Cardinal Point Leadership

You may be in a place in your leadership where you feel that you are in a rut or have grown stagnant. How would you know? What would that look like for you? What are some of the signs that you have developed a settler's mentality in your leadership? On this episode today, Doug Dickerson, a Maxwell Leadership Certified Speaker, Trainer, and Coach, shares five ways to help you know if you have a settler's mentality. Thank you so much for downloading and listening to this podcast and sharing it with a friend and along your social media platforms. Contact information: Website: Dougdickerson.net Email: Doug@dougdickerson.net Facebook: @cardinalpointleadership --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cardinalpointleadership/message

In leadership there will always be tightropes to walk. How you navigate them is important. One bad step can spell disaster that can be hard to recover from. On this episode of the podcast, I share with you a few of the more common leadership tightropes that you will have to navigate as a leader with reminders of the importance of your decision. As always, it's my desire to add value to you as a leader so if you like what you hear on the podcast, please feel free to share it with you friends across your social media platforms. You can connect with me in the following ways: On the web at: Dougdickerson.net Facebook: @Cardinalpointleadership Twitter: @DougDickersonSC Email: Managementmoment@gmail.com Thank you for downloading and listening! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cardinalpointleadership/message

The Value Of Adding Value As leaders, we want to add value to those around us. It's what we do. On this podcast today, I share with you four things that I have consistently done over the years in my leadership to add value to those around me. I trust that these four things will spark a desire in you to be a person of value that adds value. My desire also is that you might adopt one or m ore of these ideas and add them to your own set of value propositions to be an encouragement to others. When we all take it to heart to add value to the people around us, everyone wins! Be sure to check out my website at: Dougdickerson.net Connect with me and like my Facebook page at: @cardinalpointleadership As always, thank you for listening, downloading, and sharing my podcast with your friends and colleagues. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cardinalpointleadership/message

In order to grow as a leader, there are certain disciplines and habits, that, if developed over time will help you. On this podcast, I share 7 habits that will help you do just that! We all want to grow as leaders, but growth is not automatic. If you have bad habits that are keeping you from growing or need new ones to help you grow, then this is the podcast for you! Thank you for listening and thank you for sharing this episode with your friends. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cardinalpointleadership/message

Hope For Discouraged Leaders Every leader at one time or another faces times of discouragement and disappointment. It comes with the territory. What's worse is trying to keep up with the "glittering image" that leaves us vulnerable to those times. On this podcast, I share three simple reminders that all leaders need to hear. I trust that this podcast is a source of hope and encouragement to you. Thank you for listening and also for sharing it with your friends on your social media platforms. Connect with me in the following ways: Web: Dougdickerson.net Facebook: @Cardinalpointleadership Twitter: @DougDickersonSC --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cardinalpointleadership/message

In this first podcast of 2022, I have a conversation with my good friend John Patrick Hickey on the topic of, "One Thing I Wish Everyone Knew About Leadership." Jack is an author, speaker, trainer, coach, and teacher. He is the Founder and Director of The Growth Center. Jack is the author of 8 books with two more being released in early 2022. Jack has a weekly blog and a videocast three times a week. This will be a recurring podcast topic with various guests coming on to share the "one thing" they wish everyone knew about leadership. I trust that you will find this conversation beneficial as Jack unveils his one thing every leader ought to know! Visit Jack's website at: www.growthcenter.net Thank you for tuning in to the podcast and be sure to subscribe so that you never miss a future episode! Visit my website at: Dougdickerson.net Like my page on Facebook at @cardinalpointleadership --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cardinalpointleadership/message

About this podcast: In this episode of The Cardinal Point Leadership Podcast, I share with you winning attitudes to move your team or organization forward. How many times have you known someone in your organization who by every other standard was a great person, but because of their attitude made it difficult to be around? Of the many factors that contribute to the growth and success of your organization, attitude ranks at the top in terms of its importance. I trust that this podcast is helpful to you and puts a few things in perspective. On the podcast, I share four attitudes or mindsets that I would like to see. I invite you to join the conversation and email what you would add to the list! I will record a future podcast with your responses to share with the listeners. Stay connected with me in the following ways: On the web: Dougdickerson.net Email: Doug@dougdickerson.net or at managementmoment@gmail.com Facebook: @Cardinalpointleadership Twitter: @DougDickersonSC Thank you for listening and for sharing the podcast with your friends and colleagues! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cardinalpointleadership/message

