Change - Avoid or Embrace?

Stephanie and Shawn explore the emotional reactions and functional responses when you're told, "We're sorry, but we have to let you go". From how to process the initial shock to immediate steps you can take to not only survive, but thrive! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stephanie and Shawn discuss both the constants and the differences in leadership from one role to another with Keller Williams (Real Estate) Operating Principal Jimmy Smith. Previously, Jimmy had been an educator, assistant principal, and coach at multiple levels across various sports. Jimmy shares his personal path and some of the things he learned about leadership AND himself along the way! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stephanie carries the workload for Shawn on this episode but is joined by renowned business coach Duane Shover. Stephanie and Duane discuss a variety of challenges and opportunities facing entrepreneurs and business owners today! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Stephanie and Shawn have a wide-ranging discussion with former test pilot, astronaut, Space Shuttle pilot, and International Space Station commander Colonel (Retired) Terry Virts! From leading high performance teams in space to overcoming the tragedy of Space Shuttle Columbia, Terry shares his perspectives on leadership and what it takes for organizations to succeed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Shawn and Stephanie discuss the tactics and techniques to make quality connections in the workplace and business/social gatherings. As professionals, we accumulate a large volume of acquaintances as we navigate our careers; however, how do we ensure that we're making and sustaining the right relationships? Shawn and Stephanie share their thoughts and a few tips! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stephanie and Shawn discuss the things, especially small things, that add value to your relationships, personally and professionally. While we tend to focus on building a resume loaded with credentials (degrees, certifications, etc), it is often the intangible attributes that separate the fair from the good, and the good from the great! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stephanie and Shawn discuss the importance of maintaining awareness of ourselves... awareness of our abilities, limitations, emotional states, and so on. They discuss techniques to increase our self-awareness and ways to improve our abilities to monitor it! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stephanie and Shawn discuss the impact that change has on an organization. Sometimes change is levied upon us from the outside. Sometimes the change is something we initiate. As leaders, how do we set the conditions within our teams so that the change is not simply acceptable, but beneficial? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stephanie and Shawn discuss the Technical, Theoretical, and Interpersonal requirements of effective management in the workplace! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After putting Stephanie in the hot seat for a few minutes (celebrity crush, go-to beverage, etc), her and Shawn go through a list of what NOT to do as leaders. During the discussion, they share some personal mistakes they made as leaders and some lessons learned to avoid them in the future! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.