Podcast appearances and mentions of Michael D Watkins

Throughout our work lives, we change jobs - sometimes, we get a promotion, move to a new organisation, or move within a company. It happens all the time.Often, the initial transition can be bumpy and influence your entire tenure in a role, so this week, we explore some ways that you can ensure a smooth transition and maximise the impact you have in a new job.Preparing for new responsibilities goes beyond the usual inductions or initial training. We share a tried-and-tested (by Jimmy, at least) model from Michael D. Watkins, and we will also help you plan any transition so you can start in your new position as you mean to go on!You'll also learn why James has a phobia of office furniture and question whether Donald Trump prepared appropriately for his new position.The First 90 Days, Updated and Expanded: Proven Strategies for Getting Up to Speed Faster and Smarter: Amazon.co.uk: Watkins, Michael D.: 9781422188613: Books

Starting a new job or joining a new company is exciting—but too often, leaders fail to plan. In this episode, Michael D. Watkins, author of the international bestselling book "The First 90 Days: Proven Strategies for Getting up to Speed Faster and Smarter," shares his advice on how lawyers can successfully navigate job transitions. We talk about how to "negotiate success" with your boss, why it's most important to learn and connect in the initial months in a role and how to build a relationship with a new CEO. As an added bonus, Michael also shares his thoughts about artificial intelligence (AI) and its potential and perils for our culture and how lawyers can help companies navigate ethical use of this transformational technology.

Do you have imposter syndrome? You're not alone—70% of people will experience imposter syndrome at some point, and today, Dr. Lisa Orbé-Austin is here to help us break free. As a psychologist, imposter syndrome expert, and bestselling author of Own Your Greatness and Your Unstoppable Greatness, Dr. Orbé-Austin dives deep into how imposter syndrome shows up in our lives—and, most importantly, how we can overcome it. In this episode of PRETTYSMART, she reveals: The subtle signs that imposter syndrome is creeping in The powerful link between self-worth and imposter syndrome Is there a link between imposter syndrome and perfectionism? How your upbringing shapes those feelings of self-doubt Are women especially vulnerable to imposter syndrome? Her personal experience battling imposter syndrome—even on the Today Show The two main cycles of imposter syndrome: overwork and self-sabotage How it impacts our personal lives and relationships Why marginalized groups are hit the hardest Simple steps to start loving yourself through it all Follow Dr. Lisa Orbé-Austin here Check out her latest book here Book Rec: The First 90 Days by Michael D. Watkins

We're back for our fourth season with our new co-host, Lee Cameron. Our season opener is a cracker featuring special guest Ciro Panessa, the new CEO of Northern Health. In this episode we talk about Ciro's journey to CEO, his first 9 months, and Northern Health's priorities over the next 5 years. We also touch on life on the road and why ultimately, he's grateful.  Resource links:  Northern Health  Northern Health Physician Quality Improvement   “The First 90 Days” book by Michael D. Watkins

In the Marketing Studio this week, Jeff Clark and Ian Truscott jump down a rabbit hole that opened up in episode 228 when they discussed the implications for marketers when using the STARS model from Michael D Watkins' classic business book “The First 90 Days” to evaluate your company. STARS stands for Startups, Turnarounds, Accelerated Growth, Realignment, and Sustained Success, and when discussing “Realignment” - Ian and Jeff recognized this could be many things, so this week, they dive into five activities that could be happening to companies going through realignment: Acquisition Being acquired Change in product offering Change in sales strategy Rebrand and market change Ian then joins Robert Rose, the Chief Troublemaker at The Content Advisory, in the Rockstar CMO virtual bar to discuss gating content, which remains a hot topic, especially given the changes influencing digital marketing today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a textWhat if ADHD could be your secret weapon for business success? In this episode, I sit down with Claire Milligan, CEO of Aimably, to explore her incredible journey from Stanford's psychology and communications programs to leading innovation in tech. Claire reveals how understanding ADHD's neurochemical aspects has transformed her problem-solving and leadership skills into true assets. She shares how her early experiences with educational software and cloud cost management shaped her dynamic leadership style and decision-making approach.Discover how Claire views team members as unique individuals, balancing financial goals with employee well-being, and why creating a positive work environment is key to sustainable growth. Tune in to see how embracing your unique traits can drive your business forward.Interested in learning more from Claire? Visit her at Aimably to explore innovative solutions for your business. You can also connect with Claire directly on LinkedIn or follow her creative journey on social media at Claire Designs.Books Mentioned: The First 90 Days: Proven Strategies for Getting Up to Speed Faster and Smarter by Michael D. Watkins.Ready to Finish 2024 Strong?Don't wait until December to address your challenges. There's a few months left in 2024, now is the time to plan for a strong finish! Book a free strategy call with Dr. William Attaway to create a plan for impactful results. Support the Show.Join Dr. William Attaway on the Catalytic Leadership podcast as he shares transformative insights to help high-performance entrepreneurs and agency owners achieve Clear-Minded Focus, Calm Control, and Confidence. Free 30-Minute Discovery Call:Ready to elevate your business? Book a free 30-minute discovery call with Dr. William Attaway and start your journey to success. Special Offer:Get your FREE copy of Catalytic Leadership: 12 Keys to Becoming an Intentional Leader Who Makes a Difference. Connect with Dr. William Attaway: Website LinkedIn Facebook Instagram TikTok YouTube

In the Marketing Studio this week, Jeff Clark and Ian Truscott continue to discuss the STARS model, from Michael D Watkins' classic business book “The First 90 Days” and consider how it fits with their 5 F'in' Marketing Fundamentals.  Ian then joins Robert Rose, Fractional Marketing Leader and Chief Troublemaker at The Content Advisory, in the Rockstar CMO virtual bar for a cocktail and marketing thought about creating content beyond your website, in this era of social media algorithm changes and zero-click. Enjoy! — The people: // Ian Truscott on LinkedIn  // Jeff Clark on LinkedIn // Robert Rose on LinkedIn and Threads Mentioned in this week's episode: // Picking the Right Transition Strategy by Michael D Watkins on HBR // The First 90 Days by Michael D Watkins // Zero Click Research by SparkToro // The New Facts About Your Owned Media Strategy by Robert on the CMI Blog  // Robert's firm: The Content Advisory // Robert's podcast – This Old Marketing Rockstar CMO: // Monday Mojo - our monthly LinkedIn Newsletter // The Beat Newsletter that we send every Sunday // Rockstar CMO on the web, Twitter, and LinkedIn // Previous episodes and all the show notes: Rockstar CMO FM. Track List: // Piano Music is by Johnny Easton, shared under a Creative Commons license // We'll be right back by Stienski & Mass Media on YouTube // Star Man by David Bowie on Spotify Listen on Apple, Amazon, Spotify or wherever you get your podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeff Clark is back in the Marketing Studio this week, and he and Ian Truscott discuss a model for figuring out your business's needs that they've lifted from Michael D Watkins' classic business book The First 90 Days—STARS:  // Startups // Turnarounds // Accelerated Growth // Realignment // Sustained Success And discuss the challenges and opportunities for marketers working in each of these kinds of companies.  Ian then joins Robert Rose, Fractional Marketing Leader and Chief Troublemaker at The Content Advisory, in the Rockstar CMO virtual bar for a cocktail and marketing thought about balancing generalist and specialist skills in your career and team.  Enjoy! — The people: // Ian Truscott on LinkedIn  // Jeff Clark on LinkedIn // Robert Rose on LinkedIn and Threads Mentioned in this week's episode: // Picking the Right Transition Strategy by Michael D Watkins on HBR // The First 90 Days by Michael D Watkins // How To Balance Marketing Specialists and Generalists by Robert on the CMI Blog  // Robert's firm: The Content Advisory // Robert's podcast – This Old Marketing Rockstar CMO: // Monday Mojo - our monthly LinkedIn Newsletter // The Beat Newsletter that we send every Sunday // Rockstar CMO on the web, Twitter, and LinkedIn // Previous episodes and all the show notes: Rockstar CMO FM. Track List: // Piano Music is by Johnny Easton, shared under a Creative Commons license // We'll be right back by Stienski & Mass Media on YouTube // Lucky Star by Madonna on YouTube Listen on Apple, Amazon, Spotify or wherever you get your podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to another episode of Truth, Lies and Work, the award-winning psychology podcast brought to you by the HubSpot Podcast Network. Join Leanne Elliott, a business psychologist, and Al Elliott, a business owner, as they chat about the latest workplace news and trends, plus the world famous weekly workplace surgery. News Roundup: - Walmart's RTO Mandate: Leanne discusses Walmart's new return-to-office (RTO) mandate and the backlash it faces, including the latest research suggesting RTO mandates have zero impact on financial performance. - Mark Marr's Study: Insights from a study by Mark Marr, Associate Professor at the University of Pittsburgh, highlighting the negative effects of RTO mandates on employee satisfaction and financial performance. - Leadership Course Challenges: Al shares advice from a Harvard Business Review article by Michael D Watkins on how to implement changes after returning from leadership courses effectively. - Understanding Stress Responses: Leanne explains the concept of stress languages and how individuals react uniquely to stress, introducing categories like imploders, exploders, fixers, numberers, and deniers. Workplace Surgery: - Diversity in Rural Areas: Leanne and Al discuss strategies for improving team diversity in predominantly white rural areas. - Inconsistent Workplace Initiatives: Tips on how to help a manager implement more consistent and effective workplace culture initiatives. - Difficult Business Partner: Advice for dealing with a controlling and manipulative business partner and considering whether to leave and start a new venture. Links: - Mark Marr's Study on RTO Mandates - Harvard Business Review Article by Michael D Watkins - Sonia Thompson's Podcast: Inclusion and Marketing - Catherine Garrod's Book: Conscious Inclusion - Geoff Roberts' Twitter - Joe Fear's Episode on Truth, Lies and Work Tune in next Tuesday for another news roundup and our world-famous workplace surgery. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and leave a review to support the podcast. See you next time! Join the Conversation: We value your insights and questions! Email us at hi@truthliesandwork.com or leave a comment on our YouTube channel to share your thoughts and queries. General Support with Mental Health and Well-being If you have been affected by any of the themes in this episode, or are currently struggling with your mental health, the following resources may be useful. Mind website: https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/ If you are feeling in distress or despair, including feelings of suicide, please do consider calling the Samaritans for free on 116 123 (UK) or email jo@samaritans.org (Rest of World) Connect with Al and Leanne Join the Conversation on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/truthlieswork/ Connect with Al on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thisisalelliott/ Connect with Leanne on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meetleanne Email: Hello@truthliesandwork.com Book a Call with Al & Leanne: https://oblonghq.com/book/

Ever heard the feedback that you need to improve your Strategic Thinking or Executive Presence? The good news is that strategic thinkers aren't just born, they are made! Michael D. Watkins, Professor of Leadership and Organisational Change at IMD, shares a practical roadmap to elevate your strategic capability and visibility. Michael is the bestselling author of 16 books, his latest, The Six Disciplines of Strategic Thinking is an essential guide to flex your strategic muscles. Research highlights that female leaders are often viewed as less strategically competent than their male colleagues, without substantiating why. This interview is a critical resource if you are seeking to build the skills you need to confidently lead your organisation into the future. Game time! 10 Ways to Prove You are Strategic Thinker A Strategic Thinker's Daily Workout -----------------------   Craving inspiration? I send an email each Sunday about leadership reflection, top tips to build an intentional & sustainable life and other things that have captured my attention and are too good not to share! Sign up here. Loving the podcast? Leave us a short review. It takes less than 60 seconds & will inspire like-minded leaders to join the conversation! Ready to take immediate action to manage your energy? Grab my new Activity eBook: 5 Simple Yet Powerful Techniques You Can Use to Elevate Your Energy & Performance - Even If You Don't Know Where To Start. Get access instantly here. Are we friends? Connect with Us. Instagram LinkedIn

In this episode of The Evolving Leader podcast, co-hosts Jean Gomes and Arjun Sahdev are joined by Michael D Watkins.  Michael is a globally recognized leadership transitions expert, he is professor of Leadership and Organizational Change at IMD in Switzerland and he has written 12 books including the best-selling book “The First 90 Days: Proven Strategies for Getting Up to Speed Faster and Smarter” and his most recent book “The Six Disciplines of Strategic Thinking” in which he explores how executives can learn to think strategically and lead their organizations into the future. Michael is a Thinkers 50-ranked management influencer and recognized expert in his field, his work features in HBR Guides and HBR's 10 Must Reads on leadership, teams, strategic initiatives, and new managers. Over the past 20 years, he has used his First 90 Days methodology to help leaders make successful transitions, both in his teaching at IMD, INSEAD, and Harvard Business School.   Other reading from Jean Gomes and Scott Allender: Leading In A Non-Linear World (J Gomes, 2023)The Enneagram of Emotional Intelligence (S Allender, 2023)Social:Instagram           @evolvingleader LinkedIn             The Evolving Leader Podcast Twitter               @Evolving_Leader YouTube           @evolvingleader The Evolving Leader is researched, written and presented by Jean Gomes and Scott Allender with production by Phil Kerby. It is an Outside production.

What does it truly take to excel in a new leadership role? Discover the secrets to a successful transition in this episode of "Leadership is Changing," where host Denis Gianoutsos unpacks the critical first 90 days of leadership. Drawing from Michael D. Watkins' renowned book, "The First 90 Days," Denis explains the strategies that new leaders must adopt to secure early wins, understand complex team dynamics, and align with new organizational cultures. Tune in for an engaging discussion with actionable insights that will transform your approach to leadership challenges. Join us for a deep dive into mastering the intricacies of leadership transitions and laying a foundation for lasting success in any new role.In This Episode:Denis Gianoutsos discusses the critical importance of preparing mentally, emotionally, and physically before starting a new leadership role.Denis highlights the necessity for leaders to accelerate their learning to quickly assimilate into the new organizational culture and understand critical stakeholders.The host advises leaders to tailor their strategies to match the specific situation of their organization, whether it's a startup, a turnaround, or a need for realignment.He emphasizes securing early wins to build credibility and momentum in a new leadership role.Denis explains the importance of negotiating success by aligning expectations and securing essential resources with one's new boss.He underscores the need to achieve alignment across strategy, structure, systems, and skills to enhance organizational effectiveness.Denis Gianoutsos outlines strategies for building a strong team and fostering a supportive culture while stressing the importance of creating strategic relationships and coalitions.Main Takeaways:Preparation is the Foundation: Before embarking on a new role, comprehending the forthcoming challenges and being mentally, emotionally, and physically prepared is not just important but the very foundation of your success.Active Engagement and Learning: Leaders should engage actively with the new environment and stakeholders to quickly become familiar with it.Contextual Leadership: It is essential to adapt one's leadership style and strategy to the organization's specific situation and context.Focus on Achievable Wins: Early successes help build confidence and support among team members and stakeholders.Effective Communication: Clear communication and alignment of expectations with superiors and colleagues are vital for a smooth transition.Strategic Flexibility: Continuous assessment and adjustment of strategies and team dynamics are necessary and a hallmark of effective leadership that aligns with organizational goals.Personal Well-being: Maintaining balance and avoiding burnout is essential to ensure sustained performance and effective leadership.Quotes:"The initial three months in a new position are pivotal to making your mark." - Denis Gianoutsos "Prepare yourself before starting the new role, understand the challenges ahead, and ensure that you are mentally and emotionally prepared." - Denis Gianoutsos "If you can at an early stage have success, that's going to help you build credibility and momentum." - Denis Gianoutsos "Accelerate your learning, not just learn, accelerate it.” - Denis Gianoutsos "Managing the transition can be demanding on you, so it's important to maintain that personal balance to avoid burnout and assure sustained performance." - Denis Gianoutsos The 10 Ways to Lead in Today's World -...

