Keys for New Leaders

#41 - Be the Coffee Bean.  Life is full of times when you are in hot water.  You can choose to be like a carrot, an egg, or a coffee bean.  Your power is on the inside.  Be the Coffee Bean.Send us a text

#40 - What happens WHEN LEADERS DON'T LEAD?  Nothing demoralizes a team more than a leader who won't lead, or one who doesn't know how to lead.  You must model good leadership within your area and with the team you lead.Send us a text

#039 - Your To Don't List.  We all know about a To Do list.  Your To Don't List is a list of your habits or activities that tend to get in your way rather than help you get things done.  All of your To Don'ts add up to a lot of time wasted doing things you really don't need to be doing.  Send us a text

#038 - SURVEY MADNESS.  You know how it goes - you buy a tube of toothpaste and when you get home, there's an email from the drugstore wanting to know about your experience purchasing toothpaste at their store.  Well, maybe it's not quite that bad, but chances are you get more than your share of invitations to participate in some survey or another.  Aren't there better ways to get the feedback you need without another survey?  Join Dr. Charles Boyer for a look at some possibilities.Send us a Text Message.

#037 - THE FEAR FACTOR.  This episode is about the fears we face as leaders, fears that can stop you in your tracks and be a limiting or sometimes debilitating factor in your effectiveness as a new leader who serves others. Join Dr. Charles Boyer as he discusses five of the most common fears that many of us face. 

#036 - ARE YOU LISTENING?  Listening, really good, intensive, focused listening is powerful.  One of the reasons why developing good listening skills is so difficult is that we don't listen to understand one another.  We tune out others when we should be listening to them.  How well do YOU listen to others?  Join Dr. Charles Boyer for a special episode on developing good listening skills.

#035- People Who Need People - that's YOU, my friend.  Leadership  is not about YOU.  It's all about PEOPLE.  The people you work with.  The people who look to you as their leader.  The people you serve.  Join Dr. Charles Boyer for a look at serving as a leader to other people is all about.

#034 - CHALLENGES of CHANGE.  There are many challenges to any change.  One of the greatest tests of your leadership abilities will be how you, as a leader serving others, will help manage change.  Join Dr. Charles Boyer for a discussion and helpful hints to navigate change.

#033 - BEATING BURNOUT.  Burnout isn't a medical diagnosis, but it has been linked to a range of health problems.  It's more than job-related - it's a people-oriented thing.  Burnout affects people who work with other people in all types of situations, both personal and professional.  Join Dr. Charles Boyer for some ways you can Beat Burnout before it beats YOU. 

#032 - Welcome to OUR NOISY WORLD, the noise pollution in our daily lives and some of the effects noise has on our lives and on our health.  Noise takes a toll on our well-being -- yours, mine, your family and friends, your pets and your house plants.  

#031 - MEETING MANIA is rampant these days.  Some people swear by meetings.  Others swear at them.  You, in your role as leader, are sure to have your share of meetings throughout your career.  Join host Dr. Charles Boyer for some ways to help tame that Meeting Mania Monster.

#030 - Everybody is Somebody, and Nobody is Nobody.  Everyone is unique.  Everyone is special.  Everyone deserves to receive your best efforts to make them feel valued and happy because of you.  Join Dr. Charles Boyer for an episode about treating Everybody as Somebody.  It's what leaders serving others is all about.

#029 - BORED IS GOOD, and it's actually good for you.  Being bored can stimulate your creativity, your flexibility and help you solve problems.  Join your host, Dr. Charles Boyer, to hear some of the benefits.  You won't be bored!

#028 - Words have power.  Words can hurt, words can heal, words can inspire and empower.  And sometimes you have to eat your words.  Join your host Dr. Charles Boyer for some ways to WATCH YOUR WORDS. 

#027 - There are THREE BONES you need to succeed as a leader:  a wishbone, a backbone, and a funnybone.   A good leader needs creative imagination, courage and determination, and a well-honed sense of humor.  Join Dr. Charles Boyer for some helpful hints, insights and encouragement for your leadership journey. 

#026 - THREE Rs that everybody needs these days:  Rest, Recharge, and Restart.  We aren't machines.  Even machines need some downtime now and then - for maintenance, for repairs, for refueling.  And so do we!  Join your host, Dr. Charles Boyer, for some ways to make Rest, Recharge, and Restart an important part of your leadership journey.

#025 - BE YOURSELF.  Why is that so difficult?  The words are easy to say.  The actions you must take to get there are a bit more of a challenge.  Join Dr. Charles Boyer for a discussion of some ways just to be yourself, because everyone else is already taken.

#024 - What do you want on your tombstone?  The most important thing is not your date of birth or death, it's the DASH-IN-BETWEEN.  What will that dash say about you?  Join Dr. Charles Boyer for some thoughts about that Dash-in-Between.

