Podcasts about indisputable laws

This week, join me as I sit down with Juliet Lighter-Kamm, founder of the nonprofit organization 'Women Speaking Out.' For the past 15 years, Juliet has dedicated her life to raising awareness about dating violence and educating Hawaii's youth. We discuss her journey, from finding support during difficult times of dating violence to her experiences as a former pageant contestant. Juliet also opens up about her battle with depression, offering insights gained throughout her remarkable journey. Tune in to explore her inspiring story of resilience, advocacy, and empowerment. Book Mentioned (The 17 Indisputable Laws of Teamwork: Embrace Them and Empower your team) Donate to WSO at https://wsohawaii.org/donate-1 Follow Begin with Shaolin: Instagram: @beginwithshaolin Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@beginwithshaolin Tiktok: @beginwithshaolin https://www.beginwithshaolin.com/ Follow Shaolin: Instagram: @studioshaolin Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@studioshaolin Tiktok: @studio.shaolin https://www.studioshaolin.com/ Follow Juliet: Instagram: @julietlighter Follow WSO: Instagram: @wsohawaii https://wsohawaii.org Listen to "Begin with Shaolin" Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/begin-with-shaolin/id1730687123 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@beginwithshaolin

In this week's episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Deidra Viney, the proud owner, and franchisee of Express Employment Professionals in Jersey City and Edison, New Jersey. This was a follow-up episode to our previous conversation in episode number 31, where we delved into her story. In this episode, we discussed what Deirdre has been up to, how she was able to expand her business after the pandemic, and how she navigated her business through the pandemic. We also talked about her experience as a mother and entrepreneur. Additionally, we discussed a few books that we found helpful, such as Atomic Habits by James Clear, The 17 Indisputable Laws of Teamwork by John C. Maxwell, The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni, and Tribal Leadership by David Logan. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hforhustle/support

In this episode, John Maxwell teaches us how great coaches communicate! Whether you coach in sports, in business, or even in your family, this episode will give you a play book for motivating your team to reach their next level of performance. After John's lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Goede discuss practical ways you can apply this to your life and leadership.  Key Takeaways: -       “It's not what you tell your players that counts. It's what they hear.” –Red Auerbach -       Information = giving out -       Communication = getting through Our BONUS resource for this episode is the “How Great Coaches Communicate Worksheet,” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Coach and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.” This episode is sponsored by BELAY: Leaders, stop trying to do it all yourself. The best leaders know their limits, operate out of their strengths, and set others up for success. Find freedom with BELAY - pairing you with vetted U.S. Virtual Assistants, so you can focus on what matters.  To help you get started, BELAY is offering Maxwell Leadership listeners a free download of their The Power of Productivity. This resource has everything you need to get started, grow, and succeed with your new VA. Just text MAXWELL to 55123 for FREE access.   References: Watch this episode on YouTube! The 17 Indisputable Laws of Teamwork by John C. Maxwell (Use code PODCAST at checkout for 15% off this week only.) Sometimes You Win Sometimes You Learn by John C. Maxwell Relevant Episode: Be the One with Justin Prince Sign up for the Maxwell Leadership Growth Plan Shop the Maxwell Leadership Online Store

Ever wondered how to harness the power of online video to skyrocket your influence on platforms like YouTube? Dive into this episode with guest Sean Cannell, a YouTube sensation who's turned video content into a fun-filled adventure. Sean's journey, from rave parties to YouTube stardom, showcases the magic of goal setting combined with passion and purpose. Eager to know the secrets behind setting vibrant goals, building a loyal community, and navigating the highs and lows of content creation? Don't miss this rollercoaster ride of laughs, insights, and actionable tips! In This Episode:Follow Sean on Instagram or on YouTubeCheck out ThinkMedia TV on YouTubeBuy a copy of the 2nd edition of Sean's book YouTube Secrets!Sean's Book ListThe 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth by John MaxwellThe 17 Indisputable Laws of Teamwork by John MaxwellThe 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership by John MaxwellThe Advantage by Patrick LencioniPreorder my new book, All It Takes Is A Goal!Every successful goal has four stages: 1. Dream 2. Plan 3. Do 4. Review. Learn how to have fun in all four stages right here!Follow me on GoodReadsBook me to speak at your event or to your team!You can get more info on the Soundtracks Video Course.Follow Jon on Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and Facebook.Order Soundtracks, available wherever you find quality books!

Today we're talking about how to put people in their place. No, not like that! This is about how to put the right people in the right place in your organization. See, you might have all-star players on your team, but if they're not in positions that utilize their strengths, passions, and know-how, your business is probably underperforming, your turnover is probably high, and you're probably feeling frustrated! The ability to put your people in the right place may very well be one of the greatest skills of a leader.  So, John Maxwell is going to teach you three things that every leader needs to know if they're going to put people in the right positions. Then, Mark Cole and Chris Goede are going to share some stories and application about how they've implemented this teaching here at Maxwell Leadership. And they're going to offer you applicable ways for you to apply this to your own leadership. Our BONUS resource for this episode is the “How to Put People In Their Place Worksheet,” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Place and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.” References: Watch this episode on YouTube! The 17 Indisputable Laws of Teamwork by John C. Maxwell (Use code PODCAST at checkout for 15% off this week only) Sign up for the Maxwell Leadership Growth Plan Shop the Maxwell Leadership Online Store

Nutrition can be a confusing field, with many competing experts and guru's claiming they have the one true method.However, when many large studies all agree on certain principles, over a long period of time, we can agree that a large body of evidence that withstands peer review can develop into laws of nutrition we can count on.In this episode I go through 5 powerful laws that you can utilize to improve your health, with a large body of scientific evidence supporting each point.The good news? These are pretty basic, easy to understand principles that anybody can apply quickly, to improve their health and happiness!Find episode links, notes and artwork at:https://blog.dirobi.comThis show is for informational purposes only. None of the information in this podcast should be construed as dispensing medical advice. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

So many people start businesses thinking that it'll give them more freedom but what it ends up doing is just give them never ending tasks and stress.  On episode 077 of the Restoration Domination Podcast, your host Rico Garcia Jr interviews special guest Eugene Hicks from Declaration Consulting.  They discuss the steps that you need to take to finally give you what you wanted from being a business owner in the first place, freedom.3 Biggest Takeaways:1. The 3 P's.... Grit, Consistency & Vision, 2. The Secret Sauce to Greatness3. How to ACTUALLY gain freedom from you businessFind our Guest:Website: https://www.declarationconsulting.comPhone Number: 602-345-0114Business Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DeclarationConsulting Personal Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eugene.hicks.94402Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eugene_hicks_consultant/ Email: eugene@declarationconsulting.comLinkedIn Personal Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eugene-hicks-567b7915?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3Blq23l0eRRwOUja9sSjr%2BEg%3D%3DBook Recommendations:The Road Less Stupid by Keith Cunningham: https://amzn.to/3CH6hKcThe 17 Indisputable Laws of Teamwork by John Maxwell https://amzn.to/3X3plKVWild at Heart by John Eldridge https://amzn.to/3WW1OLLSponsors:mpartial uses geospatial data to assist in creating accurate estimates, invoices, documentation of damages or work done and assisting in faster and fairer claim settlement. Use DOMINATE60 for 99% off Enterprise Plan https://bit.ly/3tz2Xwzsureti Corporation removes the time and financial headaches of getting the mortgage company to release funds or a customer to pay their deductibles in insurance claims. They cut the middle man getting you paid faster and in full. Learn More: https://bit.ly/3pyVLxrC&R Magazine is the oldest trade publication specifically dedicated to the cleaning and restoration industry. C&R is available in print and digital formats for free. Learn more and subscribe for FREE here: https://bit.ly/310KLjp0:00 Intro2:04 Podcast Intro2:20 Who is Eugene Hicks3:44 The Hardship that Changed Everything8:27 What More Business Owners Should Know11:29 Empowering Your Team Members13:00 KPIs15:50 P&Ls18:58 Improving Customer Experience 23:21 Thanks to our Sponsors27:41 Leveraging Customer Experience to Increase Profitability31:26 Immediate Impact of Reviews42:46 Top Three Keys to Success44:56 Book Recommendations48:53 How to Reach Eugene

