LeaderTribe - Your Daily Dose of Growth
754 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 41 ratingsPersonal development does NOT come naturally. But who has the time to take intentional steps every day? Now, YOU DO! Dr. Rob has a PhD in Leadership, he's led the largest leadership development company in the world, and he's a top-rated MBA professor. Why? Because he's fun and just a little crazy. Check out these 5-10 minute daily podcasts that he affectionately calls: Your Daily Dose of Growth!
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Supporting Decisions You Don’t Agree With
October 23, 2021 01:35 - 9 minutes - 8.38 MBEpisode #767 You're part of a team tasked with setting a strategic direction in your company. When the team settles on their direction, you disagree with the decision. What do you do? What about when your boss fills you in a decision that you don’t agree with… what do you do? Same answer! LeaderTribe.com When You Have to Carry Out a Decision You Disagree With TED Talk: Simon Sinek on How Great Leaders Inspire Action
Lessons I Learned in Cuba
May 21, 2021 04:00 - 10 minutes - 9.2 MBEpisode #766 I recently spent some time away from my offices, part of it on a cruise with my wife. One of the ports of call was Havana Cuba. It was fun, and I learned a few lessons. Here are just a few: Why you should be nice, there is always a future for those who hustle, and off the beaten path isn’t all that bad. So who is Dr. Rob anyway? 6 Reasons You Need a Side Hustle Think You Don't Have Time to be Nice? Build Your Network Podcast
Weekly Dose of Growth
May 20, 2021 04:00 - 29 minutes - 28.4 MBEpisode #765 This WEEKLY dose of growth is comprised of this week’s four shorter podcasts from Your Daily Dose of Growth. Leadership is about the relationship between the leader and the followers. Each podcast this week came from research in the book The Truth About Leadership. What are the top two things that followers want out of leaders? They want leaders who are honest and leaders who are forward-looking. The “Critical Success Factor” in Your Organization The Kind of Vision that Sets...
Street Cred! Why You MUST Have It!
May 19, 2021 04:00 - 7 minutes - 7.62 MBEpisode #764 Without credibility, you’ve got nothing. What is credibility? How do you get it? How do you lose it? Listen to today's Daily Dose of Growth! Blog Post: 5 Steps to Gain and Keep the Trust of Others FREE PowerPoint on Trust
Why Am I Like This? The Real Driver in Your Life
May 18, 2021 04:00 - 7 minutes - 6.75 MBEpisode #763 Who you are is more important than what you do. So, who are you? Who are you becoming? Would you like help in those areas? Listen to today’s podcast! To get you CORE VALUES EXERCISE, click HERE Values Blog: Why Am I Like This Tim Elmore’s blog: West Point Lesson
The Kind of Vision That Sets You Apart
May 17, 2021 04:00 - 8 minutes - 9.11 MBEpisode #762 What are the top two things that followers want out of leaders? They want leaders who are honest and leaders who are forward-looking. Honesty is a character trait, but becoming visionary is a skill that can be developed. Today Dr. Rob talks about the need for Visionary Optimism. People Don't Care About Your Vision! LeaderTribe.com The Need for Optimism in Vision The Power of Positive Feedback
The “Critical Success Factor” in Organizations
May 14, 2021 04:00 - 7 minutes - 7.68 MBEpisode #761 Continuing our review of The Truth About Leadership--Leadership is not about the leader; it’s about the relationship between the leader and the followers. Many executives forget this to their peril. Today, how to communicate in a way that others can’t wait to be part of the team. LeaderTribe.com There is a book summary of The Truth About Leadership here 3 Reasons That You Are More Important Than You Know
Trust Rules
May 12, 2021 04:00 - 8 minutes - 8.06 MBEpisode #759 I’ve spoken all over the world on the subject of trust! There are 5 behaviors that help you gain trust. They are reviewed in this podcast. REMEMBER you must: 1) Trust others, 2) Be Consistent, 3) Be Clear, 4) Deliver on your promises, and 5) Be really honest. Google: The Speed of Trust 5 Steps to Gain and Keep the Trust of Others
Challenge Brings Greatness
May 11, 2021 04:00 - 7 minutes - 7.93 MBEpisode #758 Challenge allows you to find out what you are made of. It allows you to channel your inner MacGyver. Research shows the best students and most successful people are NOT the smartest, but the ones with more grit. You can learn that through how you respond to the challenges in your life! Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance by Angela Lee Duckworth on TED Talks Three Steps to Develop Grit
Lead By Example… Or Not At ALL
May 10, 2021 04:00 - 8 minutes - 8.39 MBEpisode #757 If you say one thing and do another, you need to turn in your leadership card… because people won’t follow you (unless they are paid to!). The best ways to lead by example are in taking responsibility and being vulnerable. Both are discussed. http://www.leadertribe.com/blog-post/5-words-that-make-you-more-influential The story of when my mentor demanded that I become more vulnerable: http://www.leadertribe.com/blog-post/i-love-my-mentor-except-now-i-hate-him https://www...
