Podcasts about performance support systems

The question isn't whether the need for tough conversations will arise, it is “What do I do about it?” In Part 1 of this discussion, Meredith Bell, Co-Founder and President of Performance Support Systems joins Tony and Brian to explore the challenges of tough conversations and what is required to take them on. Among the questions addressed are the following. How do you as a business owner or leader approach a person working for you who is not fulfilling their responsibilities? How do you as a person whose supervisor is verbally abusive to you take on a tough conversation to address their behavior? And what is required for a tough conversation to come to a successful conclusion?

Are you an entrepreneur that's just starting a podcast or just starting a business? This episode is for you! You may bring other team members as you grow. Meredith Bell, an author, speaker, Co-founder and President of Performance Support Systems, is with us today to help you assess - Who are the right people for your growing  business. Don't miss: What it looks like to be a great listener. What is a strong team and a strong leader?  Switching the hat from being the solopreneur to having a team. Why you should hire people for their personalities and values over the skills that they've had. The assessments to figure out the right place or the right roles of your people in your organization. Few of the top communication skills. How to make sure you have the right and perfect guests for your show. About Meredith Bell Meredith Bell is co-founder and President of Performance Support Systems, a global software company providing assessment and development tools for the workplace. Their award-winning software and books guide leaders and team members to make the shift from KNOWING to DOING. The result is permanent improvements in the way people interact with each other at work. Meredith is an expert in leader and team communications, the author of two books, and the host of the Strong for Performance podcast. She has worked with thousands of business leaders, entrepreneurs, and Human Resources professionals to successfully implement her company's products. Meredith co-authored her latest book, Connect with Your Team: Mastering the Top 10 Communication Skills, with her business partner, Dr. Dennis Coates. In it, Meredith and Denny provide a step-by-step how-to guide for improving communication at work. Website: GrowStrongLeaders.com About About the Host: Michelle Abraham - Podcast Producer, Host and International Speaker. Michelle was speaking on stages about podcasting before most people knew what they were, she started a Vancouver based Podcasting Group in 2012 and has learned the ins and outs of the industry. Michelle helped create and launched over 30 Podcasts in 2018 and has gone on to launch over 200 shows in the last few years, She wants to launch YOURS in 2022! 14 years as an Entrepreneur and 8 years as a Mom has led her to a lifestyle shift, spending more time with family while running location independent online digital marketing business for the last 9 years. Michelle and her family have been living completely off the grid lakeside boat access for the last 4 years! Check Us Out on: Join our facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/MyPodcastCoach (https://www.facebook.com/groups/MyPodcastCoach) Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/AMPLIFYOU.ca/ ( https://www.facebook.com/AMPLIFYOU.ca/) Twitter:https://twitter.com/YouAmplif ( https://twitter.com/YouAmplif) Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/amplifyou.ca/ ( https://www.instagram.com/amplifyou.ca/) To Join our FREE Podcasters Tool Kit:https://bit.ly/PodcastToolKit ( https://bit.ly/PodcastToolKit) For More Podcast Training -http://www.mypodcastcoach.com/ ( )http://amplifyounetwork.com/ Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a note in the comment section below! Subscribe to the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher. You can also subscribe from the podcast app on your mobile device. Leave us an Apple Podcasts review Ratings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on Apple Podcasts, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts.   

Welcome to season four and episode 65 of the show! Today I'm joined by Meredith Bell who is the co-founder and President of Performance Support Systems, a global software company providing assessment and development tools for the workplace. Meredith is an expert in leader and team communications, the author of two books, and the host of the Strong for Performance podcast.  She's spent the past 30 years working to create products and books that help people master communication skills. Alongside this, she has a deep understanding of what organisations can do to ensure that the knowledge imparted during workplace learning and development programs stick – tactics that we can also apply ourselves to ensure that what we hear on a podcast gets applied! Before we get into the episode, let me share an offer with you. I'm giving away complimentary access to my online Weekly Planning Protocol course. In order to access the course, simply leave a review of the show on Apple Podcasts and email a screenshot of the review to me at chat@ben-morton.com and we'll get your access details sent across to you. As it's not always obvious how to do this, we've included a link to the show in the show notes: simply click on the link, scroll down and you'll see a leave a review button. Let's get back to this episode in which we delve deep into the incredibly important, but little practiced skill of listening for us as leaders. I really enjoyed my conversation with Meredith, whilst also feeling somewhat pressured to ensure I was really listening to what she was saying.    Links Mentioned: Meredith's Website: https://growstrongleaders.com (https://growstrongleaders.com)  Meredith's latest book, Connect With Your team: https://amzn.to/3eThw5Z (https://amzn.to/3eThw5Z)   Review the Ben Morton Leadership Podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-ben-morton-leadership-podcast/id1525858260 (https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-ben-morton-leadership-podcast/id1525858260) Mentioned in this episode: This episode is brought to you by FRIENDWORKS There is gold in your professional networks. FRIENDWORKS helps you discover it. Do most of your leads come from your networks? Did you know that 23% of your senior network could change roles every year? This means that your entire network of senior decision-makers could change every 4-5 years. How do you keep on top of these changes? FRIENDWORKS standardises the process of monitoring your whole company's combined professional networks and delivers new business leads to your team on a regular basis. To find out how FRIENDWORKS could help your business, take a look at their cool LEAD CALCULATOR here: bit.ly/3Hyh9dL. Listeners of the Ben Morton Leadership Podcast can receive 5% off a FRIENDWORKS subscription, by quoting BENMORTON5 when contacting FRIENDWORKS. Chat with FRIENDWORKS Founder, Richard Hillier, here: rich@friend-works.com. https://the-ben-morton-leadersh.captivate.fm/friendworks (FRIENDWORKS)