John Maxwell says that 1 is too small of a number to achieve greatness, and he's absolutely right. If you want to achieve anything big, you need others. That's where the power of teams lies. This week we're talking about how we is better than me. In this lesson, John Maxwell shares 6 reasons why team effort is superior to individual effort. Some of these may seem obvious to you, but others may be newer and more challenging. That's why, after John's lesson, Mark Cole and Becky Bursell will help you navigate John's lesson and how to apply it to your own leadership. Our BONUS resource for this episode is the “We Is Better than Me Worksheet,” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/We and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.” References: Watch this episode on YouTube! Download the Maxwell Leadership Growth Plan Purchase your Live2Lead tickets! The 17 Indisputable Laws of Teamwork by John C. Maxwell (use code PODCAST at checkout for 15% off this week only) The 360° Leader by John C. Maxwell Shop the Maxwell Leadership Online Store

The teamwork that we show can elevate our teams to new heights or it can make the team crumble. Every year our school teams change. Some changes involve what adults work in your classroom while other changes involve getting a brand new group of students. The teamwork every member demonstrates place a big role in defining the culture of the school and the morale of those there. This episode dives into three lessons taken from world renowned author and speaker John Maxwell's book the 17 Indisputable Laws of Teamwork. If you want to have a more cohesive team next year check out a few tips from John  Maxwell's book. 

Join Scott and Steve for a shot of leadership -a quick, actionable tip or 2 to help you be a better leader. In this Shot, Steve and Scott discuss the Law of the Bench from the book The 17 Indisputable Laws of Teamwork by John Maxwell.If you like what you hear, please subscribe! You can find us at Apple, Google, and Spotify.We want to hear from you! Email us at dramofleadership@gmail.com.

Join Scott and Steve for a shot of leadership -a quick, actionable tip or 2 to help you be a better leader. In this Shot, Steve and Scott discuss the Law of the Chain from the book The 17 Indisputable Laws of Teamwork by John Maxwell.If you like what you hear, please subscribe! You can find us at Apple, Google, and Spotify.We want to hear from you! Email us at dramofleadership@gmail.com.

Join Scott and Steve for a shot of leadership -a quick, actionable tip or 2 to help you be a better leader. In this Shot, Steve and Scott discuss the Law of Everest from the book The 17 Indisputable Laws of Teamwork by John Maxwell.If you like what you hear, please subscribe! You can find us at Apple, Google, and Spotify.We want to hear from you! Email us at dramofleadership@gmail.com.

Join Scott and Steve for a shot of leadership -a quick, actionable tip or 2 to help you be a better leader. In this Shot, Steve and Scott discuss the Law of the Niche from the book The 17 Indisputable Laws of Teamwork by John Maxwell.If you like what you hear, please subscribe! You can find us at Apple, Google, and Spotify.We want to hear from you! Email us at dramofleadership@gmail.com.

The final episode of being an effective team leader and team member. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/carol-davis8/support

The series continues…. Explore the importance and value of teamwork. Explore how much the team brings to the table --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/carol-davis8/support

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How valuable is your team? Do you validate and affirm your team members? Does everyone have a voice and are you listening? Explore how these laws impact leaders, leadership styles and team members. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/carol-davis8/support

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In part two of Building a Team Environment, John teaches the remaining questions leaders must ask in order to assess if they are building a winning team environment. John discusses removing barriers for your team, providing your team with the freedom to learn, and fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion.  During the application portion, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow discuss how to create a team that is both diverse and in alignment, and the challenges that come with being a leader who builds consensus.   Our BONUS resource for this series is the Building a Team Environment Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Team and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.”  References:  Change Your World by John C. Maxwell  ChangeYourWorld.com  The 17 Indisputable Laws of Teamwork by John C. Maxwell  The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership by John C. Maxwell  The John Maxwell Online Store 

You’ve probably heard John say this before, “One is too small of a number to achieve greatness.” In other words, if we’re going to accomplish anything of significance, we need a team around us. In this series, John teaches how to build a team environment for winning. He teaches us the ten questions leaders must ask themselves in order to assess whether or not they’re building a winning team environment. In part one, John teaches the first five questions to help you determine if you’re building a winning team. In the application portion of the episode, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow discuss setting team expectations and how accountability is impossible unless those expectations are crystal clear. Our BONUS resource for this series is the Building a Team Environment Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Team and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.” References: Change Your World by John C. Maxwell ChangeYourWorld.com The 17 Indisputable Laws of Teamwork by John C. Maxwell The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership by John C. Maxwell The John Maxwell Online Store

Jordan Raynor sits down with Ronnie Andrews, CEO of Oncocyte (NYSE American: OCX), to talk about why it matters that Jesus met people first physically, then emotionally, and lastly spiritually, the impact phone vacations have had on his life, and why the next 10 years of cancer research will be more fruitful than the last 100.Links Mentioned:Ronnie Andrews on TwitterRonnie Andrews on LinkedInOncocyteDr. Katharine HayhoeDr. Katharine Hayhoe on The Call to MasteryThe Human Genome ProjectFrancis S. CollinsThe Language of GodTimothy KellerTimothy Keller on The Call to MasteryAmerican Society of Clinical OncologyASCO CancerLinQPastor Rick's Daily HopeRavi ZachariasLead Like JesusIn Touch MinistriesExperiencing GodJohn MaxwellThe 21 Irrefutable Laws of LeadershipThe 17 Indisputable Laws of TeamworkGreg BrennemanGreg Brenneman on The Call to Mastery

How do you create the best environment within your organization?  Today, we specifically tackle the second most common pain point for leaders and business owners – team and team development. We're joined by Melissa Miller and Deborah Anthony who are part of our amazing team at Experience Leadership as we discuss the intersection of teamwork and leadership.  Most people have a negativity bias encoded into their memory system. For instance, five good things have to happen to replace one negative memory. Now, if you put that into the context of leadership experience, think about how many good leadership moments you have to create to undo a few negative experiences. In this episode, you will hear: Good leadership and poor leadership moments 4 reasons people don't become effective team members How insecurity greatly impacts the team A few takeaways from John Maxwell’s The 17 Indisputable Laws of Teamwork Patrick Lencioni’s 5 dysfunctions of a team  How to enhance teamwork within your organization   Subscribe and Review Share your thoughts and ideas with us and email me at stephen@experienceleadership.com. If you like what you’re hearing, please subscribe to this podcast. Each week, Experience Leadership Podcast shares coaching tips as well as new facts, figures, and cutting-edge theories and thoughts about leadership to help grow your business. We also feature stories of successful people so you learn from real people, and not just from theory. I’d love for you to give me a review over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, we've created a PDF that has all of the key information for you from the episode. Just go to the episode page at https://experienceleadership.com/podcast​ to download it.   Supporting Resources: The 17 Indisputable Laws of Teamwork: Embrace Them and Empower Your Team by John C. Maxwell https://www.amazon.com/17-Indisputable-Laws-Teamwork-Embrace/dp/1400204739 The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni https://www.amazon.com/Five-Dysfunctions-Team-Leadership-Fable/dp/0787960756   *** Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment. He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com  