In this episode of the Cardinal Point Leadership Podcast, I share three key reasons why leaders need to stop assuming and start connecting in their leadership. There are times when leaders make bad assumptions and when they do it can be detrimental to their leadership. Smart leaders are all about connecting and building relationships. Thank you for listening to the podcast and sure to subscribe and share it with your friends. Here's where to connect with me: Web: Dougdickerson.net Facebook: @cardinalpointleadership Twitter: @DougDickersonSC Instagram: DougDickerson1 Email: Doug@dougdickerson.net or managementmoment@gmail.com #Leadership #LeadershipDevelopment #LeadershipPodcast #LeadershipLessons --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cardinalpointleadership/message

Building a culture of empowerment is one of the singe most important roles you have as a leader within your organization. Being the type of leader that adds value to others is your highest calling. On this podcast, I share four ways in which you can begin to build a culture of empowerment. Start with these and build off of it and I believe that you will see positive changes take place in the culture of your organization. Be sure to visit my website at: Dougdickerson.net Connect with me on Facebook: @CardinalPointLeadership Follow me on Twitter: @DougDickersonSC Check out my new book: Employee Engagement: Creating Space for Engaged Employees and a Healthy Culture written with Liz. Stincelli. Head over to Amazon and get your Kindle download copy today! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cardinalpointleadership/message

Every leader faces adversity, but not every leader successfully overcomes it. On this podcast, I share three questions every leader needs to answer during times of adversity. As always, it's my desire to partner with you and add value to you on your leadership journey. Thank you for listening today and for sharing the podcast with your friends! Be sure to visit my website at Dougdickerson.net for more leadership content and information on my speaking services. Find my on Facebook @cardinalpointleadership Twitter @DougDickersonSC --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cardinalpointleadership/message

Episode 23 - Three Ways Leaders Model Losing So often in leadership circles, we hear almost exclusively on the topic of winning and being a success. And that is certainly important. But when was the last time you heard a lesson on how to model losing as a leader? As leaders, we all have setbacks, experience failures, make mistakes, and wish at times we had kept our mouths shut. On this podcast, I share three simple ways that we can model losing as a leader. It's easy to be a good example when things are going well, but as a leader is even more important to be a good role model when the chips are down. I trust that this episode is an encouragement to you on your leadership journey! Be sure to visit my website at: Dougdickerson.net for more leadership content. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cardinalpointleadership/message

In this episode, Liz Stincelli and I preview the release of our new book: Employee Engagement: Creating Space for Engaged Employees and a Healthy Culture. After writing and collaborating the past few years on the topic of employee engagement, Liz Stincelli and I are releasing this new book based on our writings together. Our passion is to see workplace cultures healthy and employees reach their full potential.  From our writing, we saw three major themes emerge that impact employee engagement: leadership, organizational structure, and communication. We believe that these three themes are key to healthy workplace cultures, strong morale, and employees who are engaged in their work and committed to the success of their organizations. Our book releases on August 30th. We invite you to order your copy of our book, available now on Kindle with a future paperback release.  Click here to order your copy: https://amzn.to/3kwc2QS  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cardinalpointleadership/message

IN leadership, it's not uncommon to get stuck. We've all been there at some point. I know I have. In this podcast series that corresponds with posts on my website, I share these principles to help you get unstuck, In part two os this series, Be Patient, I share the importance of being patient when we feel stuck. You will get through it. What's important during this time of being "stuck" is what you are learning. Enjoy the podcast and be sure to share it across your social media platforms! Thanks for listening! Doug --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cardinalpointleadership/message

