STAKE: The Leadership Podcast

Do you manage or supervise employees who work remotely, or does your supervisor work remotely? If you answer ‘yes' to either of those questions -- this episode is for you! In this episode, you'll hear a clip of a virtual keynote I gave recently in which I am quickly teaching four practical strategies for authentically connecting with remote employees. After all, for some people, connecting with other humans through a computer screen can be difficult. These four steps offer you great ways to move forward to accomplish team success! Enjoy! Have a leadership question? Send your questions to hello@vanhooser.com and I'll be sure to answer them on future podcast episodes.   ----------   If you're looking for tangible action steps and refreshing insights to help ignite the power of your own leadership journey, sign up for my weekly leadership blog HERE.   If your business would benefit from higher-performing leaders, check out more information about the comprehensive leadership development training I do HERE.   If you want to reach out to me directly, email alyson@vanhooser.com.   If you enjoyed this episode, will you please subscribe and leave a review? Your reviews help this show get discovered by more incredible leaders just like you. I'm obsessed with helping leaders ignite their performance results and I'd love to have you help me make an impact! Thank you so much!   P.S. Share and tag me on social -- @AlysonVanHooser -- and I'll share your comments and big takeaways on my feed!

Frustrated with your supervisor? Today's episode is for you. One of our listeners reached out and asked what to do if you're not getting the input and feedback you want from your manager. This employee in particular is someone who is wanting to grow and succeed. However, they feel their manager is hindering their progress. Have you been there before? Maybe you're there today! In this episode, I'm sharing with you one of the latest episodes of a show I do with Phillip Van Hooser, my business partner/father-in-law/leadership expert. Take these tips, tailor them for your unique situation, then level up! Have a leadership question? Send your questions to hello@vanhooser.com and I'll be sure to answer them on future podcast episodes ---------- If you're looking for tangible action steps and refreshing insights to help ignite the power of your own leadership journey, sign up for my weekly leadership blog HERE. If your business would benefit from higher-performing leaders, check out more information about the comprehensive leadership development training I do HERE. If you want to reach out to me directly, email alyson@vanhooser.com. If you enjoyed this episode, will you please subscribe and leave a review? Your reviews help this show get discovered by more incredible leaders just like you. I'm obsessed with helping leaders ignite their performance results and I'd love to have you help me make an impact! Thank you so much! P.S. Share and tag me on social -- @AlysonVanHooser -- and I'll share your comments and big takeaways on my feed!

Could you keep great employees longer if you understood more of what they expected from you as a leader? It's absolutely possible! In today's episode, I'm sharing a story with you to help you see just how important it is that you're talking with your employees. It's not easy, but over time you can uncover exactly what your next right step is to lead them to better performance and increased loyalty! I'm wishing you huge success! ---------- If you're looking for tangible action steps and refreshing insights to help ignite the power of your own leadership journey, sign up for my weekly leadership blog HERE. If your business would benefit from higher-performing leaders, check out more information about the comprehensive leadership development training I do HERE. If you want to reach out to me directly, email alyson@vanhooser.com. If you enjoyed this episode, will you please subscribe and leave a review? Your reviews help this show get discovered by more incredible leaders just like you. I'm obsessed with helping leaders ignite their performance results and I'd love to have you help me make an impact! Thank you so much! P.S. Share and tag me on social -- @AlysonVanHooser -- and I'll share your comments and big takeaways on my feed!

A lot of businesses have their organization's core values posted up somewhere on a wall in the building, in a corner of their website, and even on employee's desks! And some organizations have worked hard to get their employees to memorize the core values and be able to tell someone those values at the drop of a hat. My question is, is that approach to company values doing any good for the business? In today's episode, I'm talking with Gabe Krajicek, CEO of Kasasa. I've experienced first-hand how company values can be useless, and as a previous customer of Kasasa, I've seen how values can directly impact customer interactions and the company's bottom line. Hear exactly how Gabe and his team have worked to build an incredible culture at Kasasa and how you can do the same thing in your organization, too! ---------- If you're looking for tangible action steps and refreshing insights to help ignite the power of your own leadership journey, sign up for my weekly leadership blog HERE. If your business would benefit from higher-performing leaders, check out more information about the comprehensive leadership development training I do HERE.  If you want to reach out to me directly, email alyson@vanhooser.com. If you enjoyed this episode, will you please subscribe and leave a review? Your reviews help this show get discovered by more incredible leaders just like you. I'm obsessed with helping leaders ignite their performance results and I'd love to have you help me make an impact! Thank you so much! P.S. Share and tag me on social -- @AlysonVanHooser -- and I'll share your comments and big takeaways on my feed!