Time, Team, and Money – these are three of the most common pain points many businesses face.  Which of those are you currently struggling with? Today, we discuss how those pain points impact your business and what you can do to address them. Joining me today is Melissa Miller. She's the communications director and co-facilitator at Experience Leadership. Melissa's insights into leadership and business are influenced by her background in academia, the performing arts, and social media management.  Here at Experience Leadership, our mission is to find the peak of human potential. This all comes down to having self-awareness. So you have the option to either embrace your limits or change your habits.  The choice is yours. In this episode, you will hear: 3 common pain points businesses struggle with Why it’s not an issue of time management but of self-leadership How to take control of your time The difference between leading a few people vs. hundreds of people in your organization Managing your money   Subscribe and Review Share your thoughts and ideas with us and email me at stephen@experienceleadership.com.   If you like what you’re hearing, please subscribe to this podcast. Each week, Experience Leadership Podcast shares coaching tips as well as new facts, figures, and cutting-edge theories and thoughts about leadership to help grow your business. We also feature stories of successful people so you learn from real people, and not just from theory. I’d love for you to give me a review over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, we've created a PDF that has all of the key information for you from the episode. Just go to the episode page at https://experienceleadership.com/podcast​ to download it.   Supporting Resources: The 17 Indisputable Laws of Teamwork by John Maxwell Primal Leadership by Daniel Goleman   *** Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment. He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com

Leading in ChaosCrisis & Chaos is fundamentally what moved the church from being gathered to scattered. It happened at the beginning of the church and it seems to be happening again in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. 1. Embrace RealityFace reality as it is, not as you wish it were - Jack WelchGreat leadership embraces both the real and ideal - Carey NieuwhofThe wisest leaders will embrace what Jim Collins calls the Stockdale Paradox. Jim Stockdale was an American general captured and imprisoned during the Vietnam war. He was held and tortured for seven years.  Stockdale said the first people to die in captivity were the optimists, who kept thinking things would get better quickly and they'd be released. “They died of a broken heart,” Stockdale said. Instead, Stockdale argued, the key to survival was to combine realism and hope.  In Stockdale's words: “This is a very important lesson. You must never confuse faith that you will prevail in the end–-which you can never afford to lose–-with the discipline to confront the most brutal facts of your current reality, whatever they might be.”Coaching Question: What parts of my current reality am I ignoring or avoiding? 2. Embrace UncertaintyChaos occurs when we FEEL too many things are out of our control.  “Uncertainty is not an indication of poor leadership. Rather it indicates a need for leadership. The nature of leadership demands that there always be an element of uncertainty. The temptation is to think, ‘If I were a good leader, I would know exactly what to do.' Increased responsibility means dealing more with more intangibles and therefore more complex uncertainty. Leaders can afford to be uncertain, but we cannot afford to be unclear. People will not follow fuzzy leadership.” - Andy StanleyCoaching Question: What decisions do I need to make now even though I'm uncertain? 3. Embrace Opportunities.Do you see the opportunity or the obstacle?  “You're not made in a crisis, you're revealed in a crisis.  Squeeze an orange or lemon and orange juice or lemon juice comes out.  Squeeze a human in a time of chaos or crisis and what's inside comes out.” - John KinderCoaching Question: What opportunities am I currently missing? 4. Embrace Teamwork.Law of Mt Everest - As the challenges escalate, the need for teamwork elevates.  John Maxwell - 17 Indisputable Laws of TeamworkThe Mountain Way - It takes 200-300 on the team for 2 climbers to succeed.  Coaching Question: How do we (think team) create meaningful ministry in this season?  Get more info on Lead the Generation at www.leadthegeneration.comInterested in over 100 hours of training videos from our conferences.  Check out Lead Now here: https://www.leadthegeneration.com/leadnowDo you love what Lead the Generation is doing to train and equip youth pastors?  Consider making a small investment to support our ministry.  https://www.leadthegeneration.com/donateWatch the video of this podcast on Eran Holt's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/EranHoltPeter Reeves YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDTgGXVFLdKKrqtsb7rxhqgSpecial Thanks for Josh Leak Music for the instrumental music for the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCc6XY3F5GeobkAO2_YggWEQSupport the show (http://www.leadthegeneration.com/donate)

In this episode, Jim Oliver and Greg Chaplain discuss: The real estate market and how Greg joined the market The roles that teams play in reaching sales goals The career path that Greg Chaplain chose after a business acquisition cost him his job   Key Takeaways: Attitude and ambition can get you anywhere! Find the real estate sales strategy that works for you, speaks to you, that fits your lifestyle and you can become proficient at. Attitude is everything. Other skills, and strengths can be taught or learned. Only start a team when you’re generating too much business to handle yourself (ripe fruit is hitting the ground). Develop reciprocating relationships with other business owners.   “Train agents in a way that they can leave and be successful. Treat them in a way that they won’t want to.” Greg Chaplain About Greg Chaplain: Licensed Virginia agent Greg Chaplain leads the Hampton Roads Real Estate Home Team, representing over thirty combined years of experience. Having grown up in Lakeville, Massachusetts, Greg went on to complete his BS in Business Administration & Finance from West Virginia University and relocated to Hampton Roads, where the abilities and experiences he gained managing sales teams in the wine industry, including strong negotiation and communication skills, brought about a career in Real Estate in 2005. Buyers and sellers alike will find Greg to be perfectly attentive and communicative throughout the process. His guidance even post-sale ensures the buyer will be comfortable and satisfied.   Greg’s time in Hampton Roads has brought him to a sincere appreciation of its approachable people and flexible lifestyle - from rural to urban, historic to new, and athletics to arts, Greg knows there is absolutely something for everyone here.  Book References: 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership by John Maxwell The 17 Indisputable Laws of Teamwork by John Maxwell The Greatest Salesman in the World by Og Mandino The Go Giver by Bob Burg How to Master the Art of Selling Anything by Tom Hopkins   Connect with Greg Chaplain:  Website: The Real Estate Home Team LinkedIn: Greg Chaplain   Connect with Jim Oliver: Facebook: CreateTailwind & Jim Oliver Website: CreateTailwind.com YouTube: createtailwind.com LinkedIn: Jim Oliver

John Maxwell says, “Leadership determines the success of the team,” and in this episode, he dissects what makes the best leaders the best. He offers two main ideas: The best leaders give their best to their people, and the best leaders are able to get the best from their people. You’re going to want to download the notes and follow along as John dives deep into these two characteristics of the best leaders.    Mark Cole and Richard Chancy direct our attention to the application side of John’s lesson. There’s a lot of great information to consume, but the goal is to slow down so we can do something with what we’re learning. Mark encourages us to choose one idea to pursue and focus on living it out over the next week.    Our BONUS resource for this episode is the Why the Best Are the Best Worksheet. You can access the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Best and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.”          References: Everyone Communicates, Few Connect by John C. Maxwell Thinking for a Change by John C. Maxwell The 17 Indisputable Laws of Teamwork by John C. Maxwell The John Maxwell Online Store  

Ed Mylett is a bestselling author and peak performance expert, not to mention a friend of John Maxwell. He invited John on his podcast in January for an in-depth conversation about John’s leadership journey and to talk about John’s new book, Leadershift. Ed’s team was kind enough to let us use this interview on The John Maxwell Leadership Podcast so that you can learn from two of the most influential business leaders as they discuss how to increase your influence and why being intentional with your growth is crucial for your leadership. Be sure to check out the references below to follow Ed Mylett on his podcast and on social media. To get the Bonus Resource for this episode, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from this conversation, visit MaxwellPodcast.com/mylett and click “Download the Bonus Resource.” References: Ed Mylett’s Website Ed Mylett on Instagram: @edmylett Leadershift by John C. Maxwell Put Your Dream to the Test by John C. Maxwell The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership by John C. Maxwell The 17 Indisputable Laws of Teamwork by John C. Maxwell The John Maxwell Online Store