Dear Friends, There are those inevitable times in leadership where we all get stuck. I've been there a few times, how about you? On the podcast today, I kick-off a brand new four-part series entitled Getting Unstuck - Four Principles to Change Your Leadership. These podcast episodes are based on a new series on my website that you can read at Dougdickerson.net In part one of the series, I talk about being present in the moment. Not something we want to think about perhaps, I get it, but one I believe if you embrace it can be a game-changer in your leadership. Thanks so much for tuning in and also for sharing the podcast with a friend! Be sure to connect with me. Visit my website at Dougdickerson.net and find me on Facebook @CardinalPointLeadership, and on Twitter @DougDickersonSC. Thanks again for listening and enjoy the podcast! Leading with you, Doug --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cardinalpointleadership/message

St. Augustine said, "It was pride that changed angels into devils; it is humility that makes men as angels." As leaders, we know that pride is a danger we must all be on guard against. In this podcast episode, I share with you four ways in which pride will hurt your leadership. Some of them are quite obvious while others may be more subtle. The bottom-line is - we must be on our guard against pride if we want to last as a leader. It is my desire to come alongside you as a leader and add value to you as we share this journey together. Thank you for tuning in and especially for sharing the podcast with your friends on your social media platforms. I trust that you all have a great week! Leading with you, Doug Dickerson On the web at: Dougdickerson.net Twitter: @DougDickersonSC --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cardinalpointleadership/message

Dear Friends, If you hang around in leadership for long, you will have your encounters with burnout. It's an important issue and one we don't hear enough about unfortunately. On this podcast episode, I share four steps we can take to help reduce burnout in the workplace. I trust that these are beneficial to you. Thank you for taking a few moments to tune in and especially for sharing the podcast across your social media platforms! You can find me on the web at: Website: Dougdickerson.net Facebook: @CardinalPointLeadership Twitter: DougDickersonSC Leading with you, Doug --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cardinalpointleadership/message

Episode # 17 The Example of your Leadership If there's ever been a time for leaders to set a good example it's now! Consider these ways you can set a good example as a leader: A leader with humility A leader with integrity A leader with a Servan't heart A leader who listens to his people A leader who elevates others Thank you for tuning in and for sharing the podcast with your friends and colleagues! Contact Information: Web: Dougdickerson.net Facebook: @cardinalpointleadership Twitter: @ DougDickersonSC Email: Doug@dougdickerson.net --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cardinalpointleadership/message

Episode 16: What To Do When Things Aren't Working "Leaders need the courage to acknowledge when something isn't working". - Mark Batterson One of the challenges in leadership is having the awareness of knowing when things aren't working. Acknowledge it too late and you may not recover. But having the ability to see things as they are in real-time with the courage to change can make all the difference between success and failure. On this podcast, I share a few important tips to help you understand the importance of change and staying relevant in your market space. You need to: Evaluate honestly Know your competition Don't settle Get to the root causes I trust that the podcast adds value to you as a leader. Thank you also for taking a moment to share the podcast with your friends and colleagues! Contact Information: Web: Dougdickerson.net Facebook: @cardinalpointleadership Email: Doug@dougdickerson.net For your consideration: I am a John Maxwell Team member and would enjoy connecting with you regarding training and coaching opportunities for you and your organization. Email me and let's set up a call! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cardinalpointleadership/message

Episode 15 - Seeing The Best in Others "She had a way of seeing the beauty in others, even, and perhaps especially, when that person couldn't see it in themselves." - J.K. Rowling In this podcast, I share four ways in which you can see the best in others and make a difference. Why is this important to you as a leader? Because the way in which you see others will determine the way in which you will have the ability to make an impact in their lives. This happens as you: Build relationships Build trust Build with patience Build for the right reasons As always, thank you for listening and for sharing the podcast in your social media platforms! Contact Information: Website: Dougdickerson.net Facebook: @cardinalpointleadership Twitter:@DougDickersonSC Email: Doug@dougdickerson.net --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cardinalpointleadership/message

Podcast Episode #14 Cultivating Company Culture Every time you reinforce the culture, you reinforce the fabric of the company - Arthur M. Blank, co-founder of Home Depot The state of the culture within your organization is as important as ever. And much of the responsibility for it resides with you as a manager or leader. According to a Gallup survey, 70% of the variance in team management can be traced back to their managers behavior. So yes, it matters! In this podcast, I share five things that you need to pay attention to as it relates to cultivating culture in your organization. Focus on these and be intentional, when you do, it will begin to turn the tide and improve your culture. In the end, it's the responsibility of everyone in your organization- but ultimately, it begins with you as the leader. Contact Information: Website: Dougdickerson.net Facebook: @cardinalpointleadersship Email: Doug@dougdickerson.net Thank you for sharing the podcast on your social media platforms! If you are listening on the Anchor platform, click the button and leave an audio message! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cardinalpointleadership/message

