Driving Business Growth Podcast

  This classic line from Cool Hand Luke has often been used to address communication issues in personal and professional lives. Chris discusses how good communication breaks down friction and keeps everything moving forward and as smooth as possible.       A podcast series for business leaders, CEOs, entrepreneurs and business professionals designed to […] The post What we’ve got here is a failure to communicate appeared first on Chris Ruisi Leadership Blog.

  Having a reputation as the “go-to person” puts many in a leadership role, often getting them stuck into thinking they have to do it all on their own. Chris describes how to get out of that trap.         A podcast series for business leaders, CEOs, entrepreneurs and business professionals designed to […] The post The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of Being the “Go-To Person” appeared first on Chris Ruisi Leadership Blog.

  Chris talks about a phenomenon that affects so many: They talk themselves out of success. He shares how to leave the state of “comfortable inaction” and what you need to do now to succeed.         A podcast series for business leaders, CEOs, entrepreneurs and business professionals designed to provide valuable knowledge […] The post Are You Asking Yourself the Right Question? appeared first on Chris Ruisi Leadership Blog.

  Chris discusses the difference between reactive work and proactive work, and how to determine those things you have control over and those things you do not—and which you should ignore.         A podcast series for business leaders, CEOs, entrepreneurs and business professionals designed to provide valuable knowledge and techniques on how […] The post Are You Working on the Right Things or Just Busy? appeared first on Chris Ruisi Leadership Blog.

  One of the key criteria for getting the right things done is that you maintain focus. Chris shares how to avoid those “self-imposed valleys of lost productivity” with these 5 simple steps to help you stay focused.         A podcast series for business leaders, CEOs, entrepreneurs and business professionals designed to […] The post Five Simple Steps to Stay Focused and Get Things Done appeared first on Chris Ruisi Leadership Blog.

  To be successful and use our full capabilities, we must drive ourselves to stand out, demonstrate our uniqueness and show our value. What guides us? Our own self-belief system. Chris shares the importance of self-belief and 5 points to help strengthen your belief in yourself.         A podcast series for business leaders, […] The post Self-Belief is the Fuel for Your Mind appeared first on Chris Ruisi Leadership Blog.

    There is one meeting you should have each week: A meeting with yourself. Chris describes the specific agenda and goals of such a meeting, and why it’s so important.         A podcast series for business leaders, CEOs, entrepreneurs and business professionals designed to provide valuable knowledge and techniques on how […] The post The Most Important Meeting You Should Have Each Week appeared first on Chris Ruisi Leadership Blog.

    Sometimes going slow is the right choice vs making a rapid decision, especially when hiring team members. Chris discusses the critical concept of “hiring slow.”         A podcast series for business leaders, CEOs, entrepreneurs and business professionals designed to provide valuable knowledge and techniques on how to drive the growth […] The post Taking it Slow Can be the Right Choice appeared first on Chris Ruisi Leadership Blog.

  The common link amongst successful leaders is the ability to make timely decisions even with incomplete information. They know that decisions lead to action. Taking too long to make a decision can be a business killer. Here’s how to eliminate procrastination and take action quickly.         A podcast series for business […] The post Decisions Make the Leader appeared first on Chris Ruisi Leadership Blog.

  Systems are a critical aspect of every business, yet so many business owners and entrepreneurs are unable to wrap their heads around the concept of the importance and type of results systems can help them achieve. Effective systems help you eliminate having “too many balls in the air” and create consistency. In this episode, learn […] The post Why Are Systems Important? appeared first on Chris Ruisi Leadership Blog.

  The world we live and work in is not perfect. We need to make the best decisions based on the information we have at that time. In this imperfect world, we have many opportunities to make decisions. And making no decision can be far worse. Learn the formula for success when it comes decisions […] The post It’s not a perfect world, so deal with it! appeared first on Chris Ruisi Leadership Blog.

  Think about how painful it would be if you had to catch a bowling ball in your teeth. Ouch! Catching a bowling ball in your teeth! What could be more painful than that? Simple – going to meetings. In this episode, Chris shares what you need to think about in order to make meetings […] The post Meetings! I Can Feel The Pain appeared first on Chris Ruisi Leadership Blog.

  If your company is like most others, your team members talk to each other – about work (mostly complaining about it, or your customers or even you), their families, weekend activities – but mostly the usual “stuff” people talk about. The type of talking discussed in this episode is very different and may even […] The post Do Your Team Members Talk to Each Other? appeared first on Chris Ruisi Leadership Blog.

  Most leaders “say” they want feedback. Yet, leaders today struggle with how to provide it in an effective and constructive way. In this episode, Chris focuses on how you, as a leader, can ask for it and accept it. Why is this important? Simple really: because the true mark of a courageous leader isn’t […] The post Feedback: Some leaders don’t like it, but every leader needs it appeared first on Chris Ruisi Leadership Blog.

