Mud pies & Moonshots: A Framework for 2022

In today’s episode, KKL catches you up on what she’s been doing since her last podcast including a big announcement she shares with her listeners. As a special treat, she shares her top 10, er… 11 list of actions to take to get you a bit more time in 2024. It's going to be a great year!Resources:www.kimberlykleimanlee.com/thewordsMerriam-Webster’s 2023 Word of the Year is “Authentic”Gen-Z  - The Loneliness EpidemicUnless You’re Oprah, ‘Be Yourself’ is Terrible AdviceAtomic HabitsFull Focused Planner

Today on Do I Dare? Kimberly dives into:How to create an effective meeting environment to set the tone for a successful 2022Structuring your communication activities to maximize productivity, encourage vulnerability, and make the most of your time with your teamSetting a meeting agenda that creates a framework of intention, goal setting, and builds a plan to be leaders of your successReflecting on achievements and using “mud pies” and “moonshots” to outline the next yearUsing professional development to invest in your team and your businessResources: 5 office snacks to help with productivity Inclusive meetings: from accessibility to food allergies, ensuring your team is cared for 5 Fidget Toys That Make Meetings More Productive Airbnb Team Meeting Template (in show notes)Connect with KKL:LinkedIn: Kimberly Kleiman-LeeWebsite: www.kimberlykleimanlee.comInstagram: @kimberlykleimanlee

When we think about the success of leaders, it’s fairly simple to quantify the characteristics and behaviors that indicate effectiveness. There is one more ambiguous component, however, and its one that is perhaps the most vital in the long-term success of a leader: executive presence. It’s easy to identify when it’s lacking but can be challenging to articulate what needs to be done to improve it.Today on Do I Dare? Kimberly tackles:Defining leadershipClarifying executive presenceLooking at the top three influencers of executive presence:Presentation skillsGravitasOutward appearanceHow to build and increase executive presenceResources: Understanding executive presenceBook: Executive Presence: The Missing Link Between Merit and SuccessImproving executive presenceDiagram: Behaviors of Executive PresenceThe Next Level – Scott EblinEP – Sylvia Ann HewlettLeadership Presence HBRWho Gets Promoted and Why – Amii Barnard-BahnConnect with KKL:LinkedIn: Kimberly Kleiman-LeeWebsite: www.kimberlykleimanlee.comInstagram: @kimberlykleimanlee

Humans have gone through a lot in the last two years. With the emergence of a pandemic and the continued need to adjust and adapt our version of “normal,” a secondary pandemic has come on scene: burnout. We all have a pandemic story, and as the demands of work and home-life continue to evolve, people are becoming exhausted in a big and damaging way. It’s time to start the conversation about how we’re doing, really, and understand how we can better care for ourselves, our families, and those we work with.Today on Do I Dare? KKL examines: How burnout is defined The statistics surrounding this syndrome and the toll it takes on our workplace They physical effects of burnout on our well-being Ways to alleviate symptoms Ways to approach workplace burnout and build a better environment for our HumansResources: Dr. Amen – brain and mental health expert, specializes in ADHD and depression Transcendental MeditationRelated Books: Power of Stillness Transcendence Miracle Morning  Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle  The Weariness of the Self Connect with KKL: LinkedIn: Kimberly Kleiman-Lee Website: kimberlykleimanlee.com Instagram: @kimberlykleimanlee

The call to action for leaders in the workplace is enormous, but it isn’t the only factor in determining the success and efficacy of a workplace. Workplace culture is just as important, if not more so; good leadership alone is not enough to offset the challenges of an undefined culture. While we are all well-versed in participating in cultures, understanding how to build and influence the culture of our workplace requires more finesse and attention. KKL will walk through the building blocks of culture and give clarity to the vital task of ensuring your company’s culture is giving way to the groundwork of success.Today on Do I Dare? Kimberly will unpack:Understanding how various backgrounds influence the goal of a singular workplace cultureCrucial vocabulary used to describe the components of cultureThe framework of culture and how to build yoursBuilding a sustainable and preserving cultureHow culture influences retention and attrition Utilizing sound practices and proactive feedback methods to empower HumansHow to put a leader in every chairResources:Kimberly Kleiman-Lee: CultureThe Power of Habit (book)Atomic Habits (book)Patrick LencioniJocelyn GoldfeinPeter Drucker (archives)Gruenert and Whitaker (published interview)Connect with KKL:LinkedIn: Kimberly Kleiman-LeeWebsite: kimberlykleimanlee.comInstagram: @kimberlykleimanlee

Leadership is a philosophy, a mindset, a way of being. KKL attributes most of what she’s learned about Leadership to her time at GE. In this episode, Kimberly will share the top 5 ways you could be seen as a leader…regardless of your age, experience, place on the org chart or title. As always, Kimberly will close with some practical ways for you to grow your own leadership brand.Today on Do I Dare?●     The benefits of having a Leader in Every Chair●     5 ways to create a leadership brand of your very own●     Know your business and these details about it●     Become a lifelong learner with these resources●     Get KKL’s advice to keep your employees (or yourself) happy at work Resources:●     www.kimberlykleimanlee.com/connect for KKL’s free resources on how to build and leverage a robust network●     The Social Dilemma – Netflix●     Apple News +Connect with KKL:●     LinkedIn: Kimberly Kleiman-Lee●     Website: kimberlykleimanlee.com●     Instagram: @kimberlykleimanlee 