Today's guest is a visionary leader, a sales maverick, and has an accomplished career in executive roles. Mike D'Aloia is the Executive Vice President and Head of Sales at Quid. Mike joins Host Matt Benelli to discuss adaptive sales strategies, the evolution of sales technology, and the significance of personalized selling. He also shares invaluable insights into nurturing team members' career aspirations and the transformative potential of AI in sales. Takeaways:Adopting a one-size-fits-all approach in sales processes and metrics is a myth. It's important to adapt processes based on situational needs, and have distinct processes for different sales types (e.g., enterprise vs. commercial sales). This adaptability allows for more responsiveness to market changes.Outreach today needs to be hyper-personalized, such as persistently leaving voicemails, in reaching and engaging potential clients. Consider the value of adapting to other outreach methods (e.g., using LinkedIn, TikTok) based on the target audience.Coaching plays a crucial role in improving individual and organizational performance. Coaching is not just how to hit sales targets but also aiding in the personal and career development of team members. Make sure to use regular, goal-oriented coaching sessions and show genuine interest in team members' career aspirations.The concept of a 'Win Team' involves collaborative effort across departments to close deals, especially in complex sales environments. It's crucial for sales representatives to involve content experts, strategists, and other relevant personnel in sales processes to maximize success and deal value.Leaders should encourage sales reps to 'own' their sales strategies, applying their unique styles and experiences while aligning with the organization's overarching goals. This can lead to more effective and personalized sales tactics.Embracing generative AI tools for tasks such as email composition and customer research is encouraged. These tools can help sales teams enhance their messaging and outreach strategies, staying ahead in competitive environments.Quote of the Show:“No two deals are the same in the enterprise.” - Mike D'AloiaLinks:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikedaloia/ Website: https://www.quid.com/ Shoutouts:The First 90 Days, by Michael D. Watkins: https://a.co/d/45rCZ6k Bard/Google Gemini: https://gemini.google.com/app Christina Smears: https://coach2scale.transistor.fm/episodes/the-power-of-building-diverse-teams-christina-smears-coach2scale-episode-030 Ways to Tune In:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Yb1wPzUxyrfR0Dx35ym1A Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coach2scale-how-modern-leaders-build-a-coaching-culture/id1699901434 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL2NvYWNoMnNjYWxlLWhvdy1tb2Rlcm4tbGVhZGVycy1idWlsZC1hLWNvYWNoaW5nLWN1bHR1cmU Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/fd188af6-7c17-4b2e-a0b2-196ecd6fdf77 Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/coach2scale-how-modern-leaders-5419703 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Coach2Scale CoachEm™ is the first Coaching Execution Platform that integrates deep learning technology to proactively analyze patterns, highlight the "why" behind the data with root causes, and identify the actions that will ultimately improve business results going forward.  These practical coaching recommendations for managers will help their teams drive more deals, bigger deals, faster deals and loyal customers. Built with decades of go-to-market experience, world-renowned data scientists and advanced causal AI/ML technology, CoachEm™ leverages your existing tech stack to increase rep productivity, increase retention, and replicate best practices across your team.Learn more at coachem.io

Mastering Executive Interviews: Tips for Aspiring Second-in-Commands. Interviewing for an executive role can be full of complicated dynamics and intricacies. If you're aiming for a new leadership position, host Megan Long shares invaluable advice and prepares you for the unexpected challenges that might come your way. With personal anecdotes and actionable insights, this episode covers everything from bizarre interview scenarios to the crucial follow-up process. Learn how to stand out, impress your interviewer, and confidently navigate questions about accountability, team dynamics, and strategic planning. You'll hear all about: 00:49: Preparing for unforeseen challenges and maintaining flexibility during executive interviews. 01:14: Megan's nightmare interview experience, and lessons learned. 03:18: The significance of thorough preparation and follow-up after an interview, sharing a personal success story. 04:35: Emphasizing the impact of post-interview follow-up and the role it played in securing a job offer. 05:13: The importance of making interviewers feel seen and special. 05:26: Basic interview preparation tips, including researching the company and formulating intelligent questions. 06:44: The necessity of having questions for the interviewer and showcasing investment in the position. 07:06: Anticipating and preparing for questions about accountability, teamwork, and handling disagreements. 07:49: Addressing choice-based questions, aligning personal values with the company's ethos, and culture preservation. 08:24: Advising on preparing a loose plan for the first 30, 60, 90 days in the executive role. 09:21: Stressing the importance of observing, understanding, and building buy-in before implementing changes.   And finally, we'd love to hear your personal Second-In-Command interview stories! Email your experiences to podcast@secondfirst.com.  Rate, review & follow on Apple Podcasts Click Here to Listen! Or Watch on Youtube If you haven't already done so, follow the podcast to make sure you never miss a value-packed episode. Links mentioned in the episode: "The First 90 Days, Updated and Expanded: Proven Strategies for Getting Up to Speed Faster and Smarter" by Michael D Watkins

Listen in to Laura Vaughan's journey chasing a life full of Joy. Laura Vaughan has a large role at MacKay CEO Forums as a Forum Chair leading multiple CEO and executive peer groups, as well as taking on the Regional Director role in the province of Ontario. Laura led Atlas Block, a $40 million manufacturing business specializing in concrete products, for 8 years, navigating challenges during the 2008 economic crisis. Currently, Laura is the CEO of carrythe3 inc., focusing on creating abundant workplaces. Academics include a CPA designation, a master's in management and professional accounting, and an Honours degree in Music Performance. Laura is married to Mark, has two children, ages 14 and 12, and is actively involved in running, skiing, and serving on two not-for-profit boards. Laura is on a mission to help leaders become more competent and confident. In addition to her professional achievements, Laura has conquered personal challenges, including scaling mountains and completing a half-ironman, showcasing her resilience. TODAY'S BOOK RECOMMENDATION: ⁠⁠⁠'The First 90 Days, Updated and Expanded: Proven Strategies for Getting Up to Speed Faster and Smarter', by Michael D. Watkins. JOIN A MACKAY CEO FORUMS GROUP TODAY: ⁠⁠⁠MacKay CEO Forums⁠⁠⁠ brings results-oriented CEOs, Executives, and Business Leaders together to solve their toughest problems and maximize opportunity through peer learning and support. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Learn more.⁠⁠⁠⁠ CONNECT WITH MACKAY CEO FORUMS: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn ⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠  | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ X

Are you having difficulties growing your tax business amidst a busy schedule and an everchanging tax law? Is it possible to propel your practice to a whole new level of growth and success in lieu of a struggling economy? In this episode, Michael D. Watkins joins Tom in an eye-opening discussion of how strategic thinking and its disciplines can expand the possibilities for you and your clients. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Six Disciplines of Strategic Thinking: Leading Your Organization into the Future by Michael D. Watkins https://amzn.to/3TSsBdh International bestselling author of The First 90 Days Michael D. Watkins presents an actionable new framework to help aspiring leaders learn to think strategically—a set of skills more necessary than ever in a world of constant change. Pattern recognition. Systems perspective. Mental agility. Structured problem-solving. Visioning. Political savvy. For every good leader who has mastered of one of these disciplines is a great leader who knows and has mastered all of them. Michael D. Watkins, an expert on leadership transitions and organizational success, returns to the page with a new how-to guide for the modern leader. Here, he presents the six disciplines that separate the great from the good. Developed over the course of his storied career, Watkins' approach to strategic thinking—"a set of mental disciplines leaders use to recognize potential threats and opportunities, establish priorities, and mobilize themselves and their organizations to envision and enact promising paths forward”—is the model followed by some of today's most successful first-time CEOs and new business leaders. The Six Disciplines of Strategic Thinking is a comprehensive and practical guide to strategic thinking, offering a wealth of insights and tools for leaders at all levels.

Hey there, listeners, members, and subscribers! We're stoked to bring you the sixteenth episode of our Moonshots Master Series. After the thrilling Achieving Your Goals ride, we dive headfirst into Leadership and Goal Setting – where the magic happens.Become a Moonshot Member https://www.patreon.com/MoonshotsWe kick things off with a bang as we chat with the guru himself, John Doerr. He's here to tell us why picking the right goals, for all the right reasons, is the secret sauce – whether you're running a biz or just doing life. Get ready for inspiration as we unravel how Google, Bono, and The Gates Foundation rocked the world with their OKRs.Ever wondered what it's like to snag an Olympic Gold? Olympic gold medalist Laura Wilkinson spills the beans on goal-setting and why victories like that don't fall from the sky. Hint: it's all about intention.Now, let's dive deep with Christina R Wodtke. She spills the beans on 'What Matters' and how to weave those OKRs through your crew. And guess what? Empowerment is the name of the game. Expert Program Management is on deck, giving us the lowdown on keeping cool while setting goals. Plus, why self-assessment is the ninja move?But wait, there's more! Kim Scott walks us through Radical Candor – a nifty way to navigate communication and relationships. Trust us; you'll want to hear about these four quadrants.And guess what? We're wrapping up with the dynamic duo – Terrence Donahue and Michael D Watkins. They're spilling the beans on planning and owning the Next 90 Days.And if you're hungry for more wisdom, we've got a reading list that'll blow your mind from Amazon.com:1. John Doerr, "Measure What Matters" https://geni.us/MeasureWhatMatters2. Christina R Wodtke, "Radical Focus" https://geni.us/RadicalFocus3. Kim Scott, "Radical Candor" https://geni.us/KimScottRadicalCandor4. Michael D Watkins, "The First 90 Days" Watkins5. Michael Hyatt, "Your Best Year Ever: A 5-Step Plan for Achieving Your Most Important Goals" https://geni.us/bestyeareverWe're dying to know – what's the biggest lesson you're taking away from the Master Series? Drop us a line and spill the beans! Thanks for hanging with us. Catch you on the flip side! Thanks to our monthly supporters Brian Mullins Zachary Phillips Vanessa Dian Antonio Candia Dan Effland Nelson Mulemba Pinto Mike Leigh Cooper Daniela Wedemeier Bertram O. Gayla Schiff Corey LaMonica Smitty Laura KE Denise findlay Krzysztof Diana Bastianelli Nimalen Sivapalan Roar Nikolay Ytre-Eide Ana Beatrice Trinidad Roger von Holdt Marco Silva venkata reddy Karthik Tsaliki Hari Birring Emily Krzemienski Dirk Breitsameter Ingram Casey Ola Nicoara Talpes PJ Veldhuizen rahul grover Karen Petersburg Evert van de Plassche Ravi Govender Andrew Hyde Daniel Alcaraz Craig Lindsay Steve Woollard Lasse Brurok Deborah Spahr Chris Way Eric Reinders Andrei Ciobotar Barbara Samoela Christian Jo Hatchard Kalman Cseh Berg De Bleecker Paul Acquaah MrBonjour Sid Liza Goetz Rodrigo Aliseda Konnor Ah kuoi Marjan Modara Dietmar Baur Ken Ennis Marjolijn de Rooy Bob Nolley ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Happy 2023 and welcome back! In this episode, Amber Cherie and TaylerBri talk about goals for the new year and the discipline it requires to reach them. Sometimes discipline seems restrictive but it is usually in your best interest. Word of the Week: Discipline Self Care Tip of the Week: Revisit the classics Tip of the Week: If you're in a season of newness, Read The First 90 Days by Michael D. Watkins https://a.co/d/cLow4Jp to help reflect on where to start. To keep up with our episodes be sure FOLLOW The Innercircle Podcast on Spotify and SUBSCRIBE to The Innercircle Podcast on Apple Podcast and Google Podcast. FOLLOW US on Instagram @theinnercircle.podgals SEND us a letter of your thoughts to our EMAIL theinnercircle.podgals@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our host Preethy Padmamabhan sat down with Elena Elkina to talk about the book "The First 90 Days: Critical Success Strategies for New Leaders at All Levels", by Michael Watkins. Elena is a Partner and Privacy & Data Protection Management Executive at Aleada Consulting. She shared how the book helped her secure early wins, align goals up and down the chain, build coalitions, stay balanced, and avoid vicious downward spirals. First 90 days is a great guide for leaders on how to hit the ground running when they start a new job or a new project. Tune in to listen to this episode and hear insights about what one can do in their first 90 days to accelerate their transition to a new role and achieve success.