An F4 tornado ripped through my community last month. As someone who is called to develop leaders, I cannot ignore the leadership lesson emerging from my processing of the entire event. In today's episode, I'm sharing two specific potential “disasters” many organizations are being warned about right now. What is interesting is that although the warnings are being sent out, few are working on or preparing to mitigate the risk. My fear is that you may hear the warnings, but not heed the warnings…just as I did regarding the tornado in December. I don't want you to find yourself white-knuckling your past success as unstoppable destruction happens among your organization. I'm wishing you improved focus and better results as you move into 2022! #LevelUp ---------- If you're looking for tangible action steps and refreshing insights to help ignite the power of your own leadership journey, sign up for my weekly leadership blog HERE. If your business would benefit from higher-performing leaders, check out more information about the comprehensive leadership development training I do HERE. If you want to reach out to me directly, email alyson@vanhooser.com. If you enjoyed this episode, will you please subscribe and leave a review? Your reviews help this show get discovered by more incredible leaders just like you. I'm obsessed with helping leaders ignite their performance results and I'd love to have you help me make an impact! Thank you so much! P.S. Share and tag me on social -- @AlysonVanHooser -- and I'll share your comments and big takeaways on my feed!

Are your words not having the effect you wish they'd have at work? I have a tip to share with you to help you change the results you're getting from your communication efforts. In today's episode, I'm sharing two stories with you. One story is about the frustration of a manager in a class I led recently. The other story is about a mistake I made. There is one goal here…to help you be more successful in your own leadership journey. It is my hope that after today's episode, that you'll have your eyes, heart, and mind opened to a new way to better move forward as you communicate, connect, and lead your employees. Wishing you huge success! ---------- If you're looking for tangible action steps and refreshing insights to help ignite the power of your own leadership journey, sign up for my weekly leadership blog HERE. If your business would benefit from higher-performing leaders, check out more information about the comprehensive leadership development training I do HERE.  If you want to reach out to me directly, email alyson@vanhooser.com. If you enjoyed this episode, will you please subscribe and leave a review? Your reviews help this show get discovered by more incredible leaders just like you. I'm obsessed with helping leaders ignite their performance results and I'd love to have you help me make an impact! Thank you so much! P.S. Share and tag me on social -- @AlysonVanHooser -- and I'll share your comments and big takeaways on my feed!

Wondering what it's going to take to keep your best employees? It's a valid concern in a world where researchers are shouting that soon there will be a big shift of people out of their current positions and organizations. So, as a leader, what can you do about it? Can you stop it? I believe you can. It starts by you getting to know your people better. When you know YOUR EMPLOYEES -- not the employees surveyed by researchers -- then your employees will give you answers on how to lead them in a way that will make them stay and go all in. In today's episode I'm sharing with you a recent episode of a show I do on LinkedIn with Phil Van Hooser. We discuss this topic and I hope you have lots of helpful takeaways for your own leadership journey!  ---------- If you're looking for tangible action steps and refreshing insights to help ignite the power of your own leadership journey, sign up for my weekly leadership blog HERE. If your business would benefit from higher-performing leaders, check out more information about the comprehensive leadership development training I do HERE.  If you want to reach out to me directly, email alyson@vanhooser.com. If you enjoyed this episode, will you please subscribe and leave a review? Your reviews help this show get discovered by more incredible leaders just like you. I'm obsessed with helping leaders ignite their performance results and I'd love to have you help me make an impact! Thank you so much! P.S. Share and tag me on social -- @AlysonVanHooser -- and I'll share your comments and big takeaways on my feed!

Mental health doesn't matter at work if you don't care about performance, employee retention, and the culture of your organization. If you do care about the performance from your team and retaining your best employees, then it's time (maybe way past time) to address the mental health of your individual team members. Many of today's employee's demand the mental health concern from their employer's and leaders. As always, let's not make it harder than it has to be! In today's episode I'm sharing with you two reasons mental health in the workplace must be addressed by leadership, how I experienced the shift in the once taboo topic of mental health, and one practical action step for managers and supervisors to start addressing your team's mental health. ---------- If you're looking for tangible action steps and refreshing insights to help ignite the power of your own leadership journey, sign up for my weekly leadership blog HERE. If your business would benefit from higher-performing leaders, check out more information about the comprehensive leadership development training I do HERE. If you want to reach out to me directly, email alyson@vanhooser.com. If you enjoyed this episode, will you please subscribe and leave a review? Your reviews help this show get discovered by more incredible leaders just like you. I'm obsessed with helping leaders ignite their performance results and I'd love to have you help me make an impact! Thank you so much! P.S. Share and tag me on social -- @AlysonVanHooser -- and I'll share your comments and big takeaways on my feed!

Leadership is not position. Leadership is the ability to serve someone's need and the choice to take action. In today's episode, you'll hear a story about how one teacher stepped up as a leader and is now making an impact well beyond just my life in third grade. If you're needing inspiration and encouragement, listen up for the three ways I discuss to help you fill your cup and maximize your impact. ---------- If you're looking for tangible action steps and refreshing insights to help ignite the power of your own leadership journey, sign up for my weekly leadership blog HERE. If your business would benefit from higher-performing leaders, check out more information about the comprehensive leadership development training I do HERE. If you want to reach out to me directly, email alyson@vanhooser.com. If you enjoyed this episode, will you please subscribe and leave a review? Your reviews help this show get discovered by more incredible leaders just like you. I'm obsessed with helping leaders ignite their performance results and I'd love to have you help me make an impact! Thank you so much! P.S. Share and tag me on social -- @AlysonVanHooser -- and I'll share your comments and big takeaways on my feed!

