Don’t Treat Your Team Like Family
It’s a mistake that many well-intentioned leaders make. You want to communicate your care, compassion, and commitment, so you tell your team or company that you’re a family. In this episode, David explains why it’s a mistake to treat your team...
7 Questions to Ask Yourself to Be a Better Leader
To be a better leader, start with you. When we work with leaders, the first questions we ask usually produce a pause, followed by a thoughtful, “That’s a great question.” If you want to be a better leader, you can use these same questions to examine your motivations...
The Best Way To Help Employees Have More Confidence
One of the most powerful ways to develop your employees is to help them build their confidence. A few years ago, I wrote an article for Success Magazine, called 7 Ways to Build Your Employees Confidence. Highlights include: Start with a foundation of deep respect. Be...
The Missing Leadership Skill to Get Results
If your team ever says something like “We can talk about this, but nothing is going to change” (or worse, YOU feel that way), then this episode is for you. In this episode, David shares one critical skill to help you get results and make things...
How to Lead for Results and Stop the Zombie Apocalypse
Lead for results and keep the zombies at bay… They’re the phrases that should send a shiver up your spine if you want to lead for results. I’ve heard them from team members in every industry imaginable. You might recognize them: “I’ve just stopped...
How to Stop the Destructive Power of Sarcasm at Work
How Sarcasm Destroys Psychological Safety and Trust A keynote audience member asked us recently in an Asking For a Friend session, “Can you talk about the danger of sarcasm? Our VP uses it all the time. It ruins presentations, derails meetings, and shuts people...
10 Stories Great Leaders Tell – Interview with Paul Smith
One of the most effective leadership communication tools you’ll ever have is a powerful story. Join David and his guest, Paul Smith – an expert in leadership and business storytelling – for a powerful discussion of how to tell a good story,...
How to Be A Better Mentee
Want an Amazing Mentoring Relationship, Start by Being a Rock Star Mentee Do you know what’s the best way to ensure you have a meaningful mentoring relationship? Sure it helps to have a great mentor. But you know what’s equally important? Showing up as a...