This week we’re continuing our series on The Portrait of a Strong Family. John Maxwell discusses how strong families respond to crisis in a positive way. This episode is for the leader who wants to strengthen their family’s communication and commitment to one another. Jason Brooks joins Mark Cole again to dive deep into John’s teaching and how to apply it to your own family life. This conversation is crucial for leaders who have mistaken their home life for an escape from leadership and responsibility. In fact, family is where leadership is needed the most and counts the most. Our BONUS resource for this series is The Strong Family Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/family and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.” References: The Mentor’s Guide to Relationships (download the bonus resource for coupon code) Leadershift by John C. Maxwell Jumpstart Your Priorities by John C. Maxwell The 17 Indisputable Laws of Teamwork by John C. Maxwell

In this episode, we’re talking about family relationships. What makes a strong family? And, what should a leader’s family life look like? In part 1, John discusses the importance of expressing appreciation for each other and structuring your schedule by making family time your priority. Jason Brooks (Content Director of John Maxwell Enterprise) makes his debut on the podcast by guest hosting along with Mark Cole. Both Mark and Jason share the intentional practices they implement in order to keep their families strong, close, and growing together. Our BONUS resource for this series is The Strong Family Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/family and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.” References: The Mentor’s Guide to Relationships (download the Bonus Resource for coupon code) Leadershift by John C. Maxwell Jumpstart Your Priorities by John C. Maxwell The 17 Indisputable Laws of Teamwork by John C. Maxwell

Teams, Leadership, Building From WithinWhen a team takes ownership of its problems, the problem gets solved. It is true on the battlefield, it is true in business, and it is true in life.~ Jocko WillinkJeffrey Davidson is a leadership expert. He has been exploring the boundaries of world-class teams and leadership for over 20 years. As a recognized expert in strengthening leaders, their leadership skills, and building teams. He has worked with 100s of teams, taught thousands of employees, and consulted with multiple Fortune 100 corporations. He is an engaging, thought-provoking speaker as well as a dynamic presenter. Listen up, you will wholeheartedly agree. Ed Note: This episode is a republish of an earlier, very well received CBJ/241 interview with an exceedingly important message. Teamwork and leadership provide structure for our evolution both as individuals and groups. Jeffrey speaks at conferences across the United States and Canada. Audiences love his interactive, high-energy talks that include humor and real-life stories of success and his many brushes with failure. Jeffrey's goal is simple, he wants you to be outstanding ... and he wants your team to be even better. Jocko, in his book below, is right. Teamwork requires ownership. Photo by https://unsplash.com/photos/w55SpMmoPgE?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText (Anna Samoylova) on https://unsplash.com/collections/2240293/teams?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText (Unsplash) ------------ Books and Additional Referenceshttp://geni.us/maxwell17 (The 17 Indisputable Laws of Teamwork: Embrace Them and Empower Your Team) - 2013, Maxwell - Global Amazon Link http://geni.us/jocko (Extreme Ownership: How The US Navy SEALS Lead and Win) - 2017, Jocko Willink - Global Amazon Link http://geni.us/gordon (The Energy Bus: 10 Rules to Fuel Your Life, Work, and Team with Positive Energy) - 2007, Gordon & Blanchard Jeffrey's Website with more complementary information: https://greatteamsltd.com/more/ (https://greatteamsltd.com/more/) Previous CBJ Experts ReportCBJ Mindset Page: http://corebrainjournal.com/mindset (http://corebrainjournal.com/mindset) Parent Leadership - CBJ Child & Teen Insights: http://corebrainjournal.com/family (http://corebrainjournal.com/family) Relationship Balance Ends Emotional Confusion - Robinson: http://corebrainjournal.com/234 (http://corebrainjournal.com/234) Read Lead and Succeed - Reading and Leadership, Brassell: http://corebrainjournal.com/285 (http://corebrainjournal.com/285) Teams, Leadership & The Responsibility Process - Avery: http://corebrainjournal.com/256 (http://corebrainjournal.com/256) ------------ Forward This Audio Message Link To a Friendhttp://corebrainjournal.com/297 (http://corebrainjournal.com/297) -----------ThanksThanks, Jeffrey, for joining us here at CBJ to review your interesting overview of a structure for evolved self-management. As I learned long ago, belatedly, group reality is at once different and understandable. Have some feedback you'd like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the bottom of the post. Also, https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/corebrain-journal/id1102718140?mt=2 (please leave an honest review for the CoreBrain Journal Podcast on iTunes). Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and much appreciated. Reviews do matter in the rankings of the show, and I read each one of them. Be counted. If this post with these several references is helpful, please take a moment to pass it on. QuestionsIn closing, if you have any questions, drop a comment on any posting here at CBJ, and I'll get back to you. This discerning show of world-class experts is here for you, your families, and your clients -...

I or We - how should I refer to my cleaning business? I want to grow my cleaning company but right now it's just me. I don't have any team members, employees, partners or anyone else in my maid service. So, should I say I or We? Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru says a maid service is never one person. In the beginning, it can be I or We but there are mentors and counsel. The collective We is bigger than the I in your #cleaning. Market your cleaning business by looking at yourself beyond a solitary maid. Today's #AskaHouseCleaner is Savvy Cleaner. (House Cleaner Training and Pro Cleaning Tips.) Savvy Perks (An employee perks program for you and your staff.) *** COMPLETE SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE *** https://askahousecleaner.com/i-or-we-promoting-biz/ *** MORE VIDEOS ON THIS TOPIC *** Speaking in We vs I! - Jerry Banfield - https://youtu.be/W9uifGcXWyA Good Teamwork vs. Bad Teamwork - https://youtu.be/fUXdrl9ch_Q The Power of Teamwork - https://youtu.be/vtXKQOtNWPg Teamwork Reimagined | Kevin Cahill | TEDxSunValley - https://youtu.be/UwsMogSQmYI   *** RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE *** The 17 Indisputable Laws of Teamwork Workbook: Embrace Them and Empower Your Team - https://amzn.to/2RrENSw You Are the Team: 6 Simple Ways Teammates Can Go from Good to Great - https://amzn.to/2BZiDx9 The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace: Empowering Organizations by Encouraging People - https://amzn.to/2BXrz6c The Ideal Team Player: How to Recognize and Cultivate the Three Essential Virtues - https://amzn.to/2BULbb8 Teamwork 101: What Every Leader Needs to Know - https://amzn.to/2RrFzyU We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.   *** OTHER WAYS TO ENJOY THIS SHOW *** ITUNES - http://apple.co/2xhxnoj STITCHER - http://bit.ly/2fcm5JM SOUNDCLOUD - http://bit.ly/2xpRgLH GOOGLE PLAY - http://bit.ly/2fdkQd7 YOUTUBE - https://goo.gl/UCs92v *** GOT A QUESTION FOR A SHOW? *** Email it to Angela[at]AskaHouseCleaner.com Voice Mail: Click on the blue button at https://askahousecleaner.com *** HOUSE CLEANING TIPS VAULT *** (DELIVERED VIA EMAIL) - https://savvycleaner.com/tips *** FREE EBOOK – HOW TO START YOUR OWN HOUSE CLEANING COMPANY *** http://amzn.to/2xUAF3Z *** PROFESSIONAL HOUSE CLEANERS PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP *** https://www.facebook.com/groups/ProfessionalHouseCleaners/ *** VRBO AIRBNB CLEANING FACEBOOK GROUP *** https://www.facebook.com/groups/VRBO.Airbnb.Cleaning/ *** LOOKING FOR WAY TO GET MORE CLEANING LEADS *** https://housecleaning360.com *** FOLLOW ANGELA BROWN ON SOCIAL MEDIA *** https://Facebook.com/SavvyCleaner https://Twitter.com/SavvyCleaner https://Instagram.com/SavvyCleaner https://Pinterest.com/SavvyCleaner https://Linkedin.com/in/SavvyCleaner *** WHAT IS ASK A HOUSE CLEANER? *** Ask a House Cleaner is a daily show where you get to ask your house cleaning questions and we provide answers. Learn how to clean. How to start a cleaning business. Marketing and Advertising tips for your cleaning service. How to find top quality house cleaners, housekeepers, and maids. Employee motivation tactics. Strategies to boost your cleaning clientele. Cleaning company expansion help. Time-saving Hacks for DIY cleaners and more. Hosted by Angela Brown, 25-year house cleaning expert and founder of Savvy Cleaner Training for House Cleaners and Maids. *** DISCLAIMER *** During the shows we recommend services, sites, and products to help you improve your cleaning and grow your cleaning business. We have partnerships or sponsorships with these companies to provide you with discounts, and savings. By clicking on and buying from these links we may receive a commission which helps pay for the production costs of the show. Support the show so we can continue to bring you free tips and strategies to improve your cleaning and help you grow your cleaning business. THANK YOU! *** SPONSORSHIPS & BRANDS *** We do work with sponsors and brands. If you are interested in working with us and you have a product or service that is cohesive to the cleaning industry reach out to our promotional department info[at]AskaHouseCleaner.com *** THIS SHOW WAS SPONSORED BY *** SAVVY CLEANER - House Cleaner Training and Certification – https://savvycleaner.com MY CLEANING CONNECTION – Your hub for all things cleaning – https://mycleaningconnection.com HOUSECLEANING360.COM – Connecting House Cleaners with Homeowners – https://housecleaning360.com SAVVY PERKS – Employee Benefits for Small Business Owners – https://savvyperks.com VRBO AIRBNB CLEANING – Cleaning tips and strategies for your short-term rental https://TurnoverCleaningTips.com