A summer crush at band camp might have been cool when I was a teenager, but is dating at work a whole different story? The latest research is showing that fewer couples meet at work compared to decades past…there are lots of reasons for that. In today's episode, I'm sharing my millennial view on dating in the workplace.  If you're looking for tangible action steps and refreshing insights to help ignite the power of your own leadership journey, sign up for my weekly leadership blog HERE. If your business would benefit from higher-performing leaders, check out more information about the comprehensive leadership development training I do HERE. If you want to reach out to me directly, email alyson@vanhooser.com. If you enjoyed this episode, will you please subscribe and leave a review? Your reviews help this show get discovered by more incredible leaders just like you. I'm obsessed with helping leaders ignite their performance results and I'd love to have you help me make an impact! Thank you so much! P.S. Share and tag me on social -- @AlysonVanHooser -- and I'll share your comments and big takeaways on my feed!

Many leaders still believe in the never let them see you sweat mentality. And there are situations where I'd agree. But, at other times, I don't agree. It could be a leader's vulnerability that starts the shift toward progress in an organization. In today's episode, we're discussing what can happen when you choose to be open about your weaknesses rather than trying to cover them up. ---------- If you're looking for tangible action steps and refreshing insights to help ignite the power of your own leadership journey, sign up for my weekly leadership blog HERE. If your business would benefit from higher-performing leaders, check out more information about the comprehensive leadership development training I do HERE. If you want to reach out to me directly, email alyson@vanhooser.com. If you enjoyed this episode, will you please subscribe and leave a review? Your reviews help this show get discovered by more incredible leaders just like you. I'm obsessed with helping leaders ignite their performance results and I'd love to have you help me make an impact! Thank you so much! P.S. Share and tag me on social -- @AlysonVanHooser -- and I'll share your comments and big takeaways on my feed!

Leaders should talk with employees, not to employees, or at employees. But should leaders talk about employees?  The answer is:  It depends.  In today's episode, we're discussing the ways leaders should talk about employees so employees feel they can trust and respect their leaders.. ---------- If you're looking for tangible action steps and refreshing insights to help ignite the power of your own leadership journey, sign up for my weekly leadership blog HERE. If your business would benefit from higher-performing leaders, check out more information about the comprehensive leadership development training I do HERE. If you want to reach out to me directly, email alyson@vanhooser.com. If you enjoyed this episode, will you please subscribe and leave a review? Your reviews help this show get discovered by more incredible leaders just like you. I'm obsessed with helping leaders ignite their performance results and I'd love to have you help me make an impact! Thank you so much! P.S. Share and tag me on social -- @AlysonVanHooser -- and I'll share your comments and big takeaways on my feed!

Have a difficult employee driving a wedge between you, other employees, and even customers? Let me help you. In today's episode, we're discussing practical leadership actions to help you lead your people to become a more productive part of the team. ---------- If you're looking for tangible action steps and refreshing insights to help ignite the power of your own leadership journey, sign up for my weekly leadership blog HERE. If your business would benefit from higher-performing leaders, check out more information about the comprehensive leadership development training I do HERE. If you want to reach out to me directly, email alyson@vanhooser.com. If you enjoyed this episode, will you please subscribe and leave a review? Your reviews help this show get discovered by more incredible leaders just like you. I'm obsessed with helping leaders ignite their performance results and I'd love to have you help me make an impact! Thank you so much! P.S. Share and tag me on social -- @AlysonVanHooser -- and I'll share your comments and big takeaways on my feed!

Does confidence only come naturally to those lucky enough to “be born with it”? I don’t think so. That’s not my story!   You can build your confidence.   To do that, you have to take correct, calculated, and consistent action.    In today’s episode, we’re discussing three practical steps to take to build your confidence.   ----------   If you’re looking for tangible action steps and refreshing insights to help ignite the power of your own leadership journey, sign up for my weekly leadership blog HERE.   If your business would benefit from higher-performing leaders, check out more information about the comprehensive leadership development training I do HERE.    If you want to reach out to me directly, email alyson@vanhooser.com.   If you enjoyed this episode, will you please subscribe and leave a review? Your reviews help this show get discovered by more incredible leaders just like you. I’m obsessed with helping leaders ignite their performance results and I’d love to have you help me make an impact! Thank you so much!   P.S. Share and tag me on social -- @AlysonVanHooser -- and I’ll share your comments and big takeaways on my feed! 

If you want to hire the right people, get them to stay, and for them to continue to perform above expectations, start by learning their stories.   Stories unlock answers to challenges leaders must overcome.   In today’s episode, we’re discussing three stories every leader needs to know and tell.   ----------   If you’re looking for tangible action steps and refreshing insights to help ignite the power of your own leadership journey, sign up for my weekly leadership blog HERE.   If your business would benefit from higher-performing leaders, check out more information about the comprehensive leadership development training I do HERE.    If you want to reach out to me directly, email alyson@vanhooser.com.   If you enjoyed this episode, will you please subscribe and leave a review? Your reviews help this show get discovered by more incredible leaders just like you. I’m obsessed with helping leaders ignite their performance results and I’d love to have you help me make an impact! Thank you so much!   P.S. Share and tag me on social -- @AlysonVanHooser -- and I’ll share your comments and big takeaways on my feed! 

