The Tech Leader's Toolbox is for the those in technical-oriented organizations that face the daily challenge of leading others. This is the right place for you If you want to know the secret to teams that perform with excellence and go the extra mile. If you know that it starts with you then you are welcome here. If you seek to keep yourself open to being teachable and learning to make changes to get the results you want, then this is DEFINITELY the place for you. On the other hand, this is NOT the place for you if you aren’t ready to make your team members a priority. If you aren’t ready to change the way you do things to get better results then you may not get a lot out of this.
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Social media can have amazing benefits and disastrous consequences for an organization or a team. It's a huge challenge for leaders that aside from a few brief paragraphs of policy most have never addressed. How do you handle the individual team member that commits grievous offenses on social media, even if on their own time? In this episode (#56) of The Tech Leader's Toolbox podcast, Paul Simkins talks about some of the questions you need to asking when you are faced with handling the employee who wanted their 15 minutes of social media fame.Plus, a great recipe for Bacon Explosion. This recipe was brought to our attention by Ed Gatzke on the Smoke and Ash Facebook Group and derived from one at BBQAddicts.com. If you have a favorite outdoor cooking recipe you would like to share, send it to paul@BoldlyLead.com. If we put it in an episode we'll let you know and give you credit for it on the show.You can get a copy of Paul's eBook 15 Innovative Ways to Show Employees You Care and Not Break the Bank by emailing him at paul@BoldlyLead.com.Join the discussions at our Podcast Facebook group here.Learn more about Paul Simkins on his website.We happily work with Buzzsprout for our podcast. See how they can help you and get a $20 Amazon Gift Card after you pay your second invoice!https://vurbl.com/station/95YvXaxkEIl/Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/paulsimkins)
The toughest thing for the entrepreneurial tech leader is when the business grows to where they can't be involved in everything. It's a transition many struggles to make.Take heart! In this episode of the podcast, Paul Simkins talks about a simple to apply rule that helps you delegate more effectively and let go to get growth.Plus, a great recipe for Cowboy Soup. And if you have a favorite outdoor cooking recipe you would like to share, send it to paul@BoldlyLead.com. If we put it in an episode we'll let you know and give you credit for it on the show.You can get a copy of Paul's eBook 15 Innovative Ways to Show Employees You Care and Not Break the Bank by emailing him at paul@BoldlyLead.com.Join the discussions at our Podcast Facebook group here.Learn more about Paul Simkins on his website.We happily work with Buzzsprout for our podcast. See how they can help you and get a $20 Amazon Gift Card after you pay your second invoice!Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/paulsimkins)
Like driving a car through a heavy fog, the road ahead can elude us. In this episode (#54) of The Tech Leader's Toolbox podcast, Paul Simkins talks about four things you can do to attain and maintain greater clarity. Plus, a great recipe for Grilled Brisket and Cheese Sandwich. And if you have a favorite outdoor cooking recipe you would like to share, send it to paul@BoldlyLead.com. If we put it in an episode we'll let you know and give you credit for it on the show.You can get a copy of Paul's eBook 15 Innovative Ways to Show Employees You Care and Not Break the Bank by emailing him at paul@BoldlyLead.com.Join the discussions at our Podcast Facebook group here.Learn more about Paul Simkins on his website.We happily work with Buzzsprout for our podcast. See how they can help you and get a $20 Amazon Gift Card after you pay your second invoice!https://vurbl.com/station/95YvXaxkEIl/Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/paulsimkins)
Leadership from your butt just doesn't work! The most effective leaders do more than just fill a seat in an office. If you want people to be following you, you need to be going somewhere. You need to be walking. Yet your walk also has to be productive and effective; there is an art to it. In this episode, Paul Simkins talks about the keys to making the most of your leadership walk. Plus, a great recipe for Ozark Winter Chili from The Geezer's Cookbook. And if you have a favorite outdoor cooking recipe you would like to share, send it to paul@BoldlyLead.com. If we put it in an episode we'll let you know and give you credit for it on the show.You can get a copy of Paul's eBook 15 Innovative Ways to Show Employees You Care and Not Break the Bank by emailing him at paul@BoldlyLead.com.Join the discussions at our Podcast Facebook group here.Learn more about Paul Simkins on his website.We happily work with Buzzsprout for our podcast. See how they can help you and get a $20 Amazon Gift Card after you pay your second invoice!https://vurbl.com/station/95YvXaxkEIl/Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/paulsimkins)
