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Actionable leadership advice for real world leaders. Designed for all leaders, find the challenges you face with your leadership team and learn how to address them and drive organizational performance. We focus strategic leadership, leadership development

Dr Ron Hurst


    • Dec 21, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
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    Verbal Judo Part 7: Focus Down

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2023 22:28


    okay folks this is the "official" last episode of the verbal judo series. However, as i was recording these episodes i realized that there were three other smaller techniques that i wanted to cover but they didn't warrant episodes on their own. And i don't like doing an even numbered series so no episode 8! However, if you want this off the books episode, if you join my mailing list at Developing Leaders I will send it to you. All you need do is send me an email at ronh@developingleadersinc.com with off the books VJ episode in the subject line. I will take care of the rest!I invite you to join my mailing list at Developing Leaders Inc, where you will not only receive a free copy of my ebook on delegation but you will also get a free leadership course. Finally we are creating a community of leaders eager to learn and grow. To join us click this link and join us at Mentoring Leaders

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    Verbal Judo Part 6: Abstract Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2023 12:16


    Continuing our series on verbal judo, today we discuss the idea of abstracting up. Language is funny. There is concrete tangible language (words like dog, sidewalk, tree, table) and then there are these words that are abstract more idea or category based (canine, walking routes, forest, furniture). Where you can picture the first category of words in your mind easily, the second not so much or at least less so. Knowing the difference here is incredibly helpful when you face a problem in a conversation where you reach an impasse or roadblock. Often it feels impossible to solve the problem, navigate the conversation. However, if we learn to move up a level of abstraction, we gain the ability to engage with a wider conversational field. This wider field is still talking about the very same topic, it just offers us the ability to find new ways to navigate the conversation. I invite you to join my mailing list at Developing Leaders Inc, where you will not only receive a free copy of my ebook on delegation but you will also get a free leadership course. Finally we are creating a community of leaders eager to learn and grow. To join us click this link and join us at Mentoring Leaders

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    Verbal Judo Part 5: Change the Tense

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2023 16:35


    In this episode I offered you two special bonuses.1. A pdf worksheet on how to navigate the process of changing the tense. To get this email me at ronh@developingleadersinc.com with Change the Tense worksheet in the subject line. I will add you to my mailing list and send you the worksheet. 2. I included a special cyber monday offer to receive 4 hours of goal setting coaching to help you prepare for 2024 and set a plan for transformational results. I priced this at a 50% discount! To take advantage of this offer set a meeting with me through the link below.https://calendly.com/ron-hurst/30-min-strategy-call I invite you to join my mailing list at Developing Leaders Inc, where you will not only receive a free copy of my ebook on delegation but you will also get a free leadership course.Finally we are creating a community of leaders eager to learn and grow. To join us click this link and join us at Mentoring Leaders I invite you to join my mailing list at Developing Leaders Inc, where you will not only receive a free copy of my ebook on delegation but you will also get a free leadership course.Finally we are creating a community of leaders eager to learn and grow. To join us click this link and join us at Mentoring Leaders

    Verbal Judo Part 4: Change the Frame

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2023 23:59


    In this episode I offered you a special cyber monday offer to receive 4 hours of goal setting coaching to help you prepare for 2024 and set a plan for transformational results. To take advantage of this offer set a meeting with me through the link below.https://calendly.com/ron-hurst/30-min-strategy-call I invite you to join my mailing list at Developing Leaders Inc, where you will not only receive a free copy of my ebook on delegation but you will also get a free leadership course.Finally we are creating a community of leaders eager to learn and grow. To join us click this link and join us at Mentoring Leaders

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    Verbal Judo Part 3: Introduce Process

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2023 12:57


    In part 3 we explore how introducing process can not only save time and aggravation, it can provide you the ability to influence the effectiveness of the people and groups you interact with. This technique done well requires preparation as it is a highly proactive approach to communication. Trust me practice it and you will see a significant benefit in your group interactions