Today’s workforce is diverse. Tomorrow’s workforce will be even more so! What tools are out there for leaders to help them create a successful team? Today’s episode discusses one tool – assessments.   Maybe you’ve thought assessments are overrated? Or maybe you’ve considered using assessments, but you aren’t sure where to start?   Today’s guest, Eric Shepherd, discusses why and how to use technology-driven assessments of your organization and team to revolutionize the way you lead your people.    You can get Eric’s latest book: Talent Transformation HERE.   ----------   If you’re looking for tangible action steps and refreshing insights to help ignite the power of your own leadership journey, sign up for my weekly leadership blog HERE.   If your business would benefit from higher-performing leaders, check out more information about the comprehensive leadership development training I do HERE.    If you want to reach out to me directly, email alyson@vanhooser.com.   If you enjoyed this episode, will you please subscribe and leave a review? Your reviews help this show get discovered by more incredible leaders just like you. I’m obsessed with helping leaders ignite their performance results and I’d love to have you help me make an impact! Thank you so much!   P.S. Share and tag me on social -- @AlysonVanHooser -- and I’ll share your comments and big takeaways on my feed! 

It’s not a bad idea for leadership to involve employees in hopes that they will increase their knowledge, become more invested in the work, and overall become a stronger asset for the team.    But, involvement is only half of the solution that will earn you those results you want. What leaders must do is both involve AND engage employees.   In today’s episode, were going to break down the “what, how, and why” behind involving and engaging employees.  ----------   If you’re looking for tangible action steps and refreshing insights to help ignite the power of your own leadership journey, sign up for my weekly leadership blog HERE.   If your business would benefit from higher-performing leaders, check out more information about the comprehensive leadership development training I do HERE.    If you want to reach out to me directly, email alyson@vanhooser.com.    If you enjoyed this episode, will you please subscribe and leave a review? Your reviews help this show get discovered by more incredible leaders just like you. I’m obsessed with helping leaders ignite their performance results and I’d love to have you help me make an impact! Thank you so much!   P.S. Share and tag me on social -- @AlysonVanHooser -- and I’ll share your comments and big takeaways on my feed! 

People change – we all do. Leaders who don’t understand how their diverse followers have changed could potentially be left with demotivated, underperforming, unengaged employees. Even worse, one day you may find yourself questioning why you’ve just received your best employee’s two-week notice.   In today’s episode I’m sharing with you several questions to help kickstart conversations with your people that will unlock answers to how you can best delegate responsibilities, evaluate performance, and strengthen your leader/employee relationship.   As we kick off 2021, I challenge you to take your leadership to the next level. Get to know your team better so you can help everyone accomplish their goals – including yours – this year! #LevelUp   ----------   If you’re looking for tangible action steps and refreshing insights to help ignite the power of your own leadership journey, sign up for my weekly leadership blog HERE.   If your business would benefit from higher-performing leaders, check out more information about the comprehensive leadership development training I do HERE.    If you want to reach out to me directly, email alyson@vanhooser.com.   If you enjoyed this episode, will you please subscribe and leave a review? Your reviews help this show get discovered by more incredible leaders just like you. I’m obsessed with helping leaders ignite their performance results and I’d love to have you help me make an impact! Thank you so much!   P.S. Share and tag me on social -- @AlysonVanHooser -- and I’ll share your comments and big takeaways on my feed! 

Do you have a poor performing employee? Legally, you may have to terminate. However, this could be a test of your leadership! In today’s episode we’re digging into seven questions leaders should ask of themselves and employees. These seven questions will help you level up your leadership so you can be sure you’ve left nothing on the table when it comes to leading others well. Let’s dig in!  ---------- For tangible action steps and refreshing insights to help ignite success in your leadership journey, sign up for my leadership blog HERE. If your organization would benefit from higher-performing leaders and employees, check out more information about the comprehensive leadership development training I do HERE. Want to reach me directly? Email alyson@vanhooser.com. Enjoy this episode? Will you please subscribe and leave a review? Your reviews help this show get discovered by more incredible leaders just like you. I’m obsessed with helping leaders elevate their performance results and I’d love to have you help me make an even bigger impact! Thank you so much! P.S. Share and tag me on social -- @AlysonVanHooser -- and I’ll share your comments and big takeaways on my feed!

Need to get more done in a day? From my own experience, setting boundaries around communication in the workplace is critical to improving productivity.   Leaders, pump the brakes for a second! There is a right way and a wrong way to set boundaries.   In today’s episode, we’re working through an example of just how to set communication boundaries the right way…and the wrong way.   If you want to increase productivity and create a more positive employee engagement experience, listen up! Boundaries are not bad – they’re best! In today’s episode, let’s talk about the why and how!   ----------   If you’re looking for tangible action steps and refreshing insights to help ignite the power of your own leadership journey, sign up for my weekly leadership blog HERE.   If your business would benefit from higher-performing leaders, check out more information about the comprehensive leadership development training I do HERE.    If you want to reach out to me directly, email alyson@vanhooser.com.   If you enjoyed this episode, will you please subscribe and leave a review? Your reviews help this show get discovered by more incredible leaders just like you. I’m obsessed with helping leaders ignite their performance results and I’d love to have you help me make an impact! Thank you so much!   P.S. Share and tag me on social -- @AlysonVanHooser -- and I’ll share your comments and big takeaways on my feed! 