If you have been watching and learning from our series of great Training Unleased podcasts – and we hope you have – we would like to tell you about something unusual! Today, we are reporting on a recent podcast in which Evan Hackel does not do the interviewing . . . he gets interviewed.   The podcast is part of the Strong Performance podcast series, hosted by an inspiring woman named Meredith Bell. Meredith is co-founder of Performance Support Systems in Hayes, Virginia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Nathan Regier welcomes Meredith Bell to today's episode, she is known as the Heart-Centered  Connector. Meredith has the gift of connecting people and teaching others how to lead. She is the Co-founder and President of Performance Support Systems, a company that publishes books and software tools that help companies build strong leaders and teams. Meredith is the host of the popular Grow Strong Leaders Podcast and is the author of two books along with her partner Dennis Coates: Connect with Your Team: Mastering the Top 10 Communication Skills and Peer Coaching Made Simple: How to Do the 6 Things that Matter Most When Helping Someone Improve a Skill.   Key Takeaways: [1:56] Meredith shares about herself at the moment when the podcast was recorded. [3:05] How did Meredith start what she is doing today? [5:55] Meredith talks about sustained behavior change. [9:12] What are some keys to success if we are trying to build culture change based on new behaviors? [11:24] Meredith explains why it is helpful for leaders to show vulnerability. [13:59] What are some specific behaviors leaders can do to help support real behavior change? [16:40] Meredith explains how working with our people drives engagement. [19:37] How conflict works with leaders? Leaders should apply curiosity and creativity when facing conflict. [22:07] Meredith talks about some of the ten communication skills stated in her book: Listening and Expressing Appreciation. [26:48] Meredith speaks about  Accepting Feedback Graciously. [31:05] A leader needs to know how to ask good questions (even when afraid of the answers that may follow). [32:56]  Meredith talks about the emerging trends she has on her heart: We need to show more compassion to others. [35:57] Nate gives his three key takeaways from an amazing conversation with Meredith Bell.   Mentioned in this episode: The Compassion Mindset Grow Strong Leaders Connect with Meredith Bell on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter   Tweetables: “Developing cultures based on new behaviors is a massive challenge.” #oncompassion    “People need to be willing to be open and vulnerable about their own struggles when trying to build culture change based on new behaviors.” #oncompassion    “Ask yourself: What is one thing that I can do that will make working with me a better experience for others?” #oncompassion    “Conflict is a natural part of working with someone else.” #oncompassion   

William Tincup speaks with Meredith Bell, founder and president of Performance Support Systems and host of the Grow Strong Leaders podcast, about missed opportunities in training.On the Grow Strong Leaders podcast, Meredith interviews business leaders who are committed to their own growth and the development of everyone on their team.

Helping people recognize and maximize their full potential has always been Meredith Bell's passion. Meredith is the co-founder and president of Performance Support Systems - a global software company that provides assessment and development tools for the workplace. She's also an author, host of the Grow Strong Leaders podcast and an expert in leader and team communications. In this episode, Meredith joins Janice to discuss: Communication skills are relationship building skills Listening to understand, not listening and waiting to speak When we listen, we're communicating “How can I serve this person so powerfully, that they never forget our conversation for the rest of their life?“ The essence of genuinely expressing appreciation You can find Meredith at: https://meredithbell.me/ Contact her at meredith@prostarcoach.com A little about me: I began my career as a teacher, was a corporate trainer for many years, and then found my niche training & supporting business owners, entrepreneurs & sales professionals to network at a world-class level. My passion is working with motivated people, who are coachable and who want to build their businesses through relationship marketing and networking (online & offline). I help my clients create retention strategies, grow through referrals, and create loyal customers by staying connected. In appreciation for being here, I have a couple of gifts for you. A LinkedIn Checklist for setting up your fully optimized Profile: http://janiceporter.com/download-checklist.html An opportunity to test drive the Follow Up system I recommend by sending a FREE greeting card (on me): www.sendacardeverytime.com Connect with me: http://JanicePorter.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/janiceporter/ https://www.facebook.com/JanicePorterBiz https://twitter.com/janiceporter Join our Relationships Rule community on FB here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/relationshipsrule/ Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a note in the comment section below! Subscribe to the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or Stitcher. You can also subscribe from the podcast app on your mobile device. Leave us an iTunes review Ratings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on iTunes, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review on iTunes.

In this episode of the RecruitingDaily Podcast, William Tincup speaks with Meredith Bell, founder and president of Performance Support Systems and host of the Grow Strong Leaders podcast. They discuss how to create a coaching culture in the workplace. On the Grow Strong Leaders podcast, Meredith interviews business leaders who are committed to their own growth and the development of everyone on their team. Listen in and let us know your thoughts!

Dr. Katrina Burrus, MCC interviews Meredith Bell about the importance of sharpening your communication so that your leadership skills improve as well as the cohesiveness of your team. I've noticed that the name of your company is Performance Support Systems. What is the No. 1 thing organizations should be focused on improving to boost their performance? Which communication skills are most essential for effective leader-team interactions? Why is it that most learning and development programs don't produce lasting improvement in performance, and what's the solution? Frustrations are inevitable while learning a new skill, so what will motivate people to stick with it? What do you mean by “peer coach” and what does it take to be effective in that role? Meredith Bell Meredith Bell is co-founder and President of Performance Support Systems, a global software company providing assessment and development tools for the workplace. Their award-winning software and books guide leaders and team members to make the shift from KNOWING to DOING. The result is permanent improvements in the way people interact with each other. Meredith is an expert in leader and team communications, the author of two books, and the host of the Strong for Performance podcast. She has worked with thousands of consultants and coaches, business leaders, Human Resources professionals, and Learning & Development executives to successfully implement their tools. Meredith co-authored her latest book, Connect with Your Team: Mastering the Top 10 Communication Skills, with her business partner, Dr. Dennis Coates. In it, Meredith and Denny provide an unprecedented, step-by-step how-to guide for improving communication. Excellent Executive Coaching Podcast If you have enjoyed this episode, subscribe to iTunes. We would love a review on iTunes or other platform. The EEC podcasts are sponsored by MKB Excellent Executive Coaching that helps you get from where you are to where you want to be with customized leadership and coaching development programs. MKB Excellent Executive Coaching offers leadership development programs to generate action, learning, and change that is aligned with your authentic self and values. Transform your dreams into reality and invest in yourself by scheduling a discovery session with Dr. Katrina Burrus, MCC to reach your goals. Your host is Dr. Katrina Burrus, MCC, founder and general manager of www.mkbconseil.ch a company specialized in leadership development and executive coaching.

Today's guest has been helping train leaders and their teams for several decades. In fact, you'd be hard-pressed to find someone else with her level of training experience. Her name is Meredith Bell.  She is president and co-founder of Performance Support Systems, a global software company. Since 1994 she has helped develop brain-based, online assessment […] The post 398: Learning and Development Programs That Stick with Meredith Bell first appeared on Read to Lead Podcast.

How do you feel about constructive feedback? A lot of people hate giving it and even more people hate receiving it. But what if we could change our mindsets around it? According to Meredith Bell, the Co-Founder and President of Performance Support Systems, a global software company that provides assessments and development tools for the workplace to help leaders and team members make the shift from knowing to doing, leading to permanent improvements in the way people interact with each other at work, changing our perspective on feedback is one of the top ten communication skills that can lead to our success in businesses and in life.  In Episode 45 of The Lean Out Your Business Podcast, Host, Crista Grasso, and Meredith discuss:  1:35 why you should always start with purpose 2:49 the one question that could change the rest of your life 5:33 which skill is the fundamental skill of all skills 7:58 what it means to listen well  9:19 how to give and receive feedback (what to do and what not to do) 13:43 what you should do instead of assume 20:39 key questions you can ask yourself to grow and learn 24:34 the secret to learning and mastering new skills Want more from Meredith? You can find her at growstrongleaders.com or follow her on Facebook and LinkedIn If you loved this episode then you won't want to miss the opportunity to join like minded, high achieving women at the Lean Out, Level Up Retreat. Reserve your spot today! Want to start your strategic planning? Order your 90 Day Planner to help you create and execute your plan, remembering to plan "just in time." If you have a plan but are struggling to execute, are not getting your desired results or are wondering if your vision needs some fine tuning, your book your 1:1 business intensive session with Crista and start getting the outcomes you knew you could.  Love this podcast? Then you want to join the Lean Out Method community on Facebook for weekly mini trainings with Crista.

