The “Critical Success Factor” in Organizations

Episode #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

Episode #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

Episode #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 OrganizationThe Kind of Vision that Sets You ApartWhy Am I Like This? The Real Driver in Your Life.Street Cred! Why You MUST Have It! To get your CORE VALUES EXERCISE, click HERE LeaderTribe.com There is a book summary of The Truth About Leadership here Blog: Why YOU are so important Blog: People Don't Care About Your Vision The Need for Optimism in Vision  The Power of Positive Feedback 5 Steps to Gain and Keep the Trust of Others FREE PowerPoint on Trust Values Blog: Why Am I Like This  Tim Elmore’s blog: West Point Lesson

Episode #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

Episode #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

Episode #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

Episode #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

Episode #760 This week, we review research that we know that we know that we know are true. We put emphasis on how leadership is an affair of the heart and that leaders who lead with their head and not so much with their heart will not get the most out of their team. We also discuss the importance of leading by example and the best ways to do it. Next, we talk about two important things: GRIT and TRUST. Leadership is an Affair of the Heart Lead by Example… Or Not at ALL Challenge Bring Greatness Trust Rules

Episode #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

Episode #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