Sometimes it is tricky to navigate the landscape of being an employer. Yet many times it is the obvious things that trip us up the most. Ohio Employment Lawyer Jon Hyman joins the Toolbox today to talk about why he is known as the "Master of Workplace Schadenfreude". He also shares some ways to avoid making his Worst Employer list on his blog!Plus, Jon shares his recipe for Smoked Sausage and Peppers! He also brags on his pellet smoker from Grilla Grills! You can find the recipes, and many more besides, on the Smoke and Ash Facebook group or by emailing paul@BoldlyLead.com.You can get a copy of Paul's eBook 15 Innovative Ways to Show Employees You Care and Not Break the Bank by emailing him at paul@BoldlyLead.com.Join the discussions at our Podcast Facebook group here.Learn more about Paul Simkins on his website.We happily work with Buzzsprout for our podcast. See how they can help you and get a $20 Amazon Gift Card after you pay your second invoice!Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/paulsimkins)
When things go south, the values-driven organization finds a new direction. Pangolin Laser Systems was faced with taking a bit hit during the shutdown caused by the COVID-19 Pandemic. Shows and product orders were being canceled. In this episode, Pangolin CEO William Benner and Chief Operating Officer Justin Perry talk with Paul Simkins about how they found ways to be resilient and productive while preparing themselves for the post-COVID economy.Plus, Justin shares his recipe for a North Carolina-style BBQ Brisket on his Kamado Grill! You can find the recipes, and many more besides, on the Smoke and Ash Facebook group or by emailing paul@BoldlyLead.com.You can get a copy of Paul's eBook 15 Innovative Ways to Show Employees You Care and Not Break the Bank by emailing him at paul@BoldlyLead.com.Join the discussions at our Podcast Facebook group here.Learn more about Paul Simkins on his website.We happily work with Buzzsprout for our podcast. See how they can help you and get a $20 Amazon Gift Card after you pay your second invoice!Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/paulsimkins)
Crisis can bring out the worst in many. We talked about that on a previous episode. Yet it can also bring out the best in people and organizations. In this milestone episode, Paul Simkins, The Values Coach, shares with you stories about four companies that have defined core values and how they stuck to them during the COVID-19 pandemic and THRIVED! Plus, a healthy recipe for the new year making Grilled Apple Coleslaw! You can find the recipes, and many more besides, on the Smoke and Ash Facebook group or by emailing paul@BoldlyLead.com.You can get a copy of Paul's eBook 15 Innovative Ways to Show Employees You Care and Not Break the Bank by emailing him at paul@BoldlyLead.com.Join the discussions at our Podcast Facebook group here.Learn more about Paul Simkins on his website.We happily work with Buzzsprout for our podcast. See how they can help you and get a $20 Amazon Gift Card after you pay your second invoice!Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/paulsimkins)
New Year's Resolutions don't work! It's proven time and time again. Occassionally you might get lucky but overall resolutions are simply a trail of disappointments. Paul Simkins, The Values Coach, talks about tools that leaders like you can use to become much more effective at achieving the things you want in the new year!Plus, some great ideas for New Year's Eve party appetizers you can make on your smoker or grill! You can find all the recipes, and many more besides, on the Smoke and Ash Facebook group or by emailing paul@BoldlyLead.com.You can get a copy of Paul's eBook 15 Innovative Ways to Show Employees You Care and Not Break the Bank by emailing him at paul@BoldlyLead.com.Join the discussions at our Podcast Facebook group here.Learn more about Paul Simkins on his website.We happily work with Buzzsprout for our podcast. See how they can help you and get a $20 Amazon Gift Card after you pay your second invoice!Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/paulsimkins)
Several months into a world health crisis and many leaders still don't seem to have it right! What about you? Paul Simkins, The Values Coach, talks about leaders who have gotten it really wrong, some who have gotten it right, and how you can employ four skills to become that irreplaceable leader in any crisis.Plus, a recipe for Smoked Prime Rib this holiday! You can find the recipe, and many more, on the Smoke and Ash Facebook group or by emailing paul@BoldlyLead.com.You can get a copy of Paul's eBook 15 Innovative Ways to Show Employees You Care and Not Break the Bank by emailing him at paul@BoldlyLead.com.Join the discussions at our Podcast Facebook group here.Learn more about Paul Simkins on his website.We happily work with Buzzsprout for our podcast. See how they can help you and get a $20 Amazon Gift Card after you pay your second invoice!Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/paulsimkins)
Take all those annual performance reviews and throw them away and never look at them again! Paul Simkins, The Values Coach, gets on his soapbox and talks about one of the worst things we do to our employees (and ourselves). The dreaded annual performance review. We'll talk about why it is so terrible, ineffective, and a complete waste of time. And we'll talk about what to do instead.Plus, a recipe for a special Dutch Oven dish called Java Coffee Cake with Espresso Glaze! This would be absolutely PERFECT for a cold-weather campout breakfast item or simply a Christmas morning treat! The recipe is from The Geezer's Cookbook You can find the recipe, and many more, on the Smoke and Ash Facebook group or by emailing paul@BoldlyLead.com.You can get a copy of Paul's eBook 15 Innovative Ways to Show Employees You Care and Not Break the Bank by emailing him at paul@BoldlyLead.com.Join the discussions at our Podcast Facebook group here.Learn more about Paul Simkins on his website.We happily work with Buzzsprout for our podcast. See how they can help you and get a $20 Amazon Gift Card after you pay your second invoice!Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/paulsimkins)
