express Your Appreciation Today
July 15, 2013 15:29 - 1 minute - 290 KBBe alert today for opportunities to express your appreciation to others .... Tell them you noticed, tell them you're grateful .... Offer a few kind words in return. Give the gift of appreciation today.
Ask Solution-Focused Questions
July 08, 2013 14:00 - 2 minutes - 351 KBAsk questions that tend to surface positive, constructive answers by "turning your question around" to focus on the positive "how" .... listen in for more ...
Pick One Thing to STOP Doing
June 25, 2013 14:21 - 1 minute - 343 KBWhat will it be for you? What can you make a 100% commitment to stop doing ... to REMOVE from your life? Doesn't have to be permanent but could be. Choose today, then STOP IT.
Initiate Refocus Rituals Throughout the Day
June 18, 2013 12:54 - 3 minutes - 534 KBStop two or three times each day ... pause your work in progress, forward your email, forward your phone, close your door to refocus and consciously decide on the important things to spend time on next and for the remainder of the day. It's easy to get caught up in the unimportant (but seemingly urgent); use refocus rituals to redirect your efforts.
Give Praise Backed by Specificity
June 11, 2013 12:06 - 2 minutes - 402 KBWhenever you see, observe or otherwise experience one of your team members doing a good job, going "above and beyond," achieving a deadline or otherwise achieving beyond expectations, then let them know it. Share your words of praise and recognition for a job well done and wrap the specifics of the behavior(s) you're praising into the conversation -- let them know exactly what they did well and how it ties to key goals of yours, theirs and the organization.
Are You Shutting Out Great Ideas?
June 04, 2013 12:03 - 1 minute - 322 KBDo you make it a point to tune in to the opinions of others? Do you stay OPEN to and willing to consider different perspectives and challenges to YOUR way of thinking? If not, you MAY be missing out on some great ideas.
Solving the BIGGER Problem
May 29, 2013 14:16 - 1 minute - 320 KBWhen confronted with a problem, always ask yourself this: "Is there a BIGGER problem that needs to be addressed here?" Ask "why did this problem surface?" .... Ask "what caused this problem?" ... Ask "is this a symptom of a bigger issue that needs to be addressed?" Look for and seek out the possibility of a bigger problem that needs to be solved.
Leadership is About SERVICE, Not Control
May 21, 2013 13:10 - 2 minutes - 389 KBExtraordinary leaders clearly define expectations, set guidelines and boundaries, provide necessary resources and then step back and empower their team members to get things done.
Be Proactive with Updates to Your Manager
May 16, 2013 12:01 - 1 minute - 311 KBTake ownership for keeping your boss or manager apprised of key activities, decisions, necessary changes in direction, status of performance against goals and other important updates. Don't wait for him or her to ask ... be proactive ... keep them fully informed.
Evaluate Your Circle of Friends
May 14, 2013 12:04 - 1 minute - 300 KBIt's been said that we are the average of the FIVE people we spend the most time with. Choose your friends wisely and surround yourself with positive, uplifting people who are fun to be around and who share your passions and interests.
A Powerful Way to Make an Introduction
May 06, 2013 12:50 - 1 minute - 350 KBDemonstrate your networking savvy by using this powerful technique to introduce a client to someone or to introduce a friend to another friend. It's an excellent gift-giving and kindness opportunity.
Do What You Say You'll Do
May 01, 2013 12:40 - 1 minute - 339 KBMake your commitments and promises with care and then follow through -- do what you said you would do ... do it with 110% effort and get it done ahead of schedule. Make that part of your trademark.
Always Be Looking for the Message
April 30, 2013 14:09 - 2 minutes - 361 KBSometimes the message or learning point is loud and clear; other times it's subtle and not so apparent .... but ... it's ALWAYS there. Look for it, seek it out and view it as a learning or growth opportunity.
How to Make Delegation Easy
April 29, 2013 14:56 - 3 minutes - 579 KBEliminate the "I don't have time to show you or teach you how to do it" excuse with this delegation process idea. Find ONE THING NEW each week to delegate and focus YOUR time on the things that add the most value.
Employ the Power of Subtraction
April 25, 2013 13:57 - 2 minutes - 390 KBWhat is that you need to let go of at work ... something that probably was a great thing to do when you originally started doing it, but no longer serves a truly valid purpose. What can you eliminate?
Help Bring an Experience Back to Life
April 24, 2013 13:01 - 2 minutes - 1.99 MBUse these questions and this process to help a colleague or a friend recall, relive and replay a positive experience or an event they were proud of and/or for which they received previous recognition
Feedback .... The Breakfast of Champions
April 22, 2013 12:23 - 2 minutes - 404 KBWe all want to improve ... to get better. Seeking feedback from others is an excellent practice for identifying areas of improvements -- things you may not see or may not be aware of. Make a habit of seeking feedback from others.