The heart of everything that happens in an organization is communication. So if you want to succeed as a team, you need to master communication skills. Dr. Diane Hamilton interviews Meredith Bell, the Co-Founder and President of Performance Support Systems. Meredith shares with Dr. Diane how communication not only gives success to teams but also gives joy to your life. When you have skills that allow you to be more confident in having open and honest conversations, life becomes more enjoyable. Tune in to discover simple tips on how to improve your communication skills. Tune in!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here's How »Join the Take The Lead community today:DrDianeHamilton.comDr. Diane Hamilton FacebookDr. Diane Hamilton TwitterDr. Diane Hamilton LinkedInDr. Diane Hamilton YouTubeDr. Diane Hamilton Instagram

Meredith Bell is co-founder and President of Performance Support Systems, a global software company providing assessment and development tools for the workplace. Their award-winning software and books guide leaders and team members to make the shift from KNOWING to DOING. The result is permanent improvements in the way people interact with each other at work. Meredith is an expert in leader and team communications, the author of two books, and the host of the Strong for Performance podcast. She has worked with thousands of business leaders, Human Resources professionals, and Learning & Development executives to successfully implement her company's tools. Meredith co-authored her latest book, Connect with Your Team: Mastering the Top 10 Communication Skills, with her business partner, Dr. Dennis Coates. In it, Meredith and Denny provide a step-by-step how-to guide for improving communication at work.

  Meredith Bell is a performance improvement expert and author. As the President and Co-founder of Performance Support Systems, Meredith and her team have produced tools and software to help leaders improve performance by inspiring others to do their best work. The 360-Degree feedback tool her organization created has helped countless leaders build effective communication with their teams. Meredith has also written various business books including Connect With Your Team: Mastering the Top 10 Communication Skills. Today, Meredith shares her journey from teaching to co-founding her publishing and software company. She explains how the 360-degree feedback tool was developed and how it helps coaches and leaders. She reveals a simple method of raising self-awareness and a helpful lesson she learned in working with her business partner. Meredith also discusses how to build trust with your team and help them feel valued, as well as how expressing appreciation helps others value themselves. “When we can go in and speak calmly and confidently to someone, the chances are better that they can hear us.” - Meredith Bell This week on The Unwritten Rules Podcast: The journey that led to Meredith creating her own software and publishing company How the 360-degree feedback tool was developed and how coaches and organizations use it A simple way to raise your self-awareness when working with others A lesson that Meredith learned when working with her business partner How to build trust with your team and make them feel valued How you can give effective feedback to your team and boss How Meredith developed her service mindset Why learning to help a person is a key to assisting in their self-development How expressing appreciation helps people value themselves What's next for Meredith and her team Resources Mentioned: Book: The Prosperous Coach: Increase Income and Impact for You and Your Clients by Steve Chandler and Rich Litvin Book: Connect With Your Kid: Mastering the Top 10 Parent-Child Communication Skills by Dennis Coates Our Favorite Quotes: “Ask some version of this question: ‘What's one thing I can do differently to make your experience working with me better?'” - Meredith Bell “We all want to feel like we matter; it's a core human need.” - Meredith Bell “The better we help other people feel about themselves, the more they can contribute” - Meredith Bell Connect with Meredith Bell: Performance Support Systems Inc. Performance Support Systems Inc on LinkedIn Meredith Bell's Website Book: Connect With Your Team: Mastering the Top 10 Communication Skills Book: Peer Coaching Made Simple: How to Do the 6 Things That Matter Most When Helping Someone Improve a Skill Podcast: Strong for Performance Meredith Bell on LinkedIn Meredith Bell on Facebook Meredith Bell on Twitter Writing the Rules of Women Leadership Thanks for tuning into today's episode of The Unwritten Rules with your host, Helen Appleby. If you enjoyed this episode, please head over to Apple Podcasts to subscribe and leave a rating and review. Don't forget to follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn and share your favorite episodes across social media. And for even more great content, insight, and inspiration on women's leadership, visit our website. While you're there, be sure to grab your free gift - the first chapter of my latest book, The Unwritten Rules of Women's Leadership, is available to hear for free on my website. Visit www.theunwrittenrules.com to listen today.

Growing Strong Leaders And Teams To Create More Efficiency In Your Business!That is exactly what Meredith Bell does. She is the Co-Founder and President of Performance Support Systems, a global software company based in Virginia. Besides developing award winning assessment and development tools used in all types of businesses, Meredith is the author of several books. Today, we discuss, Connect with Your Team, and Peer Coaching Made Simple co-authored with Dr. Denny Coates, her business partner of 30 years.  The combination of both of these books used in a “learning capacity” may be one of the most important things a company owner can do to start creating a long-term positive culture and long-term efficiency in their business.  It's been proven that you can learn how to improve your communication skills; and in their books, Meredith and Denny share a great number of strategies. However, as Meredith will tell you, you need a support system and an ongoing discipline to master many of the skills needed to interact with others more effectively and efficiently. During the podcast we covered why communication skills are hard skills, not soft skills, what's required to master a skill, and how a company can provide coaching for everyone without breaking the bank. We discussed the characteristics of great listeners and how to encourage someone to perform at the highest level. In addition to this conversation, which is filled with a number of great suggestions from Meredith, you can also go to their website and download a free resource called, “Grow Strong Leaders and Teams Facilitator Guide.” This tool explains how to set up a system of peer coaches, so you create a coaching culture in your company.A culture value driver is one of the most important elements a business owner can have in their firm. It has value, it makes hiring the right people much easier and it creates greater potential value for the firm when it goes to market to sell. This information is valuable for people who work in groups or one on one.  You can contact Meredith Bell at meredith@growstrongleaders.com or call 757-656-4765. Website: https://growstrongleaders.com/Free eBook - “Listen Like a Pro”: https://growstrongleaders.com/free/