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    Verbal Judo Part 2: Plural Pronouns

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2023 12:01


    In our continuing series on verbal judo, this week we examine how to leverage we, us, and our to connect ourselves with another person in conversation. This simple subtle technique will help position your language as a collaboration rather than a confrontation and is incredibly powerful. Fortunately it is also very easy to practice and see results quickly

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    Verbal Judo Part 1: Common Ground

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2023 14:14


    I invite you to join my mailing list at Developing Leaders Inc, where you will not only receive a free copy of my ebook on delegation but you will also get a free leadership course.Finally we are creating a community of leaders eager to learn and grow. To join us click this link and join us at Mentoring Leaders

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    The "They"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2023 12:50


    i invite you to join my mailing list at Developing Leaders Inc, where you will not only receive a free copy of my ebook on delegation but you will also get a free leadership course.Finally we are creating a community of leaders eager to learn and grow. To join us click this link and join us at Mentoring Leaders

    Somebody Syndrome

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2023 16:31


    As always i invite you to join my mailing list at Developing Leaders Inc, where you will not only receive a free copy of my ebook on delegation but you will also get a free leadership course.Finally we are creating a community of leaders eager to learn and grow. To join us click this link and join us at Mentoring Leaders

    Contextual Leadership STARS: Sustain Success Part 5

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2023 20:30


    I am including the reference to the book this series is inspired by below on amazonThe first 90 DaysAs always i invite you to join my mailing list at Developing Leaders Inc, where you will not only receive a free copy of my ebook on delegation but you will also get a free leadership course.Finally we are creating a community of leaders eager to learn and grow. To join us click this link and join us at Mentoring Leaders

    Contextual Leadership STARS: ReAlign Part 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2023 10:07


    As always i invite you to join my mailing list at Developing Leaders Inc, where you will not only receive a free copy of my ebook on delegation but you will also get a free leadership course.Finally we are creating a community of leaders eager to learn and grow. To join us click this link and join us at Mentoring Leaders

    Contextual Leadership Stars: Accelerate Growth Part 3'

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2023 18:30


    I referenced a few books in the cast, i highly recommend them all. Links to them on amazon belowThe first 90 DaysWhat Got You Here, Won't Get You ThereOrganizational Culture and Leadership As always i invite you to join my mailing list at Developing Leaders Inc, where you will not only receive a free copy of my ebook on delegation but you will also get a free leadership course.Finally we are creating a community of leaders eager to learn and grow. To join us click this link and join us at Mentoring Leaders

    Contextual Leadership Stars: Turn Around Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2023 19:42


    I referenced 2 books in the cast, i highly recommend both. Links to both on amazon belowThe first 90 Days4 Disciplines of ExecutionAs always i invite you to join my mailing list at Developing Leaders Inc, where you will not only receive a free copy of my ebook on delegation but you will also get a free leadership course.Finally we are creating a community of leaders eager to learn and grow. To join us click this link and join us at Mentoring Leaders

    Contextual Leadership STARS: Start Up Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2023 20:48


    I referenced 2 books in the cast, i highly recommend both. Links to both on amazon belowThe first 90 Days4 Disciplines of ExecutionAs always i invite you to join my mailing list at Developing Leaders Inc, where you will not only receive a free copy of my ebook on delegation but you will also get a free leadership course.Finally we are creating a community of leaders eager to learn and grow. To join us click this link and join us at Mentoring Leaders

    Patience in Leadership

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2023 16:29


    As always i invite you to join my mailing list at Developing Leaders Inc, where you will not only receive a free copy of my ebook on delegation but you will also get a free leadership course.Finally we are creating a community of leaders eager to learn and grow. To join us click this link and join us at Mentoring Leaders