In an electronic world, we depend on it greatly to help us communicate. We text more, we talk less. We email more, we talk less. We video conference more and still talk less. In this episode, Paul Simkins, The Values Coach, shares how we can make real connections with people better when we do the opposite and talk more instead of talking less.Plus, a recipe for a special Dutch Oven dish called Baked Native American Pudding! The recipe is from The Geezer's Cookbook You can find the recipe, and many more, on the Smoke and Ash Facebook group or by emailing paul@BoldlyLead.com.You can get a copy of Paul's eBook 15 Innovative Ways to Show Employees You Care and Not Break the Bank by emailing him at paul@BoldlyLead.com.Join the discussions at our Podcast Facebook group here.Learn more about Paul Simkins on his website.We happily work with Buzzsprout for our podcast. See how they can help you and get a $20 Amazon Gift Card after you pay your second invoice!Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/paulsimkins)
Author and online business build Ann Sieg talks with Paul Simkins about how she went from a failing business to building an online empire; and how she needed a powerful team around her to make it happen.Plus, Paul shares a recipe for PBJ French Toast that you can make outdoors on a grill or in a skillet. It's sure to be a hit with the kids! You can find the recipe, and many more, on the Smoke and Ash Facebook group or by emailing TLToolbox@BoldlyLead.com.The Ecommerce Business School is at https://ecommercebusinessschool.com/.Their latest course offering can be found at https://www.joinebs.com/tech-leaders . You can join the discussions at our Podcast Facebook group here.You can learn more about Paul Simkins on his website.We happily work with Buzzsprout for our podcast. See how they can help you and get a $20 Amazon Gift Card after you pay your second invoice!Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/paulsimkins)
Here we are at Thanksgiving in the U.S. and we just finished a big election and we are in the second wave of the pandemic! How leaders choose to focus on and how they react sets the example for the team. In this episode, Paul Simkins, The Values Coach, talks about gratitude does that nothing else can do.Plus, Worth the Wait Turkey! A recipe for smoked turkey that will have a nice, crispy skin and tender, juicy, and flavorful meat! The recipe is from the book Smoke and Spice by Cheryl Alters Jamison and Bill Jamison. You can find the recipe, and many more, on the Smoke and Ash Facebook group or by emailing paul@BoldlyLead.com.You can find the latest edition of Cheryl's book here.You can read more about Cheryl and see more recipes at excitedaboutfood.com.You can get a copy of Paul's eBook 15 Innovative Ways to Show Employees You Care and Not Break the Bank by emailing him at paul@BoldlyLead.com.Join the discussions at our Podcast Facebook group here.Learn more about Paul Simkins on his website.We happily work with Buzzsprout for our podcast. See how they can help you and get a $20 Amazon Gift Card after you pay your second invoice!Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/paulsimkins)
After several months of pandemic shutdowns, #WFH, kids taking school from home, bad Wifi, election-year political turmoil, dealing with loved-ones with COVID-19, it's no wonder that stress is at an all-time high. Continued employment and workplace stability seem so unsure. In this episode, Paul Simkins, The Values Coach, talks about what your employees need from leaders like you now to get through this time.Plus, because November 14 was National Pickle Day Paul shares an excellent recipe for Grilled Pickles on the grill. You can find the recipe, and many more, on the Smoke and Ash Facebook group or by emailing paul@BoldlyLead.com.You can get a copy of Paul's eBook 15 Innovative Ways to Show Employees You Care and Not Break the Bank by emailing him at paul@BoldlyLead.com.Join the discussions at our Podcast Facebook group here.Learn more about Paul Simkins on his website.We happily work with Buzzsprout for our podcast. See how they can help you and get a $20 Amazon Gift Card after you pay your second invoice!Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/paulsimkins)
Great leaders are always working to get the most out of their team. Productivity matters. Effectiveness matters. And people matter most of all. You often hear people talk about motivating someone or motivating the team. What is that all about? Is it really possible? What are the best ways to do that? In this episode, Paul Simkins, The Values Coach, talks about what to do INSTEAD of motivating your team and the best way to do it.Plus, because November 6 was National Nachos Day (really, it was) Paul shares an excellent recipe for BBQ Chicken Nachos on the grill or box oven. You can also do it in your kitchen oven. You can find the recipe, and many more, on the Smoke and Ash Facebook group or by emailing paul@BoldlyLead.com.You can get a copy of Paul's eBook 15 Innovative Ways to Show Employees You Care and Not Break the Bank by emailing him at paul@BoldlyLead.com.Join the discussions at our Podcast Facebook group here.Learn more about Paul Simkins on his website.We happily work with Buzzsprout for our podcast. See how they can help you and get a $20 Amazon Gift Card after you pay your second invoice!Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/paulsimkins)