What you appreciate appreciates; what you depreciate depreciates. In this episode, we’re talking about gratitude as John discusses the final three laws of achieving lifetime growth. To help you apply these laws, Richard and Mark talk about the importance of knowing your purpose and practicing gratitude in your leadership. Their challenge to you this week is to reflect on your leadership and examine the impact you’re making on your team and those closest to you. Our BONUS resource for this series is the Growth and Gratitude Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/growth and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.” References: The Laws of Lifetime Growth by Dan Sullivan and Catherine Nomura Falling Upward by Richard Rohr Intentional Living by John C. Maxwell 25 Ways to Win with People by John C. Maxwell The 17 Indisputable Laws of Teamwork by John C. Maxwell The John Maxwell Online Store

Today, we’re launching a new series called Growth and Gratitude! In this series, John adapts six laws from The Laws of Lifetime Growth by Dan Sullivan and Catherine Nomura to his own principles for growth. These laws are like mirrors––tools that allow you to reflect on your behavior and determine if you’re supporting or undermining your personal growth. If you’re looking toward the future with apprehension, this lesson will help you begin to look forward with anticipation. Next week, we’ll continue the series by discussing gratitude. Our BONUS resource for this series is the Growth and Gratitude Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/growth and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.” References: The Laws of Lifetime Growth by Dan Sullivan and Catherine Nomura 25 Ways to Win with People by John C. Maxwell The 17 Indisputable Laws of Teamwork by John C. Maxwell The John Maxwell Online Store

Understanding the dynamics of team building No matter what you are trying to achieve in your business, you will need a strong team to do it. You can only go as far as your supporting cast will take you. Sports stars and oscar winners know this to be true.   Jesus also knew this, which is why he put together the most impactful team in the history of the world: His twelve apostles.   These twelve seemingly ordinary men set the world on fire. It’s not because they chose to follow Jesus, but rather because He chose them to follow Him. This difference is huge in team building dynamics.   In this week’s episode you’ll learn the three groups found within any team and how to interact with the differents players within each group.   Being a leader doesn’t mean to always attract more followers. It means to be confident enough to choose who you keep around and invest in.   Hey… it’s what Jesus would do.   In This Episode You Will:   Learn about the three main components of any team. Understand how, as a leader, you are to relate to each group within your team. Gain more scriptural and historical understanding about Jesus and His followers. Learn how focusing your time and energy on the right people will bring you better results   Memorable Quotes:   “When building an online business, especially if it’s in direct sales or network marketing – smart team building is one of the most important parts of your success.”   “Jesus didn’t go haphazardly from one person to the next, begging them to follow Him.”   “On your team, you will have your extended roster of people who sign up. You will also have your more invested player – your main players. And you will also have what we like to call: your rockstars – your high achievers.”   “These guys [the apostles] would walk with him, eat meals with Him, ask Him questions directly, get answers that others would not. They were with Him everyday and everywhere. For about three years!”   “I once read in a leadership book that team building is maximized in efficiency when it is a team comprised of no more than twelve people.”   “Every good leadership and team building book I have ever read speaks of the importance of empowering your team members.”   “The most interesting thing about the twelve: Jesus chose them.”   “Putting quantity over quality is always a mistake.”   “If you want to build a team that will carry on your legacy, you will have to choose the ones who will bear the torch you hand to them higher.”   “Jesus brought them (Pater, James, and John) with Him to the peak of His glory (His transfiguration), and to the depth of his valley (His sorrow in Gethsemane).”   “Now, note this very important fact: He granted them this special privilege not because He loved them more than the others, but because they loved Him more than the others.”   Recommended Resources:   (https://www.thrivingonpurpose.com/episode-15-identifying-the-intangible-leader/) (https://www.thrivingonpurpose.com/episode-15-identifying-the-intangible-leader/)   (https://www.thrivingonpurpose.com/overcoming-entrepreneurial-rejection-from-friends-and-family/) (https://www.thrivingonpurpose.com/overcoming-entrepreneurial-rejection-from-friends-and-family/)   Listen To: How To Identify Your Target Market (https://www.thrivingonpurpose.com/e24-how-to-define-your-target-market/)   Books:   Lead Like Jesus Revisited, Ken Blanchard (https://amzn.to/2RQT5ID)   The 17 Indisputable Laws of Teamwork: Embrace Them and Empower Your Team- John C. Maxwell (https://amzn.to/2JYNvkS)   Coach Wooden's Leadership Game Plan for Success: 12 Lessons for Extraordinary Performance... Support this podcast

Leadership begins between the ears, as Mark Cole points out in this second part of our Thought Boosters series. If you listened to Episode 17 last week, you know John Maxwell teaches that a healthy environment is vital for thoughts and ideas to reach their full potential. In this episode, we’re talking about how to boost your thinking. You may be asking, “What’s at stake if I don’t boost my thinking?” The answer is your leadership capability. If you don’t take the time to boost your thinking, you’re not giving yourself sufficient creative space to increase your capabilities. This episode will walk you through nine thought boosters and leave you with a clear picture of how to boost your thinking so you can lead with more clarity, capacity, and room for creativity. Our BONUS resource for this series is the Thought Boosters Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/boosters and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.”   References: How Successful People Think by John C. Maxwell (Formerly Thinking for a Change) The 17 Indisputable Laws of Teamwork by John C. Maxwell Leadershift by John C. Maxwell (Pre-Order) 5 Levels of Leadership by John C. Maxwell

If you’re familiar at all with John Maxwell, you know the secret ingredient to his leadership and success is the time he takes to think. That’s why we’re excited to bring you this two-part series on practices that can either boost or bust your thinking. Thoughts and ideas are fragile in the beginning, and they can only reach their full potential in a healthy environment. In this episode, John talks about five thought busters that can harm your thought life. Mark and Richard then expand on the discussion by sharing their own strategies for maintaining a healthy thought environment and how implementing those strategies has developed their leadership capabilities.  In next week’s episode, we’ll pick the discussion back up with nine thought boosters that will maximize your ability to think creativity and critically so you get the most out of your think time. Our BONUS resource for this series is the Thought Boosters Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/boosters and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.” References: How Successful People Think by John C. Maxwell (Formerly Thinking for a Change) The 17 Indisputable Laws of Teamwork  by John C. Maxwell Leadershift by John C. Maxwell (Pre-Order) 5 Levels of Leadership by John C. Maxwell