    Playing Favorites

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2023 13:52


    This is such an important topic that if you have been accused of favoritism we need to talk. Included below is a link to my calendar please set up a complimentary strategy session with me so we can build a plan to address this situation.https://calendly.com/ron-hurst/accelerator_callAs always i invite you to join my mailing list at Developing Leaders Inc, where you will not only receive a free copy of my ebook on delegation but you will also get a free leadership course.Finally we are creating a community of leaders eager to learn and grow. To join us click this link and join us at Mentoring Leaders

    Breaking Through

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2023 17:47


    As always i invite you to join my mailing list at Developing Leaders Inc, where you will not only receive a free copy of my ebook on delegation but you will also get a free leadership course.Finally we are creating a community of leaders eager to learn and grow. To join us click this link and join us at Mentoring Leaders

    Skippy Cast 7: Fear of Loss of Control

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2023 13:13


    As always i invite you to join my mailing list at Developing Leaders Inc, where you will not only receive a free copy of my ebook on delegation but you will also get a free leadership course.Finally we are creating a community of leaders eager to learn and grow. To join us click this link and join us at Mentoring Leaders

    Starbucks: An Absence of Leadership?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2023 14:22


    https://www.cnn.com/2023/06/14/business/starbucks-manager-racial-discrimination/index.html 

    Skippy Cast 6: Fear of the Unknown

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2023 12:42


    The book I mentioned in this cast can be found on Amazon here: How to get better at almost anything by Pat Flynn

    Skippy Cast 6: Fear of the Unknown

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2023 12:42


    In the cast i offered you a free PDF download of a learning resource I created. Feel free to reach out to me directly at ronh@developingleadersinc.com to get yours.As always you are encouraged to join our linking group Mentoring Leaders where we discuss all things leadership development.Be certain to come to the Developing Leaders website and check out the wealth of articles we have published on leadership in addition to this podcast.Ron

    Skippy Cast 5: Fear of Making Unpopular Decisions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2023 15:37


    As always i invite you to join my mailing list at Developing Leaders Inc, where you will not only receive a free copy of my ebook on delegation but you will also get a free leadership course.Finally we are creating a community of leaders eager to learn and grow. To join us click this link and join us at Mentoring Leaders

    Zuckerberg Non Confidence Survey: Leaders and Confidence

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2023 13:58


    the article that inspired this cast can be found here:InsiderAs always i invite you to join my mailing list at Developing Leaders Inc, where you will not only receive a free copy of my ebook on delegation but you will also get a free leadership course.Finally we are creating a community of leaders eager to learn and grow. To join us click this link and join us at Mentoring Leaders

    Skippy Cast 4: The Fear of Conflict

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2023 17:52


    In this cast I invited you to schedule a 30 minute conflict strategy call with me. If you want to do this, please be ready to maximize the value of our time together. Here are some questions to use in preparationwhat is a leadership conflict situation we can examine?Is this conflict task, process or interpersonal?What actions did you take when faced with the conflict? Schedule your strategy call hereRon's scheduleNote I am only opening Jun 29 and 30 for these free strategy sessions. Do not delay.Ron

    Skippy Cast 3: The Fear of Being Disliked

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2023 17:24


    As always i invite you to join my mailing list at Developing Leaders Inc, where you will not only receive a free copy of my ebook on delegation but you will also get a free leadership course.Finally we are creating a community of leaders eager to learn and grow. To join us click this link and join us at Mentoring Leaders

    Skippy Update 1

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2023 13:01


    In this episode I evaluate my initial experience in dealing with an Artificial Intelligence that i nickname Skippy. I examine what AI can do in support of a leadership coach and podcaster such as myself. I also consider what the benefit to you, an operational leader, might be.