Thinking you should take it easy on your employees – maybe even yourself – during this crazy pandemic season of work-life?    Pump the brakes on that thought for a second!   While they may seem daunting to perform or stressful to receive, ultimately performance evaluations done right will help relieve stress for both parties AND maintain – even improve – performance.  We know that oftentimes when times get tough, business gets lean for most companies. However, regardless of what difficult cuts leaders (maybe you are the leader) have had to make during this pandemic season of work-life, one thing is for sure – performance evaluations must be kept, not cut. In today’s episode, let’s talk about why!  ----------   If you’re looking for tangible action steps and refreshing insights to help ignite the power of your own leadership journey, sign up for my weekly leadership blog HERE.  If your business would benefit from higher-performing leaders, check out more information about the comprehensive leadership development training I do HERE.    If you want to reach out to me directly, email alyson@vanhooser.com.   If you enjoyed this episode, will you please subscribe and leave a review? Your reviews help this show get discovered by more incredible leaders just like you. I’m obsessed with helping leaders ignite their performance results and I’d love to have you help me make an impact! Thank you so much!   P.S. Share and tag me on social -- @AlysonVanHooser -- and I’ll share your comments and big takeaways on my feed! 

Everything rises and falls with leadership. Especially because of recent events, if you want yourself and your team to come out of this in a positive way, you have to S.E.E. clearly. If you’re wondering how to do that, I can help. Today’s episode is quick and straight to the point. To understand the next right action you need to take as a leader, check out the tip in today’s episode! ---------- Enter the Goodreads Kindle giveaway of my book LEVEL UP here: https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/show/307739-level-up-elevate-your-game-and-crush-your-goals Order your physical or Kindle copy of LEVEL UP here: https://www.amazon.com/Level-Up-Elevate-Crush-Goals/dp/1640951970/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=level+up+van+hooser&qid=1580067591&sr=8-1 ---------- If you’re looking for tangible action steps and refreshing insights to help ignite the power of your own leadership journey, sign up for my weekly leadership blog HERE. If your business would benefit from higher-performing leaders, check out more information about the comprehensive leadership development training I do HERE. If you want to reach out to me directly, email alyson@vanhooser.com. If you enjoyed this episode, will you please subscribe and leave a review? Your reviews help this show get discovered by more incredible leaders just like you. I’m obsessed with helping leaders ignite their performance results and I’d love to have you help me make an impact! Thank you so much! P.S. Share and tag me on social -- @AlysonVanHooser -- and I’ll share your comments and big takeaways on my feed!

In a world that has been turned upside down, should you be totally transparent with your boss right now or should you put on the façade of perfection? In today’s episode (which ironically was recorded months ago), we are discussing transparency in the workplace. Some people love it. Some people hate it. Let’s see if you change your mind after today’s discussion! I am incredibly excited to have Jennifer Janechek with me on this episode. Jennifer is the director of content strategy at Sound Wisdom. She has her PhD in English literature from the University of Iowa. Feel free to reach out to her at JenniferJ@soundwisdom.com.   ---------- If you’re looking for tangible action steps and refreshing insights to help ignite the power of your own leadership journey, sign up for my weekly leadership blog HERE. If your business would benefit from higher-performing leaders, check out more information about the comprehensive leadership development training I do HERE. If you want to reach out to me directly, email alyson@vanhooser.com. If you enjoyed this episode, will you please subscribe and leave a review? Your reviews help this show get discovered by more incredible leaders just like you. I’m obsessed with helping leaders ignite their performance results and I’d love to have you help me make an impact! Thank you so much! P.S. Share and tag me on social -- @AlysonVanHooser -- and I’ll share your comments and big takeaways on my feed!

I have no doubt that the COVID-19 quarantine is going to have everlasting effects on the Gen Z workforce. Will it be good or bad news? I am a student of generations and how they show up in the workplace, so my mind is already thinking about how everything around the COVID-19 pandemic and quarantine is going to shape the youngest generation in the workforce in the next couple of months, years, and even decades. I think it’s good news for leaders! Turn up the volume and let’s dig into where I think Gen Z is headed and how you as a leader can make the most of it! ---------- If you’re looking for tangible action steps and refreshing insights to help ignite the power of your own leadership journey, sign up for my weekly leadership blog HERE. If your business would benefit from higher-performing leaders who better understand their diverse, check out more information about the comprehensive leadership development training I do HERE. If you want to reach out to me directly, email alyson@vanhooser.com. P.S. Share and tag me on social -- @AlysonVanHooser -- and I’ll share your comments and big takeaways on my feed!

Especially in recent days, people are dealing with rapid, massive change. Millennial author, Michelle Wyatt, is joining us today to discuss her new book: Buckle Up Buttercucp: How to Drive Success by Embracing the Power of Change. Whether you’re thinking about the effects of change personally or professionally, her new book is a great tool to help both you and your team drive success through changing, challenging circumstances. In today’s episode we’re talking all about the topic of “change”. Michelle is sharing with you behind the scenes insights into her book and how it can help you and your team best navigate change. Such a relevant message with all the world is experiencing in 2020…we hope you enjoy! ---------- Pre-Order the book today: Buckle Up Buttercup Website Paperback Version – Buckle Up Buttercup: How to Drive Success by Embracing the Power of Change Kindle Version -- Buckle Up Buttercup: How to Drive Success by Embracing the Power of Change ---------- If you’re looking for tangible action steps and refreshing insights to help ignite the power of your own leadership journey, sign up for Alyson’s weekly leadership blog HERE. If your business would benefit from higher-performing leaders, check out more information about the comprehensive leadership development training Alyson does HERE. If you want to reach out to Alyson directly, email alyson@vanhooser.com.