Tom Bronson, host of the Maximize Business Value Podcast, interviews Meredith Bell - Co-Founder and President of Performance Support Systems - about building strong leaders and teams in the workplace. Meredith is passionate about helping others strengthen their communication skills in order to create healthy work environments. Her book, Connect with Your Team: Mastery the Top 10 Communication Skills, addresses the foundational need for empathy and active listening skills in order to understand others. Want to build a stronger and healthier work environment? Listen now to learn how!As President of Performance Support Systems since 1991, Meredith Bell is head of marketing and sales, and she's personally worked with thousands of entrepreneurs, leaders, consultants and coaches.  She loves building strong relationships with our clients, resellers, affiliates and vendors. She understands what's required to build the loyalty and commitment that lead to repeat business and referrals. Meredith is always looking for great joint-venture and affiliate relationships, so contact her if you have an idea for one! She is also the host of the popular Strong for Performance Podcast and is a frequent guest on other podcasts, where she addresses topics like essential communication skills for the workplace, the benefits of focusing on giving and being of service, and what's required to develop positive habits and skills over time.Tom Bronson is the founder and President of Mastery Partners, a company that helps business owners maximize business value, design exit strategy, and transition their business on their terms. Mastery utilizes proven techniques and strategies that dramatically improve business value that was developed during Tom's career 100 business transactions as either a business buyer or seller. As a business owner himself, he has been in your situation a hundred times, and he knows what it takes to craft the right strategy. Bronson is passionate about helping business owners and has the experience to do it. Want to chat more or think Tom can help you?  Reach out at tom@masterypartners.com or check out his book, Maximize Business Value, Begin with The Exit in Mind (2020).Mastery Partners, where our mission is to equip business owners to Maximize Business Value so they can transition their business on their terms.  Our mission was born from the lessons we've learned from over 100 business transactions, which fuels our desire to share our experiences and wisdom so you can succeed.

Experts estimate that in most companies, 70-90% of their investment in learning and development is wasted because participants don't apply what they learned. This means they don't get the return-on-investment they hoped for. Today on Power Lunch Live we talk with Meredith Bell Co-founder of Performance Support Systems who will help us understand how to fix this problem. Meredith knows why this happens and what you can do to improve your ROI. She's spent the past 30 years working to create products and books that help people master communication skills. She has a deep understanding of what you can do to ensure that your learning and development programs stick. Meredith co-authored her latest book, Connect with Your Team: Mastering the Top 10 Communication Skills, with her business partner, Dr. Dennis Coates. Get your free copy of Meredith's Listen Like a Pro ebook: https://growstrongleaders.com/powerlunch/ #performance #learning #development #communication #linkedinlive #powerlunchlive

Meredith Bell is co-founder and President of Performance Support Systems, a global software company providing assessment and development tools for the workplace. Their award-winning software and books guide leaders and team members to make the shift from KNOWING to DOING. The result is permanent improvements in the way people interact with each other at work. Meredith is an expert in leader and team communications, the author of two books, and the host of the Strong for Performance podcast. She has worked with thousands of business leaders, Human Resources professionals, and Learning & Development executives to successfully implement her company's tools. Meredith co-authored her latest book, Connect with Your Team: Mastering the Top 10 Communication Skills, with her business partner, Dr. Dennis Coates. In it, Meredith and Denny provide a step-by-step how-to guide for improving communication at work.

Joining me at the Cafe this week is Meredith Bell, co-founder, and President of Performance Support Systems, a global software company providing assessment and development tools for the workplace. Meredith is an expert in leader and team communications, the author of two books, and the host of the Strong for Performance podcast. https://growstrongleaders.com/podcasts/  Will explore her book, Connect with Your Team, which covers the top 10 communication skills. Which 2 or 3 would you put at the top of the list? Visit Amazon to purchase the book.

With the rise of virtual work, and a stronger reliance on virtual tech in the workforce, achieving clear and productive communication within your work team can be harder than ever. How can you sense someone's true intentions behind the keyboard? How do you achieve a true connection with your team when so much of our lives are virtual? Is your message truly being received? Our guest on today's episode of unsuitable is author, podcast host, and co-founder of Performance Support Systems, Meredith Bell. Meredith helps teams of all shapes and sizes  communicate more effectively in order to achieve their true potential. She joins us today to discuss how to better connect with your team, and how to master ten crucial communication skills you need to thrive. Listen to this episode of unsuitable to learn: The myth of multitasking Mastering the top 10 communication skills Avoiding groupthink Learn more about this topic: Listen: “https://www.reacpa.com/insight/episode-291-are-your-employees-happy/ (Are Your Employees Happy?)” Watch: “https://www.reacpa.com/insight/how-to-hire-more-employees-webinar/ (Hire More Employees and Keep Them Happy)” Listen: “https://www.reacpa.com/insight/episode-270-building-company-morale-in-a-virtual-world/ (How to Build Company Morale in a Virtual World)” If you like this episode of unsuitable on Rea Radio, hit the like button or share it on social media. You can also use https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.google.com_url-3Fq-3Dhttps-3A__www.google.com_url-3Fq-253Dhttps-3A__soundcloud.com_tags_ReaRadio-2526amp-3Bsa-253DD-2526amp-3Bust-253D1495715306637000-2526amp-3Busg-253DAFQjCNEO7cuFlEr4TprDlXnPLFfc9-2Dgibw-26sa-3DD-26ust-3D1495715306647000-26usg-3DAFQjCNEzY2V0AC9u7-5FBmQFuJKyVAvJyQeg&d=DQMGaQ&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=k7LfU80KH4iNnyPfAqQ-rX5QpCf0a3QOjTYt0O4ZNmU&m=T1q209PKwbilMnNtQPiJxrBmabVSEA0vG_jEl1oE1Fg&s=2nQGrmKAd8X40UODzRu5Qf8X4SHKpfADfpIyDje_vsE&e= (#ReaRadio) to join the conversation. You can also watch the podcast in action on the https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.youtube.com_channel_UC-5FeV4nJToshDK5yNISpZH1w&d=DQMGaQ&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=k7LfU80KH4iNnyPfAqQ-rX5QpCf0a3QOjTYt0O4ZNmU&m=nPEHxkyMiraiLhboRvg_aol6-fqT9JdWkaDW1OWOlxw&s=HoyT0c7uSAdLfAmwU0Ps8RC4nUbrxhjRpa5Cx18qNlA&e= (Rea & Associates YouTube channel) and access additional resources at http://www.reacpa.com/podcast (reacpa.com/podcast). 

Today, I interview Meredith Bell who shares an important childhood story and the fears of judgment, rejection, and criticism she has experienced and carried with her. She remembers being afraid to "speak her truth". As a professional adult, she later realized that the common thread within each of her projects was her tendency to think smaller than she should have. She has since realized that she can do more, perform better, and think BIG to accomplish her goals and make a difference!___________________Meredith Bell is co-founder and President of Performance Support Systems, a global software company providing assessment and development tools for the workplace. Their award-winning software and books guide leaders and team members to make the shift from KNOWING to DOING. The result is permanent improvements in the way people interact with each other. Meredith is an expert in leader and team communications, the author of two books, and the host of the Strong for Performance podcast. She has worked with thousands of business leaders, Human Resources professionals, and Learning & Development executives to successfully implement their tools. Meredith co-authored her latest book, Connect with Your Team: Mastering the Top 10 Communication Skills, with her business partner, Dr. Dennis Coates. In it, Meredith and Denny provide an unprecedented, step-by-step how-to guide for improving communication.Download Meredith's Free Guide: https://growstrongleaders.com/free/_______________________I'm your podcast host, Dr. Doreen Downing, and I help people find their voice so they can overcome anxiety, be confident, and speak without fear. Get started now on your journey to your authentic voice by downloading my Free 7 Step Guide to Fearless Speaking: https://www.doreen7steps.com.  