Leadership Is an Affair of the Heart
May 07, 2021 04:00 - 7 minutes - 7.17 MBEpisode #756 Do you love your team, your company, your job, your products or accomplishments? The highest-rated leaders do! They are not afraid to use the word love—and they mean it. Do you have enough courage to love? http://www.leadertribe.com/blog-post/a-good-team-vs-a-great-team http://www.leadertribe.com/blog-post/i-dont-care-if-people-like-me-i-want-them-to-respect-me http://www.leadershipchallenge.com/resource/leadership-reflections-leadership-an-affair-of-the-heart-.aspx
To Grow, Master This Skill
May 05, 2021 04:00 - 7 minutes - 6.99 MBEpisode #754 The biggest researchers in the history of leadership found that one skill is more important than all of the others, and there are 5 ways to practice this skill. The Truth About Leadership Carol Dweck's profile Two kinds of mindsets Deliberate practice has FIVE separate elements
Don't Make THIS a Habit!
May 04, 2021 04:00 - 8 minutes - 8.3 MBEpisode #753 We always hear about things that should be turned into habits, but today we're talking about the things in our life that SHOULDN'T be habits. We talk about the things that you have to be fully aware of and fully conscious of. Listen to today's episode to find out what they are! A blog I wrote with a FREE PDF Download of The Power of Habit Book Summary http://www.leadertribe.com/blog-post/the-5-second-rule-that-is-changing-my-life What to do today to be a better leader Th...
The Foundational Truth
May 03, 2021 04:00 - 7 minutes - 6.75 MBEpisode #752 “Who is the best leader that you know personally?” People were asked this question, and you’ll be surprised that the answers were similar! Listen to today’s episode to learn about how you as a leader can influence those people directly under you. Learn about the foundational truth for leadership A blog article on one truth http://www.leadertribe.com/blog-post/if-you-dont-believe-this-one-thing-you-cant-be-a-good-leader The authors of the research http://snip.ly/u7c0x#htt...
Your Connections Determine Your Impact
April 30, 2021 04:00 - 8 minutes - 8.05 MBEpisode #751 Do you make truly strong connections with others? The level of connection determines your level of impact. Listen to today’s episode to learn about the one small step you can take today that will make a difference in others’ lives! Connections are like cellphone signals... Listen to a study close to my heart BONUS! FREE PDF of Executive Summary of Dr. Henry Cloud's Necessary Endings https://leadertribe.lpages.co/necessary-endings/ The author https://www.drcloud.com/
What Makes a Leader by Daniel Goleman
April 28, 2021 04:00 - 8 minutes - 8.34 MBEpisode #749 Possibly the BEST Harvard Business Review Article of all time for someone who wants to grow as a leader. This is the real deal. www.LeaderTribe.com I found the HBR article online here: https://ldrtribe.com/GolemanWhatMakesALeader A video on the subject: https://hbr.org/video/5236216251001/what-makes-a-leader
Blue Ocean Strategy
April 27, 2021 04:00 - 9 minutes - 8.51 MBEpisode #748 A red ocean means there is blood in the water. It’s where all the sharks are competing for market share with their various products. Blue Ocean is totally different. It’s opening up an entire new horizon with the normal competitors. Think of Cirque Du Soleil. They weren’t competing against Barnum—nobody had every seen anything like Cirque! www.LeaderTribe.com Forbes Article on Blue Ocean Strategy: https://ldrtribe.com/2IlvPhC The RED OCEAN Traps: https://www.blueoceanstr...