Today’s employees are much more likely to engage better, stay longer, and perform better for leaders who are invested in their personal and professional goals. How do you do that? In today’s episode I’m sharing with you my simple and very effective goal setting process: Lay Down the Law. This process can be used, with a few tweaks, for yourself, even your kids…but today’s focus is your employees. As you work through this process with your employees, they will see and feel your investment in them and more of than not, they’re going to give that investment back to you tenfold. Take your leadership results to the next level by laying down the law with your people today! ---------- If you’re looking for tangible action steps and refreshing insights to help ignite the power of your own leadership journey, sign up for my weekly leadership blog HERE. If your business would benefit from higher-performing leaders, check out more information about the comprehensive leadership development training I do HERE. If you want to reach out to me directly, email alyson@vanhooser.com. If you enjoyed this episode, will you please subscribe and leave a review? Your reviews help this show get discovered by more incredible leaders just like you. I’m obsessed with helping leaders ignite their performance results and I’d love to have you help me make an impact! Thank you so much! P.S. Share and tag me on social -- @AlysonVanHooser -- and I’ll share your comments and big takeaways on my feed!

Your company culture and performance could be at stake due to how some people are making decisions in today’s world.   As a leader, it’s your job to understand your risks and take action to mitigate negative effects on the company. It’s possible that you may not have realized that along with the change in generations in the workforce, there’s also been a change in decision-making processes.   In today’s episode we’re going to dive into how things used to be, what has changed, and whether or not leaders can really do anything to mitigate the risk. Now is the time to level up your leadership!  ----------   If you’re looking for tangible action steps and refreshing insights to help ignite the power of your own leadership journey, sign up for my weekly leadership blog HERE.   If your business would benefit from higher-performing leaders, check out more information about the comprehensive leadership development training I do HERE.    If you want to reach out to me directly, email alyson@vanhooser.com.   If you enjoyed this episode, will you please subscribe and leave a review? Your reviews help this show get discovered by more incredible leaders just like you. I’m obsessed with helping leaders ignite their performance results and I’d love to have you help me make an impact! Thank you so much!   P.S. Share and tag me on social -- @AlysonVanHooser -- and I’ll share your comments and big takeaways on my feed! 

Who needs more drama in their life? Anybody? Nobody! There is an upside to conflict, though. If you, or if people on your team, are dealing with conflict…it is possible to eliminate the conflict and come out with a stronger, better relationship – if you handle it correctly! As a leader, it is your responsibility to successfully navigate conflict and help your team to do the same. In today’s episode we are digging into a how one top-recognized leader, Chris, uses an old school theory to help him and his team successfully navigate conflict. Chris and I are both millennials. But, no matter how young, how cool, how old, how smart you are…there are some things we will always be able to learn from the people who went before us. We are discussing the Transactional Analysis theory developed in the mid 1900’s. This theory helps leaders understand why their people might think, act, and feel the way they do. We’re going to walk you through how you can use this information to help in the trenches at work. Let’s dig in –it’s time to LEVEL UP! ---------- If you’re looking for tangible action steps and refreshing insights to help ignite the power of your own leadership journey, sign up for my weekly leadership blog HERE. If your business would benefit from higher-performing leaders, check out more information about the comprehensive leadership development training I do HERE. If you want to reach out to me directly, email alyson@vanhooser.com. If you enjoyed this episode, will you please subscribe and leave a review? Your reviews help this show get discovered by more incredible leaders just like you. I’m obsessed with helping leaders ignite their performance results and I’d love to have you help me make an impact! Thank you so much! P.S. Share and tag me on social -- @AlysonVanHooser -- and I’ll share your comments and big takeaways on my feed!

Would you say empowering your employees is important? I feel pretty confident your answer is “yes”. However, the leaders I know, the leaders I work with, the leaders I teach, many of them say yes, too — but they are not taking action consistently to empower their people. The result? Leaders, teams, and companies are missing out on achieving unprecedented success!  Empowering employees affects both a company's culture and the bottom-line. In today’s episode we are digging into what is holding leaders back from effectively empowering their employees. I also walk you briefly through the “Levels of Empowerment” we teach in one of the Leadership Development sessions we teach to company leadership teams. We wrap up talking about how empowerment is a win-win-win strategy. Choose today to put your stake in the ground, make a plan, and then take action to be the leader known for empowering employees the best!  It’s time to #LevelUp! Levels of Empowerment Blog (mentioned in episode) HERE. If you’re looking for tangible action steps and refreshing insights to help ignite the power of your own leadership journey, sign up for my weekly leadership blog HERE. If your business would benefit from higher-performing leaders, check out more information about the comprehensive leadership development training I do HERE.  If you want to reach out to me directly, email alyson@vanhooser.com. If you enjoyed this episode, will you please subscribe and leave a review? Your reviews help this show get discovered by more incredible leaders just like you. I’m obsessed with helping leaders ignite their performance results and I’d love to have you help me make an impact! Thank you so much! P.S. Share and tag me on social -- @AlysonVanHooser -- and I’ll share your comments and big takeaways on my feed!