    Innovation and Creativity

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2023 15:40


    Here is a TRIZ resource for innovative problem solvingTRIZ Innovation and Inventive Problem SolvingMy favorite right brain brainstorming resourceThe Creative Whack PackAs always i invite you to join my mailing list at Developing Leaders Inc, where you will not only receive a free copy of my ebook on delegation but you will also get a free leadership course.Finally we are creating a community of leaders eager to learn and grow. To join us click this link and join us at Mentoring Leaders

    Skippy Cast 2: You Aren't Meeting the Standard

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2023 17:21


    In my continuing series collaborating with my AI buddy Skippy, this cast digs into the second form of fear of failure, not meeting the standard. i am sure we have all felt this one at one time or another. Your manager calls you into their office to have a serious chat. Maybe there is an HR representative present. They look you in the eye and say, "there is no easy way to say this so i'm just going to put it out there. You aren't meeting the standards of the role". What do you do? Your worst nightmare is becoming real. How do you work through this? What so you say? How do you solve the challenge? This cast will walk you through the process of either ensuring you never have to face this conversation or how to work though it if you do.

    Leading in a Family Run Business

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2023 26:35


    Here is the article that inspired this castMortality Retirement and Family BusinessAn important entrepreneurial bookThe E-Myth RevisitedI referenced Edwards Deming in the cast and one of his 14 points of quality. If you want to read more check this book outOut of The CrisisAs always i invite you to join my mailing list at Developing Leaders Inc, where you will not only receive a free copy of my ebook on delegation but you will also get a free leadership course.Finally we are creating a community of leaders eager to learn and grow. To join us click this link and join us at Mentoring Leaders

    SkippyCast 1: The Fatal Mistake

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2023 18:02


    In this cast I mentioned a number of previous casts. First growing your self awarenessNuts and Bolts: Growing Your Self AwarenessThen we discussed your development. There are three relevant casts here.Developing Leaders Part 1Developing Leaders Part 2Developing Leaders Part 3As always i invite you to join my mailing list at Developing Leaders Inc, where you will not only receive a free copy of my ebook on delegation but you will also get a free leadership course.Finally we are creating a community of leaders eager to learn and grow. To join us click this link and join us at Mentoring Leaders

    Robotic Decisions...What!?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2023 17:50


    In this episode i reference nicknaming ChatGPT's AI as Skippy. This name comes from the Ancient AI one of my favorite fiction series called Expeditionary Force by  Craig AlansonThe article that inspired this episode can be found here: Robot Decisions As always come to the website Developing Leaders and join our mailing list and receive my ebook on delegation.And finally you can join our LinkedIn mentoring leaders group here

    Leader Versus Manager: What is the Difference?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2023 14:34


     you can join our LinkedIn mentoring leaders group here

    Delegation Part 7: FAQ's

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2023 15:15


    Join Developing Leaders mailing list here and receive a free course in leadership development you can join our LinkedIn mentoring leaders group here

    Delegation Part 6: A Practical Example

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2023 13:35


    Grab your copy of my delegation E-book with the template i discuss in this episode.www.developingleadersinc.com you can join our LinkedIn mentoring leaders group here

    Delegation Part 5: The Delegation Form

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2023 13:32


    You are going to need the form to maximize the benefit on this cast. Yes I am asking for your email address. No I won't spam you. My goal is simple I want to help you realize the performance your business process is capable of. That is it.www.developingleadersinc.com you can join our LinkedIn mentoring leaders group here

    Delegation Part 4: Why we delegate - developing people

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2023 17:30


    Join Developing Leaders mailing list here and receive a free course in leadership development you can join our LinkedIn mentoring leaders group here

    Delegation Part 3: Why we delegate - Building Capacity

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2023 14:53


    there are two primary reasons to delegate; to build capacity and to build competence. In this cast we dig deep into the building capacity reason. The challenge for many managers is that they believe that there is already too much to do and they think that by delegating they will overburden their direct reports. This is false. What we need to consider is that by stopping non value added activities you free your employees up to do the important work. This is a critical component in the delegation process.

    Delegation Part 2: Preparing to Delegate

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2023 17:41


    In our continuing series on how to become an excellent delegator, we now dig into how to prepare yourself and the project you are leading for the process of delegation. This cast walks through two examples of how the work breakdown structure informs the work that can be delegated. When we understand the project milestones, major activities, and daily tasks we can then make informed decisions on what and how to delegate. This cast also explores the two major reasons why we delegate; capacity and development. Remember to come to www.developingleadersinc.com to get your free copy of my delegation workbook.

