Passing The Baton Leadership Podcast
441 episodes - English - Latest episode: 1 day ago - ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsJoin author, speaker, and leadership expert Zack Hudson on the Passing the Baton Leadership Podcast for topics including personal development, time management, leading well, entrepreneurship, relational leadership, work-life balance, and other relevant and timely topics.
Have fun with Host Mike Floyd, Neha Shingane, and Zack as they cover leadership topics in this commuter-style radio show so that you can listen to and finish the episode during your normal commute to work, school or while running errands.
For more information, visit our website http://zackhudson.com! There, you can read weekly posts on leadership and life lessons that coincide with the show and subscribe to have the newsletters delivered straight to your inbox. Passing the Baton Leadership Podcast also features interviews with world-renowned leaders and authors to hear their perspectives on leadership.
This is a great show for leaders looking to expand their influence, parents looking to lead their children well and students that are looking to become the next great leader. Send in your questions to be featured in an upcoming episode with author, speaker, and leadership expert Zack Hudson by visiting http://zackhudson.com
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Episodes
PTB 326: Rapid Fire Listener Questions
June 22, 2022 10:00 - 24 minutes - 33.3 MBThis week Mike opens up the PTB mailbox to ask Zack several of your listener questions! Have a question that you would like answered on the show? Email us at [email protected] oin Zack Hudson as he helps you grow your leadership skills weekly. Passing the Baton podcast is hosted by Mike Floyd & Neha Shingane. Visit our website!
PTB 325: Tips to avoid undermanaging
June 15, 2022 10:00 - 16 minutes - 22.5 MBToday Zack helps leaders that may have become a little (or a lot) disconnected from their team. Tips include Digging deeper into the relationship Working past the surface in work updates Mindful in accessibility Join Zack Hudson as he helps you grow your leadership skills weekly. Passing the Baton podcast is hosted by Mike Floyd & Neha Shingane. Visit our website!
PTB 324: 2021 Book Recommendations
June 08, 2022 10:00 - 33 minutes - 46.4 MBIt's our 2022 book recommendation show! Hang out with Zack and Mike as they share some great books that have impacted their leadership. Join Zack Hudson as he helps you grow your leadership skills weekly. Passing the Baton podcast is hosted by Mike Floyd & Neha Shingane. Visit our website!
PTB 324: 2022 Book Recommendations
June 08, 2022 10:00 - 33 minutes - 46.4 MBIt's our 2022 book recommendation show! Hang out with Zack and Mike as they share some great books that have impacted their leadership. Join Zack Hudson as he helps you grow your leadership skills weekly. Passing the Baton podcast is hosted by Mike Floyd & Neha Shingane. Visit our website!
PTB 323: Building trust with a new team
June 01, 2022 10:00 - 18 minutes - 25.2 MBBuilding trust is critical in order to have long-term success in your role. Today we give you some areas to think about and focus on as you establish trust with a new team. Look for physical wins in forgotten like the breakroom, common areas, cubes, and facilities. Lean into the personal and professional Listen and learn instead of fix and burn Avoiding the temptation of tackling it all at once Join Zack Hudson as he helps you grow your leadership skills weekly. Passing...
PTB 322: How to establish continual feedback
May 25, 2022 10:00 - 25 minutes - 35.1 MBThis week we talk about ways that you can introduce continual feedback into your organization, company, or team. Join Zack Hudson as he helps you grow your leadership skills weekly. Passing the Baton podcast is hosted by Mike Floyd & Neha Shingane. Visit our website!
PTB 321: Apologies show strength & care
May 18, 2022 10:00 - 30 minutes - 41.8 MBToday we talk about the three types of service failures that occur and perhaps why an apology is needed to begin with. We also cover tips to apologize in an authentic way. Join Zack Hudson as he helps you grow your leadership skills weekly. Passing the Baton podcast is hosted by Mike Floyd & Neha Shingane. Visit our website!