It's been three months since Pierre Poilievre won the Conservative leadership race and took over as leader of the official opposition. So, it's about time to see how he's doing so far.To help me do that on this week's episode of The Writ Podcast, I'm joined again by Tim Powers of Summa Strategies and Chad Rogers of Crestview Strategy.And, to guide our performance evaluation of the new Conservative leader, we're going to rely on the bestselling business book, The First 90 Days, by Michael D. Watkins.As always, in addition to listening to the episode in your inbox, at TheWrit.ca or on podcast apps like Apple Podcasts, you can also watch this episode on YouTube.Monday 8:30 PM ET : Mississauga–Lakeshore Byelection Results LivestreamSpecial offer: save 12% on subscriptions to The Writ if you subscribe by December 12! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thewrit.ca/subscribe

This week, Helen talks to the author of 'The First 90 Days' Michael D. Watkins about how to start a new job well. Together they discuss common transition traps, actions to take regularly in your role and how to make sure that you leave a job without burning your bridges.Read the First 90 Days: https://www.amazon.co.uk/First-Days-Updated-Expanded-Strategies/dp/1422188612More ways to learn about Squiggly Careers:1. Download our Squiggly Careers PodBook: https://rb.gy/orb0n5 2. Sign-up for PodMail, a weekly summary of the latest squiggly career tools https://rb.gy/2xyo8i3. Read our books 'The Squiggly Career' and 'You Coach You' https://www.amazingif.com/books/If you have any questions or feedback (which we love!) you can email us at helenandsarah@squigglycareers.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello, listeners, members and subscribers! Our sixteenth Moonshots Master episode is here and we are leaping into Leadership and Goal setting, off the back of our Achieving Your Goals series!To truly get us going, we hear from the master, John Doerr, who inspires us by stating it's crucial to choose the right goals for the right reasons, in business and in our personal lives, and how Google, Bono, And The Gates Foundation Rock The World With OKRS. We then learn from Laura Wilkinson, an Olympic gold medalist, who discusses the importance of setting goals, and why accidents like winning an Olympic Gold don't just happen.Now we can dive into Christina R Wodtke, who speaks about ‘What Matters' and how you flow OKRs through your organisation, as well as the importance of empowerment. We also have Expert Program Management who states how to keep your balance when setting goals, and the value of Self assessment.To help us kick-start our behaviour today, we learn from Kim Scott, who breaks down Radical Candor and introduces the 4 quadrants. We close, fully inspired and keen to begin, with Terrence Donahue and Michael D Watkins, who talk about the benefits of planning where you're going forward, and the Next 90 Days.Our recommended reading list includes some key titles that will help you go even deeper into the topic: John Doerr, Measure What Matters Caroline Adams Miller and Michael B. Frisch, Creating Your Best Life: The Ultimate Life List Guide Christina R Wodtke, Radical Focus Kim Scott, Radical Candor Michael D Watkins, The First 90 Days Michael Hyatt, Your Best Year Ever: A 5-Step Plan for Achieving Your Most Important Goals What key lesson are you taking from the Master Series shows? Get in touch and let us know! Thanks for listening. That's a wrap.If you don't know where you are going, you will probably end up somewhere else." –  Lawrence J. Peter ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Hello, listeners, members and subscribers! Our sixteenth Moonshots Master episode is here and we are leaping into Leadership and Goal setting, off the back of our Achieving Your Goals series! Become a Paid Subscriber: https://anchor.fm/moonshotmasterseries/subscribe To truly get us going, we hear from the master, John Doerr, who inspires us by stating it's crucial to choose the right goals for the right reasons, in business and in our personal lives, and how Google, Bono, And The Gates Foundation Rock The World With OKRS. We then learn from Laura Wilkinson, an Olympic gold medalist, who discusses the importance of setting goals, and why accidents like winning an Olympic Gold don't just happen. Now we can dive into Christina R Wodtke, who speaks about ‘What Matters' and how you flow OKRs through your organisation, as well as the importance of empowerment. We also have Expert Program Management who states how to keep your balance when setting goals, and the value of Self assessment. To help us kick-start our behaviour today, we learn from Kim Scott, who breaks down Radical Candor and introduces the 4 quadrants. We close, fully inspired and keen to begin, with Terrence Donahue and Michael D Watkins, who talk about the benefits of planning where you're going forward, and the Next 90 Days. Our recommended reading list includes some key titles that will help you go even deeper into the topic: John Doerr, Measure What Matters Caroline Adams Miller and Michael B. Frisch, Creating Your Best Life: The Ultimate Life List Guide Christina R Wodtke, Radical Focus Kim Scott, Radical Candor Michael D Watkins, The First 90 Days Michael Hyatt, Your Best Year Ever: A 5-Step Plan for Achieving Your Most Important Goals What key lesson are you taking from the Master Series shows? Get in touch and let us know! Thanks for listening. That's a wrap.

Transitions are a critical time for leaders at all levels. Missteps made during the crucial first three months in a new role can jeopardize your success. In his book, The First 90 Days; Michael D. Watkins offers proven strategies for conquering the challenges of taking on a new role — no matter where you are in your career. Whether you're starting a new job, being promoted from within, or embarking on an overseas assignment, this is the guide you'll need to succeed in your first 90 days — and beyond. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Michael D. Watkins describes The First 90 Days as a make or break period for new managers. During this time, opinions are created that will likely carry throughout the rest of your time in that organization. In this episode of The Fleet Code, we sat down with two of Fleetio's own, who both come from fleet management roles. Jon Hinkle and Mike Eldredge share some of their learned lessons from their times in fleet, as well as advice for new fleet managers who are searching for ways to make a positive impact.Guest this Episode:Jon Hinkle, Customer Success Manager, FleetioMike Eldredge, Customer Success Manager, FleetioTakeaways from our conversation with Jon & Mike:1. Listen to your people to build trust and understand their issues.2. Ask targeted questions to figure out what you don't yet know.3. Build processes and metrics to help you track your progress.4. Share your discoveries with the team.5. Identify and support other leaders on your team.Additional Links and Resources:90-Day Plan for Fleet Managers (PDF)The First 90 Days by Michael D. Watkins (Book)How to Audit Your Fleet's Performance (Blog)Find the ROI of Fleet Management Software (Tool)

On this week's episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Mary are discussing: Bookish Moments: delightful Zoom meetings and used books for “complete” shelves Current Reads: some thrills, some nonfiction, some YA, and some romance Deep Dive: reading during a big life change Book Presses: a married people romance and a narrative non fiction gem As per usual, time-stamped show notes are below with references to every book and resource we mentioned in this episode. If you'd like to listen first and not spoil the surprise, don't scroll down!  New: we are now including transcripts of the episode (this link only works on the main site). These are generated by AI, so they may not be perfectly accurate, but we want to increase accessibility for our fans! *Please note that all book titles linked below are Bookshop affiliate links. Your cost is the same, but a small portion of your purchase will come back to us to help offset the costs of the show. If you'd prefer to shop on Amazon, you can still do so here through our main storefront. Anything you buy there (even your laundry detergent, if you recently got obsessed with switching up your laundry game) kicks a small amount back to us. Thanks for your support!*   . . . . 1:30 - Bookish Moment of the Week 1:46 - Mary Heim on Instagram 1:50 - Amy of @What_amy_reads on Instagram 5:30 - The Passengers by John Marrs 5:32 - The One by John Marrs 5:43 - thriftbooks.com 7:06 - Current Reads 7:31 - The Arc by Tori Henwood Hoen (Mary) 10:29 - The Lost Dreamer by Lizz Huerta (Kaytee) 11:58 - Libro.fm 13:10 - article from the San Diego Tribune 13:48 - How to Manage Your Home Without Losing Your Mind by Dana K. White (Mary) 15:50 - The Lazy Genius Way by Kendra Adachi 18:03 - Like a Sister by Kellye Garrett (Kaytee) 19:30 - Long Bright River by Liz Moore 20:21 - Part of Your World by Abby Jimenez (Mary) 24:24 - Atlas of the Heart by Brene Brown (Kaytee) 27:10 - The Gifts of Imperfection by Brene Brown 27:12 - Braving the Wilderness by Brene Brown 28:16 - Deep Dive: How We Read During Life Shifts  28:22 - Season 4: Episode 33 31:49 - Lightseekers by Femi Kayode  31:53 - The Last Cuentista by Donna Barba Higuera 32:19 - War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy 34:41 - Dry by Neal Shusterman 34:44 - Bringing Down the Duke by Evie Dunmore 34:47 - One of Us is Lying by Karen McManus 36:37 - Designing Your Life by Bill Burnett and Dave Evans 37:30 - The First 90 Days by Michael D. Watkins 38:14 - Wintering by Katherine May 39:22 - Atlas of the Heart by Brene Brown 39:24 - The Body Keeps Score by Bessel Van Der Kolk 40:57 - The Honey-Don't List by Christina Lauren 40:59 - The Happy Ever After Playlist by Abby Jimenez 41:03 - As Brave As You by Jason Reynolds  46:13  - Books We'd Like to Press Into Your Hands 46:37 - The Bromance Book Club by Lyssa Kay Adams (Mary) 49:23 - The Warmth of Other Suns by Isabel Wilkerson (Kaytee) 49:27 - Season 3: Episode 39 49:31 - Caste by Isabel Wilkerson Connect With Us: Meredith is @meredith.reads on Instagram Kaytee is @notesonbookmarks on Instagram Mindy is @gratefulforgrace on Instagram Mary is @maryreadsandsips on Instagram currentlyreadingpodcast.com @currentlyreadingpodcast on Instagram currentlyreadingpodcast@gmail.com Support us at patreon.com/currentlyreadingpodcast

Episodio número 28 de la temporada 2 de la serie Safety Leaders Podcast.Un podcast de PrevenControl, con Joaquim Ruiz y la colaboración de Antonio Vázquez. Música: Litus.ME HAN NOMBRADO RESPONSABLE DE PREVENCIÓN ¿Y AHORA QUÉ?Los primeros 90 días: Estrategias para ponerse al día con mayor rapidez e inteligencia: Michael D. Watkins: https://www.amazon.es/Los-primeros-d%C3%ADas-Michael-Watkins-ebook/dp/B076QCBKZC-----------Contacto: Podcast: safetyleaders@prevencontrol.comTwitter: @prevencontrolSi queréis proponernos cosas a través de mensaje de voz de Whatsapp, os dejamos este número: +34670840546 (Sólo Whatsapp). O puedes grabar tu audio aqui: https://www.speakpipe.com/PrevenControlGracias a todos y saludos!

Starting a new job at any organisation can feel daunting but stepping into an HR leadership role can feel particularly nerve-racking. You care about doing a great job and you know that all eyes will be on you during your first few months, waiting to see how you perform.In this episode of the HR Coffee Time career coach, Fay Wallis shares four tips that will help to set you up for success in your new HR leadership role.Key Points From This Episode[01:00] There will be more than one episode to help you succeed as a leader in HR[01:35] In this episode, Fay shares 4 key things to set you up for success in your new HR leadership role[02:51] Tip 1: put things in place to protect your wellbeing and mental health[04:09] If you find self-care particularly challenging, episode 10, ‘Tackling stress & building resilience, with Adele Stickland' may be helpful for you[04:26] Tip 2: plan your pre-boarding & onboarding activities[05:05] Plan your introduction to your team[08:16] Tip 3: get a sense check about strategic priorities, mission & vision[09:58] The SHRM has some good templates to help with creating a mission & vision[12:09] Michael D. Watkins' STARS framework to help you assess what situation you're walking into[14:23] Tip 4: focus on people and products[16:10] The importance of building relationships across the organisation[17:48] Other episodes focused on networking and building relationships:Episode 11: Networking – the three most important networks for your careerEpisode 15: How networking can help your careerEpisode 16: How to become more confident about networkingEpisode 21: The 8 people who will set you up for career success, with Sharon PeakeUseful Links From This EpisodeMission & vision resources from the SHRMMichael D. Watkins HBR article, “Picking the right transition strategy”Episode 10: Tackling stress & building resilience, with Adele SticklandEpisode 11: Networking – the three most important networks for your careerEpisode 15: How networking can help your careerEpisode 16: How to become more confident about networking

A determined leader is often motivated by the desire to take risks and move forward. Michael D. Watkins, the transition guru and author stresses the importance of succeeding in your next career change. Success during the adjustment phase will propel you to more challenging roles. Failure will irreparably harm your career and organization. These are the main points of his best-selling books The First 90 Days and Master Your Next Move. Michael emphasizes the factors that affect an executive's transition to a new organization— identifying the different kinds of changes that will be crucial to a leader's career, from promotion to making an international move, or even to turning around a business in crisis. Join us and get to hear why companies prefer to hire external talents, the psychological barriers that hold back CEOs, and overcoming the “corporate immune system” for effective cultural changes. Episode Quotes:Why do most companies look for talents outside instead of promoting internally?Companies now have a big incentive to get people up to speed quickly, right? No question. Which is wonderful for me and the work I do. It's terrific. They have a pretty big incentive to provide those people with the tools they need to do that job. They have virtually no incentive in developing those people for future roles. Because the odds are very good, you've been eloquent about it, that they're not going to stay in that company. Why would you do that?Thoughts about undervaluing internal talentI do think that it's easy to undervalue your internal talent. It's almost a version of familiarity breeds contempt or under appreciation, right? The shiny object on the outside can look a lot more attractive, even if you're paying more for it, and even if you have to bring that person up to speed. I'm not saying, there aren't real cases sometimes for bringing in talent externally, but I don't think there's sufficient appreciation often of the internal talent. That feeds that cycle you're describing. People say, “Okay, I'm not going to be appreciated. I better go someplace else”.Relating the eight kinds transitions to Marshall Goldsmith's What Got You Here Won't Get You There and Peter Principle Marshall Goldsmith's What Got You Here Won't Get You There —that's just so accurate because as you move up through an organization, it is indeed absolutely true, right? The skills that got you to a certain level are not necessarily the ones that are going to get you further. That's the root of the Peter Principle. You got promoted to your level of incompetence because you don't adapt. You continued doing what you've done in the past. And at some point, that's not just not good enough anymore.Does today's pace of change require accelerated leadership development?By the nature of the speed of what's going on, the generational shift, the complexity of the issues people are facing—we need people to get up to that level of capabilities much sooner than they did before. And that presents some real risks. People just don't have the decades to season themselves as leaders, to do what they need to do today.Culture and transformation in the workplace You're not prepared to change your culture, you're not going to succeed in all the other kinds of transformations that you want to be pursuing. Whether it's digital transformation, new business models or new ways of working.Time Code Guide:00:01:55 Why wasn't there a field dedicated to the transition of leaders and executives00:03:48 How the author ended up working in this field00:07:00 Why aren't there more studies about what makes transitions successful for leaders?00:14:01 The classic feature of leadership00:17:02 Why do competent people resign from their jobs00:21:45 Becoming a better leader and the eight kinds of leadership transitions00:27:47 Michael Porter and the New Psychology of Strategic Leadership00:31:35 Managing expectations when planning and setting strategies00:33:36 Weighing your strengths at a corporate and individual level00:36:13 Knowing when you've matured for the role and ready to harvest the fruits of what you've sown as a new leader00:39:37 Psychological barriers to advising CEOs00:43:10 Overcoming the corporate immune system00:45:41 When new leaders have to create cultural change in the organization00:48:53 Managing unpredictable situations proactively00:55:43 Creating learning and development programs both at university and corporate levelShow Links:Guest ProfileIMD Faculty ProfileMichael Watkins on LinkedInMichael Watkins on TwitterHis WorkOfficial Website of Genesis AdvisersMaster Your Next Move, with a New Introduction: The Essential Companion to “The First 90 Days”Your Next Move: The Leader's Guide to Navigating Major Career TransitionsShaping the Game: The New Leader's Guide to Effective NegotiatingThe First 90 Days, Updated and Expanded: Proven Strategies for Getting Up to Speed Faster and Smarter

Welcome to Life in the Leadership Lane where I am talking to leaders making a difference in the workplace and in our communities. How did they get started and what are they doing to stay there! Buckle up and get ready to accelerate in the Leadership Lane! This week, I am talking with Brian Yanus, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Director or Organizational Development for MV Transportation and 2021 The HRSouthwest Conference Director. How did Brian get started in his career? What led him to HR and Leadership? How did Brian “find his lane” in his career? What does Brian share about building trust in workplace? What does Brian share about the 3 D's – Discovery, Diagnosis, and Direction? What does Brian share about organizational development? What does Brian share about “belief”? What does Brian share about the 3 P's in HR? What is The HRSouthwest Conference? Why did Brian and his team pick "Learn, Network, and Grow" as the conference tagline? What tips does Brian share about networking at conference? What is a practice Brian shares to help in his everyday leadership? What advice does Brian share for others? …and more as we spend “Time to Accelerate” with a few more questions. Interview resources: Favorite quotes from Brian: “Companies are in the people business, no matter what they do, they are in the people business.” "People want to engage. People want to get to know you.” Connect with Brian on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/yanus1/ Learn more about MV Transportation https://www.mvtransit.com/ Visit The HRSouthwest Conference Brian's book referral “The First 90 Days” by Michael D. Watkins Find Bruce's Book “Find Your Lane” https://www.amazon.com/Find-Your-Lane-Change-Career/dp/0692865632 Find Bruce Waller's Leadership Journal “Milemarkers” https://www.amazon.com/MILEMARKERS-Year-Journey-Bruce-Waller/dp/0578496941 Visit Bruce's Blog “Move to Inspire” https://brucewaller.com/blog-2/ Connect with Bruce on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/brucewaller/ Connect with Bruce on Twitter https://twitter.com/BruceWaller Connect with Bruce on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bruceww300/ Connect with Bruce on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/brucewwaller Do you need relocation support for your next household goods or commercial office move across the US? Reach out to Bruce or visit Armstrong Relocation https://www.armstrongrelocation.com/ Visit www.brucewaller.com for more information on Life in the Leadership Lane podcast and more!