Have you heard of “The Big Quit”? Well, it's a thing and everybody's talking about it. Join Kimberly in this episode as she explains why more people are quitting their jobs than ever in recorded history. She'll unpack the key drivers, trends, and possibilities that await all of us regardless of which side of the argument we sit. As always, Kimberly will close with some practical ways for you to keep your employees (or yourself) engaged and employed.Today on Do I Dare?Familiarize yourself with “The Big Quit” or “The Great Resignation” movementLearn why more Americans than ever before are quitting their jobsGet keyed into employment trends post-pandemicHear examples of how some companies are keeping their employees engagedGet KKL’s advice to keep your employees (or yourself) happy at workResources:Why The Big Quit Is Happening, And Why Every Boss Should Embrace It Forbes: https://apple.news/AP8QzoQeDQSaoBKG0EaltRAAmerica’s workers are exhausted and burned out — and some employers are taking noticeThe Washington Post: https://apple.news/A10S8tR7kQ1KfuenLbO0uDgWhy Americans are more burned out than ever Business Insider: https://apple.news/AjjurfwlCSM-FCst9mdOWDQAs the pandemic recedes, millions of workers are saying “I quit”NPR https://apple.news/A5-X1qjAVTWWh-pENdP7jGA1 in 4 teachers are considering quitting after this past yearCNBC https://apple.news/A3a8H_KpHS02wcbRudWPIWAForget going back to the office; people are quitting insteadWall Street Journal https://apple.news/A6jYwo0IQTa2hTBvHIecqkA Here’s why record numbers of Americans are quitting their jobsWall Street Journal https://apple.news/A2vsrRnNaTNGYvNWhMNUqVAWhat quitters understand about the job marketThe Atlantic https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2021/06/quitting-your-job-economic-optimism/619242/Connect with KKL:LinkedIn: Kimberly Kleiman-Lee Website: kimberlykleimanlee.com Instagram: @kimberlykleimanlee This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

In today's episode, Kimberly shares her scrappy but powerful meeting template that her clients are quickly adopting. This pragmatic tool will help you to construct meetings with outcomes... quite frankly what most meetings should strive for. Listen to this week’s episode for all the things…. Agendas, attendees, actions, and archiving and more.Today on Do I Dare?Learn the unconventional tool KKL uses to manage reoccurring meetings (and why!)Uncover the core components to a robust meeting templateExplore the Agenda Build format and why it’s so usefulGet best practice tips on Action recording and reviewingAccess KKL’s meeting template …the one that her clients find so useful Resources:www.kimberlykleimanlee.com/meetings Connect with KKL:LinkedIn: Kimberly Kleiman-Lee Website: kimberlykleimanlee.com Instagram: @kimberlykleimanlee This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

In today's episode, Kimberly offers her advice for the top five meetings that are actually worthwhile if done well. Again, there are lots of types of meetings... but she will explain why these five can be the calendar culprits when it comes to wasting our time. Learn the art of the 1:1, Status, Stand-up, Problem-solving and Planning meetings. Stay tuned until the end for practical actions you can take to cleanse your calendar and reset your productivity in Meetings.Today on Do I Dare?The construct of a productive one-to-one meeting between Leaders and their direct reportsThe top ingredients to a meaningful Status meetingThe true definition of a Stand-up meeting and the 3 questions each participant offers during itKKL’s must-have for both Problem-Solving and Planning MeetingsA sneak peek at GE’s Workout approach to problem-solving meetingsWays you can begin to assess your meeting hygiene todayResources:GE Workout Connect with KKL:LinkedIn: Kimberly Kleiman-Lee Website: kimberlykleimanlee.com Instagram: @kimberlykleimanlee This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

In today's episode, Kimberly explores what has now been exacerbated by the pandemic… the need for endless, needless, mindless, rudderless, back-to-back, early morning through late-night MEETINGS. We have lost our way and put ourselves on “calendar autopilot.” When this happens, not only does it contribute to our busy, stressed, and tired work lives... but our companies lose massive opportunities for actual productivity.Today on Do I Dare?The true cost of meeting attendanceWhen to know if a meeting is actually needed3 ways to gain control over your calendar once and for allBest practices for proactive calendar planningPragmatic tips for prioritizing tasks that deserve your timeLearn the “no agenda-no attendance” rule6 surefire ways to modify your calendar when requests exceed time availableResources:Values Assessment Worksheet - exampleStephen Covey’s Big RocksConnect with KKL:LinkedIn: Kimberly Kleiman-Lee Website: kimberlykleimanlee.com Instagram: @kimberlykleimanlee This show is produced by Soulfire Productions