CEO Chad Burmeister of Scalex.ai talks with Paul Simkins about how he uses cutting edge technology to empower sales teams and how it's true power comes through the values leaders place in front. Chad professes to be a Believer, Husband, Father of two teenagers, and life-long rebel and rule-breaker.Plus, Chad shares a recipe for a special Salmon Sauce he learned from a historic restaurant in Denver. You can find the recipe, and many more, on the Smoke and Ash Facebook group or by emailing TLToolbox@BoldlyLead.com.You can reach Chad at chad@scalex.ai. Be sure to listen near the end of the episode for a special offer from Chad you can take advantage of.You can join the discussions at our Podcast Facebook group here.You can learn more about Paul Simkins on his website.We happily work with Buzzsprout for our podcast. See how they can help you and get a $20 Amazon Gift Card after you pay your second invoice!Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/paulsimkins)
Guest Dawn Sipley of Sipley the Best talks with Paul Simkins about what employers and candidates need to do during the hiring process, plus how to use social media effectively, and the challenges facing employers today.Plus, Dawn shares a recipe for Camp Grilled Wings. You can find the recipe, and many more, on the Smoke and Ash Facebook group or by emailing TLToolbox@BoldlyLead.com.You can reach Dawn at dawnsipley@gmail.com.You can join the discussions at our Podcast Facebook group here.You can learn more about Paul Simkins on his website.We happily work with Buzzsprout for our podcast. See how they can help you and get a $20 Amazon Gift Card after you pay your second invoice!Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/paulsimkins)
Everyone (including us) talks about being a good leader and some of the facets of that. What often gets looked are some basic, learnable skills that set you up. In this episode, Paul Simkins, The Values Coach, talks three rare skills that allow you to develop and grow as a leader. Learn these skills and you will have increased influence with your team and your organization.Plus, Paul shares an excellent recipe for Dinner in a Pumpkin. Cooks this over coals or in your kitchen oven. You can find the recipe, and many more, on the Smoke and Ash Facebook group or by emailing paul@BoldlyLead.com.You can get a copy of Paul's eBook 15 Innovative Ways to Show Employees You Care and Not Break the Bank by emailing him at paul@BoldlyLead.com.Join the discussions at our Podcast Facebook group here.Learn more about Paul Simkins on his website.We happily work with Buzzsprout for our podcast. See how they can help you and get a $20 Amazon Gift Card after you pay your second invoice!Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/paulsimkins)
When times are critical, that's when leaders MUST be equipped with the skills to help their teams succeed! In a follow-up to Episode 37, Paul Simkins, The Values Coach, shares five MORE reasons why NOW IS THE BEST TIME to invest in developing your leadership.Plus, Paul shares an excellent recipe for Sausage and Cornbread Bake. This is the easy to make in a Dutch Oven over coals or in your kitchen oven. You can find the recipe, and many more, on the Smoke and Ash Facebook group or by emailing TLToolbox@BoldlyLead.com.You can get a copy of Paul's eBook 15 Innovative Ways to Show Employees You Care and Not Break the Bank by emailing him at paul@BoldlyLead.com.Join the discussions at our Podcast Facebook group here.Learn more about Paul Simkins on his website.We happily work with Buzzsprout for our podcast. See how they can help you and get a $20 Amazon Gift Card after you pay your second invoice!Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/paulsimkins)
Now is not the time to pull back! It's time to surge forward! To navigate your team through the dysfunction and disruption, you and your leaders need to be fully equipped with the right skills. Leadership Skills! Paul Simkins, The Values Coach, shares five reasons why NOW IS THE BEST TIME to invest in developing your leadership.Plus, Paul shares another installment of You Can Grill That?. This is the Veggie Edition. You can find the recipe, and many more, on the Smoke and Ash Facebook group or by emailing TLToolbox@BoldlyLead.com.You can get a copy of Paul's eBook 15 Innovative Ways to Show Employees You Care and Not Break the Bank by emailing him at paul@BoldlyLead.com.You can join the discussions at our Podcast Facebook group here.You can learn more about Paul Simkins on his website.We happily work with Buzzsprout for our podcast. See how they can help you and get a $20 Amazon Gift Card after you pay your second invoice!Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/paulsimkins)
Trust is a lynchpin of building team rapport. Without trust, nothing works! Paul Simkins, The Values Coach, shares some ways you can build (or rebuild) that trust with your team or organization.Plus, Paul shares a recipe for Easy Chicken Fricassee. You can find the recipe, and many more, on the Smoke and Ash Facebook group or by emailing TLToolbox@BoldlyLead.com.You can get a copy of Paul's eBook 15 Innovative Ways to Show Employees You Care and Not Break the Bank by emailing him at paul@BoldlyLead.com.You can join the discussions at our Podcast Facebook group here.You can learn more about Paul Simkins on his website.We happily work with Buzzsprout for our podcast. See how they can help you and get a $20 Amazon Gift Card after you pay your second invoice!Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/paulsimkins)