In this episode we discuss how Monica is doing in her new job, project management, stakeholder mapping, premortems, and project management. OKRs (https://www.perdoo.com/okr-guide/) The First 90 Days (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/15824358-the-first-90-days?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=ocMNbs7mec&rank=1) by Michael D. Watkins Stakeholder mapping (https://www.projectmanager.com/blog/stakeholder-mapping-guide) Harvard Business Review newsletters (https://hbr.org/email-newsletters) HBR Guide to Project Management (https://hbsp.harvard.edu/product/11184-PDF-ENG) Premortem (https://www.atlassian.com/team-playbook/plays/pre-mortem) You can reach us via email at hosts@expandingbeyond.it (mailto:hosts@expandingbeyond.it). You can follow us on Twitter at @podcast_eb (https://twitter.com/podcast_eb). Where to find Monica on the internet: Website: monicag.me (https://monicag.me/) Twitter: @KFMolli (https://twitter.com/KFMolli) Github: @nirnaeth (https://github.com/nirnaeth) Blog: dev.to/nirnaeth (https://dev.to/nirnaeth) Where to find Urban on the internet: Twitter: @ujh (https://twitter.com/ujh) Github: @ujh (https://github.com/ujh/) Blog: urbanhafner.com (https://urbanhafner.com/) The intro and outro music is Our Big Adventure (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes/Happy_Music/Our_Big_Adventure) by Scott Holmes (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes). It's licensed under Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0) (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/).

We talk about Monica's new job, how she's approaching new jobs in general, and what management roles a team needs. The First 90 Days (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/15824358-the-first-90-days) by Michael D. Watkins Shrek Onion quote (https://tacoma.bibliocommons.com/v2/quotation/1127786157) You can reach us via email at hosts@expandingbeyond.it (mailto:hosts@expandingbeyond.it). You can follow us on Twitter at @podcast_eb (https://twitter.com/podcast_eb). Where to find Monica on the internet: Website: monicag.me (https://monicag.me/) Twitter: @KFMolli (https://twitter.com/KFMolli) Github: @nirnaeth (https://github.com/nirnaeth) Blog: dev.to/nirnaeth (https://dev.to/nirnaeth) Where to find Urban on the internet: Twitter: @ujh (https://twitter.com/ujh) Github: @ujh (https://github.com/ujh/) Blog: urbanhafner.com (https://urbanhafner.com/) The intro and outro music is Our Big Adventure (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes/Happy_Music/Our_Big_Adventure) by Scott Holmes (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes). It's licensed under Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0) (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/).

What does a Burlesque Juggling act have to do with your first 90 days in a new corporate management position? Well, you'll just have to tune in to find out! Join our team of business visionaries for this unique livestream discussion on “The First 90 Days: Proven Strategies for Getting Up to Speed Faster and Smarter, Updated and Expanded" by Michael D. Watkins . The Business Visionaries Book Club is presented by #QualityMatters. Quality Matters and it impacts us everywhere from the oil fields to the schools our children are educated, to the paper towels we use to clean up their mess. As Benjamin Franklin said "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten." You need the edge of quality in your organization. http://qmcast.com/ Kyle Chambers | CEO & Founder of Texas Quality AssuranceRob Thompson | Chief Sales Officer for TruCore Business Development Steve Louis | Managing Director for Eternal Energy https://www.youtube.com/embed/9vLZ-axExHA Kyle Chambers on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyle-cham... - Texas Quality Assurance: https://TexasQA.com Rob Thompson on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/rthom/ - TruCore Business Development: https://www.trucorebd.com/ Steve Louis on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/steveglouis/ - Eternal Energy: https://www.eternal-nrg.com/ Jon Haliburton on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonhalliburton/ - Ensearch, Energy Recruitment: http://www.ensearch.energy/

Download a year’s worth of https://www.leadershipactionlist.com/ (weekly action steps to improve your leadership) for FREE!   Sean Fields and Michael Sanders are the authors of Quantum Lean: Taking Lean Systems to the Next Level.   Sean has over 30 years of experience in a variety of industries, working in many different phases of business. He is a network member of the nonprofit organization BeehiveFund, which assists companies with production scheduling, inventory control, and developing quality-management systems.   Michael has worked in every phase of the supply chain, including as CEO and president of food, energy, distribution, and high-tech firms. He is also the cofounder of BeehiveFund. He is sought for his expertise in negotiation, organizational psychology, Six Sigma, quality systems, and regulatory compliance.   LEADERSHIP INSIGHTS Most people use Lean as LAME (Lean as Mainly Experienced). Quantum Lean Lean is system of continual improvement primarily focused on efficiency and effectiveness. Lean allows businesses to have the best in quality, speed, and cost. Everything comes down to product. If you focus on product, profit will follow. Focusing on product for the customer does not have to hurt organizational culture or employee satisfaction.   QUESTIONS TO INSPIRE US TO ACTION What is some lesson, saying, or experience that continues to influence your leadership to this day? Sean: Your leadership can be derived from three sources: Your persuasion, your knowledge, and your formal authority. Formal authority is the least powerful, and you shouldn’t need to rely on it. Use three descriptors to finish this sentence: “A leader is…” Michael: Understanding of people, and understanding of circumstances imposed on followers, and an identifier of the core objective. What is a question that leaders should be asking either themselves or others? Sean: Is what I’m doing ultimately beneficial to the product or service my organization is providing? What book would you recommend to leaders? Michael: The First 90 Days: Critical Success Strategies for New by Michael D. Watkins If you could get every listener to start doing something THIS week to help them be a better leader, what would it be? Sean: Make sure you feed the troops – do your people have the tools, information, and materials they need to do their jobs? Michael: Commit, don’t just support change. As a general life principle, is it better to ask “why?” or “why not?” Michael: “Why?” immediately followed by “how?” This is critically important to help build, think, and perform. Sean: Personality determines which is better. Those who do stuff without questioning should as “why?” but those who always find a reason not to do things should as “why not?”   CONNECT WITH SEAN Email: s.fields@beehivefund.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-fields-21290b45/ (@SeanFields) Website: https://www.beehivefund.org (https://www.beehivefund.org) Book: https://www.beehivefund.org/home/book-quantum-lean/ (https://www.beehivefund.org/home/book-quantum-Lean/)   CONNECT WITH MICHAEL Email: michael@beehivefund.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-michael-sanders-8049a290/ (@MichaelSanders)   CONNECT WITH JOSH LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/joshuafriedeman (@joshuafriedeman) Instagram: https://instagram.com/joshuafriedeman (@joshuafriedeman) Email: josh@friedemanleadership.com   Want a FREE list of weekly action steps to improve your leadership? Download the https://www.leadershipactionlist.com/ (Leadership Action List) TODAY!2

Today’s episode of In The Suite with Martine Lellis, CPA®, CFP is all about making bold moves.5 months before the COVID-19 pandemic entered into the world and changed our lives, Martine took a deep dive into uncharted territories. She decided to leave her previous company after 17 years of being a partner. Martine left the company without another position in mind and decided to take a sabbatical to travel the world and search for answers. Martine says, “I didn't have a job before I decided to leave. But I had confidence in myself that I would figure it out.”  She made a bold move to change the direction in her life. Not only did she change her professional position, title, and company. She also changed her geographical location. That’s right, she moved from the state of Virginia to Colorado.What she had in her, was faith and confidence that she would find the next best thing. Through calling upon her network of industry friends and having faith and confidence, she found herself in a new position as the Chief Talent & Business Solutions Officer at Mercer Advisors. In this episode, Martine shares her story about entering into a new position, becoming a National Technical Officer for USA Weightlifting, setting goals, and traveling during the pandemic. We talk about taking a chance, having trust in yourself, and how to make the bold moves in life. She trusted her gut feeling, and had confidence in herself that she would excel in the next steps in her life. Martine says, “Sometimes you just have to take that chance, and you just have to trust yourself.”Join the conversation to hear about:Making adjustments to working from home (00:45)Celebrating one year at Mercer (03:45)Making big changes in life and considering bold moves (10:10)Taking the chance and trusting yourself (13:00)Relocation from Virginia to Colorado (15:30)Being open-minded during the job search (16:45)National Technical Official for USA Weightlifting (18:35)Martine’s motivation to becoming a stronger woman and Crossfit (23:30)Making a C-Suite level shift in her life (26:55)Reverse mentorship (34:55)Social media giving insights into life (36:00)Traveling during a global pandemic (40:10)Referenced MaterialsMartine Lellis, CPA®, CFP - FacebookMartine Lellis, CPA®, CFP - LinkedInMercer Advisors WebsiteMercer Advisors - TwitterMercer Advisors - FacebookMercer Advisors - LinkedInThe First 90 Days: Proven Strategies for Getting Up to Speed Faster and Smarter, Michael D. Watkins on Amazon

Kate Arms leads a discussion of The First 90 Days by Michael D. Watkins. We look at the skills and processes you need to get off to a good start in a new leadership role.

本書的作者麥克‧瓦金斯（Michael D. Watkins）是哈佛大學決策科學的博士，全球首屈一指的轉職過渡期輔導專家，也是創世紀顧問公司（Genesis advisers）共同創辦人，專為《財星》（Fortune）500大公司設計入職與加速轉職調適的解決方案、研討會和輔導課程。 本書共分為十章，大叔大致將其歸納成三大部分： 1.前三章為「到任準備、策略制定」，是轉職者共同需要閱讀的基礎知識。 2.第四章至第七章為「承上啟下、建立團隊」，是轉職過渡期的關鍵時刻。 3.最後第八章至第十章為「領導統御、加速成長」，是為下一個轉職鋪路的重要軌跡。 書摘文章：https://km.pmtone.com/the-first-90-days/ #pmtone #產品通 #轉職 PMTone 產品通 社群連結 官方網站：https://www.pmtone.com/ 產品學院：https://km.pmtone.com/ 粉絲專頁：https://www.facebook.com/pmtone365/ 臉書社團：https://www.facebook.com/groups/pm365/ Youtube：http://www.youtube.com/c/PMTone IG：https://www.instagram.com/pmtone_official/ Line帳號：@pmtone 官方信箱：service@pmtone.com

Today, Brandon and Eric take a look Solarburst, the Solar Winds vulnerability that led to one of the biggest breaches in years. You'll get their take on the impact as well as stop by the Productivity Corner to discuss 30-60-90. All that and more on this episode of the Sudo Show! Destination Linux Network (https://destinationlinux.network) Sudo Show Website (https://sudo.show) Sponsor: Digital Ocean (https://do.co/dln) Sponsor: Bitwarden (https://bitwarden.com/dln) Sudo Show Swag (https://sudo.show/swag) UPDATED! Contact Us: DLN Discourse (https://sudo.show/discuss) Email Us! (mailto:contact@sudo.show) Matrix: +sudoshow:matrix.org Digital Ocean: Jump Start Your Startup with DigitalOcean App Platform (https://www.digitalocean.com/blog/jump-start-your-startup-with-digitalocean-app-platform/) SolarWinds (https://www.solarwinds.com/) OpenNMS (https://www.opennms.com/) Fireeye (https://www.fireeye.com/) Sunburst: Arstechnica: Feds Wrn that Solarwinds Hackers Likely Used Other Ways to Breach Networks (https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2020/12/feds-warn-that-solarwinds-hackers-likely-used-other-ways-to-breach-networks/) Arstechnica: Microsoft is Reportly Added to the Growing List of Victims (https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2020/12/microsoft-is-reportedly-added-to-the-growing-list-of-victims-in-solarwinds-hack/) ZDNet: The More We Learn the Worse It Looks (https://www.zdnet.com/article/solarwinds-the-more-we-learn-the-worse-it-looks/) CNN: US Officials Scramble to Deal with Suspected Russian Hack of Government Agencies (https://www.cnn.com/2020/12/14/politics/us-agencies-hack-solar-wind-russia/index.html) Open Source Hacks: Mint: Beware of Hacked ISOs (https://blog.linuxmint.com/?p=2994) Fossbyes: Fake Kodi Repos Hijack GitHub (https://fossbytes.com/fake-kodi-repos-hijack-github/) The Register: Leaky S3 Buckets (https://www.theregister.com/2020/08/03/leaky_s3_buckets/) Protecting Your Supply Chain: Docker Certification Program (https://www.docker.com/blog/announcing-docker-certified/) ReproducibleBuilds.Org (https://reproducible-builds.org/) Tidelift (https://tidelift.com/) Linux Foundation: Preventing Supply Chain Attacks Like Solarwinds (https://www.linuxfoundation.org/en/blog/preventing-supply-chain-attacks-like-solarwinds) Open Source Security Foundation (https://openssf.org/) Palo Alto: What is a Zero Trust Architecture (https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/cyberpedia/what-is-a-zero-trust-architecture) GitHub: Third Party Code Scanning (https://github.blog/2020-10-05-announcing-third-party-code-scanning-tools-static-analysis-and-developer-security-training/) GitLab: Dependency Scanning (https://docs.gitlab.com/ee/user/application_security/dependency_scanning/) Productivity Corner: 30-60-90 Amazon: The First 90 Days, Michael D. Watkins (https://amzn.to/36bykB6) Disclaimer, this is an Affiliate link. A percentage of your purchase will go to support the Sudo Show!