Be a Leader That Lifts A proud man is always looking down on things and people; and, of course, as long as you are looking down, you cannot see something that is above you. - C. S. Lewis One of the great privileges we have as leaders is to come along side others and lift them. You've heard it said, "In a world where you can be anything, be kind." Not only is it a great thought, but a great challenge to us as leaders. The question before us today is this - are we lifting others? Or are we so busy pursing our own interests that we are leaving others behind. The truth is this - as a leader, you are either lifting people or you are leaving people. Which one are you doing? On this podcast I share five characteristics of leaders that lift. I trust that these five characteristics will cause you to reflect on your own leadership style and be more intentional about lifting others. Contact Information: Web: Dougdickerson.net Facebook: @cardinalpointleadership Twitter: @Dougdickersonsc Instagram: Dougdickerson1 Email: Doug@dougdickerson.net --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cardinalpointleadership/message

There are lessons in life and in leadership that we learn naturally, things we learn the hard way, and things that wish we had known early-on to avoid costly mistakes. In this podcast, I am kicking an on-going series of podcast lessons, starting with myself, and going forward with other leaders, as we talk about the things in our careers and in leadership that we wish we had known starting out. It's not a podcast to convey that I, or guests, know it all but simply things we wish we knew starting out. The goal here is simple- to share the lessons and to add value to you as a leader. Contact Information: Web: Dougdickerson.net Facebook: @cardinalpointleadership Twitter: @DougDickersonSC Instagram: DougDickerson1 Email: Doug@dougdickerson.net --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cardinalpointleadership/message

In leadership, finding common ground with your people is important. Maintaining it is essential - you must protect it. But why is it so hard to come by? In this podcast, I will share three reasons why finding common ground eludes organizations. They must be identified and must be dealt with. I will also share three ways in which you can begin to find common ground and then build upon it. When you find common ground it can change the dynamics of your organization. Once you find it you need to do everything to protect and keep it. Thank you for sharing this podcast episode on your social media platforms! Contact information: On the web: Dougdickerson.net Facebook: @cardinalpointleadership Twitter: @DougDickersonSC Email: Doug@dougdickerson.net --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cardinalpointleadership/message

Many a leader, and many an organization, hold onto their long-standing traditions and are reluctant to part with their trusty rulebooks. On this podcast episode, I give a few tips on when it might be time to part with them. I will help you consider: * when your rules are no longer relevant * the result of what happens when your sacred cows are worshipped on the altar of progress Thank you for tuning in and for sharing the podcast on your social media platforms! Contact Information: Website: dougdickerson.net Facebook: @cardinalpointleadership Twitter: @DougDickersonSC Instagram: Dougdickerson1 Email me: Doug@dougdickerson.net --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cardinalpointleadership/message

As a leader, it's important to evaluate your motives. How you treat and interact with your people speaks to your motives and is connected to your values. In this episode, I unpack six important questions you to need to answer to help you with this question. Whether you are a veteran leader or just starting out, this lesson will help you put it in perspective. Feel free to leave me a voice message on the Anchor platform. My contact information: On the web: Dougdickerson.net Facebook: @cardinalpointleadership Twitter: @DougDickersonSC Instagram: Dougdickerson1 Email me: Doug@dougdickerson.net --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cardinalpointleadership/message

Every leader faces hard times and challenges. It comes with the territory. How you embrace hard times will make all the difference to your leadership. In this lesson, I will break down what it means to embrace the hard things 1. Embracing the hard things in leadership - what it's not 2. Embracing the hard things in leadership - what it is 3. Embracing the hard things in leadership - the cost Thank you for listening and for sharing the podcast on your social media platforms! Contact Information: Website: Dougdickerson.net Facebook: @Cardinalpointleadership Twitter: @DougDickersonSC Instagram: Dougdickerson1 Email: Doug@dougdickerson.net --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cardinalpointleadership/message