TIME MANAGEMENT DOESN'T WORK! Instead, we manage priorities. Even that can be a challenge as we get more and more demands on our time because we are achievers. How do you deal with that? Learn about the highly effective tool you already have in your possession with Paul Simkins, Trainer and Coach.Plus, Paul shares a recipe for Apple-PB Bread Pudding. You can find the recipe, and many more, on the Smoke and Ash Facebook group or by emailing TLToolbox@BoldlyLead.com.You can get a copy of Paul's eBook 15 Innovative Ways to Show Employees You Care and Not Break the Bank by emailing him at paul@BoldlyLead.com.You can join the discussions at our Podcast Facebook group here.You can learn more about Paul Simkins on his website.We happily work with Buzzsprout for our podcast. See how they can help you and get a $20 Amazon Gift Card after you pay your second invoice!Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/paulsimkins)
Our time is in great demand and it can be frustrating to hit the end of your day and yet things are left unfinished. Yet, TIME MANAGEMENT DOESN'T WORK! Learn why and what you should do instead with Paul Simkins, Trainer and Coach.Plus, Paul shares a recipe for Garlic Chicken on the Grill. You can find the recipe, and many more, on the Smoke and Ash Facebook group or by emailing TLToolbox@BoldlyLead.com.You can get a copy of Paul's eBook 15 Innovative Ways to Show Employees You Care and Not Break the Bank by emailing him at paul@BoldlyLead.com.You can join the discussions at our Podcast Facebook group here.You can learn more about Paul Simkins on his website.We happily work with Buzzsprout for our podcast. See how they can help you and get a $20 Amazon Gift Card after you pay your second invoice!Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/paulsimkins)
This episode drops on Labor Day 2020 in the United States during COVID-19 lockdowns and other events. Staying productive in this chaos is key. Paul Simkins talks about four keys to keep yourself productive and some ways you can help your employees improve their productivity as well.Plus, Paul shares his personal recipe for making what he considers the Ideal Hamburger. You can find the recipe, and many more, on the Smoke and Ash Facebook group or by emailing TLToolbox@BoldlyLead.com.You can get a copy of Paul's eBook 15 Innovative Ways to Show Employees You Care and Not Break the Bank by emailing him at paul@BoldlyLead.com.You can join the discussions at our Podcast Facebook group here.You can learn more about Paul Simkins on his website.We happily work with Buzzsprout for our podcast. See how they can help you and get a $20 Amazon Gift Card after you pay your second invoice!Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/paulsimkins)
The beginning of true engagement with your team starts with deeply caring for them. The new restrictions of working from home make that even more challenging. In this episode, Paul Simkins talks about some innovative ways you can show your employees you care. The link for the FREE Stanford Ergonomic Training video is https://vimeo.com/402352338You can get a copy of Paul's eBook 15 Innovative Ways to Show Employees You Care and Not Break the Bank by emailing him at paul@BoldlyLead.com.We also have the first installment of a recipe segment we are calling "You Can Grill That?". Paul talks about some ways to grill different kinds of fruit in this first installment. You can find the recipes, and many more, on the Smoke and Ash Facebook group or by emailing TLToolbox@BoldlyLead.com.You can join the discussions at our Podcast Facebook group here.You can learn more about Paul Simkins on his website.We happily work with Buzzsprout for our podcast. See how they can help you and get a $20 Amazon Gift Card after you pay your second invoice!Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/paulsimkins)
Guest Jennifer Thornton of 304Coaching.com talks with Paul Simkins about the impact of core values, how dangerous it is for leaders to get addicted to being right, and how to get past it.Plus, Jennifer shares a recipe for Smoked Baked Potato. You can find the recipe, and many more, on the Smoke and Ash Facebook group or by emailing TLToolbox@BoldlyLead.com.You can join the discussions at our Podcast Facebook group here.You can learn more about Paul Simkins on his website.We happily work with Buzzsprout for our podcast. See how they can help you and get a $20 Amazon Gift Card after you pay your second invoice!Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/paulsimkins)
We hear a lot about Diversity and Inclusion, yet we rarely understand what they mean. They are NOT the same thing!In this episode, Paul Simkins talks about a food show that taught him a valuable leadership lesson on Diversity and Inclusion. Plus, Paul shares an exercise you can do with your team to teach them the importance of these two principles.Paul also gives a recipe for Smoked Bologna. It may sound weird at first but you will LOVE the results and it's great for parties! You can find the recipe, and many more, on the Smoke and Ash Facebook group or by emailing TLToolbox@BoldlyLead.com.You can join the discussions at our Podcast Facebook group here.You can learn more about Paul Simkins on his website.We happily work with Buzzsprout for our podcast. See how they can help you and get a $20 Amazon Gift Card after you pay your second invoice!Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/paulsimkins)