Knowing is NOT the same as doing! Meredith Bell is co-founder and President of Performance Support Systems, a global software company providing assessment and development tools for the workplace. Their award-winning software and books guide leaders and team members to make the shift from KNOWING to DOING. The result is permanent improvements in the way people interact with each other at work. Experts estimate that 70-90% of the investment in learning and development is wasted because participants don't apply what they learned. This means companies don't get the return-on-investment they hoped for. Meredith knows why this happens and, more importantly, what you can do to improve your ROI.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Libby shares a conversation with communications expert, author, Meredith Bell on creating successful business partnerships. Meredith is the co-founder and President of Performance Support Systems, a global software company providing assessment and development tools for the workplace. Their award-winning software and books guide leaders and team members to make the shift from KNOWING to DOING and the result is permanent improvements in the way people interact with each other at work.  Libby and Meredith discuss: The story of Performance Support Systems and how it came to be The importance of shared vision and values Why a business should value relationships over transactions Creating safe and honest structures within the workplace Mastering communication skills and the foundation Why listening is more than just sitting in silence Expression appreciation Meredith is an expert in leader and team communications, the author of two books, and host of the popular Strong for Performance podcast.   Connect with Meredith: https://GrowStrongLeaders.com  https://growstrongleaders.com/free/ https://growstrongleaders.com/podcasts/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/meredithmbell https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Yqt-i8ehRSj5pEb1VEgSA    Meredith's Books Connect with Your Team: Mastering the Top 10 Communication Skills Strong for Performance: Create a Coaching Culture with Learning & Development Programs That Stick

www.TheBuildingBusinessPodcast.comMeredith Bell has been an entrepreneur since 1982.  In her first business as a consultant and trainer, she conducted hundreds of programs for leaders and the members of their teams to help them communicate and work together more effectively.As Co-Founder and President of Performance Support Systems since 1991, Meredith has personally worked with thousands of entrepreneurs, leaders, consultants and coaches.  She understands what is required to build the loyalty and commitment that lead to repeat business and referrals, and has developed tools to help obtain and analyze client feedback and to develop the implementation of skills learned through leadership programs.Meredith knows communication is key to all relationships.  She has co-authored a book on this topic: Connect with Your Team – Mastering the Top 10 Communication Skills.  In addition, she is the host of a podcast known as Strong for Performance.In this episode, Meredith shares her entrepreneurial tips: (i) lighten up and don't take things and yourself so seriously, and (ii) learn to turn adversity into opportunity.Learn more about Meredith:Website: Strong for Performance; Meredith BellLinkedIn: Meredith BellFacebook: Meredith BellTwitter: Meredith BellPodcast: Strong for PerformanceBook: Connect with Your Team - Mastering the Top 10 Communication Skills

In this episode of Training Unleashed, Evan’s guest is Meredith Bell, Author, Speaker, Publisher of Assessment & Development Tools, and president of Performance Support Systems is the guest in this episode of Training Unleashed. Evan and Meredith have a great conversation about how to make training that sticks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After years of research, business insights, and exemplary success solving organizational challenges for clients in the areas of leadership and teamwork, my next guest has arrived at the bold conclusion that there is ONE single element in the human capital mix that can truly cascade a company's success. That element, she says, is communication.In this episode, we discuss two important new books that address leadership and team communication with author, co-founder and president of Performance Support Systems, Inc., Meredith Bell. These two highly regarded books on interpersonal communications are: 'Connect With Your Team', and 'Peer Coaching Made Simple'.The best ways to connect with Meredith Bell online are:Website: https://growstrongleaders.com/Podcast: https://growstrongleaders.com/podcasts/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meredithmbell/About the PROFITABLE HAPPINESS™ Podcast:In this podcast, we feature stories from highly successful Experts and Creative Entrepreneurs who exemplify the use of Profitable Happiness™ to build influence and business success. For a weekly journey of music, marketing, and motivation, subscribe to the PROFITABLE HAPPINESS™ Podcast with Dr. Pelè.https://drpele.comSupport the show (https://drpele.com)

Today’s guest on the “Today’s Business Leaders” podcast is Meredith Bell, an author, podcast host and the president and co-founder of Performance Support Systems, Inc. She’s here today to speak with us about her passion: affecting lasting and meaningful change for her clients through improved communication skills and teamwork.Finding the Freedom to Call the ShotsMeredith is an accidental entrepreneur. She began working in education as a teacher but grew bored with the routine after several years. From there, she earned a master’s degree and began working on the administrative side of education. She quickly discovered that bureaucracy and politics were not her cup of tea, leaving her wondering what to do next. She still wanted to work with people and help them learn, but education wasn’t the right field in which to do so. She began working as a trainer and consultant and hasn’t looked back. Instead, she has moved forward.Meredith and her long-time business partners Dennis E. Coates and Paula Schlauch have been working together for 30 years to help individuals develop the skills they need to achieve higher performance levels.   The Relational Side of BusinessBusiness transactions come and go, but relationships last. Making sure those relationships are positive and productive is one of the best things you can do for yourself and your business. While it can be challenging to change your communication habits, Meredith has some advice to help you get started.First and foremost, strive to be an active and empathetic listener. If listening isn’t a skill you are used to practicing, it can be difficult to begin doing so. The results are well worth it as you learn to set your ego aside and really hear what the people you interact with are saying.The other crucial communication habit to develop is a willingness to apologize. As much as we might like to be, none of us are perfect, and we will make mistakes. That’s okay. Mistakes are part of learning, but they can hurt other people. When that happens, a sincere apology can go a long way toward repairing damaged relationships. Apologizing is particularly important for leaders. When you apologize, you set an example for your employees and everyone else in your life. You’re creating an environment in which people feel comfortable communicating openly and honestly about their mistakes and feelings, which is invaluable for growing and succeeding, both as a team and a company as a whole. If you’re interested in learning more, you can connect with Meredith via LinkedIn or check out the Performance Support Systems, Inc. website. The website contains tons of great resources, including links to books by Meredith and Dennis and Meredith’s “Strong for Performance” podcast.

Meredith Bell is co-founder and President of Performance Support Systems, a global software company based in Virginia. Their award-winning tools and books guide leaders and team members to make the shift from KNOWING to DOING. The result is permanent improvements in the way people interact with each other at work. Meredith is an expert in leader and team communications, the author of two books, and host of the popular Strong for Performance podcast. 