If you want your employees to perform better--I’ve got two tools for you in this episode. This is Part 2 of our discussion on best-leading remote employees in today’s workforce. Remember, remote employees are not a thing of the future, it’s a reality leaders must realize today. In this episode, my business partner, Phil Van Hooser, is joining me once again. This time we are digging deeper into best managing expectations and results from your remote employees. While our focus is on remote employees, the discussion within this episode can directly relate to in-office employees as well. As a leader, YOU control your leadership success. Tune in for real-talk about how to lead well in this new environment of remote workers. Your critical incident file (details in the episode) is HERE. If you’re looking for tangible action steps and refreshing insights to help ignite the power of your own leadership journey, sign up for my weekly leadership blog HERE. If your business would benefit from higher-performing leaders, check out more information about the comprehensive leadership development training I do HERE.  If you want to reach out to me directly, email alyson@vanhooser.com. If you enjoyed this episode, will you please subscribe and leave a review? Your reviews help this show get discovered by more incredible leaders just like you. I’m obsessed with helping leaders ignite their performance results and I’d love to have you help me make an impact! Thank you so much! P.S. Share and tag me on social -- @AlysonVanHosoer -- and I’ll share your comments and big takeaways on my feed!

There are many companies that have employees who’ve never stepped foot in their office.   Maybe you’re thinking, “But that has to be very few companies and employes, right?”  The answer -- not so much. Remote employees are not a thing of the future, it is the reality of the 21st Century workforce. Leaders must prepare for the challenges and opportunities this massive change presents. In this episode, I am sitting down with my business partner, Phil Van Hooser. Phil is a Hall of Fame Leadership speaker and author. Phil and I are speaking on the issue not only because we are helping other leaders successfully navigate the change, but we ourselves in our own business, are practicing what we preach. With Gen X, Y, and Z increasingly wanting flexible schedules, the number of remote workers in today’s workforce has increased very fast. In today’s episode, part 1 of 2, we are taking a look at why employees want to work out of the office, how that may make managers and supervisors feel, and practical steps you can take to make sure engagement, communication, and performance stays on the right track. As a leader, YOU control your leadership success. Tune in for real-talk about how to lead well in this new environment of remote workers. If you’re looking for tangible action steps and refreshing insights to help ignite the power of your own leadership journey, sign up for my weekly leadership blog HERE.  If your business would benefit from higher-performing leaders, check out more information about the comprehensive leadership development training I do HERE.   If you want to reach out to me directly, email alyson@vanhooser.com If you enjoyed this episode, will you please subscribe and leave a review? Your reviews help this show get discovered by more incredible leaders just like you. I’m obsessed with helping leaders ignite their performance results and I’d love to have you help me make an impact! Thank you so much!  P.S. Share and tag me on social -- @AlysonVanHosoer -- and I’ll share your comments and big takeaways on my feed!

Today’s show features an incredibly impactful leader in my own life, Jeff McDaniels. Jeff is a Yale graduate and now the President/CEO of Farmers Bank & Trust in Kentucky.    Jeff has created a culture in his bank that breeds success -- especially for millennial employees! For as long as I’ve known Jeff, he has proven time and time again that no one generation is better than the other, but that we can all learn from one another. His results speak for themselves!   In this episode, we are digging into the approaches and thought processes that shape Jeff’s leadership style -- all of which are attractive to the majority of Millennial employees. After this episode, your eyes will be opened to the potential and opportunity that lies within leading millennial employees. The question always is, will you put your stake in the ground and do something with what you’ve heard and learned today?   If you’re looking for tangible action steps and refreshing insights to help ignite the power of your own leadership journey, sign up for my weekly leadership blog HERE.   If your business would benefit from higher-performing leaders, check out more information about the comprehensive leadership development training I do HERE.   If you want to reach out to me directly, emailalyson@vanhooser.com.   Did you enjoy this episode? Will you please subscribe and leave a review? Your reviews help this show get discovered by more incredible leaders just like you. I’m obsessed with helping leaders ignite their performance results and through sharing this podcast, I’d love for you help me make an impact! Thank you so much! 

Time may be the most precious resource on Earth. You cannot make more of it and once it’s gone you can never get it back. As a leader, are you spending your time doing things that will make a lasting impact on your people and drive performance in your business?  Leaders today are scrambling to figure out how to truly connect with their multi-generation workforce in order to drive business results. Would you believe me if I told you there is a simple way to do that? There is! Hand-written notes. In this episode, we’re talking about how and why leaders should harness the power of an intentional handwritten note. If you’re ready to level-up your leadership results, then you’re in the right place! My friend, Wesley Dunn, and I talk about the positive impact he is experiencing as a leader who makes time to acknowledge and encourage others. YOU control your leadership success, so tune in for a practical action you can take today to help you drive your results! If you’re looking for tangible action steps and refreshing insights to help ignite the power of your own leadership journey, sign up for my weekly leadership blog HERE. If your business would benefit from higher-performing leaders, check out more information about the comprehensive leadership development training I do HERE. If you want to reach out to me directly, email alyson@vanhooser.com. If you enjoyed this episode, will you please subscribe and leave a review? Your reviews help this show get discovered by more incredible leaders just like you. I’m obsessed with helping leaders ignite their performance results and I’d love to have you help me make an impact! Thank you so much! P.S. Share and tag me on social -- @AlysonVanHosoer -- and I’ll share your comments and big takeaways on my feed!

