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The Leader Matters is a podcast dedicated to leadership lessons from Parker Resources. This should be helpful for any current or aspiring leaders of any kind, taken from a career in coaching and athletic administration.

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    • Aug 8, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 8m AVG DURATION
    • 61 EPISODES


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    10 things leaders do - #3 Adaptability

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2023 9:16


    In the 3rd part of a 10 part series of "10 things Leaders do", we talk about .."Adaptability". How do you do it? What do you do?

    10 things leaders do - #2 Set the Tone

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2023 7:31


    In the 2nd part of a 10 part series of "10 things Leaders do", we talk about .."Setting the Tone". How do you do it? What do you do?

    10 things leaders do - #1 Set the Vision

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2023 10:33


    In the 1st part of a 10 part series of "10 things Leaders do", we talk about the 1st..."Setting the Vision". How do you do it? What do you do?

    3 Fights to Win Each Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2023 3:35


    The "3 fights you must win each day" from Sean Payton.

    Winning Keys: 8 Traits of Good Leader

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2023 4:47


    8 traits of a good leader. While leaders come in all styles, here are some common traits most good leaders share.

    Winning Keys: 5 keys to making your RESUME stand out

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2023 2:38


    With the market for good jobs as competitive as ever, you need to do everything you can to stand out. If you want to make a good impression with your resume, here are five things you can do…

    55 - Run with the organic themes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2022 4:04


    When you are being a great leader, you are alert to all the things that could be "organic" themes for your team.

    54 - Have meaningful team building activities

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2022 6:27


    This lesson talks about ways to have meaningful team building activities as a leader.

    53 - Find ways to work smarter

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2022 5:40


    In this short lesson, the topic is finding ways to work smarter.

    52 - Enthusiasm breeds enthusiasm

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2022 4:43


    The Leader Matters - 100 leadership lessons from Parker Resources. Today's short lesson is all about Enthusiasm!!

    51 - Understand the basic meeting questions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2022 6:49


    When you are having a meeting, make sure you understand the basic meeting questions.

    50 - Ask yourself, "Could this have been an email?"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2022 4:52


    This leadership lesson talks about when to have a meeting and when to just send an email.

    49 - Give your meetings a purpose

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2022 5:06


    This leadership lesson talks about giving your meetings a purpose.

    48 - Maximize your Meetings

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2022 6:46


    This leadership lesson from Parker Resources kicks off a series of episodes on Meetings.

    47 - Put the players in the right position

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2022 3:42


    The Leader Matters: 100 Leadership Lessons from Parker Resources. Today's lesson concludes the segments on "hiring"

    46 - Look for the things you can't teach

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2022 4:37


    The Leader Matters: 100 Leadership Lessons from Parker Resources. Today's lesson discusses what to look for in the hiring process.

    45 - Dependability over Ability when Hiring

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2022 3:51


    The Leader Matters: 100 Leadership Lessons from Parker Resources. Today's lesson discusses what to look for when hiring.

    44 - Interviewing is important

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2022 5:51


    The Leader Matters: 100 Leadership Lessons from Parker Resources. Today's lesson discusses "interviewing"

    43 - Hire the best people you can

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2022 9:09


    The Leader Matters: 100 Leadership Lessons from Parker Resources. Today's lesson starts the segment on "hiring"

    42 - The power of "YET"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2022 6:36


    The Leader Matters: 100 Leadership Lessons from Parker Resources. Today's show is about the power of the word "yet".

    41 - Self-Fulfilling Prophecy is a real thing

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2022 6:19


    The Leader Matters podcast is 100 Leadership Lessons from Parker Resources. Today's show: Self-Fulfilling Prophecy

    40 - Step up when it's hard

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2022 8:55


    The Leader Matters podcast has 100 Leadership lessons from Parker Resources. This episode talks about "stepping up when it's hard" as a leader.

    39 - You don't have it all figured out

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2022 7:26


    Parker Resources brings you "The Leader Matters" Podcast. 100 lessons for leaders of any kind to grow.

    38 - See your challenges as opportunities

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2022 6:46


    Parker Resources brings you "The Leader Matters" Podcast. 100 lessons for leaders of any kind to grow.

    37 - Get over trying to please everyone

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2022 9:17


    Parker Resources brings you "The Leader Matters" Podcast. 100 lessons for leaders of any kind to grow.Leadership lesson #37 - Get over trying to please everyone.