The Law of High Morale: When you’re winning, nothing hurts. We made it to Episode 10! To celebrate, we’re using this episode to kick off an amazing two-part series on The Core Values of a Winning Team. In this series, John teaches on the ten fundamentals that make a winning team. This episode walks through the first three core values. Mark and Richard rip off the Band-Aid in this discussion by addressing head-on what to do when you’re working with weak players. They also reflect on their strategies for building and leading winning teams. Our BONUS resource for this series is the Winning Team Worksheet, which contains fill-in-the-blanks for John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Winning and clicking on the bonus resource button. References: The 17 Indisputable Laws of Teamwork by John C. Maxwell John Maxwell Corporate Leadership Training The 5 Levels of Leadership by John C. Maxwell The John Maxwell Online Store Core Values of a Winning Team Series Page  

Teams, Leadership, Building From WithinWhen a team takes ownership of its problems, the problem gets solved. It is true on the battlefield, it is true in business, and it is true in life.~ Jocko WillinkJeffrey Davidson has been exploring the boundaries of world-class teams for over 20 years. As a recognized expert in strengthening leaders, their leadership skills, and building teams. He has worked with 100s of teams, taught thousands of employees, and consulted with multiple Fortune 100 corporations. He is an engaging, thought-provoking speaker as well as a dynamic presenter. Jeffrey speaks at conferences across the United States and Canada. Audiences love his interactive, high-energy talks that include humor and real-life stories of success and his many brushes with failure. Jeffrey's goal is simple, he wants you to be outstanding ... and he wants your team to be even better. Jocko, below, is right. Teamwork requires ownership. Photo by https://unsplash.com/photos/w55SpMmoPgE?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText (Anna Samoylova) on https://unsplash.com/collections/2240293/teams?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText (Unsplash) ------------ Books and Additional Referenceshttp://geni.us/maxwell17 (The 17 Indisputable Laws of Teamwork: Embrace Them and Empower Your Team) - 2013, Maxwell - Global Amazon Link http://geni.us/jocko (Extreme Ownership: How The US Navy SEALS Lead and Win) - 2017, Jocko Willink - Global Amazon Link http://geni.us/gordon (The Energy Bus: 10 Rules to Fuel Your Life, Work, and Team with Positive Energy) - 2007, Gordon & Blanchard Jeffrey's Website with more complementary information: https://greatteamsltd.com/more/ (https://greatteamsltd.com/more/) Previous CBJ Experts Report: MindsetCBJ Mindset Page http://corebrainjournal.com/mindset (http://corebrainjournal.com/mindset) Parent Leadership - CBJ Child & Teen Insights: http://corebrainjournal.com/teens (http://corebrainjournal.com/teens) ------------ Forward This Audio Message Link To a Friendhttp://corebrainjournal.com/241 (http://corebrainjournal.com/241) -----------ThanksThanks, Jeffrey, for joining us here at CBJ to review your interesting overview of a structure for evolved self-management. As I learned long ago, belatedly, group reality is at once different and understandable. Have some feedback you'd like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the bottom of the post. Also, https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/corebrain-journal/id1102718140?mt=2 (please leave an honest review for the CoreBrain Journal Podcast on iTunes). Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and much appreciated. Reviews do matter in the rankings of the show, and I read each one of them. Be counted. If this post with these several references is helpful, please take a moment to pass it on. QuestionsIn closing, if you have any questions, drop a comment on any posting here at CBJ, and I'll get back to you. This discerning show of world-class experts is here for you, your families, and your clients - to tighten our collective dialogue for more precise answers. SubscribeAnd finally, don't forget to subscribe to the show on http://corebrainjournal.com/itunes (iTunes )to get automatic updates, or if you're on an Android Device subscribe for timely updates at http://corebrainjournal.com/google (Google Play). Yes, these extraordinary experts with hundreds of years of combined experience are free. ------------Our Next CoreBrain Journal Episode242 Stacy Brookman is a Resilience and Life Storytelling Expert and produces the http://www.stacybrookman.com/podcast-2/ (Real Life Resilience podcast). She helps smart, outwardly confident women who secretly have low self-esteem issues due...

On this episode, Tim and Megan have an Uphill Conversation on the importance of team members knowing their roles in order to achieve investment and buy-in. Show Notes: “If team members don’t know their roles, how can they feel invested? If they don’t see themselves in the picture, why should they buy into it?” – John C. Maxwell Must be intentional as build out team to know the value that each team member brings, and thy must know as well Create a culture where people can authentically be themselves Strengths vs talents Tendency to want those around you to conform to your image and approach when it comes to work and problem-solving How do you create clarity in when and how to to work with others on your team and in your strengths Leaders should encourage and desire for others to step up and ask questions when they disagree or don’t understand – people need room to grow and to stretch Don’t just be great, be greater; go from best to better Leaders are “lid lifters” Resources for individuals to become better team members It’s ok to push people out of their comfort zones, but don’t push them out of gift zones Realize that you need to work with the whole person and not just what they can do for you Ask yourself what buy-in means to you Resources: 17 Indisputable Laws of Teamwork, John C. Maxwell Success Magazine INTRO AND OUTRO MUSIC (Used by permission): Dreams Groove (© 2017 Tim Pecoraro) Straight Drive (© 2017 Tim Pecoraro) Uphill Conversations is an Uphill Strategies, LLC production © 2017 Uphill Conversations The post 69: Knowing Your Roles + The Importance of Investment and Buy-In appeared first on Uphill Conversations.