Five Competitive Forces
April 26, 2021 04:00 - 8 minutes - 8.18 MBEpisode #747 If you know someone who owns a company, you will be like gold to them if you forward them the link to this podcast, and have them watch the short video below. When we boil it all down, there are only 5 things that we need to constantly address related to the business environment. When you understand these as a consumer and as a business, our lives become much better and much more focused. The HBR article: https://ldrtribe.com/5Forces A very cool 2-minute video explaining th...
Discovering Your Authentic Leadership
April 23, 2021 04:00 - 9 minutes - 8.53 MBEpisode #746 Fantastic article from Harvard Business Review is discussed. You CAN become more authentic and true to yourself. The short podcast ends with an unforgettable illustration about how to become the same person at work as you are at home. The Article with the FREE download on becoming more authentic: http://www.leadertribe.com/blog-post/becoming-the-you-that-youve-always-hoped-to-be The Author at Google: https://ldrtribe.com/2IwLrCz www.BillGeorge.org
One More Time, How Do You Motivate Employees?
April 21, 2021 04:00 - 8 minutes - 8.01 MBEpisode #744 Huge learning opportunity right here! You don’t get motivated by fixing the things that de-motivate you! Those just get you to “normal.” If you want to go way above normal and truly motivate yourself and others, listen to this podcast! The Entire Article is here: https://ldrtribe.com/2wqKpmG http://www.leadertribe.com/blog-post/engaged-employees-make-you-22-more-money
Before You Make That BIG Decision
April 20, 2021 04:00 - 8 minutes - 8.53 MBEpisode #743 One of the most popular HBR articles of all time, a Nobel Prize winner and two others come up with 12 questions to ask before you make a BIG decision. We discuss 5 of the questions in the podcast, putting them in easy-to-understand language. http://www.leadertribe.com/blog-post/the-hot-shot-rule-will-fire-you-up The original HBR article can be found here: https://ldrtribe.com/2rvfKzu A Tweet that has the HBR Chart: https://ldrtribe.com/2wpAXzS
The Necessary Art of Persuasion
April 19, 2021 04:00 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MBEpisode #742 The author of the HBR article worked with Sr. Business Leaders, studying them for 12 years. 8 years later, he studied lower-level managers of cross-functional teams. He found that the best of both were persuasive by being great in 4 areas. Bottom line: Persuasion is not convincing and selling. Persuasion is learning and negotiating. I found the article online here: https://ldrtribe.com/2FNNlJf
Leadership That Gets Results
April 16, 2021 04:00 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MBEpisode #741 One of the TOP 50 Harvard Business Review articles of all-time is reviewed. There are 6 primary leadership styles that get results, but none of them is effective all the time. The best leaders learn how to switch between styles to get the results they need. You’ll learn how to improve by checking out the links below. Slide Share for this article: https://ldrtribe.com/2HQRgLi The Four Competencies Explained: https://ldrtribe.com/2rl9evg PDF chart of the 6 Styles: https://l...
Lone Wolves Don't Eat as Well
April 14, 2021 04:00 - 6 minutes - 2.77 MBEpisode #739 You would think that people who work by themselves are the most productive because they have less interruptions. It ends up that's not the case! Collaboration is a trait of Super Productive people when they know how to do it right! www.LeaderTribe.com 7 Traits of Super Productive People Michaelangelo Didn't Starve for His Art--Why Should You?
Champions Do This!
April 13, 2021 04:00 - 6 minutes - 2.77 MB#738 Out of all 7 Traits of Super Productive People, I believe this one is BY FAR the most important. In this podcast we hear why taking initiative helps us to be the kind of employee that our boss LOVES. You will hear 1 Question that you can use at work or at the dinner table to help people get better every single day. 7 Traits of Super Productive People 10 Key Questions for Clarity in the Workplace 10 Tips for Adding Value by Showing Initiative
Anticipate and Solve
April 12, 2021 04:00 - 7 minutes - 6.81 MBEpisode #737 The most productive people not only anticipate problems, they also solve them. But how? Listed to today's podcast to learn what you can do to get better in this area. 7 Traits of Super Productive People www.LeaderTribe.com The Leadership Challenge
Get What You Need and Give It What You Got
April 09, 2021 04:00 - 7 minutes - 3.42 MBEpisode #736 Continuing the "7 Traits of Super Productive People" series, this short podcast reviews two traits: getting the knowledge we need, and increasing our internal drive! LeaderTribe.com 7 Traits of Super Productive People The Most Popular Harvard Business Review Article
Consistently Inconsistent???