Paul Simkins shares seven indicators that you are being the wrong kind of busy and then gives you a simple action plan to make sure that your daily time is productive. Stop suffering from too much to do and not enough time to do anything! Stop missing out!Paul also shares a recipe for Campfire Baked Beans, a delicious side dish that is almost a requirement if you are cooking or eating outdoors! You can find the recipe, and many more, on the Smoke and Ash Facebook group or by emailing TLToolbox@BoldlyLead.com.You can join the discussions at our Podcast Facebook group here.You can learn more about Paul Simkins on his website.We happily work with Buzzsprout for our podcast. See how they can help you and get a $20 Amazon Gift Card after you pay your second invoice!Support the show (https://pod.fan/the-tech-leaders-toolbox)Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/paulsimkins)
Paul Simkins talks about why employees don't seem loyal anymore and how to work with the changing loyalty landscape. He includes 5 keys for making it work.Paul also shares a recipe for a Clubhouse Grill Sandwich, a delicious lunch you won't forget that you can cook on your outdoor grill or griddle and mass produce. You can find the recipe, and many more, on the Smoke and Ash Facebook group or by emailing TLToolbox@BoldlyLead.com.You can join the discussions at our Podcast Facebook group here.You can learn more about Paul Simkins on his website.We happily work with Buzzsprout for our podcast. See how they can help you and get a $20 Amazon Gift Card after you pay your second invoice!Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/paulsimkins)
Paul Simkins talks about three key factors that will help a tech leader create better communication with remote teams. During the #WFH limitations of the COVID-19 period, it is even more essential to keep these keys in mind.Paul also shares a recipe for Pepperoni Pizza Dip from The Geezer's Cookbook compiled by the late Dwayne Pritchett. This cookbook has been a great resource for many a Scouter over the years. You can find the recipe, and many more, on the Smoke and Ash Facebook group or by emailing TLToolbox@BoldlyLead.com.You can join the discussions at our Podcast Facebook group here.You can learn more about Paul Simkins on his website.We happily work with Buzzsprout for our podcast. See how they can help you and get a $20 Amazon Gift Card after you pay your second invoice!Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/paulsimkins)
Paul Simkins talks with William Benner, President and CTO of Pangolin Laser Systems, Inc. They are the industry-leading provider of hardware, software, and services for laser light shows. William talks about the challenges he faced building his business and his team to achieve success going on 34 years. If you have seen a sensational laser show lately, chances are it was Powered By Pangolin!You can find out more about William and Pangolin at GetALaser.com.Paul shares a recipe for Spatchcock Chicken, a dish well worth the wait. This recipe is provided by Paul Deluca, a member of the Smoke and Ash Facebook group. You can find the recipe, and many more, on the Smoke and Ash Facebook group or by emailing TLToolbox@BoldlyLead.com.You can join the discussions at our Podcast Facebook group here.You can learn more about Paul Simkins on his website.We happily work with Buzzsprout for our podcast. See how they can help you and get a $20 Amazon Gift Card after you pay your second invoice!Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/paulsimkins)
This is part two of a series on Active Listening. In this episode, Paul Simkins talks about the other vital skills necessary to practice Active Listening. Paul also shares a recipe for deliciously warm and filling Cornmeal Pancakes. You can find the recipe on the Smoke and Ash Facebook group or by emailing TLToolbox@BoldlyLead.comYou can join the discussions at our Podcast Facebook group here.You can learn more about Paul Simkins on his website.We happily work with Buzzsprout for our podcast. See how they can help you and get a $20 Amazon Gift Card after you pay your second invoice!Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/paulsimkins)
This episode starts a series on Active Listening. In this episode, Paul Simkins talks about the non-verbal communication skills necessary to practice Active Listening. Paul also shares a recipe for Dr. Pepper BBQ Pork Ribs. You can find the recipe on the Smoke and Ash Facebook group or by emailing TLToolbox@BoldlyLead.comYou can join the discussions at our Podcast Facebook group here.You can learn more about Paul Simkins on his website.We happily work with Buzzsprout for our podcast. See how they can help you and get a $20 Amazon Gift Card after you pay your second invoice!Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/paulsimkins)
Author and Chief Potential Officer Kevin Eikenberry joins Paul to talk about why leaders today need to focus on running a marathon and not a sprint and why focusing on productivity for remote workers may be the wrong metric.You can find Kevin at remoteleadershipinstitute.com, kevineikenberry.com, or find him on LInkedIn.Paul shares a recipe for Black Jack BBQ Sauce from The Geezer's Cookbook by Dwayne Pritchett! You can find the recipe on the Smoke and Ash Facebook group or by emailing TLToolbox@BoldlyLead.comYou can join the discussions at our Podcast Facebook group here.You can learn more about Paul Simkins on his website.We happily work with Buzzsprout for our podcast. See how they can help you and get a $20 Amazon Gift Card after you pay your second invoice!Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/paulsimkins)