Meredith is the Co-Founder and President of Performance Support Systems, which creates and administers assessment and performance tools for leaders and teams. She's the host of the Strong for Performance Podcast, where she gives coaches and consultants practical tips for taking their businesses to the next level. She's also an incredibly kind and generous super-connector and she is someone I look up to as I continue my leadership journey.Episode Sponsor:  Colibri Insurance Services is a boutique health insurance agency that simplifies employee benefits for Southern California employers so they can cost-effectively attract and retain quality employees.What you will learn from this episode:Why habit-building is essential to lasting behavioral changeHer unique mindset in approaching new relationshipsWhy giving and receiving feedback are essential communication skillsThe communication skills that has challenged her the most in her own lifeResources:Strong for Performance Podcast Connect with Your Team: Mastering the Top 10 Communication Skills by Meredith BellFree ebook: Listen Like a Pro Connect with Meredith Bell:Email - meredith@GrowStrongLeaders.comLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/meredithmbellWebsite - https://growstrongleaders.com/Phone - (757) 656-4765Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MeredithMBellTwitter - @MeredithMBell: https://twitter.com/meredithmbellHost, Strong for Performance Podcast: https://growstrongleaders.com/podcasts/

Meredith Bell has been an entrepreneur since 1982, and she's an expert in helping companies develop the people side of their business. Meredith is co-founder and President of Performance Support Systems, a global software company based in Virginia. Their award-winning assessment and development tools have been used by all types of organizations to help leaders and team members become more effective performers.  Many clients have done business with her company for more than 20 years. Meredith is author or co-author of two books published in 2020.  Her solo book, Strong for Performance: Create a Culture with Learning & Development Programs That Stick, came out in March. Today we'll be discussing her new book, Connect with Your Team: Mastering the Top 10 Communication Skills, which she co-authored with Denny Coates, her business partner of 30 years. Suggested Interview Topics: • Why communication skills are hard skills, not soft skills • What's required to master a skill • The characteristics of truly powerful listeners • Steps for receiving feedback graciously • How to encourage someone most effectively • What's required to be an effective peer coach Suggested Hashtags #teamcommunication #leadershipdevelopment #communicationskills #teameffectiveness #peercoachingConnect with Meredith BellCofounder and PresidentPerformance Support Systems, Inc.Meredith@GrowStrongLeaders.com(757) 656-4765 (office)(804) 824-4958 (mobile)Website: https://GrowStrongLeaders.com Free ebook, Listen Like a Pro: https://growstrongleaders.com/free/ Strong for Performance Podcast: https://growstrongleaders.com/podcasts/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meredithmbellTwitter: https://twitter.com/meredithmbell Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MeredithMBellShow:  Meredith discusses why communication is so important and why she and her partner Denny Coates wrote the Mastering the Top 10 Communication Skills. Meredith's company evolved into a software company and many of her clients have been doing business with her for more than 20 years.  She discusses some of the things that keep her company relevant and changes that over the years they adjusted  for growth. This is a great podcast for people in business who want to learn how to create staying power for their company. 

Meredith Bell is co-founder and President of Performance Support Systems, a global software company. Their award-winning assessment and development tools help leaders and team members become more effective performers. Many clients have done business with her company for more than 20 years. We discuss: Lack of communication skills in a time full of communication tools [2:12] The foundational skill that will make your interactions amazing [5:20] The consequences of not listening effectively [7:42] Asking questions versus offering opinions [9:43] What most effective consultants do [11:43] How to improve someone’s listening skills without criticizing them [13:33] The confidence to start a conversation over again [19:23] The balance necessary to form relationships based on openness and honesty [22:02] Meredith is author or co-author of two books. Her solo book is Strong for Performance: Create a Culture with Learning & Development Programs That Stick. She co-authored Connect with Your Team: Mastering the Top 10 Communication Skills, with Denny Coates, her business partner of 30 years. Learn more about Meredith at https://growstrongleaders.com/ (https://growstrongleaders.com/). Brief Description of Gift A free e-book, Listen Like a Pro URL for Free Gift https://growstrongleaders.com/free (https://growstrongleaders.com/free)

Meredith Bell has been an entrepreneur since 1982, and she’s an expert in helping companies develop the people side of their business. Meredith is co-founder and President of Performance Support Systems, a global software company based in Virginia. Their award-winning assessment and development tools have been used by organizations of all types and sizes to help leaders and employees become more effective performers.   Meredith is the author or co-author of two books published in 2020.  Her solo book, Strong for Performance: Create a Culture with Learning & Development Programs That Stick, came out in March. Today we’ll be discussing her new book, Connect with Your Team: Mastering the Top 10 Communication Skills, which she co-authored with Denny Coates, her business partner of 30 years. Meredith will share: Why communication skills are hard skills, not soft skillsWhat’s required to master a skillThe characteristics of truly powerful listenersSteps for receiving feedback graciouslyHow to encourage someone most effectively Find Meredith Bell on the web: Website | LinkedIn | Facebook | Twitter | Amazon | Strong for Performance Podcast  

Today I’m in conversation with Meredith Bell, who describes how she was once blind to the impact of her own busy mind. Learning about the nature of thought created a meaningful shift that allowed her to slow down, gain perspective, and let go of criticism toward herself and others. Meredith shares personal insights from her unique entrepreneurial journey that opened the door to limitless creativity.   Meredith Bell has been an entrepreneur since 1982, and she’s an expert in helping companies develop the people side of their business. Meredith is co-founder and President of Performance Support Systems, a global software company based in Virginia. Their award-winning assessment and development tools have been used by all types of organizations to help leaders and team members become more effective performers.  Many clients have done business with her company for more than 20 years. Meredith is also author and co-author of two books published in 2020.  Her solo book, Strong for Performance: Create a Culture with Learning & Development Programs That Stick, and her new book, Connect with Your Team: Mastering the Top 10 Communication Skills, which she co-authored with Denny Coates, her business partner of 30 years.

EPISODE GUEST:Meredith Bell has been an entrepreneur since 1982 and has a wealth of insight and experience for today's Leaders and Legacy Makers. She is an expert in helping companies develop the people side of their business. She's president of Performance Support Systems a global software company that provides leaders with assessment and development tools. She's created business and customer relationships that have lasted up to 30 years!EPISODE SPONSOR:The Innate Wisdom Business Council a professional mastermind that empowers purpose-driven, socially conscious leaders to amplify their instincts, transcend limitations and leverage their position to increase profits while creating positive change in the world.IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN:Why your traditional education does not need to limit your potential in businessHow to avoid being disappointed in business partnerships or strategic alliances and make sure it's funHow to give and receive constructive feedback and transition from taking things personally to welcoming inputAllowing for different thinking speeds and styles and making agreements for how to interact effectively and diplomaticallyBuilding strong customer relationships that last for decadesA better way to conduct leadership and employee reviewsCreating the calmness and clarity needed to make good decisionsIf you want to learn how to build powerful partnerships, customer loyalty, and overcome some of the pitfalls that naturally happen when you interact with other humans, give this episode a listen.