Welcome back to the Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning podcast, episode #103, where we will cover “The Neuroscience of Leadership: How to Reset, Recharge and Refuel Your Brain for Your Best Year Ever.” As we are now well into the New Year of 2021, with 2020 behind us as a distant but not forgotten memory, have you taken the time to close out the old year and welcome in the new? Whatever planning activity you do, I’ve added some ideas to this episode that I’ve collected over the years of working directly with the top leaders in motivation and success that really do add new energy to fuel this new year, with practical neuroscience tied to each strategy.  The idea is to look at your year with your brain in mind and see if this new lens can create the best year ever for you.We all intuitively know that there’s a mental energy boost that comes along with “being ahead” of the game, and for those who work in our classrooms, you know that this year, getting ahead with our students looks much different than prior years, with perhaps a phone call before the start of the year to welcome your new students, break the ice, or tie something personal into your lessons that helps you to quickly connect on a deeper level, setting the tone for your year.Getting ahead also translates into the workplace, with significant advantages in sales, for instance, knowing and planning where your sales will come from and having a solid pipeline, sets the tone for the rest of the year, much like the sports team who gets that first point early in the game, there’s a competitive advantage to this that builds momentum. Many people will be starting new jobs or careers with the mergers and resets that occurred from 2020, and the strategies that I am going to share with you, will be relevant to those of us who are starting something new, looking to refuel for a new year, recharge our batteries in 2021, shift, pivot and building momentum early, to set the rhythm for your best year ever. For those who work as entrepreneurs, this is the way we launch every year. For me, it’s been since I left the corporate space in 2012, so this will be my ninth New Year implementing these strategies.  The first year, on Day One of working on my own, I remember calling my good friend Patti Knoles, who had been in business for herself for many years, and saying “Patti, I’m so scared! What if what I am planning to do doesn’t work out?” I don’t remember exactly what she said, but I do remember where I was at the time, and that whatever she said made me feel better.  I think she said something like “how will you know if you don’t try?” and she was right—that’s the same words of wisdom that I give to those people, including one of my former sales managers, who called me after they have made this leap recently, for any thoughts, ideas or suggestions on how to be successful working from home, for yourself.Whether in business for ourselves, or working for someone else, it takes a certain mental mindset to be 100% in charge of our results—our day, income, and life, and I know that it can also be quite scary, so for those of you facing 2021 with this new lens, here are some strategies that you can implement that will put you ahead of the game mentally, which I’m confident will change your results and set you up, for your best year ever. Idea #1: Create Early Wins to Increase Motivation, Creativity and Overcome Challenges.Michael D. Watkins, the cofounder of Genesis Advisers, a leadership development company, and the author of The First 90 Days: Critical Success Strategies for New Leaders at All Levels[i]  shares that “the single most important principle to making a successful transition in times of change, is to get early wins to build momentum fast.”[ii]We talked about this in the introduction, how achieving early wins creates a new rhythm and momentum that changes your mindset to help you to focus on the success you are destined for, with greater outcomes, but how exactly do we win early? Winning doesn’t usually just happen. It’s never by chance or luck. Here are some strategies you can use to develop a winner’s brain within yourself, or your organization, or team, so that you can have those predictable results that come with winning early.How To Put This Tip into Action With the Brain in Mind?Uncover What Motivates You, Get into Flow State and Create Your Winning Brain. There is a fine line between setting and achieving goals, and research shows that motivation is what is behind those who are successful at achieving the goals they have set.  How do we uncover what motivates us? By now, most of us have heard of Simon Sinek’s[iii] work and the importance of starting with our “why” to inspire others to take action. If you haven’t watched this TED Talk[iv] in a while, it’s a good one to revisit.  I read a more recent example of uncovering your own motivation with the newly appointed head coach of the New York Jets, (NFL) Robert Saleh, who is taking over the team “coming off one of the worst seasons in franchise history.”[v] Saleh explains his powerful story that launched his coaching career when he traded his “cubicle for his coaching dream after his brother’s 9/11 close call.”[vi] In an article I have included in the show notes, Saleh shares that he might not have been a football coach at all—if it weren’t for what his brother experienced on Sept. 11th, 2001. This is a true story that explains the motivation that skyrocketed Saleh’s coaching career, and I am certain will be the foundation for the success he will experience as a head coach, in addition to the emotional intelligence that he has developed that former Jaguars star Paul Posluszny (Poslozny) describes when he explains that Saleh’s “presence commands attention because of his knowledge, the way he communicates, and the trust players have in him.”[vii]Connect Your Brain to this StrategySo, how does this translate into developing your winning brain? Although focusing on the tasks you must complete to achieve your goals may seem boring, “neuroscience research suggests that commitment to mastering a craft can feel rewarding…that kind of immersion can help a person to achieve a state of heightened concentration described as flow.”[viii]A study by researchers at the National Institutes of Health, involved professional jazz musicians. Using (fMRI) scans the researchers found that when the musicians practiced their craft, they displayed interesting patterns of brain activity.“During creative improvisations, (or practice) the medial prefrontal cortex, an area of the brain involved in the integration of information to support complex goals and aspirations, became more active.”  At the same time, “the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex, which is often involved in inhibiting behavior and monitoring thinking, became less active. (This is also the part of the brain where we feel overwhelmed). Limbic areas associated with anxiety also quieted. This study may provide a glimpse of the brain "in flow," as the musicians used skills they'd already mastered — playing notes — in new and creative ways.”[ix]The key to achieving these heightened levels of creativity, is to keep working, practicing, and learning, and your brain will further assist you to achieve your goals in flow state, in new and creative ways.Problems and challenges will come up, they always do, for example, just imagine that you had this momentum built, started 2021 with your best foot forward, started winning early, and BAM—there’s a Covid-19 outbreak and you need to self-quarantine for the next 10 days, halting everything you’ve built for this year to a fast and sudden stop. This is the reality of the times we live in today, and more than ever it’s crucial to remember that goal achieving is a mental activity, starting at the brain level, and it’s important to take the time to remember your motivation. Instead of getting side-tracked by these problems, think of the bigger picture and “why” are you doing what you do. Take this time to think and reflect and you will be able to overcome any challenge, increase the thinking center of the brain, decrease where overwhelm and anxiety occur, and you will be well on your way to developing your winning brain.Idea #2: Using Brain Network Theory to Increase Self-Awareness, Empathy, Creativity and EnergySelf-awareness was put on the map by Daniel Goleman[x] in 1995 with his book Emotional Intelligence: Why it Can Matter More Than IQ[xi] We all know of the importance of being aware of our emotions and human behavior, we covered it in episode #22 with Marc Brackett[xii] and his book, Permission to Feel[xiii], but do you have strategies in place for this? We did cover this topic in depth on Season 1 of the podcast “Self-Awareness: Know Thyself.”[xiv] Go back and listen to this episode—it was actually in our Top 5 most listened to episodes.Next, take a look at the Start, Stop and Continue Graphic I’ve included in the show notes (if you are reading or listening to this episode on iTunes, go over to the Podbean app, where you can see the images) and start to think about the habits will you start, to bring you more energy, (like how will you become more self-aware and mindful by being in the present moment this year) what will your stop, (like living in the past or becoming reactive to the negativity that surrounds us on a daily basis) and what’s working for you, that you will continue (where will you be more focused and intentional)? How to Put This Tip into Action with the Brain in Mind?Start with the graphic and honing your self-awareness skills. Do more of what gives you energy, and less of what is draining.  You’ll notice some things that are becoming obsolete in your life. What new strategies and knowledge can you gain? This is a powerful activity to think about, even its just long enough to think about one area you’ll focus on in each column this year.When you begin to improve self-awareness, you can tune into others on a deeper level. Empathy stems from awareness. You can “either be aware and have empathy, or you can act out habitual behaviors, but you can’t do both at the same time.”[xv] Awareness involves the insula and the anterior cingulate in the brain, that work together.Look at the graphic in the show notes created by my mentor, Mark Waldman, he explains how the key brain networks operate. Just as a reminder, when we look at any new research on the brain these days, we will notice that we no longer see studies that talk about the individual parts of the brain—like the thalamus, or the hippocampus, or even just the anterior cingulate cortex (ACC) (the part of the brain that lights up when we meditate) we will now see images that describe brain networks, nodes and connectivity. This means that at any given time, we might be daydreaming about something, and an entire network in our brain will light up. I’ve included an explanation of the TOP 3 brain networks in the show notes, because I think it’s fascinating. There are hundreds of these networks in our brain, and most of them are non-conscious, meaning that we are not aware of them, and how they can work for us, or against us.  This is what motivates me personally—to keep learning more, and sharing this understanding with you for improved results.We have the Default Mode Network, (imagination processes like daydreaming, creative problem solving, and mind wandering. This area is significantly larger than the other networks possibly because it develops so early in life and plays such an important role in child and brain development).Next we have the Central Executive Network (which holds our conscious decision-making processes like thinking, planning, concentration, taking action in an organized way and focused attention). This area is in our prefrontal cortex and is also known as our Executive Functions—all of our task-oriented thoughts. If we are NOT performing a task, and do NOT have focused attention, this area turns off, and we can go into the Imagination Network into daydreaming, worrying or creating, depending on what we are allowing into our thoughts. When this network is turned on, when we are working and using our focused attention, and the Imagination Network is turned off. We can only be in one network at a time. That’s why it is so important to take breaks to prevent burnout, and to allow for creative thoughts to flow into your mind when working on difficult tasks. Finally, there’s the Salience Network that doesn’t fully develop until we are around 28-30 years old, (which holds our awareness, intuition and compassion processes that integrate and stabilize the other two networks helping us to develop social awareness, empathy and our values).  This network puts the importance of what we are thinking, weighs what is important, and helps to balance the other networks. You can review this further with episode 48 on Brain Network Theory[xvi] for a more detailed overview, but for this episode, I just want you to look at the image and notice that these networks are all connected by our Awareness (the black star in the middle (underneath the I or the imagination/default mode network)—and know that if this area that includes the anterior cingulate and insula in the brain, is not stimulated, we cannot be empathetic or kind).“The insula and the anterior cingulate are the parts of the brain that together allow you to switch between habitual behaviors (that won’t help you to attain new results) and self-awareness that will. (It’s self-awareness that increases our empathy). Those who spend more time noticing and being aware have a larger insula and anterior cingulate when their brains are viewed through fMRI scans.”[xvii]The key to improving your own emotional intelligence here, is to continually work on being more self-aware and in turn, you will become more empathetic, kindness will increase and your results will soar. Just like what I mentioned with Robert Saleh, his presence commands attention, and I know that this is something he has developed over the years, by increasing his own self-awareness.Idea #3: Your 9 Environments[xviii]: How to Create Energy Naturally from Your World Around YouThis idea takes some self-reflection and thought, but I do highly recommend taking a 360 look at your life every year to evaluate where energy might be leaking that could be directed somewhere else. Your environments (that surround you) either inspire you or expire you. They either add energy and move you ahead or drain your energy and hold you back. The key here it to design your environments from the inside out, to support a happier and healthier version of you. You can stop relying on force and willpower, when your environments are lined up as everything is so much easier. We can change our inner environment and mindset with the Start, Stop Continue Chart that helps to improve our self-awareness and empathy, but also as equally important is to change our outer environment.As we go into a new year, we might have some ideas with of that we want to improve our physical health, since health goals are usually the ones we see people starting the new year with, but it all begins with our mental mindset. After the year we had last year, we know of the importance of mental health and well-being, and that we must take control of our mental and emotional state, before we can even consider doing anything else. If we focus even for a moment on what’s fearful, or uncertain, we just won’t feel right, won’t be working at our best, and this takes training, because our brain has evolved to focus on what’s wrong, to keep us safe.  So how do we focus intentionally on what we want in all areas of our life, without letting our automatic negative thoughts kill our goals before we have even started, or the negativity of the world bring us down?For the past 5 years, I’ve attend a training call with Jim Bunch to run through my 9 environments, then I pick a few of them that I’ll focus on for the upcoming year. Since doing this activity, I’ve noticed that each year, planning becomes easier as environments have been “cleaned up” let’s say, with the work from prior years. Each year builds a stronger, more confident version of you and it helps my brain to put a focus on the environments that I want to focus on for that year. I don’t choose all 9, just 4 areas that receive most of my attention, and the others are in maintenance mode, as I look at them, and clean them up every year.Look at the graphic and I will outline some tips for you to think about.Body: how was your health this year? Did you try anything new? Some people want to lose weight, others gain weight. What things have you done for your nutrition? Have you done anything new for exercise? Have you tried adding supplements? Green shakes? What about your health team? Do you have a new chiropractor, physical therapist, doctor, dentist, trainer at the gym? Have you looked into any online health courses? Have you done any health challenges?Memetic: your beliefs, your inner game, your ideas, how you perceive yourself in the world, your paradigms. A positive structure here sets us up for a successful life vs negative (or not good enough) belief structure that will prevent us from reaching our greatest heights. Have you let go of any negative information? Have you added anything to help you be more positive, productive and focused? Self: We’ve talked about this area a lot, and it’s very important. It’s your identity, or what you do to improve yourself. Think about your wins, strengths, skills, and talents? Spend more time doing the things you love and outsource the things you don’t love to gain more energy in this area.Nature: This environment includes the outdoors, four seasons, everything that’s living.  Did you spend more time in nature this year? (Mountains, the beach, the park)? Did you take any trips that took you into nature? Spiritual: (not the same as religion) connection to something greater than you, connection to a greater purpose. Do you practice yoga, meditation, prayer? Did you expand your spiritual community? Have you visited any locations that connected you more in this area? Relationships: family, friends, close colleagues are you communicating better? Are you building more authentic relationships? Even with social distancing, what effort have you put in here to focus on others?Network: your extended relationships (clubs, groups, social networks, wherever you connect w people) have you met any new people? When the pandemic hit, I wondered how I was going to build this area, last year, but was surprised to see just how many people were more available to speak virtually, than in any other year. I was able to interview people that I know would usually be traveling, and difficult to reach, giving me an incredible opportunity that helped this area as well as the relationship area.Financial: wins in cash flow creation new job for active income? Develop any passive or residual income? Any new strategies for managing cash? You you tried using tools like Mint. com and have you looked at cutting your expenses? Do you have a clear picture of what comes in each month vs what you spend? What about wins at work, or your own business? Physical: (home, office, cars) Have you organized your desk, workspace, closets, drawers, have you decluttered? Upgraded computer, cleaned up your memory? With time, you can make your environments work for you, where they give you energy, rather than drain you. Think about the 4 you will focus on and make these 4 your priority. How to Put This Tip into Action with the Brain in Mind?Learn to understand and use your Reticular Activating System[xix] which is a filter in your brain that helps you to focus on the things that are important to you. If you have heard the idea that “energy flows where your attention goes” this explains why putting some focus on what you want to create in your 9 environments is so important, especially as you launch a new year. Be very careful of where you are putting your focus, because your RAS will help you to achieve whatever you are focused on, good or bad. There really is a power of making your environments work for you, not against you.There’s so much more I could say about tips to reset and refuel your brain to create your best year ever, but these would be my top 3 tips of where to begin.To Review:Idea #1: How to Win Early and Overcome ChallengesDon’t forget to identify what motivates you, like how the near death of Robert Saleh’s brother during 9-11 inspired him to quit his cubicle job, leading him to being the newly appointed head coach of the NY Jets. What’s new and different will stimulate your motivation and reward networks, helping to drive you towards your goals at the brain level, while at the same time, will help you to bypass challenges that will inevitably come your way.  With continued practice, you will reach those heightened levels of creativity that was seen with the jazz musicians who reached levels of flow that inspired them to play in new and creative ways.Idea #2: How to Win by Increasing Self-Awareness, Empathy and CreativityImprove your own self-awareness and this in turn will help you to be more empathetic and demonstrate kindness toward others. Our awareness expands with our experiences but develops later in life since it’s connected to the Salience Network, that fully develops around age 28-30.  Put as much focus as you can on developing and improving your own self-awareness and your results will soar, as you hone this important emotional intelligence skill.Idea #3: Designing Your Winning Environments: How to Create Energy and Stay Focused on Your GoalsWith an understanding of the RAS, we can direct our laser and focused attention to what is important to us. Use the 9 environments activity as a guide to focus on 4 areas that you will focus on in 2021, and watch your life improve with this directed attention.Reminder: The reticular activating system (RAS) is the area of the brain responsible for regulating arousal and sleep-wake transitions and is considered as one of the most important systems which facilitates the functioning of sensation and attention. It functions as a filter of unnecessary noise so the important stuff can get through. Your RAS takes what you focus on and then creates a filter for it. It then sifts through the data and presents only the pieces that are important to you. All of this happens without you noticing. The RAS programs itself to work in your favor without you actively doing anything at all. So if we set our intent and refocus, our RAS will help us out by filtering through billions of pieces of data that surround us every day, so we can see, hear and become exactly what we want to be, purely by what we put our attention towards.I would love to know what insights you learned from these 3 brain-aligned strategies  that I designed to reset, recharge and refuel your brain to create your best year yet.  Send me a message on social media and share anything you’ve learned with me.Stay tuned for EPISODE #104 being recorded this week, on “Brains that Dream: Exploring The Science and Mystery of Sleep.”REFERENCES:[i] Michael D. Watkins The First 90 Days: Proven for Getting Up to Speed Smarter and Faster (April 2013)  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00B6U63ZE/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1[ii] New Leader? Get Early Wins by Michael D. Watkins (Jan. 2009) https://hbr.org/2009/01/new-leader-get-early-wins[iii] Simon Sinek Start With Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action https://simonsinek.com/product/start-with-why/[iv] Simon Sinek TED Talk  Published Sept. 2009 “How Great Leaders Inspire Action” https://www.ted.com/talks/simon_sinek_how_great_leaders_inspire_action?language=en[v] Robert Saleh becomes Jets new head coach January 14, 2021 by Brian Costello https://nypost.com/2021/01/14/robert-saleh-becomes-jets-new-head-coach/[vi] Robert Saleh traded cubicle for coaching dream after brother’s 9/11 close call by Ryan Dunleavy Jan. 12, 2021 https://nypost.com/2021/01/15/robert-saleh-wouldnt-be-jets-coach-without-brothers-9-11-close-call/?utm_campaign=iphone_nyp&utm_source=mail_app[vii] ibid[viii] Cultivating a Winner’s Brain (May 2010)  https://www.health.harvard.edu/newsletter_article/cultivating-a-winners-brain[ix] ibid[x] https://www.danielgoleman.info/[xi] Daniel Goleman: Emotional Intelligence: Why it Can Matter More Than IQ (January 2012) https://www.amazon.com/kindle-dbs/thankYouPage?_encoding=UTF8&a=DT%3AKCL&action=&asin=B000JMKVCG&noDevicePurchaseAllowed=&subtype=FREE_CHAPTER&targetFiona=DT%3AKCL[xii] Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast EPISODE#22 with Marc Brackett on his book Permission to Feel: Unlocking the Power of Emotions https://www.achieveit360.com/founding-director-of-the-yale-center-for-emotional-intelligence-on-his-new-book-permission-to-feel/[xiii] Marc Brackett Interview with Andrea Samadi on his book “Permission to Feel” (Published on YouTube Sept. 2019) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CeOzi8ZrFO4&feature=youtu.be[xiv] Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast EPISODE #2 “Self-Awareness: Know Thyself” https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/self-awareness-know-thyself/[xv] Where Does Self-Awareness Come From? (January 2017)  by Nicole Gravagna, Ph.D https://www.forbes.com/sites/quora/2017/01/31/where-does-self-awareness-come-from/?sh=6080d3bd32b5[xvi] Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast EPISODE #40 “Brain Network Theory: Using Neuroscience to Stay Productive During Times of Change and Chaos” https://www.achieveit360.com/brain-network-theory-using-neuroscience-to-stay-productive-during-times-of-change-and-chaos/[xvii] Where Does Self-Awareness Come From? (January 2017)  by Nicole Gravagna, Ph.D https://www.forbes.com/sites/quora/2017/01/31/where-does-self-awareness-come-from/?sh=6080d3bd32b5[xviii] The 9 Environments of You by Jim Bunch https://unmistakablecreative.com/podcast/the-9-environments-that-make-up-your-life-with-jim-bunch/[xix] What is the Reticular Activating System May 2013  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QCnfAzAIhVw