Team Member One-on-one's
April 18, 2013 14:43 - 1 minute - 272 KBRegular, "standing," one-on-one meetings (in person) with each of your direct report team members is an excellent leadership practice. Regular communication is key and the one-on-one time allows for coaching-oriented conversations when necessary. Do you have an established rhythm and routine for meeting individually with YOUR team members?
Personal Excellence: The Courtesy Call Habit
April 15, 2013 13:30 - 2 minutes - 386 KBRunning behind? ... Then let the person with whom you'll be meeting or talking to know. Traveling or commuting a significant distance to attend the meeting? ... Then call ahead to confirm the other person is still good for the meeting. Employ the courtesy call habit ... make it a part of your personal brand.
Practice the "And Then Some" Mindset
April 11, 2013 12:47 - 1 minute - 336 KBDeliver to your clients' expectations ... and then some. Practice for your presentation ... and then some. Do a little bit more, give a little bit more, take an extra step or two. Always practice the "and then some" mindset.
Develop a Morning Ritual
April 10, 2013 13:50 - 2 minutes - 363 KBGet a jump start on your day .... every day .... so that you enter each day with a sense of being "in control" and focused on the most important things to get done that day. An early morning ritual will help in that regard, including activities, like: Quiet time/meditation, reading, daily planning, and reviewing your goals. Try it!
Quit Waiting for the "Perfect" Time
April 09, 2013 14:42 - 1 minute - 321 KBWaiting for the perfect time is often an excuse to defer something till later. But, if it's really important and moves you in the direction of accomplishing a goal, why wait? There really is no perfect time ... just do it!
Is It on the Calendar?
April 08, 2013 14:16 - 2 minutes - 372 KBUse you calendar to block out time for calls, meetings and ANY project that's going to require at least 30 minutes or more of your time. ALSO, block out PREP time for calls and meetings. If it's ON YOUR CALENDAR, you're more likely to GET IT DONE.
Let Go of the Need to Be Right
April 05, 2013 12:04 - 2 minutes - 2.35 MBMuch of what we accept as "fact" remains truly subjective and in alignment with our own beliefs and values. "Right" is therefore not always right, or at least there's some wiggle room. Choose being nice over being right ... let go of the need to be right and allow others room to feel good about and stand by their own opinion and accepted facts.
Engage a "Spotter" to Help You
April 03, 2013 11:53 - 2 minutes - 443 KBEnlist the help of others to help you improve, change your behavior, or develop a new skill. Have you ever engaged a spotter?
What Is It That ONLY YOU Can Do?
April 02, 2013 13:25 - 2 minutes - 367 KBIdentify the things that are MOST IMPORTANT for YOU to do -- the things that you do very well, that add the most value and cannot be delegated. Do MORE of those things!
Take Baby Steps to BIG Things
April 01, 2013 13:09 - 2 minutes - 426 KBDoing a little bit on a regular, ongoing basis -- little things, done daily -- will put you on track to accomplishing great things. Celebrate the little things. Take baby steps daily.
Are You Serving Your Clients "Warm Bread?"
March 29, 2013 16:30 - 2 minutes - 362 KBNever, ever compromise the quality of the service you offer. Always, deliver the absolute BEST you can.
Can't Decide? Ask Yourself These Three Questions
March 26, 2013 22:31 - 2 minutes - 355 KBThree questions to ask yourself whenever you face a tough decision.
Who Are Your Your Trusted Truth-Tellers?
March 22, 2013 11:43 - 2 minutes - 430 KBWho do you go to who will "tell it like it is" ... give you unfiltered feedback ... provide honest input ... share their unfettered opinion?
The "Secret Sauce" of Success
March 21, 2013 09:57 - 2 minutes - 389 KBApply this Secret Sauce often .... Guaranteed to work magic for you, but only if you apply it to the right things.
Tap Into the Power of "Percolation"
March 20, 2013 13:05 - 2 minutes - 381 KBSometimes ideas need to stew and simmer for a while. Sometimes you need to "sleep on it" and let it percolate a bit.
A Powerful Way to Make an Introduction
March 19, 2013 10:49 - 1 minute - 350 KB2-Minute Podcast - A new way to introduce others, while leaving a powerful and memorable impression.
Dedicate an Hour Daily to a Tier One Goal
March 18, 2013 12:09 - 2 minutes - 503 KBFind time every day to focus on a task or action that will move you in the direction of accomplishing a tier one goal.
A Super-Charged Thank You
March 16, 2013 14:44 - 2 minutes - 2.33 MBLearn to add some depth and power to your thank you's with these tips.
Make It a Point NOT to Interrupt Today
December 05, 2010 16:57 - 2 minutes - 372 KBMake truly LISTENING your focus today. Stay conscious of your natural tendency to interrupt. Let the other person completely finish their thought or make their point.
Eliminate Your Tolerations
September 06, 2010 12:25 - 2 minutes - 462 KBGet rid of all those little things you're putting up with. Tolerations accumulate and distract us, waste time and create negative energy.