Meredith Bell has been an entrepreneur since 1982, and she’s an expert in helping companies develop the people side of their business. Meredith is co-founder and President of Performance Support Systems, a global software company based in Virginia. Meredith heads up marketing and sales for the company. Over the years, she’s served as an informal mentor and coach to the coaches, consultants, business owners and human resource professionals who use their products. One of her strengths is creating strong, long-term relationships. Meredith and her business partners have worked together for 25 years, and many of their clients and resellers have done business with them for 20 years. She understands what’s required to build the loyalty and commitment that lead to repeat business and referrals. Playing Small Moment Meredith’s playing small moment happened when she was bullied by a possible client to lower her price, and because she wanted the client’s business she gave in and lowered her price. She says she would not handle the incident the same way today. The Wake Up Call Meredith had a wake up call when she found herself ignoring her inner critic, telling her she wasn’t important enough to take a certain action. She acted quickly before there was time to second guess herself. She realized there was nothing wrong with being bold. Style of Leadership People sense that Meredith cares for them. She pays attention to what people are saying and not saying. She lets them know she is there to serve them. What Are You Excited About? Meredith is excited about her new online coaching system, Strong for Performance. It applies to those who are developing leaders. It excites her every day to see people motivated and inspired. Current Business Challenge Meredith finds it challenging to get the word out about her new product as quickly and as grand as possible. What Does Your Business Support System Look Like? Meredith’s business partners have supporting skill sets that help make everything work. She also benefits from outsourcing and automation tools. Leadership Practice Listening deeply to people when they are talking is Meredith’s effective leadership practice. Book to Develop Leadership Straight Line Leadership by Dusan Djukich Advice For Younger Self “Have more fun. Be less serious and lighten up.” And, “Make more bold requests.” Inspirational Quote “How can I serve this person so powerfully that they never forget this conversation for the rest of their life?” ~ Rich Litvin New Book: Connect with Your Team Special price for Kindle is just $.99 during launch week only (August 3-9). https://amzn.to/3jL0pEI Links Website: http://www.strongforperformance.com/ Email: meredith@prostarcoach.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/meredithmbell Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meredithmbell Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MeredithMBell Free Gift: Support Coaching videos and ebook:  http://prostarcoach.com/coachingebookandvideos.asp Thank You to Our Sponsors Zebralove Web Solutions: Your website tells a story about your business! At Zebralove Web Solutions, Milly and her team are going to make sure your website tells the story you want your customers to hear. Connect with Milly at zebralovewebsolutions.com to create the impression you want to make! Resources Accomplished: How to Go from Dreaming to Doing: A simple, step by step system that gives you the foundation and structure to take your goals and make them happen. Create Goals that are Worthy of you: If you are done with either pursuing vanilla goals, suffering through the struggle of goals that are not aligned with your strengths, or dealing with heartbreak of an unattainable goal this course is for you!

This week on the Drop In CEO, systems creator and performance expert Meredith Bell shares how her passion for supporting people in leadership roles led to the creation of assessment tools for long term success. Listen in as Deborah and Meredith discuss dealing with pain and conflict in the workplace, the importance of assessment tools for accountability, and the difference between core strengths and skills. Meredith Bell has been an entrepreneur since 1982, and she’s an expert in helping companies develop the people side of their business. Meredith is co-founder and President of Performance Support Systems, a global software company based in Virginia. Their assessment and development tools support ongoing improvements in a leader’s performance. Business consultants, leadership coaches and Human Resource professionals use their products to help managers become more effective leaders. Meredith is the author of the #1 Amazon best-seller, Strong for Performance: Create a Culture with Learning & Development Programs That Stick.  She’s also host of the popular Strong for Performance podcast. One of Meredith strengths is building strong relationships. She and her business partners have worked together for almost 30 years, and many of their clients and resellers have done business with them for 25 years. She understands what’s required to build the loyalty and commitment that lead to repeat business and referrals.   You can connect with Meredith in the following ways: Email: Meredith@GrowStrongLeaders.com Phone: (757) 656-4765 (office) Website: https://GrowStrongLeaders.com Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meredithmbell Twitter: https://twitter.com/meredithmbell Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MeredithMBell   To learn more about how you can connect with Deb, go to https://www.dropinceo.com/ or join the Drop in CEO Facebook group for more conversations on how to lead, inspire, and achieve your goals. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of the Main Street Author Podcast, I interview performance expert and author, Meredith Bell. Meredith has been an entrepreneur since 1982, and she’s an expert in helping companies develop the people side of their business. Meredith is co-founder and President of Performance Support Systems, a global software company based in Virginia. She is the author of the new book, Strong for Performance.Learn more about Meredith by visiting www.GrowStrongLeaders.com.

Meredith Bell, an Author, Podcast Host, and Co-founder & President of Performance Support Systems shares her journey in finding her calling in life and taking a leap to entrepreneurship and what it took to create a successful global business. Meredith explains how an organization can create a coaching culture to develop high-performing teams.   What you will learn:  Calling: embracing your passion Daring to leap to live your purpose  Creating a coaching culture  Why a coaching culture is vital to high-performance  A changing approach that sticks  Training & Development Tools that work Developing leaders that can mentor and lead high-performing teams 

In the race to make better, faster, and cheaper products and services, the 'people asset' is undoubtedly one of the most important profit levers available to organizations. When people learn and perform at high levels, organizations achieve their goals. Yet, there is a stubborn and troubling challenge that has long plagued organizations and seriously impedes their ability to transfer learning and development investments into improved performance. That challenge is making sure that training 'sticks'.In this episode, we meet Meredith Bell, Co-founder and President of Performance Support Systems. Meredith is also the author of the Amazon #1 bestseller 'Strong For Performance', where she makes a powerful case that the solution to learning and development that sticks can be found in one singular strategy: creating a coaching culture at all levels of an organization. My Favorite Quotes from Meredith Bell in this episode, (paraphrased):“We have to be willing to practice interpersonal dynamics over time.”“Knowing is different from doing!”“Asking others how you're doing as a leader is of key importance!”"There are 6 approaches that can create a coaching culture in your organization!"The best ways to connect with Meredith Bell online are:Website: https://growstrongleaders.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meredithmbell/About the PROFITABLE HAPPINESS™ Podcast:At some point in our lives and businesses, we realize that despite conventional wisdom, success does not lead to happiness. In fact, we learn that it’s the other way around. Although money can’t make you happy, it turns out that “happy” can make you money! In this podcast, we feature stories from highly successful happiness professionals, executive coaches, experts, and entrepreneurs, and we learn from them how they’ve used the art and science of happiness to succeed in their businesses. For a weekly journey of mindset, motivation, marketing, and music, subscribe to the “PROFITABLE HAPPINESS” Podcast with Dr. Pelè.https://drpele.comSupport the show (https://drpele.com)

Guest: Meredith Bell, Cofounder and President, Performance Support Systems, Inc. Website: https://GrowStrongLeaders.com Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meredithmbell Twitter: https://twitter.com/meredithmbell Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MeredithMBell Forbes, Inc. Magazine and Harvard Business Review have all published articles saying the same thing: American Businesses waste billions of dollars every year on leadership training that doesn’t pay off. Meredith Bell, Cofounder and President of Performance Support Systems has learned why seminars alone aren’t a good investment, and what companies can do to turn well-intended information into skills that are hardwired in the brain.