'The First 90 Days', By Michael D. Watkins

In case you haven’t heard about Hanna Grene, Head of Commercial Development for PXiSE Energy Solutions, I invite you to listen to episode 296 where she and I talked about the 16 Core Infrastructure Sectors of Modern Economy. In today’s interview with Hanna, we‘re going to deep into a framework we’ve both used in our career: a 30/60/90 plan. Michael D. Watkins, author of the book “The First 90 Days” framed this out for millions of other hiring managers, and Hanna will help us understand what the framework is, how to best apply it, why would someone use it, and who would find this framework useful. Remember you can always find the resources and learn more about today’s guest, recommendations, book links and more than 300 other founder stories and startup advice at www.mysuncast.com. Gain access to all the show notes & resources from this episode here You can connect with me, Nico Johnson, on Twitter, LinkedIn or email Thanks a ton to our podcast sponsors for continuing to help make this content FREE to You! Please check them out and let me know what you think!

In case you haven’t heard about Hanna Grene, Head of Commercial Development for PXiSE Energy Solutions, I invite you to listen to episode 296 where she and I talked about the 16 Core Infrastructure Sectors of Modern Economy. In today’s interview with Hanna, we‘re going to deep into a framework we’ve both used in our career: a 30/60/90 plan. Michael D. Watkins, author of the book “The First 90 Days” framed this out for millions of other hiring managers, and Hanna will help us understand what the framework is, how to best apply it, why would someone use it, and who would find this framework useful. Remember you can always find the resources and learn more about today’s guest, recommendations, book links and more than 300 other founder stories and startup advice at www.mysuncast.com. Gain access to all the show notes & resources from this episode here You can connect with me, Nico Johnson, on Twitter, LinkedIn or email Thanks a ton to our podcast sponsors for continuing to help make this content FREE to You! Please check them out and let me know what you think!

This week, Max & Vince will discuss onboarding. - Why is onboarding so important? - Why is it that many companies screw it up? - What does a terrible onboarding look like? - What does a great first day at work look like? - What would be the traps to avoid for the manager of the new hire joining the organization? - What about the new hire: should they be involved and what can they do? - What does onboarding look like in the current climate of the Covid-19 crisis? These are the questions that Max & Vince will address, digging into their past experience from the trenches. Have a good listening! PS: in this episode is mentioned the great book "The first 90 days", by Michael D. Watkins. Don't hesitate to read it, it's worth it!   ---------------------------- Music credits: These tracks have been used and modified:  Track 1: Think Tank by Audionautix http://audionautix.com Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/_think-tank Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/mbV9t1Z0rA8   Track 2: Moments by Sarah Jansen https://soundcloud.com/sarahjansenmusic Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/al-moments Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/qGWyeTnQavY

Developing an operations in Japan to be efficient and profitable can be a challenge when you run 6 top brands, over 30 retail shops, and a factory of the German company, Zwilling J.A. Henckels. For over 30 years, Andrew has been a true leader in the Japan, a sales guru, and a business leader. He is undoubtedly, one of the most exceptional business people I've had the honor to know. In this episode, Andrew explains how after studying in Japan in high school, he worked his way back to the Land of the Rising Sun. He talks about the company and the importance of hiring people who really know how to sell. He emphasizes the importance of really studying a resume and explains why recruiters must be flexible. Andrew also shares why he would enjoy a Barefoot Lunch with his grandparents over Columbus and Aristotle and why The First 90 Days by Michael D. Watkins is his book recommendation for every business professional. BFL episode sponsor, Tamago-DB https://www.tamago-db.com/en/BFL theme music was composed and performed by Sweeny Davis

The world's most trusted guide for leaders in transition. Transitions are a critical time for leaders. In fact, most agree that moving into a new role is the biggest challenge a manager will face. While transitions offer a chance to start fresh and make needed changes in an organization, they also place leaders in a position of acute vulnerability. Missteps made during the crucial first three months in a new role can jeopardize or even derail your success. In this updated and expanded version of the international bestseller The First 90 Days, Michael D. Watkins offers proven strategies for conquering the challenges of transitions - no matter where you are in your career. Watkins, a noted expert on leadership transitions and adviser to senior leaders in all types of organizations, also addresses today's increasingly demanding professional landscape, where managers face not only more frequent transitions but also steeper expectations once they step into their new jobs. By walking you through every aspect of the transition scenario, Watkins identifies the most common pitfalls new leaders encounter and provides the tools and strategies you need to avoid them. You'll learn how to secure critical early wins, an important first step in establishing yourself in your new role. Each chapter also includes checklists, practical tools, and self-assessments to help you assimilate key lessons and apply them to your own situation. Whether you're starting a new job, being promoted from within, embarking on an overseas assignment, or being tapped as CEO, how you manage your transition will determine whether you succeed or fail. Use this book as your trusted guide.

In this episode, James Blanco, EVP and Head of Corporate Development for OneMain Financial, one of the nation’s largest consumer finance businesses, speaks with Justyn Makarewycz about building credibility at work and in personal relationships. Topics include: Listening as a way to be a more effective communicator Performing analysis to improve business judgements, rather than using them for their own sake How credibility is at the core of personal relationships Putting general career advice into practice James and Justyn also briefly share how things are personally going for each of them while observing shelter-in-place.Books mentioned in the podcast include The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey Ethics of the Fathers (Pirkei Avos) The First 90 Days by Michael D. Watkins The episode is hosted by Justyn Makarewycz, Associate Director of Employer Relations at the GCMC (https://www.linkedin.com/in/justyndm/). To connect with the GCMC, email us at zicklin.gcmc@baruch.cuny.edu to schedule an appointment. Thank you for listening!

In this next Jam Session, I sit with Katherine Stultz, a highly successful business executive with over 20 years of successful leadership experience with roles of increased responsibility. Over the course of her career, Katherine has held a variety of leadership positions, most recently as a General Manager for Spain and Portugal. In this episode we discuss how Katherine navigates moving her team through various new roles, and as leaders, how we can be most helpful in doing so.  Key Takeaways:You must invest a significant amount of time in understanding the capabilities and interests of the people on your team Be aware of the danger in pushing someone to soon into a role without providing the right guidance and support As people evolve and grow during their career so do their needs. No one has it all figured out Look beyond the technical competencies when building out your team by also looking at what compliments their other skillsets Create an environment that allows a team to have a healthy debate and bring different perspectives instead of creating a yes, yes, environment As you move into higher leadership roles within your organization, it's impossible to be the subject matter expert at everything Leadership Resources: The First 90 Days: Proven Strategies for Getting Up to Speed Faster and Smarter (https://amzn.to/2WGhG6G) , by Michael D. Watkins

Hello and welcome to the first episode of 2020!  This podcast is brought to you by Virtual Not Distant Ltd.  Please see full shownotes at https://www.virtualnotdistant.com/podcasts/onboarding-integration 02.40 Marcus Wermuth Engineering Manager for the Mobile Team at Buffer. You can with Marcus on LinkedIn, Twitter, and via his website.  7 Ways to Set Up a New Hire for Success,” by Michael D. Watkins. 27.43 Mandy Garner, managing editor of Working Mums and Working Wise 33.30 The Role of Bots in Onboarding How to Improve New Hire Engagement and Onboarding for Technical Employees Using AI and Chatbots. 38:05 Mark Kilby, Agile Coach You can hear more from Mark in Episodes 95, 175, 197, on twitter, and his website. We want to answer YOUR big questions about work/remote work in 2020, so please contact us. Or you can tweet Virtual Not Distant, or Pilar and Maya directly, with any of your thoughts and ideas

One of the most common requests we get on social media is if we could create a running list of books that are referenced during each episode. So here you go! Unseen Leadership Episode 22: Art Rainer on The Importance of Relationships The First 90 Days by Michael D. Watkins Leading Change by John Kotter God and Money by Gregory Baumer and John Cortines Unseen Leadership Episode 21: Christine and Nick Caine on Growing as an Emotionally Healthy Leader The Emotionally Healthy Leader by Peter Scazzero Boundaries by Henry Cloud and John Townsend Necessary Endings by Henry Cloud Unseen Leadership Episode 20: Robby Gallaty on The Importance of Discipleship Lectures to My Students by Charles Spurgeon Emotionally Healthy Leader by Pete Scazzero Garden City by John Mark Comer Unseen Leadership Episode 19: Ed Newton on Slowing Down Your Leadership Visioneering by Andy Stanley Choosing to Cheat by Andy Stanley Pursuit of Holiness by Jerry Bridges Atomic Habits by James Clear The 100X Leader by Steve Cockram Unseen Leadership Episode 18: Ron Edmondson on Leading Where God Has Placed You  The Mythical Leader by Ron Edmondson Unseen Leadership Episode 17: J.D. Greear on Doing Meaningful Things with Awesome People Gaining by Losing by J.D. Greear Good to Great by Jim Collins Confronting Christianity by Rebecca McLaughlin Destiny of the Republic by Candice Millard The Curse of Oak Island by Randall Sullivan Hero of the Empire by Candice Millard Unseen Leadership Episode 16: Matt Carter on How to Delegate Leadership The Long Walk Home by Matt Carter The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership by John Maxwell Center Church by Tim Keller The Christ-Centered Expositor by Tony Merida  Unseen Leadership Episode 15: Kevin Queen on Understanding Your Calling Reappearing Church by Mark Sayers Leadership and Self Deception by The Arbinger Institute Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink Unseen Leadership Episode 14: Brent Crowe on Learning from Others Linchpin by Seth Godin The Color of Compromise by Jemar Tisby Moments ’til Midnight by Brent Crowe Unseen Leadership Episode 13: Brad Lomenick on Healthy Ambition When by Daniel Pink H3 Leadership by Brad Lomenick The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership by John Maxwell The Next Generation Leader by Andy Stanley Entre Leadership by Dave Ramsey The Power of Moments by Chip and Dan Heath Deep Work by Cal Newport Unseen Leadership Episode 12: Jenni Catron on Self Leadership The 4 Dimensions of Extraordinary Leadership by Jenni Catron Strengthening the Soul of Your Leadership by Ruth Haley Barton Spiritual Leadership by Oswald Sanders Emotional Intelligence 2.0 by Travis Bradberry Deep Work by Cal Newport Unseen Leadership Episode 11: Bob Russell on Healthy Conflict After 50 Years of Ministry by Bob Russell Conformed to His Image by Ken Boa Too Great a Temptation by Joel Gregory The American Miracle by Michael Medved Unseen Leadership Episode 10: Annie F. Downs on Leading Where You Flourish Remember God by Annie F. Downs Garden City by John Mark Comer The Emotionally Healthy Leader by Pete Scazzero What If It is True by Charles Martin Unseen Leadership Episode 9: Ben Trueblood on Leading as a Student Pastor Read for Your Life by Pat Williams Garden City: Work, Rest, and the Art of Being Human by John Mark Comer Good to Great by Jim Collins Unseen Leadership Episode 8: Josh Patterson on Learning from Failure What Leaders Really Do by John Kotter Overcoming the Dark Side of Leadership by Gary L. McIntosh and Samuel D. Rima Daring Greatly by Brene Brown Creature of the Word by Eric Geiger, Matt Chandler, and Josh Patterson  Unseen Leadership Episode 7: Kevin Peck on Developing Leaders in the Church Designed to Lead by Eric Geiger and Kevin Peck Checklist Manifesto by Atul Gawande Playing God by Andy Crouch Unseen Leadership Episode 6: Louie Giglio on Taking the Next Step Not Forsaken by Louie Giglio The Next Right Thing by Emily P. Freeman So Send I You by Oswald Chambers