In leadership, we are accustomed to handling problems. It comes with the territory. But what happens when we are the problem? Then what? In this new podcast, I share five insights with you to help you see ways in which you might be the problem in your organization. See if any of these sound familiar: 1. The problems that we ignore 2. The problems that we deny 3. The problems that we don't delegate 4. The problems that we obsess over 5. The problems that we deal with over and over again (but never solve) Give instant feedback about the podcast on Anchor by hitting the message button and record your message! Contact Information: Website: Dougdickerson.net Facebook: @cardinalpointleadership Twitter: @DougDickersonSC Email: Doug@dougdickerson.net - I am available tp speak or train with your organization. Email me today for more information. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cardinalpointleadership/message

In podcast episode # 5, I brought you a lesson entitled "Stop Throwing Your Leader Under The Bus". In this podcast episode, I bring you the sequel. These four principles for leaders will go a long way in building stronger relationship and empowering your people. Here are a four essential reminders all leaders need: 1. Your people are the greatest appreciable assets you have. 2. Your people want your loyalty and respect 3. Your people don't care how much you know 4. Your people are invested in what they help create Thank you for tuning in and for your help in sharing the podcast. You can connect with me at: Web: Dougdickerson.net Facebook: Like my page @cardinalpointleadership Twitter: @DougDickersonSC Email me: Doug@dougdickerson.net --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cardinalpointleadership/message

On this podcast, I share four way people throw their leader under the bus. 1. You throw your leader under the bus when you elevate your agenda ahead of the organizations agenda 2. You throw your leader under the bus with whisper campaigns 3. You throw your leader under the bus when you withhold your best and don't offer solutions 4. You throw your leader under the bus when you are unable to adapt Contact information: Web: Dougdickerrson.net Facebook: @cardinalpointleadership Twitter: @DougDickersonSC Email me at: Doug@dougdickerson.net --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cardinalpointleadership/message

Often we think in terms of what employees do need from us as leaders. But how many times have you given thought as to what they don't need from you? In this podcast, I share four simple things that your employees don't need from you as a leader. What would you add to the list? Use the voice message option, I'd enjoy hearing from you! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cardinalpointleadership/message

In this episode of the Cardinal Point Leadership Podcast, I talk about recovering humility in leadership. Take a look around, and it would seem that the leadership trait of humility is lacking in many areas. Key Points: 1. We must model servant leadership 2. We must remember our beginnings 3. We must remain teachable Key Takeaways: 1. You can be secure in your power without abusing it 2. You can be secure enough in your position without flaunting it 3. You can be secure enough in your title that serving is not beneath you Thank you for listening. I would be delighted if you would take a moment and share the podcast with your friends and on your social media platforms! Visit my website at: Dougdickerson.net Like my Facebook page: @cardinalpointleadership Follow me on Twitter @DougDickersonSC Email me: Doug@dougdickerson.net --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cardinalpointleadership/message

Most leaders I talk to have a desire to increase their influence. I get it. In this leadership lesson, I dive into how we can go about doing just that. I think a good starting point first though, is to do some introspection and to do that, let's begin with these six questions: 1. Are you investing in yourself as a leader? 2. Do you see the intrinsic value and worth of the people you lead? 3. Are you aware of the power of your words and actions? 4. Do you have the right motives? 5. Can you keep your ego in-check? 6. Who's in your circle of influence? Once you are able to honestly answer these questions you can move forward with increasing your influence as a leader. Connect with me! On the web at: Dougdickerson.net On Facebook at :@cardinalpointleadership On Twitter: @DougDickersonSC Email me with your feedback: Doug@dougdickerson.net --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cardinalpointleadership/message

Leadership and the Law of Timing In leadership as in life, timing is everything. When is the right time move forward with decisions? Is there a time when it's acceptable to wait on moving forward with changes? Why are some people slow to embrace change? These are some of the questions all leaders deal with at some point. In this podcast, I will share six insights with you to help you understand and process the law of timing. If you have enjoyed this episode of Leadership and the Law of Timing, I'd be honored if you took a moment to share it on your social media platforms. Thank you! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cardinalpointleadership/message