Leadership Thoughts

Ever wonder why people go through transitions and they become "different" or "not the same"? Usually it tends to be they lose who they are and what made them so enjoyable to be around. In this episode Danny shares three ways he focuses on not losing himself during the current life transition he is in. Email the show  leadershipthoughtspodcast@gmail.com Danny's Coaching Company https://www.dannybowers.com/ (https://www.dannybowers.com) https://www.instagram.com/dannybowers/?hl=en (@dannybowers) Instagram, Twitter @Danny_bowers TikTok Music by Jack Pordea https://www.instagram.com/jack_pordea/ (@jack_pordea)

Do you ever find it challenging to communicate what needs to be said? Danny shares a tip on how he tries to lead teams and evaluate if what is being communicated is the most effective. Clear, Concise & Leave no assumptions. Your team, your customer and those you are relationship with will appreciate you for this approach. Email the show  leadershipthoughtspodcast@gmail.com Danny's Coaching Company https://www.dannybowers.com/ (https://www.dannybowers.com) https://www.instagram.com/dannybowers/?hl=en (@dannybowers) Instagram, Twitter @Danny_bowers TikTok Music by Jack Pordea https://www.instagram.com/jack_pordea/ (@jack_pordea)

....and we're back! Due to a job change and a full relocation some major life transitions happened and in the 1st episode of 2022 Danny shares how a he went through a recent transition and suggests three ways people can go through a transition well. Set boundaries, Set check in moments & focus now hat is worth investing in. Leadership Thoughts, a podcast to think out loud about leadership and the influence it has in almost every area of life.   Email the show  leadershipthoughtspodcast@gmail.com Danny's Coaching Company https://www.dannybowers.com/ (https://www.dannybowers.com) https://www.instagram.com/dannybowers/?hl=en (@dannybowers) Instagram, Twitter @Danny_bowers TikTok Music by Jack Pordea https://www.instagram.com/jack_pordea/ (@jack_pordea)

I highlighted 10 attributes everyone can act on and expanded some thoughts of how they can influence leadership. 10 things require ZERO talent: 1. Being on time. 2. Working Hard. 3. Putting in effort. 4. Being optimistic. 5. Being Caring. 6. Being a learner or teachable. 7. Being prepared. 8. One more step. 9. Encourage. 10. Being kind. After looking back where I found these items from I traced it back from a post of Dave Adamson. Dave is a photographer and a social media influencer who lives in Australia. I could not find his original post but here is his social media handle https://twitter.com/aussiedave Email the show  leadershipthoughtspodcast@gmail.com Danny's Coaching Company https://www.dannybowers.com/ (https://www.dannybowers.com) https://www.instagram.com/dannybowers/?hl=en (@dannybowers) Instagram, Twitter @Danny_bowers TikTok

Often our roles in the lives of our teammates, employees and people we influence is going to be affected by how people view their identity, belonging & purpose. As leaders we can influence the lives of those closest to us by encouraging their identity, belonging & purpose. Email the show  leadershipthoughtspodcast@gmail.com Danny's Coaching Company https://www.dannybowers.com/ (https://www.dannybowers.com) https://www.instagram.com/dannybowers/?hl=en (@dannybowers) Instagram, Twitter @Danny_bowers TikTok

Kelsey is the Director of Youth & Young Adults at Mount Hermon Camp. She is an avid Darth Vader friend, coffee lover and a quality person who cares deeply about young adults and the development of their life. Kelsey talks about generational theory and how to consider the age group and audience they're working with and how to learn more about the context they're living in, so we can better meet them where they're at. She comments how the Culture is constantly changing and moving, and people are growing; it's important that we're learning how to better understand the group of people we're working with, so we can better serve, support and coach them. She has three tips for young adults Stay humble and teachable Pursue a mentor Practice Ownership She has one tip for older leaders who work with young adults Practice compassion by being a voice of care. Kelsey Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kelsey_paterson/ (https://www.instagram.com/kelsey_paterson/) Email the show  leadershipthoughtspodcast@gmail.com Danny's Coaching Company https://www.dannybowers.com/ (https://www.dannybowers.com) https://www.instagram.com/dannybowers/?hl=en (@dannybowers) Instagram, Twitter @Danny_bowers TikTok Music by Jack Pordea https://www.instagram.com/jack_pordea/ (@jack_pordea)

