Ep 438: Being an optimistic leader without losing credibility.

No roleplays, just real. Thank you for 8 amazing years.-Chris & LorenzoBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hacking-your-leadership-podcast--4805674/support.

It's natural to focus on the things you'll see on your performace appraisal or review. But if every leader on a team is able to adopt the priorities of their peers in their absence, overall team performance will rise.Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hacking-your-leadership-podcast--4805674/support.

It might seem robotic or like you're being inauthemtic, but repeating yourself when it comes to top priorities is not only necessary, it's a very effective way to instill a sense of stability and confidence in your people. Welcome to the Engagement Exchange.Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hacking-your-leadership-podcast--4805674/support.

If you're a leader, when you enter a room the energy will always change. It will always become either better or worse. It's your job to know this and to make sure your influence on this energy is always positive. A sense of urgency is required but not at the expense of focus from the people on your team.Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hacking-your-leadership-podcast--4805674/support.

Sometimes the most common causes of low employee engagement aren't actually what is causing it on your team. Over 8 episodes we'll cover some of the less-obvious causes so you can take steps to mitigate them.Welcome to the Engagement Exchange.Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hacking-your-leadership-podcast--4805674/support.

If you're a leader, being optimistic is a prerequisite. But too many leaders lose credibility and authenticity when their optimism seems unrealistic. There's a way to remain optimistic in the face of problems without losing this credibility though.Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hacking-your-leadership-podcast--4805674/support.

Sometimes the most common causes of low employee engagement aren't actually what is causing it on your team. Over 8 episodes we'll cover some of the less-obvious causes so you can take steps to mitigate them.Welcome to the Engagement Exchange.Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hacking-your-leadership-podcast--4805674/support.

Too many people attempt to change the perception of themselves with words. But how people see you is simply a collection of their observations of your behaviors and actions. There is no shortcut to this process.Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hacking-your-leadership-podcast--4805674/support.

Sometimes the most common causes of low employee engagement aren't actually what is causing it on your team. Over 8 episodes we'll cover some of the less-obvious causes so you can take steps to mitigate them.Welcome to the Engagement Exchange.Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hacking-your-leadership-podcast--4805674/support.

A recent study out of Washington University says that having a spouse or romantic partner who is both diciplined and dependable can significantly impact job satisfaction and even a person's ability to get promotoed.Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hacking-your-leadership-podcast--4805674/support.