¿Cuáles son los retos a los que se enfrenta un profesional cuando pasa de ser un excelente especialista a un ejecutivo que tiene que liderar a otros? ¿Cómo se puede ayudar en la transición a estos profesionales y cuáles son las recomendaciones que podríamos darle?Artículo “Seven transitions good leaders must make”, por Michael D. Watkins (https://www.imd.org/research-knowledge/articles/seven-transitions-good-leaders-must-make/)Estudio “Power, approach, and inhibition”, por Dacher Keltner, Deborah H. Gruenfeld, Cameron Anderson (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12747524)

In this episode I site with Michele LeSueur. Michele is a senior leader in the pharmaceutical industry. I’ve had the pleasure of working with Michele as a colleague over the years. She comes to us with a wealth of management experience holding many roles including leading both sales teams and marketing teams. Key Takeaways:Whether formally or informally, having mentors, coaches, sponsors, etc., can help you in different ways such as navigating challenging situations and ongoing career management Your first 90 days as a leader in a new role is about who your team is, how you’re going to build trust with them, and how you’re going to help that team grow and become better Leadership Resources: The First 90 Days: Proven Strategies for Getting Up to Speed Faster and Smarter (https://amzn.to/2WGhG6G) , by Michael D. Watkins Visit leadershipjamsession.com (leadershipjamsession.com) to stay up to date!

In this episode of the Unseen Leadership podcast, Chandler Vannoy and Josh Hunter are joined by Art Rainer who is the Vice President for Institutional Advancement at SEBTS and author of The Money Challenge. This past summer, he also released  a series of children’s books called The Secret Slide Money Club. During their conversation, they discuss how to understand your calling, focus on relationships, and handle your personal finances. QUOTES FROM EPISODE 22: “One of the mistakes young leaders can fall into is not connecting with the older leaders.” “We need to not neglect spending time with people who are not like us and are older.” “Too many young leaders give up way too soon.” “Financial health is an end in and of itself.” “The goal of financial healthy should be able to give and live generously.” “When you talk to those who are geared toward pursuing materialistic gain, they are often times incredibly financially healthy but they are still incredibly miserable.” “It is so important for future leaders to dive into books and study and read about the great leaders ahead of them.” RESOURCES MENTIONED The First 90 Days by Michael D. Watkins Leading Change by John Kotter God and Money by Gregory Baumer and John Cortines This Episode's Sponsor: Every church must be equipped to respond well in the initial stages of learning about instances of sexual, physical, or emotional abuse. That is why the Southern Baptist Convention, LifeWay, and ERLC partnered together to create Becoming a Church that Cares Well for the Abused. This training curriculum of a handbook and 13 videos brings together top experts from various fields to help volunteers and leaders understand and implement the best practices for handling the variety of abuse scenarios at church, school, or ministry. You can access this free training at ChurchCares.com.

This month's Cannon Curve guest has built a highly successful career from the ashes of his business failure. Kevin Lee has elevated his career from humble beginnings of consulting in financial services to superior at on-boarding with firms and turning them around or helping guide them in their time of growth. Listen in today, as we can all take advice and lessons from Kevin; he has found and leveraged the aspects he is good at while utilizing tools and resources from others to maximize his success. Resources: Kevin Lee's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinrlee/ “The First 90 Day's” by Michael D. Watkins: https://bit.ly/32hPn0Y -------------------------- Please send comments, questions, and feedback to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com Please send First Friday Feedback submissions to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com

Executive Coach and Foster Mentor, Suzanne Keel-Eckmann talks about joy, self awareness, Clifton Strengths and more. She mentions: Leading Quietly: An Unorthodox Guide to Doing the Right Thing by Joseph L Badaracco JR The First 90 Days by Michael D. Watkins Conversational Intelligence by Judith Glaser   For more information on Clifton Strengths, visit https://www.gallupstrengthscenter.com/ 

In this episode of the 5 Leadership Questions podcast, Todd Adkins and Daniel Im breakdown the leadership book The First 90 Days: Proven Strategies for Getting Up to Speed Faster and Smarter by Michael D. Watkins. In their conversation they discuss the following questions: What's the book and why does it matter? Overview of the book How applicable is the book to leadership in my church? What are things churches should ignore from the book? What can you do this week in light of the book? BEST QUOTES “Whatever you are living in is a direct result of whatever you were working on 90 days ago." "This book is about helping you assess what the situation is and apply the right strategy to that situation." "You have to figure out how this place works before you work on this place." "Imagine if the next 90 days were your first 90 days." "The first 90 days matter because it will help you get to the break even point." "Your job is to find clarity and understanding and then bring that to the surface." "You need to read it over and over again every time you have a transition." "When you transition into a new role, you are consuming not producing." "We need to stop approaching leadership from a scarcity mindset." "You aren't going to be able to separate the wheat from the chaff unless you use the lens of Scripture." RECOMMENDED RESOURCES LifeWay Leadership Podcast Network The First 90 Days by Michael D. Watkins Blueprint Coaching Events Text "blueprint" to 888111 for information about Blueprint Coaching Events Leading Change by John Kotter The Heart of Change by John Kotter and Dan Cohen Group Answers Podcast

Are you a new manager (aka the boss)? Considering applying for a manager role? In this episode, we discuss the questions you should ask yourself before deciding if this is for you and we talk about some of the challenges you may face when making the move into a boss role. Through our stories, we hope to help you figure out if this is for you and if it is, how to make the move as smooth as possible.  Key Takeaways: Know that being the boss will involve “HR” work. You need to be okay with that. If you are moving into a boss role in the same organization, your relationships will change. They won’t be better or worse, just different. Be prepared to learn! Sarah references and recommends the book, “The First 90 Days,” by Michael D. Watkins. Check it out if you are a new leader. Feeling like you don’t “DO” anything anymore is completely normal Don’t be afraid to ask for help.

How to Lead When You're Not in Charge with Author and Pastor, Clay Scroggins   Luke 16:10 (NIV) “Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much”   Clay Scroggins is the lead pastor of North Point Community Church, providing visionary and directional leadership for all of the local church staff and congregation. Clay works for Andy Stanley and understands firsthand how to manage the tension of leading when you're not in charge. Starting out as a facilities intern, he has worked his way through many organizational levels at North Point Ministries and knows all too well the challenge of authority deprivation. Clay holds a degree in Industrial Engineering from Georgia Tech as well as a master's degree and a doctorate with an emphasis in Online Church from Dallas Theological Seminary. He lives in Forsyth County, Georgia, with his wife, Jenny, and their five children.   At The Savvy Sauce, we will only recommend resources we believe in. We also want you to be aware: 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.    Clay's Website  Clay's Book Find Clay on social media platforms @clayscroggins North Point Community Church The First 90 Days by Michael D. Watkins The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg     360-Survey to Ask Others About Yourself: 1. What did I do over the past few years that inspired you?  2. What did I do that frustrated you?  3. What do I not know about myself that has become a blind spot?   Thank You to Our Sponsor: A Perfect Promotion   Connect with The Savvy Sauce on Facebook or Instagram or Our Website   Please help us out by sharing this episode with a friend, leaving a 5-star rating and review, and subscribing to this podcast!   Also, check out our newly launched Patreon Page to find out how to gain access to additional podcasts and freebies!   Gospel Scripture: (all NIV)   Romans 3:23 “for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,”   Romans 3:24 “and are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus.”   Romans 3:25 (a) “God presented him as a sacrifice of atonement, through faith in his blood.”    Hebrews 9:22 (b) “without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness.”    Romans 5:8 “But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”    Romans 5:11 “Not only is this so, but we also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received reconciliation.”    John 3:16 “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.”   Romans 10:9 “That if you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.”    Luke 15:10 says “In the same way, I tell you, there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.”   Romans 8:1 “Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus”   Ephesians 1:13–14 “And you also were included in Christ when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation. Having believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God's possession- to the praise of his glory.”   Ephesians 1:15–23 “For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints, I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers. I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better. I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints, and his incomparably great power for us who believe. That power is like the working of his mighty strength, which he exerted in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly realms, far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every title that can be given, not only in the present age but also in the one to come. And God placed all things under his feet and appointed him to be head over everything for the church, which is his body, the fullness of him who fills everything in every way.”   Ephesians 2:8–10 “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith – and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God – not by works, so that no one can boast. For we are God‘s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.“   Ephesians 2:13 “But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near through the blood of Christ.“   Philippians 1:6 “being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.”  

Blake Cronyn is Ironman, ultramarathon runner, Guinness World Record holder, Nike Pacer, technology entrepreneur and twin. When he is not in front of a computer, he on the pavement either on a bike or in his shoes (Nike only). Humans are tool builders; Blake use technology as a tool to enhance his mental and physical capacities in order to maximize my potential. He is also the President at rBux. Humans are tool builders; Blake use technology as a tool to enhance his mental and physical capacities in order to maximize our potential. He is also the President at rBux.   Episode Overview: Hey innovators! I've got another tasty treat for you. This week's episode I get to talk to the president of rBux. It's almost like "our" Bucks which tells you that this episode is for everyone those that want to get rewarded for telling your friends about what you've bought and what you recommend. And those retailers and companies that are looking for some way to kind of partner with the actual general public that is utilizing your services. It is kind of a WIN-WIN. Blake also share about how the importance and how the best practice of throwing spaghetti at the wall can help you really figure things out. He shares the anti sloth best practice out there and how action conquers fears.   Guinness World Record and Business Ventures Blake is a Guinness World Record holder for the longest TV watching marathon in history and it was sponsored by Bell Media. And they did a publicity stunt for the unveiling of Crave TV. The ironic thing is that Blake don't actually watch a lot of TV but when they told him about their experience he obviously was ecstatic because I wanted to get a Guinness world record and be the best in the world at something. It is in that occasion that he met his partner Bruce Clark who is the CEO of rBux and Blake is the president. Life happens when you're busy making other plans - Sapna rBux is a social platform that allows anyone to market themselves for our partner companies and its performance based marketing where members get compensated according to the value that they create. It is also platform that allows you to share products online and if it leads to sales rBux will geta percentage. rBux is for people who sell products, it is for people who share products and it is for people who buy products and can get compensated in terms of financial rewards or point systems. rBux which phonetically sounds like our box stands for referral box or reward box and it's all about the concept of getting compensated for referrals which we think don't get properly compensated in our society so we create a product that will solve that problem. Essentially you can redeem them for products at any of our partner retailers or brands or you can cash them out for local currency.   The whole idea of rBux come about:   Bruce Clark is the CEO and he's the visionary and they came up with the idea around 15 years ago. He is a very successful he's a very successful retailer and essentially he noticed it as a problem that people made referrals but seldom got compensated and that's a huge problem because word of mouth sales are a great low cost way to market products and lead to sales. And so he thought if he could create a system that incentivized word of mouth sales more and then this would be a huge benefit for not only himself as a retail store owner but for others. So Blake met up with Bruce and pitched on the idea although Blake had no involvement in the creation of it. Instead, Blake helped with the execution which is arguably just as important. People who create that value share share the benefits of the value they create as well.   What excites me most about this industry: Right now we are e-commerce focused and there's a lot of products selling online. However, Blake and his team are hoping to get into the services, in store and expand to bigger ticket items such as automobiles and even real estate. But let's start with where we are now with e-commerce and products which is an unbelievably exciting industry to be in because so many products are being produced at a frequent pace.   Lessons Learned: The importance of finding out what works for you. Fire bullets and then cannonballs. It's essentially finding out what works. Trying a little bit of everything but finding out what works and then doubling down and putting more effort behind the thing that really works.   Quotes to Live By: “Sloth, like rust, consumes faster than labor wears” - Ben Franklin Action conquer fear Complexity is the enemy of execution   Productivity tool: Trello   Book Recommendation: How Google works by Eric Schmidt and Jonathan Rosenberg The First 90 Days by Michael D. Watkins The Hard Thing About Hard Things by Ben Horowitz EMyths Revisited by Michael Gerber The Digital Economy by Don Topsccott   Hotspot The Ossington Strip - Toronto Ride Cycle Club - Toronto Paris Paris - Toronto   About rBux: rBux, uses technology to empower anyone to create and develop their personal brand for social sharing.  rBux provides the online tools and education to help expand their reach and the ability to monetize their own social influence. From influencers building out their lifestyle brand to customers interested in developing passive income, rBux makes it easy to participate in social commerce. rBux started operations in 2015 and is the evolution of retail. The brainchild of Bruce Clark, owner, and operator of The Muskoka Store, a destination retail brand housing unique and useful cottage products located in Muskoka, Ontario. In his search to encourage customers to recommend products, rBux was born. rBux is social commerce, using social media and online media to cultivate social collaboration to assist in online buying and selling of products. The rBux platform was specifically designed for influencers and the evolution of Retail. By letting influencers promote products and create their own personal referral gallery, you empower them to recommend products that reflect their own lifestyle brand. With the ever-growing amount of products available online, people want to see products recommended by people, these word-of-mouth referrals create a feeling of shopping authenticity.   Connect with Blake: LinkedIn: rBux Blake Cronyn Website: Blake Cronyn and rBux.com IG: @blakeycc   Thanks again for tuning in! To help out the show: Please leave an iTunes review or post a comment below. Your help is greatly appreciated. If you know any Canadian Innovators whom you like us to feature, please feel free to email us. Listen to more innovators who are crushing it here. I’m still channeling Gary Vee! Ratings and reviews are my oxygen! Have you seen the new CanInnovate resources & tools page, that provides different offers and discounts. Who doesn’t love to save money? We are a big supporter of Unsplash.com photos. Special thanks to Artem Bali!