In this episode you will recognise dysfunctions observed in your business, organisation or team and be able to remedy them relatively easily and quickly. But first, let me share a moment in my own life when my personal situational awareness was severely compromised: I was teetering on the edge of the abyss, the breeze felt like it was gently mocking and luring me over the cliff and down to the unwelcoming rocks beneath. It was so tempting to just let gravity take charge and give over to the fate of failure. I snapped out from the dangerous thinking and checked my wrist computer. I'd stayed too long hovering here, I needed to return to the surface before the poisonous nitrogen made me lose all perspective. I pressed a tiny blast of air into my jacket to lift me upward to the waiting boat.  Scuba diving is a tremendous example of having complete situational awareness Scuba diving is a tremendous example of having complete situational awareness: To enjoy the experience, you need to be trained and be completely aware of everything that is going on with you, your buddy, other divers, the creatures of the deep, your depth, your air, the time, your breathing. Oh, and watch out for that Conga eel lurking protectively under that rock. And is that a white tip or a tiger shark in the distance? And because you never dive alone, that situational awareness needs to be shared with your buddy and everyone else in the water with you. Scuba diving has the potential to show you the most awesome creatures and places on this beautiful planet and the potential to crush you. We all have, within us, that same potential. To show the world something awesome or to crush ourselves into insignificance. So what was happening to me as I teetered on the edge of that abyss being tempted to slip over the edge and dive down deep when my conscious mind should be screaming at me to avoid such danger? Why had my mind slipped into some sort of reverie - an almost dreamlike momentary lapse of concentration? The Five components of effective teams are integrated and together create this thing we call "synergy". Performance issues in teams are rooted in one or more of five distinct areas: The first is the command instruction(s) for the team. The second is shared experience. Third (and most neglected) is shared situational awareness shared values. and lastly Effective and engaging communication In each area, there are common key issues. This is not meant to be an exhaustive list of the symptoms, just an overview of the top and most frequently uncovered issues. A lack of clear direction, which can be a lack of clarity and, or lack of direction. Frequently, there are team leadership roles missing within the team. The team themselves may function reasonably well, but without leadership, they falter under pressure. Just watch any football or rugby match when the skipper is injured or sent off. Many teams work in silos, individuals or small groups working independently from the others. Sharing little information, knowledge or expertise. This situation is often exacerbated by unhealthy rivalry between team members or sub groups. The third, and often neglected factor of team cohesiveness is, shared situational awareness. Team members may cooperate, but they do not collaborate. Essentially, team members can be nice enough to each other and say that they agree, but their actions defy their words. Many teams have something of a blame culture. This is when individuals give as much or even, more time, covering their own backsides, and when anything goes wrong, it is always someone else who is to blame. Shared values are the foundation of any team. Whether it is the pride in representing country, or the simple desire to make every single day your masterpiece. When personal values are in conflict with the presumed shared values, the personal values will win out every time. When a footballer's livelihood depends on his performance in the EPL next month and nothing to do with doing his best for his national side, selfishness will win out. That, sadly, is pretty well all teams. Often, the team has not learned how to communicate internally. Individuals do not share their context, or inform other members of changes that are pertinent. What's the glue for teams? Knowing your goals, having the right experience and resources and working together towards shared values are well known to be important in effective team performance. Shared Situational Awareness though is the glue for teams. How you understand my context and situation and we adapt to each new situation as it arises - collaborating to gain those synergies everyone promises. And the key to SSA is open and candid communication. It's the leader’s job to enable and encourage that. Organisations accomplish what they do because of teamwork Whether you are in business, sport, education, the church and even marriage – teamwork is what paves the way to success. What a leader can do with a great team far surpasses anything they can accomplish alone. As a leader learns how to unite the right people around a shared vision, their influence truly begins to take off. According to Dr. John C. Maxwell in his book, The 17 Indisputable Laws of Teamwork, the 1st Law of Teamwork is The Law of Significance: One is too small a number to achieve greatness. Leaders who fail to promote teamwork undermine their own potential and erode the best efforts of the people with whom they work. To accomplish anything significant, leaders must learn to link up with others. What's wrong with being a "self-made" man? I was working with a very successful businessman. In our first session, he proudly informed me that he was a “self-made man”. He was rather taken aback when I appeared unimpressed. After all, this man is successful and rich. I responded, “That’s too bad. Imagine just how much you could have achieved with a great team.” The reality, of course, is that no-one is truly self-made. We may not have been gifted our businesses by our parents, but they have played a part in making you. Your education may have been cut short or even, not especially good, but your teachers did impart something. For a few of my clients, what they perceive as being negative in their lives is the turning point for their success. A leader’s job is to develop the team so that the team is effective! But what is an effective team? There are probably as many definitions of an effective team as there are teams. But there does seem to be a commonality and this, I believe, distills to: An effective team has unity of cohesion and effort towards a common goal. The Five components of an effective team These five components stem from research undertaken largely by the US Military (in particular, post-Gulf War I, when the number of “friendly fire” incidents became unacceptable). Only when all five components are present in a team is there the potential for true unity of cohesion and effort. Shared Values The visible aspect of leadership is just 10% of the whole. What sinks leaders is the 90 % below the surface. Shared values define the team. Without common values, everyone on the team has a different opinion about what’s important. Values put people on the same page. Just as personal values influence and guide an individual’s behaviour, organisational values set the standard for a team’s performance. Too often, the values of a team are prepared by a marketing consultant, discussed and pasted on walls. Yet these are not the underlying true values of the individual’s within the team. Rarely does one see a team’s values statement include payment for their contribution, nor do we often see values pertaining to providing a safe and secure home for our families. When we ask our clients why they work, the number 1 response is unsurprisingly, money. Joint second is providing for a family home and education for children, third is God. I liken shared values to the image of an iceberg. The 10% above the water is what we see of the values that a person or the team holds – it represents the behaviours that are manifest. The 90% below the water is the character of the individual or team – which is defined by the values that the team members hold. It’s the 90% below the surface that sinks the ship. The leader who neglects the real shared values of the team may find that the team: Stagnates or fails to grow Avoids obstacles Loses achievement-oriented employees Encourages team members to focus on their own careers and individual goals Is easily distracted Clear Command Instruction Clarity about the direction the team should take is critical, yet so often it is unclear... if it is known at all. Clear command instruction gives team members direction and confidence. If you lead your team, then you are responsible for identifying a worthy and compelling vision and articulating it to the team. People continually need to be shown the team’s compass clearly and creatively so that their actions align and they stay motivated by a captivating picture of the future. Each team member should be able to make decisions readily and rapidly based on the clarity of the command instruction. Clarity is critical. Often we see the use of delightful, yet nebulous words used to describe the goal and provide the direction. The word excellence (or excellent) is one example. Like values statements, the intentions are good, but what does excellence mean? We each have our own definition, all perfectly valid, of what excellence means. In “Made to Stick“, the Heath Brothers refer to this as ‘Commanders Intent’ and recommend that leaders strip down the goal to the core message. The Combat Maneuver Training Centre, the unit in charge of military simulations in the US recommends that officers arrive at the Commander’s Intent by asking themselves two questions: If we do nothing else during tomorrow’s mission we must __________________. The single most important thing that we do tomorrow is __________________. In this way, any team member who faces a decision can make that decision in line with the command instruction. Establishing this takes time. Sometimes it is easy – when there are specific standards laid down by an industry body such as a Ministry of Health, the Inland Revenue or a professional body – then the goal of achieving those standards makes command instruction comparatively straightforward: Achieve these standards! But what happens once those standards are achieved? The leader then needs to create the new standards and articulate these to the team. And like any goal you want to achieve it has to be SMART, sensory and compelling, and of course, it must satisfy the values. Leaders who are unable to articulate clarity of command instruction often find that the team fails to commit and: This creates ambiguity among the team about direction and priorities Team member’s watch windows of opportunity close due to excessive analysis and unnecessary delay It also breeds lack of confidence and fear of failure Team’s revisit discussions and decisions again and again And also encourages second-guessing among team members Shared Experience It's all well and good to have a goal, but how do we do this? This is when shared experience comes into play. Having clarity of direction that will satisfy shared values is only the beginning of effectiveness for the team. Shared experienced is the ‘how the team will do this’. What skills and knowledge are needed to achieve this? Teams are, of course, filled with individuals. And each individual brings with them their own set of skills, knowledge and abilities. And all players in a team have a place where they add the most value. Winning teams require more than the right people. You may have a group of talented individuals, but if each person is out of position, then the team won’t reach its potential. Leading a successful team involves putting people in spots where they can excel. The leader can think of team members as resources and fill the spots like playing checkers, or the leader can recognise the particular strengths and abilities of each individual. Using their strengths work together as a team – like a chess player. When the leader fails to use the right strengths and abilities… This creates resentment among team members who have different standards of performance Encourages mediocrity The team misses deadlines and key deliverables And places an undue burden on the team leader as the sole source of discipline Shared Situational Awareness Shared situational awareness is something you experience every day driving in heavy traffic. But not everyone behaves rationally The most neglected component of developing effective teams is shared situational awareness. Shared Situational Awareness is when all team members’ continuous perceptions of themselves and their peers in relation to the dynamic environment of business, competition, goals and the ability to predict, and then execute based on shared perception. This is often neglected because it is so difficult to pin down. And the moment that you do pin down that you are fully aware of the current situation, the situation has already changed. Further, in circumstances where an individual’s situational awareness is well developed, much of the processing is unconscious. Take, for example, driving a vehicle: When you first learned to drive you were acutely aware of the very many things that required your attention. All of which had an impact or potential impact on your response. You have to steer, change gear, accelerate, break, and watch what is behind you, beside you, in front of you. You have to predict the behaviour of every other road user and make decisions based on a common set of rules. All on the basis of trust. Trust that the other road users will obey the rules, trust that the brake pedal will work, and trust in your own judgment call about what each other road user will or will not do. Now imagine attempting to instruct another person remotely how to do that, in real time. You would need to know that person’s knowledge and experience, where they were, what vehicle they were driving and all the other information. Impossible. To enable this to work, the leader and each team member needs to be sure that every team member will perform their role effectively and how each will respond to given, known (and unknown) situations (following the command instruction based on known shared values using their known abilities and experience). It also means that team members look out for each other in the interests of the team. When shared situational awareness is poor, teams: Conceal their weaknesses and mistakes from one another Hesitate to ask for help or provide constructive feedback Hesitate to offer help outside their own areas of responsibility Jump to conclusions about the intentions and aptitudes of others without attempting to clarify them Fail to recognise and tap into one another’s skills and experiences Waste time and energy managing their behaviours for effect Hold grudges Dread meetings and find reasons to avoid spending time together Communication Without effective communications, none of the rest matter The fifth component of an effective team is in their communications. Communication brings to light disagreements so that teammates can hammer out their differences and move forward in unison. Communication also spreads information, which eliminates redundancies and prevents teammates from working at cross‐purposes. Communication within the team must continuously reinforce and support each of the other four components. Openly and candidly. And critically, communication is the response you get. If a team member does not understand what their teammate is saying, the teammate is responsible for getting their message across. The culture within the team is created, reinforced or undermined by the communication within the team. Consider communication as a family virus. The virus spreads rapidly and easily because the family stays close together and has members who are similar. The more virulent the virus, the quicker it spreads… and for communication, nothing spreads faster than gossip, cynicism and untruths. A wise leader ensures that they inoculate every team member with their chosen contagion that supports the desired team culture and prevents the spread of any malicious or damaging chatter. Teams that have poor communication: Have boring meetings Create environments where back-channel politics and personal attacks thrive Ignore controversial topics that are critical to team success Fail to tap into all the opinions and perspectives of team members Waste time and energy with posturing and interpersonal risk management Team dysfunctions and issues Data collected from 582 teams between Jan 2008 and June 2011 in South East Asia organisations. Shared Situational Awareness was the #1 problem, with communications coming in second In my work with hundreds of work teams, we have found that the lack of Shared Situational Awareness is always the number one cause of issues in teams. Even in teams that are high performing. It is most often manifest in the apparent lack of trust in the team. Lack of trust is the fruit of behaviours that good SSA would overcome. The second dysfunction of teams is communication – often brought about because of a lack of shared situational awareness or, as most people think of it, trust. Clarity of command instruction is most often the third issue teams face, though in competitive business organisations the third issue is frequently shared values. Diagnosing the Issues in the team Data from 582 teams, showing number of symptoms in each team for each component In our work and research with organisation teams across industries and across the globe we have identified the symptoms of team dysfunction and how frequently each occur within a team. By surveying team members we have been able to identify the frequency of dysfunction symptoms and thereby identify the key component issue. What does the leader need to do? Law 4 in John Maxwell’s 17 Indisputable Laws of Teamwork is the Law of Mount Everest As the challenge escalates, the need for teamwork elevates. As the journey grows in difficulty, you can no longer cruise along with ordinary talent and average cooperation. To climb past the obstacles to your dream, you need to have a team of peak performers working in unison and clicking on all cylinders. If your team is facing challenges or you want it to perform better: Your first task is to recognise that it is your responsibility as the leader. It is not the team members’ responsibility nor is it an external consultant’s responsibility to “fix” the team. It starts with you. Use this chart to identify the key symptoms of ineffectiveness your team exhibits and thus which is the critical component that needs work as a priority. There’s a larger version of this on the next page for you to use. Click the Chart for a full-size version and download. In each area, there are common key symptoms. This is not meant to be an exhaustive list, just an overview of the top and most frequently uncovered issues in our work with teams: Observe the symptoms of dysfunction that may be present and raise each issue with the whole team. Now is the time you can ask the team to help you fix the issues. Knowing your goals, having the right experience and resources and working together towards satisfying shared values are well known to be important in effective team performance. Shared Situational Awareness and clear communication though is the glue for teams: How you understand my context and situation and we adapt to each new situation as it arises – collaborating to gain those synergies everyone promises. And the key to SSA is open and candid communication. So, back to that overhang when I was tempted to flip over the edge and dive deeper into almost certain death. Why for that moment had my situational awareness switched off? The extra nitrogen I was, by then, carrying in my blood certainly had a part to play, but I've had similar experiences on dry land too. Brief moments, when I've drifted off in my mind, still cognizant of what is going on but in that dream-like state of being so absorbed by one aspect of reality, that the rest of the world is shut off. You've had such moments too. You've driven home with something else filling your mind, arrived and wondered how on earth you managed that without crashing. The time between leaving and arriving is almost a blur. Our brain, powerful as it is, can truthfully only focus on one thing at a time. It has to switch between the multitude of attention demands. Giving each scant attention and given the opportunity, our brain instead of consuming vast amounts of energy switching attention from one part of the environment to another, latches onto one thing, and a sort of relaxed reverie takes over. Our own situational awareness is compromised the moment we become tired. Thus the shared situational awareness in our team is the first thing that becomes compromised in our quest for unity of cohesion and effort.