April 07, 2021 04:00 - 8 minutes - 20.4 MBEpisode #734 7 Traits of Super Productive People continues with Consistency. What is it, and how do you get more of it into your life? You'll hear about that today! Don't miss this video! Plan for Failure: Being Consistent is not the Same as Being Perfect 7 Traits of Super Productive People
7 Traits of Super Productive People
April 06, 2021 04:00 - 8 minutes - 7.81 MBEpisode #733 On April 23, 2018, HBR Online published a great article by Zenger and Folkman titled 7 Traits of Super Productive People. The research included data on 7,000 people looking at 48 traits. They found the top 10% tend to do 7 things far more than the lower productive people. We'll look at the research over the next week, with one point of application each day. A podcast I did on productivity The article the research is from You don't have time to read a short blog about pro...
Listen Up! NEW research on Listening That Will Blow You Away
April 02, 2021 04:00 - 7 minutes - 6.32 MBEpisode #731 Old way: Look them in the eye, don't talk when they are talking, and nod your head or go "hmm" once in awhile. It ends up that you might be rated a good listener, but not a GREAT one. We look at what the top 5% of listeners do differently. S.T.A.Y. Stop Talking About Yourself What Great Listeners Actually Do The Lost Art of Listening
My Teammate's Work is Late!
March 31, 2021 04:00 - 8 minutes - 8.33 MBEpisode #729 A listener asks what to do when a brilliant team member is consistently late with her part of the work. It slows down the group and frustrates everyone. Here's what to do... Specificity Healthy Conflict
Start Growing Again!
March 30, 2021 04:00 - 7 minutes - 7.88 MBEpisode #728 You used to do well on your personal development and leadership growth, but you've gotten sidetracked, you're a back-slider, and you need to get it in gear. But where do you start? Beating up on yourself doesn't work--here is what does... Leaders get the resources they need Get Specific if you need to get going again Discipline is far better than being smart!
I'm Intimidated Talking to Higher-ups!
March 29, 2021 04:00 - 7 minutes - 7.49 MBEpisode #727 My friend Jason in Chicago is an outstanding younger leader. He cares about people, he wants to do a good job, and his efforts have been recognized with promotions. At the same time, he understands that there are some politics in most organizations and he wants to be viewed favorably by those over him--but sometimes he feels intimidated. We review the research on intimidation and what we can do to overcome it. LeaderTribe.com How to Get Over Your Fear of Your Boss Do Yo...
My Boss is Always Late
March 26, 2021 04:00 - 9 minutes - 9.19 MBEpisode #726 Mike from NYC sends in a challenge--his boss (the owner) constantly runs late. First we discuss what Mike shouldn't do, then what he should do, and finally, how to do it (very important!). When Should You Lead and When Should You Follow? When You Have to Carry Out a Decision You Disagree With The Science of Sounding Smart
The Steps You Take To Forgive
March 24, 2021 04:00 - 13 minutes - 14.1 MBEpisode #724 American Express Salesforce went through a Talent Development program. It was really a training that helped them learn to forgive. The results? Their stress scores went way down and their sales went up by 25%!!! But the reason most people didn't forgive... they didn't know how! This 14-minute episode teaches you HOW with the four steps, the ABCDs of Forgiveness. https://learningtoforgive.com/ https://www.redbookmag.com/body/mental-health/a4336/emotional-healing-forgiveness...
Oh That's What is Causing That
March 23, 2021 04:00 - 6 minutes - 5.99 MBEpisode #723 Unforgiveness wreaks havoc in our hearts and minds, undermining our ability to lead ourselves. Ladies and gentlemen process unforgiveness differently. And there is a big difference between mistakes and sin.
2 Steps to Forgive
March 22, 2021 04:00 - 7 minutes - 8.59 MBEpisode #722 My personal story of needing to forgive, followed by a two-step process to get the inner hurt out of our hearts.
Harvard and Stanford Take on the F Word...