PTB 320: Rapid Fire Listener Questions
May 11, 2022 10:00On today's show, we tackle several listener questions rapid-fire style. Have a question you'd like answered on the show? Email us at [email protected] Join Zack Hudson as he helps you grow your leadership skills weekly. Passing the Baton podcast is hosted by Mike Floyd & Neha Shingane. Visit our website!
PTB 319: Be a Jedi
May 04, 2022 10:00 - 21 minutes - 30.1 MBOur Be Series wraps up for the year with Be the Jedi. Today we talk about: Be mindful of the present Let go of fear and its power over you Be balanced Join Zack Hudson as he helps you grow your leadership skills weekly. Passing the Baton podcast is hosted by Mike Floyd & Neha Shingane. Visit our website!
PTB 318: Be the willow tree
April 27, 2022 10:00 - 23 minutes - 31.6 MBOur Be series continues with Be the Willow Tree. Zack shares a story from his childhood about the tree and how our leadership and life can be influenced by the aspects of this special tree. Growth-focused, inspiring, and working through its flaws. Join Zack Hudson as he helps you grow your leadership skills weekly. Passing the Baton podcast is hosted by Mike Floyd & Neha Shingane. Visit our website!
PTB 317: Be the glowstick
April 20, 2022 10:00 - 20 minutes - 27.6 MBOur Be series continues with Be the glow stick! Today we talk about activating through pressure, purpose, inspiration, and fun. Join Zack Hudson as he helps you grow your leadership skills weekly. Passing the Baton podcast is hosted by Mike Floyd & Neha Shingane. Visit our website!
PTB 316: Be a goose
April 13, 2022 11:00 - 19 minutes - 26.2 MBOur Be Series is back for 2022! We kick off this short series with Be a goose. What can we learn from an animal that is notoriously mean and leaves a mess wherever it goes? Today, we'll find out about a few inspiring aspects of a goose that you may want to implement in your own leadership and life today. Find the full Be Series at Zackhudson.com/be-series Join Zack Hudson as he helps you grow your leadership skills weekly. Passing the Baton podcast is hosted by Mike Floyd & Neha S...
PTB 315: How to handle a micromanager
April 06, 2022 11:00 - 19 minutes - 27 MBMicromanagers can suck all of the joy and efficiency out of your work and productivity. So what do you do if you have a micromanager? Quit? Become passive-aggressive? Subvert authority? All of those may be tempting, but we'll look at some healthy ways to address the person and behavior. Join Zack Hudson as he helps you grow your leadership skills weekly. Passing the Baton podcast is hosted by Mike Floyd & Neha Shingane. Visit our website!
PTB 314: Spotting the characteristics of a micromanager
March 30, 2022 11:00 - 26 minutes - 37 MBMicromanagers can suck all of the joy and efficiency out of your work and productivity. So what do you do if you have a micromanager? Quit? Become passive-aggressive? Subvert authority? All of those may be tempting, but we'll look at some healthy ways to address the person and behavior. Join Zack Hudson as he helps you grow your leadership skills weekly. Passing the Baton podcast is hosted by Mike Floyd & Neha Shingane. Visit our website!
PTB 313: The Career Toolkit with Mark Herschberg
March 23, 2022 10:00 - 25 minutes - 34.6 MBToday, Zack sits down with Mark Herscheberg to discuss the Career Toolkit! Learn about some of the valuable lessons in leadership to prepare yourself for a career that meets your personal and professional aspirations. This week Zack sits down with Mark Herschberg to discuss his latest book The Career Toolkit. During the podcast, you learn about: How to maximize your efforts in terms of growth and potential What personal considerations should be thought about when looking at a new role ...
PTB 312: Four ways to find purpose in your work
March 16, 2022 11:00 - 24 minutes - 33 MBTo stick around and enjoy your job, you need to find purpose and a connection to what you do. Today we give you 4 ways to find purpose in your work. Join Zack Hudson as he helps you grow your leadership skills weekly. Passing the Baton podcast is hosted by Mike Floyd & Neha Shingane. Visit our website!