  It’s a known fact that effective systems run your business and when followed correctly will deliver consistent results that will keep your customers coming back. And they will bring their friends with them. Listen in as Chris explains 6 proven steps you can follow to effectively systematize your business.         A […] The post 6 Steps to Systematizing Your Business appeared first on Chris Ruisi Leadership Blog.

    With help from Jimmy Buffet, Chris explains why living in the past serves no useful purpose. Rather, he shares the importance of maintaining a healthy sense of focus in order to get things done effectively and efficiently.       A podcast series for business leaders, CEOs, entrepreneurs and business professionals designed to […] The post You’re the Leader. Where’s Your Focus? appeared first on Chris Ruisi Leadership Blog.

    Learn from Chris how to muster the courage and confidence from within you to achieve your goals. Chris uses a fishing trip to Costa Rica with his grandson to make his points. So, the question to you is, “What are you doing to find and use the courage within you (that’s right, it’s […] The post Courage and Confidence appeared first on Chris Ruisi Leadership Blog.

  The reality is that time management does not exist. You cannot manage time. It’s about how you have the time available to you everyday. Many of you operate like a one-armed paperhanger, struggling to maintain the status quo and never getting beyond the first sheet of wallpaper. Instead, here are 10 ways to effectively […] The post Personal Productivity Starts with YOU Management appeared first on Chris Ruisi Leadership Blog.

Every leader thinks they have a winning team. But do they? Ask yourself, “Do I have a team that wants to win or just a group of folks who show up, do no more than what they are asked to do, collect a check and do the same thing again every week?” In this episode, […] The post Building a Winning Team appeared first on Chris Ruisi Leadership Blog.

Most leaders “say” they want feedback, yet leaders today struggle with how to provide it in an effective and constructive way. But for our purposes today, Chris’ podcast will focus on how you as a leader can ask for it and accept it. Why is this important? Simple really: because the true mark of a […] The post Feedback: Some leaders don’t like it, but every leader needs it appeared first on Chris Ruisi Leadership Blog.

Many try to do everything in their business with the end result being a business that gets nothing done correctly or efficiently. If you want to grow your business successfully, then you need to understand the importance of having the right systems in place so the right things get done; in the right way by […] The post Systematizing Your Business appeared first on Chris Ruisi Leadership Blog.

We all want to feel confident in ourselves. Self-confidence is one the keys to our ability to accomplish more and grow personally and professionally. Many talk about wanting to increase self-confidence but few are prepared to willingly do what is required to actually become more self-confident. Chris explains how personal willingness involves taking ACTION. In […] The post You Can’t Have Confidence Without Willingness appeared first on Chris Ruisi Leadership Blog.

Developing and maintaining an ongoing sense of urgency should be the norm for any company wanting to take a competitive lead in their marketplace. In this episode, Chris explains how to build and sustain a healthy sense of urgency in your organization. Some people, when they hear the phrase “a sense of urgency” immediately think […] The post A Sense of Urgency – Do You Really Have One? appeared first on Chris Ruisi Leadership Blog.

It’s amazing how everyone agrees that the quality of your team will determine the quality of your business. Yet many still approach the hiring and selection of employees as a burden or something you “have to do.” Well, you have to do it! And you had better be doing it right if you want to […] The post 3 Guaranteed Ways to Hire the Wrong People appeared first on Chris Ruisi Leadership Blog.

It’s a known fact, that consistency builds trust, and trust is one of the key attributes that a leader must have. Leaders need to constantly demonstrate to their teams that they can be trusted. When people trust someone, they tend to listen to that person and are willing to follow them. Acting in a consistent […] The post Consistency: A Building Block of Leadership appeared first on Chris Ruisi Leadership Blog.

There is a simple yet critical business fact you must understand when discussing the importance of systems in your business. The fact is this: Systems run your business and your team works your systems. Systems, when developed, implemented and utilized properly create consistency in your business—and customers love consistency. Why? Because consistency builds trust, trust […] The post Systems and Customer Care appeared first on Chris Ruisi Leadership Blog.

In this episode, Chris explains how to build and sustain a healthy sense of urgency in your organization. The post A Sense of Urgency: Do You Really Have One? appeared first on Chris Ruisi Leadership Blog.

In line with the concept of “Driving Business Growth” I would urge you to listen to the kick-off episode of my new “Driving Business Growth” Podcast Series. This first one is a critical component of improving your productivity and, in turn, your success. It asks and answers the question, “Who Do You Need To Be” […] The post Who do you need to be? appeared first on Chris Ruisi Leadership Blog.