Host Paul Simkins talks with Tana Greene, author and founder of MyWorkChoice, an innovative staffing firm with an app that allows for flexible work schedules. Tana talks about making a difference in the lives of employees and in the organizations her company serves. She also discusses how to adjust to the ever-changing workplace. Tana has a personal story that is GUARANTEED TO INSPIRE.Tana also gives us a recipe for Grilled Pound Cake and Peaches! Your mouth will water as you listen! You can find the recipe on the Smoke and Ash Facebook group or by emailing TLToolbox@BoldlyLead.comYou can find Tana Green at The Greene Group.You can join the discussions at our Podcast Facebook group here.You can learn more about Paul Simkins on his website.We happily work with Buzzsprout for our podcast. See how they can help you and get a $20 Amazon Gift Card after you pay your second invoice!Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/paulsimkins)
Tom Fox, The Compliance Evangelist, joins us to talk about why leaders need to worry about compliance and ethics. He also shares some great leadership lessons learned from history and movies, including my favorite movie Casablanca.Tom also gives us a recipe for Country Roast Dove! You can find the recipe on the Smoke and Ash Facebook group or by emailing TLToolbox@BoldlyLead.comYou can find Tom Fox at the Compliance Podcast Network he founded and also at tfox@tfoxlaw.com and on Twitter.You can join the discussions at our Podcast Facebook group here.You can learn more about Paul Simkins on his website.We happily work with Buzzsprout for our podcast. See how they can help you and get a $20 Amazon Gift Card after you pay your second invoice!Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/paulsimkins)
Author Kevin W. McCarthy talks with host Paul Simkins about the importance of leaders being On-Purpose, dealing with the Tough Shifts, and why CEOs have to go. Plus Kevin shares his recipe for Grilled Vidalia Onions. You can find the recipe on the Smoke and Ash Facebook group or by emailing TLToolbox@BoldlyLead.comCreate your two-word purpose statement at OnPurpose.meYou can join the discussions at our Podcast Facebook group here.You can learn more about Paul Simkins on his website.We happily work with Buzzsprout for our podcast. See how they can help you and get a $20 Amazon Gift Card after you pay your second invoice!Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/paulsimkins)
Paul Simkins talks with Steve Placey, CEO and founder of Rock Your Business, Inc. about why he tells CEO's it's all about relationships. Steve gives an application tip that will just hit you right between the eyes!Steve also shares his recipe for Grilled Wings. You can find the recipe on the Smoke and Ash Facebook group or email Paul at TLToolbox@BoldlyLead.com.Steve's website for Rock Your Business.You can join our Podcast Facebook group here.You can learn more about Paul Simkins on his website.We happily work with Buzzsprout for our podcast. See how they can help you and get a $20 Amazon Gift Card after you pay your second invoice!Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/paulsimkins)
A Holiday special version where we compile the best application tips for leadership from previous episodes of The Tech Leader's Toolbox. No recipe this week.You can join our Podcast Facebook group here.Also join the Smoke and Ash Facebook group to get the recipes.You can learn more about Paul Simkins on his website.We happily work with Buzzsprout for our podcast. See how they can help you and get a $20 Amazon Gift Card after you pay your second invoice!Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/paulsimkins)
Author, Speaker, and Digital Marketer Dr. Marcus Alexander talks with host Paul Simkins about the mindsets that hold us back as a leader and how to really connect with our people.Plus Marcus shares a recipe for a Grilled Fruit Medley that sounds sinfully delicious and rich! You will find the recipe on the Smoke and Ash Facebook Group or email us at TLToolbox@BoldlyLead.comSocialMARQUI websiteDr. Marcus Alexander's book - It's Already In YOU!You can join our Podcast Facebook group here.You can learn more about Paul Simkins on his website.We happily work with Buzzsprout for our podcast. See how they can help you and get a $20 Amazon Gift Card after you pay your second invoice!Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/paulsimkins)
Robert Jerus, author and authority on Emotional Intelligence, communication, and positive psychology, shares insights about how leaders need Emotional Intelligence and a heart-felt attitude to be able to lead effectively and sustainably.Learn more about Bob and Emotional Intelligence. Plus a recipe for Sausage Gravy and Biscuits while camping.You can join our Podcast Facebook group here.You can learn more about Paul Simkins on his website.We happily work with Buzzsprout for our podcast. See how they can help you and get a $20 Amazon Gift Card after you pay your second invoice!Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/paulsimkins)
In this episode, we talk about the importance of growth for a leader and a PROVEN method of effective growth. Plus Paul Simkins tells a little about his journey.And a recipe for Golden Nugget Hash!You can join our Podcast Facebook group here.You can learn more about Paul Simkins on his website.We happily work with Buzzsprout for our podcast. See how they can help you and get a $20 Amazon Gift Card after you pay your second invoice!Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/paulsimkins)
