The Leadership Sparq

In this episode, we share a leadership lesson that's often hard to learn - getting buy-in!

In this episode, we remind leaders that leadership is costly. Listen in to learn how leadership will be your greatest joy but also your biggest burden.

In this episode, we wrap up our focus on the 6 habits you need to avoid as a leader.

In this episode, we continue the conversation about the 6 habits you want to avoid developing as a leader.

There are many habits you want to intentionally develop as a leader, but there are a few you absolutely need to avoid. In this episode, we launch a 3-day focus on the 6 habits you want to avoid and how to make sure you don't develop them.

In this episode, we share a leadership challenge you often wish would go away on it's own that will never happen.

Do you really learn everything you need to know in kindergarten? Not so much, but there are leadership principles you will never outgrow. In this episode, we share one of those principles you'll never graduate from needing to do.

In this episode, we talk about how just focusing on what's not working is not enough. Leaders also need to understand why things work. Listen in to understand why.

In this episode, we equip you with one question you can ask often that will unlock empowerment and accountability on your team. Be courageous and ask this question!

In the episode, we discuss a bad sign for leaders if this is happening around them. If your people feel they need to tiptoe around you, then that's a very, very bad sign. Listen in for a practical way you can combat this from happening for you.

In this episode, we discuss something that can happen unintentionally but can disrupt your team in a negative way. Listen in and be mindful to not do this with your team.

In this episode, we discuss the power of encouragement and how everyone on your team needs it consistently. We share one way we protect encouragement at Wildsparq and encourage you to create your own system for encouragement.

In this episode, we talk about what great leaders do when they feel scared. It happens to every leader eventually. What do you do when you are scared?

In this episode, we unpack how leaders can unconsciously and unintentionally put people in a box they can't get out of.

In this episode, we hope you are able to exhale as a leader when you learn your role is to empty your cup, not completely fill the cups of those you lead. Focus on keeping your cup full and emptying it every single day. Do so and you'll win!

In this episode, we unpack how good character is not enough if you want to be a great leader. Huh? Listen in to learn why this is true and what you can do about it.

In this episode, we discuss how being in close proximity with those you lead does not always lead to connection. You can be close, but still not know what's going on with your team. Listen in for a tool you can leverage that will help you drive connection with your team.

In this episode, we share an exercise you can use with every new person that joins your team.

In this episode, we share 3 habits you can build that will make you a consistent leader.

In this episode, we share who really decides you are a leader. Is it your boss? Your title? Someone else? Listen in to find out.

In this episode, Hampton shares key leadership nuggets he shared recently with middle schoolers.

In this episode, we unpack the importance of seeking out the truth, even if the truth hurts.

In this episode, we discuss the importance of continual learning and growth. If you want to get old, stop learning!

In this episode, we unpack actions you can take to develop your strategic thinking skills.

In this episode, we share a question you can ask yourself when you need to make a hard decision.

In this episode, we wrap up our focus on current leadership challenges. Today we unpack the challenge of driving innovation in an ever changing leadership landscape.

In this episode, we continue to discuss current challenges leaders face today. Employee well-being is a big challenge but a critical leadership topic to get right.

Struggle leading through change and uncertainty? In this episode, we continue the conversation about challenges leaders face today. Today we unpack leading through uncertainty and change.

In this episode, we discuss the challenge of leading remote teams and what you need to overcome these challenges.

Facing any leadership challenges recently? We have! In this episode, we introduce four challenges leaders face today and kickoff a series on how to attack them.

In this episode, we drop a powerful leadership nugget that's stood the test of time.

In this episode, we equip you with seven questions you can ask when delegating. Practice asking and answering these seven questions and they'll guide you to delegation success.

In this episode, we introduce six questions to ask when investing in the leader behind you. These questions will fuel your Successional Mindset, so listen in and practice using these six questions!

In this episode, we unpack what it means to have a Successional Mindset and why it's important for every leader to embrace this mindset. 90% of leaders miss this! Be part of the 10% of "get it" and thrive as a result!

In this episode, we unpack five pragmatic ways you can build an Ownership Mindset. Use these as you build this mindset yourself and as you invest in building an Ownership Mindset in others.

In this episode, we talk about the benefits of having an Ownership Mindset and the cost of having the opposite, a "Renter's" Mindset.

In this episode, we challenge you to stop making excuses when it comes to choosing to build an Ownership Mindset. We all struggle with these, but we also all can make a choice to overcome them.

In this episode, we start the conversation about building an Ownership Mindset. An Ownership Mindset is one of the three mindsets every leader needs to cultivate to be the leader your people deserve. Listen in to understand why an Ownership Mindset is crucial for you as a leader.

In this episode, we share the secret ingredient of a growth mindset. If you choose to embrace this, it will accelerate your growth mindset development and be a catalyst for your overall growth.

In this episode, we share 5 ways you can develop a growth mindset in yourself and in others. Embrace and act on these 5 ways and you'll be on your way to building a growth mindset.

In this episode, we continue the discussion about the 3 Leadership Mindsets by answering the question, "What is a growth mindset?" Listen in to learn what it means to have a growth mindset and how this will directly impact your business results as a leader.

In this episode, we kickoff a series of discussions focused on the 3 Leadership Mindsets every leader needs to embrace and continuously develop. Your leadership will rise and fall based on your mindset! Listen in to learn why

In this episode, we share the five reasons why leaders need a consistent, repeatable, and measurable performance systems.

A key aspect of a leader's role is to support their team, but what happens when this support doesn't happen. In this episode, we talk about what happens and how to make sure you show up for your team in a way they need today.

If you confuse, you lose! In the episode, we share what happens when your team is unclear about performance expectations. If these exist, you'll have a tough time leading a high-performance team.

Is your team unproductive? Do you know why? In this episode, we talk about five reasons why teams underperform and what drives low productivity.

Do you know how much bad leadership is costing your business? In this episode, we unpack how bad leadership is crushing your business and killing your bottom line.

In this episode, we unpack how leaders earn their way into and out of trust.

Time management? Really? In this episode, we talk about time management is not the main "management" you should pay attention to as a leader.

Want to be a rock star with your boss? Do this for them!

In this episode, we share a story of stress coming from the office into non-work spaces and how it can be prevented.