Luis tells about his background and how adventure travel continues to evolve towards discovery and experiential adventures. We also talk a bit about his newest venture Modern Adventure. You can check that out at modernadventure.com Facebook Twitter   Instagram The Outdoor Biz Podcast   Please give us a rating and review HERE   Show Notes Luis tells about his background and how adventure travel continues to evolve towards discovery and experiential adventures. We also talk a bit about his newest venture Modern Adventure. You can check that out at modernadventure.com First Exposure to the Adventure Travel My first exposure was right out of out of college. I grew up in San Diego and I saw an advertisement in the San Diego Reader, it said something like get paid to travel and show young people around the United States. Long story short I called that number and had a phone interview and they gave me a job. I spent a summer driving a big white van around the United States full of international tourists. They were trips at mostly national parks and it was just an incredible incredible ride. I'd found my calling and just absolutely loved to share the world with people and to be outside. Things we talked about Backroads Adventures by Disney REI Adventures Adventure Travel Trade Association The Clymb Modern Adventure Adventure Travel Conservation Fund Adventure Cycling Association Sustainable Travel International Advice, tips I get that question a fair bit and I think that guiding is still a great way to to enter the industry. Then depending on what people are interested you can essentially find a job that will allow you to do that. Whether they want to be a raft guide, mountain guide, hiking guide or just more of a trip leader working for for companies where you're essentially lead group travel. You know there's companies that are looking to hire. One of my favorite jobs as a guide was for Backroads. It's active nationally and you travel all over the world. I know that they're actively looking for guides. So visit Backroads.com and there's an opportunity to check out. The wonderful thing about that is it's a great introduction from the ground up. The other side of it is the Adventure Travel Trade Association. They have great resources including a job board and is convenient. So if you're in the industry and want to grow I think that's a good way to build your network. I've always been a believer in the best time to build relationships with people is when you don't  need anything. Building relationships because of a shared interest or approach, people are very responsive to that. So start building your networking from there. For people that that aren't in the industry I would say the other tip right now, which is different is content is king. There's young people that have managed to create some really compelling content channels like Instagram. If you build an audience you have a pretty amazing set of choices. Having an engaged audience in the tens of thousands can give you influence and that influence allows you to to open some doors. Then you start to be recognized so I think there's some young people even as early as high school that can start developing a point of view and a voice. If that happens I think it could lead to really interesting results. Other Outdoor Activities backpacking, snow sports, being in the water, diving Favorite Books Start with Why by Simon Sinek The first 90 days by Michael D. Watkins The Alchemist by Paul Coelho Best Gear Purchase under $100 Snow Peak titanium mug Apps, Tools, Podcasts Headspace  iPhone  iPad Service  iPhone  iPad Evernote  iPhone  iPad Trello  iPhone  iPad Slack  iPhone  iPad Connect with Luis  Linkedin Instagram

In this episode of the 5 Leadership Questions podcast, Todd Adkins and Daniel Im are joined by Clay Scroggins, the lead pastor of North Point Community Church and author of the new book How to Lead When You're Not in Charge. During their conversation, they discuss how to lead when you lack authority, the necessity of feedback, and self leadership. BEST QUOTES “People don’t just need you to hear them. They need to feel heard.” “In life, we don’t make changes, unless we are faced with the reality of where we actually are.” “So much of self leadership is being brutally honest with where you are right now.” “Feedback can often feel like rejection.” “If you want to grow, you have to grow through the intersection of acceptance and rejection.” “If you want to get it done, get it done before lunch. If you have to get it done, get it done before breakfast.” “Probably the greatest thief of our thought life is our phone.” “There is a constant low hum of guilt that Christian fathers feel that we are doing enough to lead our families well.” “The goal of parenting is not successful kids.” “Humility and confidence are the most potent mix.” RECOMMENDED RESOURCES How to Lead When You're Not in Charge by Clay Scroggins The First 90 Days by Michael D. Watkins Thanks for the Feedback by Douglas Stone  

Tom Henschel: The Look & Sound of Leadership Tom Henschel (web) (podcast) grooms senior leaders and executive teams. An internationally recognized expert in the field of workplace communications and self-presentation, he has helped thousands of leaders achieve excellence through coaching and his top-rated podcast, The Look & Sound of Leadership. Key Points There is a certain amount of fear involved in a promotion over peers. The situation has feelings attached to it. People’s reactions will be based on a bell curve, with most people not caring, but with a few being either really happy or really unhappy. What group will you focus on? Don’t take things personally. Have intentional conversations with your former peers to acknowledge that feelings are there and to listen to how they feel. Resources Mentioned The First 90 Days* by Michael D. Watkins Self-Esteem at Work* by Nathaniel Branden The Six Pillars of Self-Esteem* by Nathaniel Branden The Look & Sound of Leadership podcast Join the Weekly Leadership Guide Get each episode's show notes and Dave's handpicked resources for leadership in your inbox each Wednesday. Plus, get instant access to Dave's readers' guide listing the 10 leadership books that will help you get better results from others. Join at http://coachingforleaders.com/subscribe Related Library Episodes CFL107: Three Steps To Soliciting Feedback CFL164: How to Handle a Boss Who’s a Jerk CFL190: How to Improve Your Coaching Skills Next Episode Brian Robertson (web) (LinkedIn) is the founder of Holacracy and will be appearing on the show to teach us their system for self-organization. Thank You Thank you to Matt for the kind review on iTunes. To leave a rating or review, visit http://coachingforleaders.com/itunes Submit your question for consideration on the next question and answer show the first Monday of every month at http://coachingforleaders.com/feedback

Tom Henschel: The Look & Sound of Leadership Tom Henschel (web) (podcast) grooms senior leaders and executive teams. An internationally recognized expert in the field of workplace communications and self-presentation, he has helped thousands of leaders achieve excellence through coaching and his top-rated podcast, The Look & Sound of Leadership. Key Points There is a certain amount of fear involved in a promotion over peers. The situation has feelings attached to it. People’s reactions will be based on a bell curve, with most people not caring, but with a few being either really happy or really unhappy. What group will you focus on? Don’t take things personally. Have intentional conversations with your former peers to acknowledge that feelings are there and to listen to how they feel. Resources Mentioned The First 90 Days* by Michael D. Watkins Self-Esteem at Work* by Nathaniel Branden The Six Pillars of Self-Esteem* by Nathaniel Branden The Look & Sound of Leadership podcast Join the Weekly Leadership Guide Get each episode's show notes and Dave's handpicked resources for leadership in your inbox each Wednesday. Plus, get instant access to Dave's readers' guide listing the 10 leadership books that will help you get better results from others. Join at http://coachingforleaders.com/subscribe Related Library Episodes CFL107: Three Steps To Soliciting Feedback CFL164: How to Handle a Boss Who’s a Jerk CFL190: How to Improve Your Coaching Skills Next Episode Brian Robertson (web) (LinkedIn) is the founder of Holacracy and will be appearing on the show to teach us their system for self-organization. Thank You Thank you to Matt for the kind review on iTunes. To leave a rating or review, visit http://coachingforleaders.com/itunes Submit your question for consideration on the next question and answer show the first Monday of every month at http://coachingforleaders.com/feedback

Jeannette is nesting, Tara isn't sure what city she is in, and Susan is spreading her spores - Area X style! We discuss the books we felt peer pressured into reading, ask the question 'What is it?' (a lot), and try to fill in the blanks that Annihilation leaves in its wake. Join us as we chat about this sci-fi thriller mystery and try to discern the truth of Area X.Show NotesWhat did you think of Annihilation? Tell us about it on Goodreads! Or tweet your thoughts on the book and use the hashtag #EclecticReaders! Annihilation on Goodreads and Amazon Farewell to the East End by Jennifer Worth on Goodreads and Amazon American Gods by Neil Gaiman on Goodreads and Amazon Fathom by Cherie Priest on Goodreads and Amazon The First 90 Days by Michael D. Watkins on Goodreads and Amazon Life After Life by Kate Atkinson on Goodreads and Amazon 50 Shades of Grey by E L James on Goodreads and Amazon Next Month's Book The Name of the Wind on Goodreads and Amazon

Professor, author, and consultant Michael Watkins shares best practice strategies and tactics for getting the optimal start in a new role at work. You’ll learn: The most critical ingredient for a successful transition How to accelerate your arrival at the “breakeven point” for your new role The key questions to discover what you REALLY need to know quickly About Michael Dr. Michael D. Watkins is a Co-founder of Genesis Advisers and Professor of Leadership and Organizational Change at the IMD business school. Previously, he was on the faculty at the Harvard Business School and the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard. Dr. Watkins wrote The First 90 Days: Proven Strategies for Getting Up to Speed Smarter and Faster, which The Economist recognized as “the on- boarding bible.” The enduring classic has sold more than a million English copies and has been translated into 24 languages. The revised and expanded 10th Anniversary Edition released in 2013. At IMD, he is the Director of the "Transition to Business Leader" program. At Genesis Advisers, he leads a team that designs enterprise transition acceleration solutions for client organizations. Dr. Watkins is the author of numerous additional books and articles on leadership & transitions published in the Harvard Business Review and other top publications. View transcript, show notes, links, and more at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep29 Copyright © Optimality

Professor, author, and consultant Michael Watkins shares best practice strategies and tactics for getting the optimal start in a new role at work. You’ll learn: The most critical ingredient for a successful transition How to accelerate your arrival at the “breakeven point” for your new role The key questions to discover what you REALLY need to know quickly About Michael Dr. Michael D. Watkins is a Co-founder of Genesis Advisers and Professor of Leadership and Organizational Change at the IMD business school. Previously, he was on the faculty at the Harvard Business School and the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard. Dr. Watkins wrote

Bonni Stachowiak: Teaching in Higher Ed Audio Question from Steve Steve had a question about how to be a project manager and deal with tough situations while having an introverted personality. Episode 124: How to Get What You Really Want Out of a Conflict CFL: How to Restore Productivity When People are Angry CFL: Make Difficult Conversations Easier by Dave Stachowiak CFL: 5 Ways to Address a Hostile Audience by Dave Stachowiak Question from Michelle I'm rather annoyed with myself this week as I was very harsh to my team member. I have apologized and she accepted my apology. However I'm not happy that it occurred and I need to deal with the cause. I think the cause is to do with the fact that she is older than me and is a different personality type. I find it difficult to believe that she does respect me and so my harsh communication was a result of my suspicion. It's such a shame because we'd reached an even closer level of communication this week too. We both wanted to work with each other and after my apology she reconfirmed that the reason she wanted to do this job was to work with me. I think I need to go back to basics with her again and find out again what she needs from me. I also listened again to episode 59, but my problem is almost the opposite to the issues raised. I have another new team member starting soon. If you have any advice, or can recommend another podcast episode…I’d be grateful! Episode 54: How Authentic Leaders Apologize Episode 59: Seven Principles for Leading People Older Than You Book: Leadership and Self-Deception* by Arbinger Institute Book: The Five Dysfunctions of a Team* by Patrick Lencioni Question from Hollie I am full of energy, eager to share and learn. Today I was told by someone I went to for advice that they think that here I can't teach people, that I am presenting myself as if I know everything. My questions is: how do I deal with situations when you think you are doing things the right way because that is your experience and everything you have learned and it was working, and it is what is being discussed in your podcast but yet not now working? Episode 143: Accepting Feedback Episode 149: An Astronaut’s Guide To Life On Earth Book: The First 90 Days* by Michael D. Watkins Question from Tim I work in one of the top five fields were there is a huge demand for skilled laborers but, there is also not much room for advancement. My hope is that in getting an MBA I would be better suited for a higher role. Is my way of thinking off? Why would anyone hire me as a manager if I have no experience in the sector, even with an MBA? But my hope is that armed with an MBA that somehow someone will see that I’m trying to better myself with continued learning, and give me that chance. Feedback Comments, questions, or feedback for future Q&A shows: http://coachingforleaders.com/feedback The next Q&A show is Episode 225 Please join my weekly leadership guide. The leadership guide is delivered to your inbox each Wednesday and includes my thoughts and recommendations on the best articles, podcasts, videos, and books, to support your development between shows. As a bonus, when you join the weekly leadership guide, you’ll get immediate access to my reader’s guide listing the 10 Leadership Books that Will Help You Get Better Results From Others with brief summaries from me on the value of each book. Download the 11-page reader's guide and 9-minute video of these book recommendations. Visit http://coachingforleaders.com/subscribe

Bonni Stachowiak: Teaching in Higher Ed Audio Question from Steve Steve had a question about how to be a project manager and deal with tough situations while having an introverted personality. Episode 124: How to Get What You Really Want Out of a Conflict CFL: How to Restore Productivity When People are Angry CFL: Make Difficult Conversations Easier by Dave Stachowiak CFL: 5 Ways to Address a Hostile Audience by Dave Stachowiak Question from Michelle I'm rather annoyed with myself this week as I was very harsh to my team member. I have apologized and she accepted my apology. However I'm not happy that it occurred and I need to deal with the cause. I think the cause is to do with the fact that she is older than me and is a different personality type. I find it difficult to believe that she does respect me and so my harsh communication was a result of my suspicion. It's such a shame because we'd reached an even closer level of communication this week too. We both wanted to work with each other and after my apology she reconfirmed that the reason she wanted to do this job was to work with me. I think I need to go back to basics with her again and find out again what she needs from me. I also listened again to episode 59, but my problem is almost the opposite to the issues raised. I have another new team member starting soon. If you have any advice, or can recommend another podcast episode…I’d be grateful! Episode 54: How Authentic Leaders Apologize Episode 59: Seven Principles for Leading People Older Than You Book: Leadership and Self-Deception* by Arbinger Institute Book: The Five Dysfunctions of a Team* by Patrick Lencioni Question from Hollie I am full of energy, eager to share and learn. Today I was told by someone I went to for advice that they think that here I can't teach people, that I am presenting myself as if I know everything. My questions is: how do I deal with situations when you think you are doing things the right way because that is your experience and everything you have learned and it was working, and it is what is being discussed in your podcast but yet not now working? Episode 143: Accepting Feedback Episode 149: An Astronaut’s Guide To Life On Earth Book: The First 90 Days* by Michael D. Watkins Question from Tim I work in one of the top five fields were there is a huge demand for skilled laborers but, there is also not much room for advancement. My hope is that in getting an MBA I would be better suited for a higher role. Is my way of thinking off? Why would anyone hire me as a manager if I have no experience in the sector, even with an MBA? But my hope is that armed with an MBA that somehow someone will see that I’m trying to better myself with continued learning, and give me that chance. Feedback Comments, questions, or feedback for future Q&A shows: http://coachingforleaders.com/feedback The next Q&A show is Episode 225 Please join my weekly leadership guide. The leadership guide is delivered to your inbox each Wednesday and includes my thoughts and recommendations on the best articles, podcasts, videos, and books, to support your development between shows. As a bonus, when you join the weekly leadership guide, you’ll get immediate access to my reader’s guide listing the 10 Leadership Books that Will Help You Get Better Results From Others with brief summaries from me on the value of each book. Download the 11-page reader's guide and 9-minute video of these book recommendations. Visit http://coachingforleaders.com/subscribe