Writer and Evil HR Lady Suzanne Lucas shares employee relations matters you need to think about with remote workers and the way that work and workplaces are evolving.Plus a recipe to make a delicious dessert called Darn Goods. Guaranteed hit with adults and kids alike!Articles by Suzanne in INC MagazineYou can join our Podcast Facebook group here.You can learn more about Paul Simkins on his website.We happily work with Buzzsprout for our podcast. See how they can help you and get a $20 Amazon Gift Card after you pay your second invoice!Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/paulsimkins)
Learn about the challenges you will face as you learn to be a more effective leader. Scott Miller, Executive Vice-president of Thought Leadership for the FranklinCovey Co. talks with Paul Simkins about the challenges outlined in his book, From Management Mess to Leadership Success: 30 Challenges to Become the Leader You Would Follow. Plus Paul and Scott discuss the best ways to cook corn on the cob outdoors!Big Thanks to Drew Young of FranklinCovey for coordinating and making this possible.Scott's Podcast - On Leadership with Scott MillerYou can join our Podcast Facebook group here.You can learn more about Paul Simkins on his website.We happily work with Buzzsprout for our podcast. See how they can help you and get a $20 Amazon Gift Card after you pay your second invoice!Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/paulsimkins)
Hosted by Paul SimkinsTherapist and podcaster Anna Marcolin shares her techniques for dealing with the stress and anxiety that comes with our ever-changing work situations.Plus Paul shares a recipe for Walking Tacos, always a favorite with campers and kids! Anna's Podcast: The Real TherapistYou can join our Podcast Facebook group here.You can learn more about Paul Simkins at his website.We happily work with Buzzsprout for our podcast. See how they can help you and get a $20 Amazon Gift Card after you pay your second invoice!Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/paulsimkins)
Paul Simkins talks with Patrick Kelly, produce supply chain strategist and co-author of Millennial Boom! along with Dr. Hans Finzel. Patrick shares the secrets for understanding and communicating effectively with Baby Boomers and Millennials both at home and in the workplace.www.millennialboomnow.comPlus, a recipe for making Chili Dog Stew, a favorite of my kids every time we went camping!You can join our Podcast Facebook group here.You can learn more about Paul Simkins at his website.We happily work with Buzzsprout for our podcast. See how they can help you and get a $20 Amazon Gift Card after you pay your second invoice!Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/paulsimkins)
Paul Simkins talks with Life and Career Coach Shannon Rollins about helping your team keep perspective and manage stress during trying times.ShannonRollins.comPlus a recipe you can make with your kids - Camp Donuts!You can join our Podcast Facebook group here.You can learn more about Paul Simkins at his website.We happily work with Buzzsprout for our podcast. See how they can help you and get a $20 Amazon Gift Card after you pay your second invoice!Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/paulsimkins)
Lisa Lansing of Dynamix Business Solutions (www.bedynamix.com) shares the top factors for helping your team be effective during crisis and upheaval.Plus how to make Bacon Egg Pan Pie, a recipe contributed by Smoke and Ash Facebook group member Paul DeLuca as found on BBQ Pit Boys website.You can join our Podcast Facebook group here.You can learn more about Paul Simkins at his website.We happily work with Buzzsprout for our podcast. See how they can help you and get a $20 Amazon Gift Card after you pay your second invoice!Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/paulsimkins)
Paul Simkins talks with Tim Taylor, book author and the owner of Taylor Works IT and Taylor Consulting, about how to keep quality employees on your team and grow your business.Plus, a recipe for Smoked Olives.https://www.taylorworks.comYou can join our Podcast Facebook group here.You can learn more about Paul Simkins at his website.We happily work with Buzzsprout for our podcast. See how they can help you and get a $20 Amazon Gift Card after you pay your second invoice!Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/paulsimkins)
The leader who gets excellence is the one who learns to respond instead of react. Find out how here.Plus a recipe for Cowboy Casserole.You can join our Podcast Facebook group here.You can learn more about Paul Simkins at his website.We happily work with Buzzsprout for our podcast. See how they can help you and get a $20 Amazon Gift Card after you pay your second invoice!Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/paulsimkins)
How to identify and establish your team's core values for making choices guided by who you are. Plus Paul shares how to make Caribbean Chicken on the grill!You can join our Podcast Facebook group here.You can learn more about Paul Simkins at his website.We happily work with Buzzsprout for our podcast. See how they can help you and get a $20 Amazon Gift Card after you pay your second invoice!Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/paulsimkins)
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