PTB 311: Showcase your work ethics
March 09, 2022 11:00 - 26 minutes - 37 MBWork ethics are a driver behind how you go about doing your work. Companies are continuing to increase the value of those that lead themselves with a strong work ethic, not only because of how productive they are but also because the world is changing. Customers and clients are holding organizations accountable to do the right thing, now more than ever. Having a strong work ethic can give your income a boost, lower stress, and make for a better working environment. Join Zack Hudson ...
PTB 310: Dealing with feedback that is not well received
March 02, 2022 11:00 - 21 minutes - 30.1 MBWouldn't it be nice if everyone was open to feedback, thankful for the insight, and then acted on the information in an impactful way? Leadership certainly would be easier, but unfortunately, that's not the reality that the majority of us face when giving feedback to teams. People come with various levels of baggage and history that impact how they receive feedback. Some cry, some yell, and others try to avoid it altogether. Join Zack Hudson as he helps you grow your leadership skills...
PTB 309: Feedback in the right setting
February 23, 2022 11:00 - 21 minutes - 29.8 MBFeedback is critical for personal improvement and alignment for sucess. Today Zack helps us determine the best settings for feedback. What's better for the group, the individual and where should it happen? Join Zack Hudson as he helps you grow your leadership skills weekly. Passing the Baton podcast is hosted by Mike Floyd & Neha Shingane. Visit our website!
PTB 308: Onboarding your team for success
February 16, 2022 11:00 - 24 minutes - 34 MBAsk 5 hiring managers how what onboarding is and how long it should be and you'll get 5 different answers. Today we unpack how to think about onboarding and what you need to have in place to ensure your people have a great experience joining the team. Join Zack Hudson as he helps you grow your leadership skills weekly. Passing the Baton podcast is hosted by Mike Floyd & Neha Shingane. Visit our website!
PTB 307: Building trust when you are new
February 09, 2022 11:00 - 20 minutes - 27.8 MBBuilding trust when you are new is an important piece of successfully joining a team. Trust helps establish your credibility, build relationships and forge a quick path to victory. Today we cover how to build trust in a practical way. Join Zack Hudson as he helps you grow your leadership skills weekly. Passing the Baton podcast is hosted by Mike Floyd & Neha Shingane. Visit our website!
PTB 306: How to handle tough conversations
February 02, 2022 11:00 - 25 minutes - 35.2 MBTough conversations aren't among the most enjoyable parts of leadership or life, but they are essential in order to meet expectations and to ensure that everyone is aligned and doing their part to make it to the shared goal. Today we give you practical steps to navigate those tough conversations well. Join Zack Hudson as he helps you grow your leadership skills weekly. Passing the Baton podcast is hosted by Mike Floyd & Neha Shingane. Visit our website!
PTB 305: How transparency helps your team & career
January 26, 2022 11:00 - 22 minutes - 31.2 MBThe amount of leadership transparency can make or break the team as you travel through uncertain times. Regardless of whether you are at the top or somewhere in the middle, it's important to be as transparent as possible with your people. Join Zack Hudson as he helps you grow your leadership skills weekly. Passing the Baton podcast is hosted by Mike Floyd & Neha Shingane. Visit our website!
PTB 304: How to delegate the right way
January 19, 2022 11:00 - 18 minutes - 25.1 MBOne of the most common opportunities that hold new leaders back from reaching their true potential is a lack of proper delegation. From, what to delegate, to how to approach it, we give you practical steps to take to be a great delegator. Join Zack Hudson as he helps you grow your leadership skills weekly. Passing the Baton podcast is hosted by Mike Floyd & Neha Shingane. Visit our website!
PTB 303: Listen even when its difficult
January 12, 2022 11:00 - 17 minutes - 23.4 MBListening can be hard. Distractions abound from the environment that you are in to the speaker, and even yourself. Today we cover common barriers (and how to overcome them) to be a better listener. Join Zack Hudson as he helps you grow your leadership skills weekly. Passing the Baton podcast is hosted by Mike Floyd & Neha Shingane. Visit our website!