Today Anthony Mejia. An immigrant from the Philippines and he'll share his story a little more but his career includes HP, Silicon Valley Start Up—and a few years ago he jumped sectors to the the Non Profit and he runs a Community Center which was essentially bankrupt, and moved it to service excellence. Anthony shares that in our ever changing world, we need leaders who value and strive for clarity over certainty, courage over competency, and commitment over consensus. If you'd like to email the show  leadershipthoughtspodcast@gmail.com Danny's Coaching Company https://www.dannybowers.com/ (https://www.dannybowers.com) https://www.instagram.com/dannybowers/?hl=en (@dannybowers) Instagram, Twitter @Danny_bowers TikTok Music by Jack Pordea https://www.instagram.com/jack_pordea/ (@jack_pordea)

For this episode we brought back a former guest James Garces to wrap up our series on Leadership in the world of Athletics. James is a Division 1 Soccer coach that values the consistency leaders need to give both athletes and the school they work for. James has several key thoughts for us as leaders, including setting the standard for those who report up to you by your own life model. If you'd like to email the show  leadershipthoughtspodcast@gmail.com Danny's Coaching Company https://www.dannybowers.com/ (https://www.dannybowers.com) https://www.instagram.com/dannybowers/?hl=en (@dannybowers) Instagram, Twitter @Danny_bowers TikTok Music by Jack Pordea https://www.instagram.com/jack_pordea/ (@jack_pordea)

Today's guest is Ben Pike, a former Division 1 Football Player at Toledo University. As a standout high school athlete and an accomplished Division 1 Athlete Ben shares his observations about the importance of relational care for athletes as a leader. Ben is currently a high school football coach and much of his values as a coach stem from his experiences over the years being involved with sports. If you'd like to email the show  leadershipthoughtspodcast@gmail.com Danny's Coaching Company https://www.dannybowers.com/ (https://www.dannybowers.com) https://www.instagram.com/dannybowers/?hl=en (@dannybowers) Instagram, Twitter @Danny_bowers TikTok Music by Jack Pordea @jack_pordea

James Simmons talks to us today on the influxes he received from growing up in Jamaica Queens pursuing basketball and being able to play both basketball and football in college. James has had the opportunity to be influenced by coaches that cared not just for his athletic ability but also leave lasting impact on his character. If you'd like to email the show  leadershipthoughtspodcast@gmail.com Danny's Coaching Company https://www.dannybowers.com/ (https://www.dannybowers.com) https://www.instagram.com/dannybowers/?hl=en (@dannybowers) Instagram, Twitter @Danny_bowers TikTok Music by Jack Pordea @jack_pordea https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7RVDy5cMLo (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7RVDy5cMLo)

Danny Shares some personal thoughts on why conflict and clarity are connected. Often conflict happens when there is a lack of clarity and frustrations build or clarity helps people see they are non in alignment with the end mission. Questions from the Show: When you are in conflict, do you automatically presume it is your fault? Where in this conflict can I seek more clarity? If you'd like to email the show  leadershipthoughtspodcast@gmail.com Danny's Coaching Company https://www.dannybowers.com (https://www.dannybowers.com) https://www.instagram.com/dannybowers/?hl=en (@dannybowers) Instagram, Twitter @Danny_bowers TikTok Music by Jack Pordea @jack_pordea https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7RVDy5cMLo (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7RVDy5cMLo)

Danny shares a top way of how to lead Healthy Teams. The simplest way to summarize the show is "If you do not clarify your wins your team will be constantly guessing what a win looks like" Healthy Teams ; Summarize well what the win is Say it with Specifics Remind one other frequently Meet consistently to evaluated and adjust as needed Music by Jack Pordea @jack_pordea https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7RVDy5cMLo Email the show leadershipthoughtspodcast@gmail.com

Danny shares two tips that he uses to celebrate working on a team. The first is CAUGHT YOU awards. If you want to elevate the values of the staff or organization you are in how can you celebrate your team members when they are caught doing what reflects those values. The second was remembering staff birthday, anniversary, holidays and the hard moments. Danny shares how he uses a company card to splurge the bonus points on staff. Intro Music by Jack Pordea @jack_pordea https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7RVDy5cMLo Email the show leadershipthoughtspodcast@gmail.com

Katy Langley is a thinker, musician, write and beverage aficionado. On today's podcast Katy shows how the intentional actions with men and women in the workplace can help your organization flourish and thrive. In our organizations the importance of both male and female leadership in our organizations is critical to how successful the organization can be. However, do we engage with both leaders appropriately? From the episode Katy Leaves us Several Resources: Katy's TWO KEY TAKE AWAY THOUGHTS —Run intercept for women when they ask for it. Make yourself available. It can become exhausting to be the only woman, or to be consistently questioned, or be undermined/not taken seriously. Plus, if someone is already undermining women, usually a woman is not gonna change their minds! ThIs has to be a group effort. -Treat women professionally. As you start to notice your own assumptions, you'll be alarmed. That's okay. It means you're learning and growing! Reading List How Winning Works, Robyn Benincasa HBR Women and Leadership 10 Must Reads (THIS if nothing else!) Fearless Leadership, Carey D Lohrenz Dear Madam President, Jennifer Palmieri Dear Ijeawele, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Anonymous is a Woman, Nina Ansary  Questions to ask & Posture to Take; What is your plan to support me as a woman in leadership? What have you done in the past to support women in leadership?  What is your family leave plan?  How will you handle naysayers who publicly undermine female leadership?