#023 - If you find that there are too few laughs in your day, then you need to practice laughter.  You don't get better all by yourself without practice.  Join Dr. Charles Boyer for a session on adding more laughter to your day.

#022 - As a leader, you need to "Imagine That" by promoting creativity and nurturing the imaginations of those you lead.  It's a lot like being the coach of a winning team or being the conductor of a symphony orchestra.  It may look easy, but looks can be deceiving.  Join Dr. Charles Boyer for a session on helping yourself and others to become more creative.

#021 - BIGGER BUMPS in the ROAD - a profound loss, a life-changing, gut-wrenching jolt that literally stops you in your tracks and takes your breath away.  Those bigger bumps can be devastating, even to the most resilient person.  Join Dr. Charles Boyer for a discussion of ways to bounce back from those Bigger Bumps.

#020 - Serving Others Better - three key words reminding us that no matter how well we do something, no matter how good we are at leading others, whatever it is that we do, we can ALWAYS do BETTER.

#019 - PROCRASTINATION is the art of putting things off, and we all do it.  The Procrastinator's Motto is:  Never do today what you can put off until tomorrow.  Join Dr. Charles Boyer as we look for ways to get things done by taking that first step.

#018 - FEEDBACK.  Giving and receiving good feedback is one of the most difficult tasks you will face as a new leader.  Join Dr. Charles Boyer for a discussion, tips and techniques about this most important topic.

#017 - Breaking News - is it really, or is it already broken?  Is what you hear or read true, half true, or more like creative fiction?  Join Dr. Charles Boyer as he explores the importance of truth for all new leaders who serve others.

#016 - Are you CLEARER or just LOUDER?  What's the point of your message as a leader?  Is it Clear, or is it Louder and Longer?  Join your host, Dr. Charles Boyer, for some insights and tips on good, and clear communication.

#015 - There are bumps, potholes, and detours we ALL have to contend with.  Just like our cars, we all need to equip ourselves with springs and shock absorbers - resilience - to help smooth out those bumps.  Join Dr. Charles Boyer as he discusses ways to be more resilient.

#14 - One of the most helpful tools in your leaders' tool kit is your QUESTION POWER, the ability to ask just the right question at just the right time.  What's the right question, and what's the right time?  Join Dr. Charles Boyer for a discussion and some practice on sample questions.

#013 - Put your LAUGH POWER in gear and join Dr. Charles Boyer for a session on how your Laugh Power can benefit you physically, mentally, and spiritually.

#012 - How ME POWER can help new leaders be BETTER leaders.  Join host Dr. Charles Boyer as he and his guest, ME POWER creator Deb Chisholm, discuss the program she has developed.

#011 - If it's true that we are what we repeatedly do, then let's build Habits of Excellence.  Join Dr. Charles Boyer for a discussion of what it takes to build good habits and establish a standard of Excellence.

#010 - An overview of servant leadership and leaders who serve, with your host, Dr. Charles Boyer.  Today's leaders are - or should be - more collaborative, more empowering, more in sync with their values.  

#009 - After SMART Goals and Action Steps comes ACCOUNTABILITY.  Team leaders must hold each person accountable to every member of the team.  Join host Dr. Charles Boyer for some tips and techniques to help you develop accountability for yourself and your team.

#008 - An overview of SMART Goals and Action Steps, ways to help YOU, the new leader, not only get things done, but get them done WELL.  SMART Goals are Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, and Timely.

#007 - A focus on POSITIVITY and the POWER that it has to shape our work lives and personal lives.  POSITIVITY isn't a gadget you can buy and plug in.  It's a mindset that shapes YOU and how YOU react to everything and everyone around you.

#006 - HERDING CATS, a teamwork episode featuring tips and techniques for building a well-functioning team of people in your workplace, church, or community.

#005 - Who are THEY?  And why do you let THEM tell you what to do?  The inner critics and the naysayers aren't your friends, and you need to FIRE THEM immediately!  Join host Dr. Charles Boyer for a lively romp through this provocative topic.

#004 - LISTEN! LISTEN! LISTEN!  This episode, hosted by Dr. Charles Boyer, emphasizes the importance of being an engaged listener for all leaders, new and experienced.  Features include tips and techniques for developing good listening skills from the point of view of an intensive listener.

#003 - Navigating the Seven Cs is about your values and you.  Seven core values, Credibility, Clarity, Confidence, Creativity, Courage, Calling, and Commitment, are explored with you to encourage you to live in sync with your values.

#002 - FIVE KEYS.  Five must-haves for all new or newer leaders.  Hosted by Dr. Charles Boyer, here's an overview of five essential qualities to help you be a better leader.  You'll learn about building trust, teamwork, listening skills, gaining perspective and using  humor effectively.

#001 - Introducing YOU to a new podcast for new leaders who often report feeling underprepared and overwhelmed.  You'll learn valuable tips and insights about leading by serving others from your host, Dr. Charles Boyer and guests, to help you be a BETTER leader.