March 19, 2021 04:00 - 9 minutes - 8.99 MBEpisode #721 From Harvard Business Review: "When you cannot forgive the people who have hurt you, these feelings become a mental poison that destroys the system from within." This week we look at Leader's inner lives, keeping it real and talking about a subject that will hold you back until you deal with it. Period. No way around it. Drop the Mic.
Motivation Leaks! Here's What To Do...
March 17, 2021 04:00 - 9 minutes - 9.46 MBEpisode #719 We all love the times that we are motivated to be and do our very best! But those times don't last. In this HBR Article we see two things that you can do to stay fired up as your best self and stay connected to your purpose.
Good Strategy, Bad Execution
March 16, 2021 04:00 - 4 minutes - 4.24 MBEpisode #718 We have strategic plans, but we just don't get them accomplished. It ends up that the best advice for getting them done is the SAME for individuals or teams at work!
Stop Suffering from the Imposter Syndrome
March 15, 2021 04:00 - 7 minutes - 3.34 MBEpisode #717 Do you often feel like a fake? The research reveals that many of us do, even those executives who have reached some significant levels. We feel as though we are really lucky and we hope we are not "discovered" for the insecure person that we really are. HBR has taken on this subject many times over the years.
Stop Doubling Down on Your Failing Strategy
March 12, 2021 05:00 - 8 minutes - 8.21 MBEpisode #716 From the Nov-Dec Harvard Business Review the article explores why we stick to our strategies, even when they are FAILING... and what we can do about it. Two points of application: Only look at FUTURE costs & If you disagree, SAY SOMETHING.
Too Busy To Accomplish Your Goals?
March 11, 2021 05:00 - 8 minutes - 8.55 MBEpisode #715 We are too busy to stop and learn a better way. We are too busy to accomplish our goals. How do we counteract the busyness of our lives? Take a small, intentional step to stop for a moment and "learn what you are learning." Productivity and profitability both go up!
Calendar vs To Do List
March 10, 2021 05:00 - 6 minutes - 6.76 MBEpisode #714 Democrats and Republicans agree on one thing (if they are highly productive people!). It's what the hardest working celebrities and Olympic athletes have in common. And after this podcast, it will be the way that you ensure that you get things done!
6 Questions for future success!
March 09, 2021 05:00 - 6 minutes - 2.96 MBEpisode #713 You must have the right launch pad to accomplish longer-term goals. This 6 minute preparation will position you for future success!
Researched #1 Way to Accomplish Goals
March 08, 2021 05:00 - 7 minutes - 3.51 MBEpisode #712 Everyone has an opinion, but the research reveals that writing down your goal in a specific way is the best predictor of whether or not you will accomplish that goal. See the bullet points below, and hit me up at [email protected] to get the Free Executive Summary mentioned in today's short podcast.
One Step Leads to 60% Improvement in Goal Achievement
March 05, 2021 05:00 - 7 minutes - 3.58 MBEpisode #711 Is there a goal that you really want to accomplish? Did you know there is something that you can write down about your goal that will increase your likelihood of achievement by more than 60%?! Today I give you the opportunity to take an action step and actually accomplish a significant goal in your life—check it out!
GREAT Advice for Students
March 04, 2021 12:26 - 9 minutes - 4.49 MBEpisode #710 SHARE THIS EPISODE with a student that you care about! At one point I was thrown out of my university because my GPA plummeted to 1.8! But then I received some phenomenal advice. My GPA turned around immediately and I went on to be at the top of my class in my Master's and PhD programs. I share a little bit of that advice in this episode. It works.
Two Things to START Doing
March 03, 2021 17:00 - 9 minutes - 4.46 MBEpisode #709 What's the "secret" to being more productive? There are not one but two things that you can start doing today to see your productivity skyrocket! Listen to the secret agent music at the beginning of the podcast! The first secret relates to HOW you work, the second one relates to how you PLAN what you are going to work on. So go to your secret hideout and listen to this 9 mins that could change your life!
Two Things to STOP Doing
March 02, 2021 05:00 - 9 minutes - 9.7 MBEpisode #708 I work with executives across the nation. Although they have "important" jobs, they are everyday people in the challenges they face and the faults that need to be overcome. Today I want to address two of those: Email and Being Late. Why those two? Because I see email challenges defeating leaders in their own eyes and being late defeating them in the eyes of others.