    Delegation Part 1: The Mindset of Success

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2023 19:13


    ResourceOne of my favorite management podcasts Manager Tools

    Leadership and Vulnerability

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2023 18:23


    The book i love on EQ and leadershipPrimal Leadershipthe Budweiser commercial i referencedBudweiser Superbowl Commercial  

    Disorientation and Change

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2023 10:40


    Recently I was thinking about change and the disorientation and emotionality that comes up when significant events overtake us. This cast offers a perspective on how to work through the emotion of change. We as leaders need to be able to normalize change to a point where we can navigate the complexity and maintain a sense of direction and purpose.

    Pod Zero Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2023 19:32


    https://weareherose.com 

    Goal Achievement: FAQ Part 5

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2023 16:10


    in this cast we explore many of the questions that come up around goal setting and achievement and how to overcome some of the inevitable barriers you may face.

    Goal Achievement: Work Breakdown Structure Part 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2023 23:07


    its one thing to set a quality goal, its wholly another to achieve it. Many people ultimately fail in their goal aspirations because they don't understand how to translate the idea of a goal into an action plan whereby you can achieve a goal. We explore in this cast the project management approach of the work breakdown structure and how through this logical approach you can stack the odds of success in your favor. We walk through two examples of exactly how to break a goal down to build an action plan in this cast.

    Goal Achievement: Goal Integration Part 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2023 14:36


    In our continuing series on goal setting and achievement this episode starts to look at how you can integrate goals into a successful life and career enhancing process. We feature a tool for setting professional goals when your organization lacks a formal strategic process or leadership in the form of a clear vision and values.

    Goal Achievement: Goal Support Nuts & Bolts of Achievement Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2023 18:23


    Books I referred to Charles Duhigg The Power of HabitBrian Moran & Michael Lennington The Twelve Week Year John Doerr Measure What MattersThe daily goal journal I use and recommendPhoenix Journal  

    Goal Achievement: Professional Goals - Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2023 19:58


    This cast was conceived on January 1 when i considered what i wanted to achieve this year. It seems to me that we all could benefit from a conversation around how to set and achieve goals. In this first cast of this series we will explore professional goals. What should you consider in setting goals that will enhance your professional success.

    Verbal Judo

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2022 15:07


    Books I recommended on this castJust listen by Mark GoulstenVerbal Judo by George ThompsonPositive Intelligence by Sharzard CarmineLove is Just Damn Good Business by Steve FarberThe Secret Laws of Success by Noah St John

    Walking into any Room

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2022 31:32


    In this episode friend of the show and leadership coach extraordinaire, Shelli Hendricks and I explore the presence required to enter a room as a leader. We cover self awareness, intention, executive presence as well as the practical where to put and how to contribute. I know you will find this show infinitely practical as you consider the standing meetings you are are part of. Side note my audio engineer Brad has accepted a new position as a producer and will be departing the show. I wish him nothing but the best and completely appreciate his dedication and work ethic in making this show what it has become. Between this news and the recent Thanksgiving holiday i was thrown for a bit hence the two week hiatus in shows. Resta assured I have a full slate of shows planned for you and am back on the case. Also excited that I found Brad's replacement and hope to be back in regular production within the next two weeks. Ron

    Adversity and Leadership

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2022 17:19


    Note: If you listened to the cast early you might have noticed i uploaded the pre-edit file. Apologies for that... In this cast we explore the idea of adversity and how to address it. For me adverse circumstances, situation, and relationships are the very problems we as leaders face every day. With this in mind we can apply a problem solving mindset and work our way through. This cast offers a process for doing so.

    Stress... Friend or Foe?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2022 18:33


    in this cast i quoted "Plans are useless, planning is everything" This quote comes from the 34th President of the USA Dwight D Eisenhower

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