PTB 302: Plan, monitor and assess your goals
January 05, 2022 11:00 - 23 minutes - 32.7 MBNow that you have your goals figured out and written down (EP 301) it's time to get a plan in place to make sure that you follow through with them to completion. Today, Zack walks us through practical steps to embrace accountability, celebrate your progress, and what to do if things get off track. Join Zack Hudson as he helps you grow your leadership skills weekly. Passing the Baton podcast is hosted by Mike Floyd & Neha Shingane. Visit our website!
PTB 301: How to set goals that stick
December 29, 2021 11:00 - 25 minutes - 35.5 MBThe end of the year is a great time to think back on the progress you've made both personally and professionally during the last 12 months. It's also the perfect time to set new goals to reach in the coming year. Today, we'll cover the SMART format to set a goal that sticks. Highlights include: S - Specific M - Measurable A - Achievable R - Relatable T - Timebound Join Zack Hudson as he helps you grow your leadership skills weekly. Passing the Baton podcast is hosted by ...
PTB 300: People over positions
December 22, 2021 11:00 - 29 minutes - 41.2 MBEpisode 300! Today Mike and Zack celebrate a big show milestone and share some exciting news about their yearly country count. They also dive into the philosophy of people over positons and how that can change your team's mindset that positively impacts retention, employee satisfaction, and efficiency. Join Zack Hudson as he helps you grow your leadership skills weekly. Passing the Baton podcast is hosted by Mike Floyd & Neha Shingane. Visit our website!
PTB 299: 2021 Book Recommendations
December 15, 2021 11:00 - 32 minutes - 45 MBThis week Zack and Mike share their book recommendations for 2021 Zack's Pics Clarity in Crisis by Marc Polymeropoulus The Only Plane in the Sky by Garrett Graff Creating Magic by Lee Cockerell Mike's Pics Pivot by Jenny Blake Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell Steve Jobs by Walter Issacman Join Zack Hudson as he helps you grow your leadership skills weekly. Passing the Baton podcast is hosted by Mike Floyd & Neha Shingane. Visit our website!
PTB 298: Why you need skin in the game
December 08, 2021 11:00 - 23 minutes - 32.1 MBSomething must be at stake for you to be all-in when it comes to tasks, relationships, and responsibilities. Highlights include: It increases your credibility as a leader Big investments bring bigger returns Risk vs rewards Trust others with skin in the game Join Zack Hudson as he helps you grow your leadership skills weekly. Passing the Baton podcast is hosted by Mike Floyd & Neha Shingane. Visit our website!
PTB 297: Dealing with passive-aggressive people
December 01, 2021 11:00 - 21 minutes - 29.9 MBWe've all seen passive-aggressive behavior in the workplace and in life. It's the avoidance of saying hello, the side-eyes, talking past you to someone else, having fun with everyone but you, and many other ways. Today we'll talk through tips on how to deal with passive-aggressive people. Highlights include: Don't fall for it or feed their behavior Take ownership of your half Watch the approach The extreme circumstances Join Zack Hudson as he helps you grow your leadershi...
PTB 296: The art of staying focused
November 24, 2021 11:00 - 24 minutes - 22.2 MBThe day can fly by and you suddenly realized that you didn't get all the things done that you had planned. Maybe it's challenging to stay engaged in a crucial conversation, there are a number of times when it's important to stay focused in the moment. Today, Zack gives you actionable tips to keep your focus throughout the day. Highlights include: Keep your work area clean Keep a daily to-do list and calendar Have a place to park your ideas Minimize outside distractions Take ...
PTB 295: Navigate change and conflict well
November 17, 2021 11:00 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MBChange and conflict aren't the most enjoyable topics in leadership and in life, but they are bound to happen and it will serve us well to understand for to handle change and conflict in a healthy way. Highlights include: Know which battles are worth fighting Investigate and steer clear of assumptions Openly listen and move forward Join Zack Hudson as he helps you grow your leadership skills weekly. Passing the Baton podcast is hosted by Mike Floyd & Neha Shingane. Visit ou...