Melissa McDonald is an author, leader coach and a passionate person about helping others lead well. Today Melissa and Danny engage in the dialogue around "Leading as me, instead of the that other leader who seems to have it all figured out." Melissa encourages listeners to BE WHO YOU ARE! Often the comparison game is a trap leaders fall into and it can be unhealthy for the longevity of a persons impact. Melissa challenges us to be mindful that Just because we can, doesn't mean we should take on tasks as well as what are the joys in our life that we can lean into as we learn who we are as leaders. Find find out more about Melissa you can find her here https://www.melissajmacdonald.com (https://www.melissajmacdonald.com) @melissajmacdonaldYou can email any follow up thoughts to dbowers75@gmail.com

After last weeks episode of three habits leaders could embody, Danny noted two actions leaders should avoid. Closet Based Thinking & Condescending to others. Danny shares personally how he has acted on closet based thinking as well as been experienced to closet based thinking form a leader. When it comes to condescending others, it really speaks more how you view other people.

Danny shares some thoughts around three habits leaders could embody. This is not a comprehensive list but three easy places to begin to think about your leadership. Thanks to the Napkin test this episode shares how Clarity, Character & Consistency are easy elements to look at your own leadership to see how you are influencing others.

James is a Division 1 Soccer coach who cares about leadership. He shares in this episode how three non-negotiables shapes his leadership as well as his story. "Be Better Every Day" his his leadership quote to pass on to the audience You can email any follow up thoughts to dbowers75@gmail.com

John Kotter is a name in the business and leadership thought world. Danny has been aware of John Kotter but has been reading some of his work lately on leadership vs management. "Management is about coping with complexity. Good management brings order and consistency to key dimen- sions like the quality and profitability of products. Management makes systems of people and technology work well.  Leadership is about coping with change: faster technology, greater international competition, deregula- tion of markets, overcapacity in capi- tal-intensive industries, an unstable oil cartel, and changing demographics.  When organizations have high com- petencies in management and leader- ship, they can meet challenges today and tomorrow. However, most organi- zations usually lack one or the other. When management exists without lead- ership, the company is often unable to change. And when leadership exists without management, the company is only as strong as its charismatic leader. Organizations are often overstaffed with managers, but lack enough lead- ership to deal with constant change. " This Article is a good 1st step if you want personal reading https://hbr.org/2013/01/management-is-still-not-leadership You can email any follow up thoughts to dbowers75@gmail.com

Jeff and Danny talk about What does it look like to give up power: Moving pass delegation. Moving pass delegation. Question: What does it look like to give up power? Delegation: “the act of empowering to act for another.” – Merriam Webster dictionary Power: “possession of control, authority, or influence over others.” – Merriam Webster dictionary You can email any follow up thoughts to dbowers75@gmail.com

Leadership is not about being robotic or calculated to aim at 100% accuracy. Leadership is way more nuanced. It involves, personal strengths and talents. It involves understanding those you are working with or sharing an environment with. It involves emotional intelligence to connect. It involves knowing their strengths and talents. Leadership is being aware of Situational and Contextual understandings as a major part of how decisions can be made. You compile all these moving variables and more and you are bound to make a mistake. You are going to mess something up....but is it really a failure or is it part of the bigger process. ACTION STEP: To determine a failure you have to determine what success or goal was. were there predetermined and agreed up on elements that got forgotten did you know a step you should take to keep things moving were you waiting for someone else to magically realize what needs to happen did you communicate You can email any followup questions to dbowers75@gmail.com

Sergio shares with us some brief initial thoughts on leadership within yourself. His desire is to be a constant learner who can stay humble. This includes leaders being aware of their weaknesses. His closing tips are; Lead while being willing to be authentic Admit when you are wrong Accept feedback  Be healthy in how you feed your soul. INSTAGRAM @Sergio.garces 

Danny has a working definition that Leadership is Engaging the present situation Empowering others to see a preferred future Embracing the unknown challenges Equipping others to replace you Today we talk about the 3 & 4th bullet point

Danny has a working idea suggesting that Leadership is Engaging the present situation Empowering others to see a preferred future Embracing the unknown challenges Equipping others to replace you We talk about the first two bullet points in this episode.

Welcome to a continual conversation of leadership in all avenues of life.