Ok, I know we all are busy and it is so easy to say,  "You know I will gladly read something tomorrow, but today, I just need to do this."  Come on, you know what I'm talking about.  Just say no to that inclination.  You need to be constantly learning if you are going to work with kids.  Classroom teacher, building administrator, instructional coach,  athletic coach, graduation coach, so forth and so on. Reading is a must. You must continually seek to expand your understanding of what works with kids at different ages. Today, I am focused on my  3 Reasons Why Professional Reading is a Must: When we take time to read professional writings we are able to- 1. Address what we don't know. 2. Learn more about what we have some knowledge of. 3. Discover new information that can help us be better at what we already do. Here are some great resources for professional reading: * Some of these readings I have interviewed the author so look for a podcast link to hear the author and/or a YouTube link for a book review. The Secrets of Timeless Teachers by Jeremy S. Adams Vocabulary is Comprehension by Laura Robb    (Episode 45)      YouTube Learning in the Fast Lane by Suzy Pepper Rollins    (Episode 43)      YouTube Embedding Formative Assessment by Dylan Wiliam & Siobhan Leahy How to Give Effective Feedback to Your Students by Susan M. Brookhart     YouTube Teach Like a Pirate by Dave Burgess     YouTube That One Kid by Brian Mendler      (Episode 3)      YouTube What if Everybody Understood Child Development by Rae Pica     (Episode 68)       YouTube Rigor is Not a Four-Letter Word by Dr. Barb Blackburn     (Episode 51) How to Grade for Learning, K-12 by Ken O'Connor Drive by Daniel Pink The 17 Indisputable Laws of Teamwork by John Maxwell The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni  YouTube Shaping School Culture by Deal & Peterson   YouTube A Framework for Understanding Poverty by Dr. Ruby Payne  (Episode 69) Teaching with Poverty in Mind by Eric Jensen Checking for Understanding by Douglas Fisher & Nancy Frey Audio Podcasts that can help with the lack of actual sit down reading time: Teaching Learning Leading K12 Every Classroom Matters Teacher Tactics The Wired Educator Steal the Show by Michael Port EntreLeadership with Dave Ramsey This is Your Life with Michael Hyatt Time to read. Time to Address, Learn, and Discover. Enjoy! Length 21:03