PTB 294: Leading through the hybrid hurdle
November 10, 2021 11:00 - 22 minutes - 31.1 MBPeople continue to thrive in the productivity of remote work. With remote works comes a whole new set of challenges for leaders. Today we'll talk about three hurdles to overcome as you lead remote teams. Highlights include: Including everyone Provide clarity Support their social needs Join Zack Hudson as he helps you grow your leadership skills weekly. Passing the Baton podcast is hosted by Mike Floyd & Neha Shingane. Visit our website!
PTB 293: When should you start performance management?
November 03, 2021 10:00 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MBThis week we talk about a listener question on performance management. At what point should you start doing performance management with someone? Highlights include: Finding the right partners Finding the proper setting Finding a healthy path through difficult conversations Finding the right timing Join Zack Hudson as he helps you grow your leadership skills weekly. Passing the Baton podcast is hosted by Mike Floyd & Neha Shingane. Visit our website!
PTB 292: Four phrases to remove from your leadership talk
October 27, 2021 10:00 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MBToday Neha and Zack talk about four common phrases that leaders use on a regular basis that would be better left in history. More than likely you heard, or even said, some of these this past week. Highlights include: Nobody wants to work anymore ....Just Does that make sense? It is what it is Join Zack Hudson as he helps you grow your leadership skills weekly. Passing the Baton podcast is hosted by Mike Floyd & Neha Shingane. Visit our website!
PTB 291: Finding Leadership in rocks
October 20, 2021 10:00 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MBOur Finding Leadership Series concludes again with a listener question; Can you find Leadership in a rock? Today Zack gives it his best shot by breaking leadership down by types of rocks! Highlights include: Finding Leadership in Sedimentary rocks Finding leadership in Metamorphic rocks Finding Leadership in Igneous rocks Join Zack Hudson as he helps you grow your leadership skills weekly. Passing the Baton podcast is hosted by Mike Floyd & Neha Shingane. Visit our website!
PTB 290: Finding Leadership in chess
October 13, 2021 10:00 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MBOur Finding Leadership Series continues! This one comes from a listener question. "How about a chess set?" It just so happens Mike has taken up the game himself, so expect a lot of Chess terms that Zack has no idea about. Highlights include: You need to understand the players' roles The best always think ahead Things change and you have to adapt Join Zack Hudson as he helps you grow your leadership skills weekly. Passing the Baton podcast is hosted by Mike Floyd & Neha Shinga...
PTB 289: Finding Leadership in Michael Scott
October 06, 2021 10:00 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MBOur Finding Leadership Series is back! We kick off this series with a challenge from Mike during our last set of Finding Leadership shows. Can you find leadership in someone like Michael Scott from the Office? We'll find out! Highlights include: Have a heart for your people Celebrate the success of others Be available when people need you Join Zack Hudson as he helps you grow your leadership skills weekly. Passing the Baton podcast is hosted by Mike Floyd & Neha Shingane. ...
PTB 288: Leadership lessons learned from the CIA with Marc Polymeropoulos
September 29, 2021 10:00 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MBThis week Zack sits down with Marc Ploymeroplouis, former CIA agent and intelligence expert to discuss the leadership lessons that he learned while being in the CIA. You can find Marc's book Clarity in Crisis HERE Follow Marc on Twitter Join Zack Hudson as he helps you grow your leadership skills weekly. Passing the Baton podcast is hosted by Mike Floyd & Neha Shingane. Visit our website!
PTB 287: Be your own best boss
September 22, 2021 10:00 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MBSometimes, we push ourselves so hard to be a great leader of others that we forget about ourselves in the process. I've seen leaders burn themselves out, lose their passion, and have a drop in health among other things because they didn't lead themselves well. Here are some tips to help keep yourself on track and truly be your own best boss Highlights include: Cut yourself some slack Map the deadends and hazards Push yourself for personal development Join Zack Hudson as he h...
PTB 286: Our 6th Anniversary Show!