    36 - Pick your battles

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2022 10:52


    Parker Resources brings you "The Leader Matters" Podcast. 100 lessons for leaders of any kind to grow.Leadership lesson #36 - Pick your battles

    35 - Focus on what you have

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2022 7:41


    This leadership lesson is to "Focus on what you DO have and not what you DON'T have".

    34 - Talk to yourself

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2022 7:03


    The Leader Matters podcast from Parker Resources has 100 leadership lessons. Today's lesson is to talk to yourself more and listen to yourself less.

    33 - Avoid Petty Problems

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2022 9:41


    Part 33 in our Leader Matters series is about "Avoiding Petty Problems"

    32 - Put your Vision over your Feelings

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2022 9:15


    Parker Resources brings you "The Leader Matters" Podcast. 100 lessons for leaders of any kind to grow. This episode is about putting your vision over your feelings as a leader.

    31 - Show some Toughness

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2022 13:14


    Parker Resources brings you "The Leader Matters" Podcast. 100 lessons for leaders of any kind to grow. This episode is the beginning of several episodes focused on "Toughness".

    30 - Social Media is your Friend

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2022 15:16


    Parker Resources brings you "The Leader Matters" Podcast. 100 lessons for leaders of any kind to grow. This episode is focused on using Social Media as a leader.

    29 - Be a good Listener

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2022 12:38


    Parker Resources brings you "The Leader Matters" Podcast. 100 lessons for leaders of any kind to grow. This episode is focused on "Listening"

    28 - Confidence is Key

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2022 10:12


    Parker Resources brings you "The Leader Matters" Podcast. 100 lessons for leaders of any kind to grow. This episode is focused on "CONFIDENCE"

    27 - Impromptu Communication

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2022 13:08


    Parker Resources brings you "The Leader Matters" Podcast. 100 lessons for leaders of any kind to grow.

    26 - Informal Communication

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2022 8:07


    Parker Resources brings you "The Leader Matters" Podcast. 100 lessons for leaders of any kind to grow.

    25 - Formal Communication

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2022 10:49


    Parker Resources brings you "The Leader Matters" Podcast. 100 lessons for leaders of any kind to grow.

    24 - Cover it Electronically

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2022 9:46


    Parker Resources brings you "The Leader Matters" Podcast. 100 lessons for leaders of any kind to grow.

    23 - Embrace the New

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2022 9:39


    Parker Resources brings you "The Leader Matters" Podcast. 100 lessons for leaders of any kind to grow.

    22 - See the Future

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2022 10:21


    Parker Resources brings you "The Leader Matters" Podcast. 100 lessons for leaders of any kind to grow.

    21 - Have a Plan, Write it Down

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2022 9:46


    Parker Resources brings you "The Leader Matters" Podcast. 100 lessons for leaders of any kind to grow.

    20 - It's all in the Presentation

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2022 12:29


    Parker Resources brings you "The Leader Matters" Podcast. 100 lessons for leaders of any kind to grow.

    19 - Communication is Key

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2022 9:59


    Parker Resources brings you "The Leader Matters" Podcast. 100 lessons for leaders of any kind to grow.

    18 - Building Culture

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2022 10:39


    Parker Resources brings you "The Leader Matters" Podcast. 100 lessons for leaders of any kind to grow.

    17 - It's OK to say "I Don't Know"

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2022 9:20


    Parker Resources brings you "The Leader Matters" Podcast. 100 lessons for leaders of any kind to grow.

    16 - Make it Fun

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2022 9:55


    Parker Resources brings you "The Leader Matters" Podcast. 100 lessons for leaders of any kind to grow.

    15 - Follow Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2022 8:47


    Parker Resources brings you "The Leader Matters" Podcast. 100 lessons for leaders of any kind to grow.

    14 - Quit trying to be Right

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2022 8:27


    Parker Resources brings you "The Leader Matters" Podcast. 100 lessons for leaders of any kind to grow.

    13 - Create a Recognition System

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2022 10:54


    Parker Resources brings you "The Leader Matters" Podcast. 100 lessons for leaders of any kind to grow.

    12 - Honesty really is the best policy

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2022 8:55


    Parker Resources brings you "The Leader Matters" Podcast. 100 lessons for leaders of any kind to grow.

    11 - Put yourself in their shoes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2022 10:04


    Parker Resources brings you "The Leader Matters" Podcast. 100 lessons for leaders of any kind to grow.

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