How can leaders stop drama at work? Whether you are an experienced leader or a new leader, at one time or another you will have to deal with drama--or beef--between the people you work with. How leaders handle interpersonal issues at work affects themselves and the people they lead--negatively or positively.  In this episode, I am sharing three practical insights into how leaders should approach drama at work in order to drive performance results.  Want me to train your team to communicate better with each other so everyone can focus on driving performance and profitability?  Let’s talk! Email me:  alyson@vanhooser.com If you are looking for tangible action steps and refreshing insights to help ignite the power of your own leadership journey then get my weekly newsletter here. If this leadership podcast episode was valuable to you, please take a screenshot and tag me @AlysonVanHooser on your favorite social media [Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter]. I’ll share your comments and big takeaways on my feed!  Also, please make sure to review the podcast on iTunes (or Google Play, Stitcher, Android, TuneIn, Spotify).  Thank you so much!

Can leaders recover from a mistake? How should leaders handle their mistakes? In this episode, I am diving headfirst into my proven 3-step process leaders should follow if and when they make mistakes. How leaders handle their mistakes will determine if their leadership rises or falls.  Use this process to rise up from a slip-up. Want me to train your leadership team to successfully handle challenges in order to transform your business?  Let’s talk! Email me:  alyson@vanhooser.com If you are looking for tangible action steps and refreshing insights to help ignite the power of your own leadership journey then get my weekly newsletter here. If this leadership podcast episode was valuable to you, please take a screenshot and tag me @AlysonVanHooser on your favorite social media [Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter]. I’ll share your comments and big takeaways on my feed!  Also, please make sure to review the podcast on iTunes (or Google Play, Stitcher, Android, TuneIn, Spotify).  Thank you so much!

How do leaders increase employee retention? How do leaders know what employees want? Leaders have the power to influence their people in a way that will transform their business.  But unless leaders learn the skill of listening at a high level, they will miss out on key information that will save them time, money, and a lot of headaches. In this episode, I am talking about the importance of listening and sharing quick actions you can take TODAY to become a better listener--which will make you a better leader.  When leaders focus on improving their listening skills then they can directly increase employee retention rates.  Want me to teach your leadership team how to listen in a way that transforms your business? Let’s talk! Email me:  alyson@vanhooser.com If you are looking for tangible action steps and refreshing insights to help ignite the power of your own leadership journey then get my weekly newsletter here--  https://vanhooser.activehosted.com/f/1 If this leadership podcast episode was valuable to you, please take a screenshot and tag me @AlysonVanHooser on your favorite social media [Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter]. I’ll share your comments and big takeaways on my feed!  Also, please make sure to review the podcast on iTunes (or Google Play, Stitcher, Android, TuneIn, Spotify).  Thank you so much!

I am kicking off STAKE: THE LEADERSHIP PODCAST by helping leaders do the most important part of their job--create the next generation of leaders.  How do you correctly identify high caliber future leaders? How do you make sure you are not wasting resources on employees who will not step up to the plate? How do you find the employees who will take your business to the next level? In this episode, I am not talking about the obvious things you should be looking for such as high performance or relevant experience.  Instead, I am talking about 4 very specific signs that come from those employees already showing the highest potential of becoming a successful future leader.  Maybe you have been missing these signs all along?  It is possible.  However, once you have correctly identified your emerging leaders, the pressure is on for you to develop them! Want me to train your emerging leaders for what it takes to successfully lead the 21st multi-generation workforce?  Let’s talk! Email me:  alyson@vanhooser.com If you are looking for tangible action steps and refreshing insights to help ignite the power of your own leadership journey then get my weekly newsletter here--  https://vanhooser.activehosted.com/f/1 If this leadership podcast episode was valuable to you, please take a screenshot and tag me @AlysonVanHooser on your favorite social media [Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter].  I’ll share your comments and big takeaways on my feed!   Also, please make sure to review the podcast on iTunes (or Google Play, Stitcher, Android, TuneIn, Spotify).  Thank you so much!

In this new show on the Compliance Podcast Network, Alyson Van Hooser is taking her breadth of experience - personal and professional - to explore and develop leaders across all industries. The people who step up and take their place are the ones who will make the biggest change in the world. Alyson had to figure out a lot on her own as she was growing up, and that has inspired a passion for taking ownership of her own life and helping others do the same. When you take control of your own circumstances, you can change your reality to match your dreams. Leadership comes from influence - and influence can go in all directions. Ultimately, the choice is whether or not you want to be a leader who makes incredible things happen. Alyson believes that the influence critical to leadership comes from serving people. Stories about the greatest leaders people have ever had have always been about those who wanted to serve others. Those stories and the lessons we learn from them are the focus of this podcast. Learn more about Alyson Van Hooser and her work at Vanhooser.com