September 15, 2021 10:00 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MBToday Mike, Neah, and Zack are still down altogether to celebrate PTB's 6th anniversary! Come hang out with the gang as we look back at the last year, give some behind the scene info about the show and talk about things to come.
PTB 285: Overcoming unconscious bias
September 08, 2021 10:00 - 20 minutes - 18.3 MBUnconscious bias, or implicit association, plays a part in all of our lives and how we lead others. Last week we discussed what this kind of bias is and what the types of unconscious bias are. Today we are jumping into finding it in our own lives and then strategies to address it in an actionable way. Highlights include: Take the test Discover and recognize your bias Focus on the tree Join Zack Hudson as he helps you grow your leadership skills weekly. Passing the Baton podc...
PTB 284: Understanding Unconscious Bias
September 01, 2021 10:00 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBUnconscious bias is something that each of us deals with on a daily basis. If you had a flat tire would you ask a man or woman to help you? Who would you ask to help sew up a hole in your shirt? Who is more likely to ask for directions if they are lost? These are just a few everyday examples of how our brain subconsciously connects the dots for us without us even realizing it. Highlights include What is unconscious bias? Types of unconscious bias Next steps Join Zack Hudson...
PTB 283: Early failure can lead to future success
August 25, 2021 10:00 - 20 minutes - 19 MBYou have more failure than success. Doesn't that feel great to be affirmed in today? Well, I am right there with you; in fact, we all are. Your failures can often lead to a larger success when we handle them the right way and use them to help us focus our efforts in a different way. Researchers from the Kellogg School of Management studied two groups of scientists. One group barely missed receiving valuable grants, while the second group barely made the cutoff to receive the grants. Five...
PTB 282: Communicating Vision
August 18, 2021 10:00 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MBWithout a focused vision, employees can become lost in the meaning of their work, become unproductive, and have a higher chance of leaving to work for someone else. Today we dive into tactics to communicate your vision well. Highlights include Start with your values and purpose Say it again Show them the why and WIIFM Join Zack Hudson as he helps you grow your leadership skills weekly. Passing the Baton podcast is hosted by Mike Floyd & Neha Shingane. Visit our website!
PTB 281: Act with diplomacy and tact
August 11, 2021 10:00 - 21 minutes - 19.6 MBAn easy way to go viral online is to have someone catch you losing your cool in a situation. Failing to act with diplomacy and tact can also hurt your career and relationships with others. Today Zack breaks down the two and the guys give you tips to be successful in this area. Highlights include Focus the golden rule Empathy is a bridge builder In heated moments, lean on self-management Join Zack Hudson as he helps you grow your leadership skills weekly. Passing the Baton po...
PTB 280: Keep your best people engaged
August 04, 2021 10:00 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MBPeople engagement has struggled to keep up with the vast amounts of change that COVID has brought the work and home life. Today, Zack and Mike give you tips to help keep engagement high amount your team and those you care about. Highlights include Safety & Security Social Connections Trusting Relationships Purpose Join Zack Hudson as he helps you grow your leadership skills weekly. Passing the Baton podcast is hosted by Mike Floyd & Neha Shingane. Visit our website!
PTB 279: How camping can improve your leadership
July 28, 2021 10:00 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MBHear Zack and Neha share stories about their camping adventures and how some of the fundamentals of camping can help improve your leadership skills as well. Highlights include Camping pulls you out of your routine Camping eliminates the noise and distractions Camping gives you a fresh perspective Camping helps your planning skills Join Zack Hudson as he helps you grow your leadership skills weekly. Passing the Baton podcast is hosted by Mike Floyd & Neha Shingane. Visit ...
PTB 278: How to be miserable
July 21, 2021 10:00 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MBToday's tongue-in-cheek episode is all about how to be miserable. With such a challenging year in the rear-view mirror, what are some ways that we make ourselves miserable and how can we move past those opportunities? Highlights include Isolate yourself Have a Why Me attitude Eat more, move little Don't change Join Zack Hudson as he helps you grow your leadership skills weekly. Passing the Baton podcast is hosted by Mike Floyd & Neha Shingane. Visit our website!