Get free access to Mark's "5 Strategies for Controlling Social Media" Video or go to MarkStruczewski.com.   Meredith Bell has been an entrepreneur since 1982, and she's an expert in helping companies develop the people side of their business. Meredith is co-founder and President of Performance Support Systems, a global software company based in Virginia. Their assessment and development tools support ongoing improvements in a leader's performance. Business consultants, executive coaches and Human Resource professionals use their products to help managers become more effective leaders.   On this episode with Meredith Bell: Why we struggle with learning new things Knowing and doing are different Learning in school How to learn from conferences and other training 3 steps to mastery   If you're looking to take your productivity to the next level or if you are interested in bringing me in to speak at your event, visit MarkStruczewski.com. Follow me on LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram. If you love the show, share it with a friend on Apple Podcasts.

Learning To Consider Options - HumilityDr. Denny Coates is the CEO of Performance Support Systems, publisher of adult assessment, learning systems, and adolescent brain development. To support this work Denny has studied brain function and brain development since 1987. His focus during the past six years has been speaking and writing to help parents, mentors and therapists understand how to maximize the development of the adolescent brain. His interview at CBJ/174 interestingly dovetails with this School Culture interview at http://corebrainjournal.com/173 (CBJ/173 )with a focus on markers and tasks for adolescent development. -----------Website & eBook The Race Against Time -  Complimentary Download at https://drdennycoates.com/ebook/ (https://drdennycoates.com/ebook/) ------------ Additional Similar Recovery Insights From CBJ GuestsMindset Experts Page - http://corebrainjournal.com/mindset (http://corebrainjournal.com/mindset) Adolescent and Teen Expert Commentary - http://corebrainjournal.com/teens (http://corebrainjournal.com/teens)  -------------Forward This Audio Message Link To a Friendhttp://corebrainjournal.com/174 (http://corebrainjournal.com/174) -----------ThanksUntil next time, thanks, Dr. Coates for joining us again here at CBJ to review the challenges so many face when considering adolescent and adult development. Do you have some feedback you'd like to share? Please leave a note in the comment section below↓. If you enjoyed this episode, also please take a moment to share it using the social media buttons you see at the bottom of the post. Your help to distribute CBJ will carry this message to others on the Path. Alternatively, https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/corebrain-journal/id1102718140?mt=2 (please leave an honest review of the CoreBrain Journal Podcast on iTunes). Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and much appreciated. Reviews do matter in the rankings of the show, and I read each one of them. QuestionsIn closing, if you have any questions, drop a comment on any posting here at CBJ, and I'll get back to you. This discerning collection of world-class experts is here for you, your families, and your clients - to tighten our collaborative dialogue for more precise answers. SubscribeAnd finally, don't forget to subscribe to the show on http://corebrainjournal.com/itunes (iTunes )to get automatic updates, or if you're on an Android Device subscribe for timely updates at http://corebrainjournal.com/google (Google Play). Yes, these extraordinary experts, with hundreds of years of combined experience, are free. *Photo by https://unsplash.com/photos/pikyGuAmwpM?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText (Jeremy Bishop) on https://unsplash.com/?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText (Unsplash) ------------ Our Next CoreBrain Journal Episode175  Zach Bush MD, Charlottesville, VA., is one of the few triple board-certified physicians in the country - with expertise in Internal Medicine, Endocrinology and Metabolism, and Hospice/Palliative care. The breakthrough science that Dr. Bush and his colleagues have delivered offers profound new insights into human health and longevity. In 2012 he discovered a family of carbon-based redox molecules made by bacteria. He and his team subsequently demonstrated that this cellular communication network functions to compensate for glyphosate, and many other dietary, chemical, and pharmaceutical toxins that disrupt our body's natural defense systems. This interesting discovery provided demonstrable results, surprisingly quickly in my office with a very refractory ASD client, so I called him up. This discovery has resulted in a revolutionary class of dietary supplements, including the product, http://corebrainjournal.com/restore (Restore). Dr. Bush points to his kids as the driving force behind...

Meredith Bell has been an entrepreneur since 1982, and she's an expert in helping companies develop the people side of their business. Meredith is co-founder and President of Performance Support Systems, a global software company based in Virginia. Their products are used by leadership coaches and consultants as well as internal learning and development professionals to help managers become more effective leaders. One of Meredith strengths is building strong relationships. She and her business partners have worked together for 25 years, and many of their clients and resellers have done business with them for 20 years. She understands what’s required to build the loyalty and commitment that lead to repeat business and referrals, and we talk today about how to help others, follow up, and actively listen to make sales easy again. Resources Surveys for Small Business Strong for Performance Meredith Bell on LinkedIn

Executive Coach Diana Dentinger interviews Meredith Bell. Meredith Bell has been an entrepreneur since 1982, and she’s an expert in helping companies develop the people side of their business. In her first business as a consultant and trainer, she conducted hundreds of programs for leaders and the members of their teams to help them communicate and work together more effectively. In 1990 she co-founded Performance Support Systems, a global software company based in Virginia. Their assessment and development products are used by leadership coaches and consultants as well as internal learning and development professionals for leaders and employees. As president of the company, Meredith is responsible for marketing and sales, and she’s personally worked with thousands of entrepreneurs, leaders, consultants and coaches. Fortune 500 companies like Kimberly Clark, Hershey’s, Johnson & Johnson, and ADP – as well as small- and medium-size organizations – have used her company’s 20/20 Insight feedback software to help thousands of leaders and employees improve their performance. Meredith is a major contributor to the learning materials in all the company’s products, especially Strong for Performance. This unique online coaching and development system guides participants to make the shift from KNOWING to DOING. The proven 3-step system for ingraining the skills - supported by hundreds of instructional articles, videos and mp3s – coupled with online coaching, support and accountability along with the ability to ask for feedback about progress - ensures a positive ROI. https://www.prostarcoach.com/default.htm

Meredith Bell is co-founder and President of Performance Support Systems, a global software company whose products are used by business consultants, executive coaches, and Human Resource professionals to help managers become more effective leaders. She’s an expert in helping companies develop the people side of their business and understands what’s required to build the loyalty and commitment that lead to repeat business and referrals. What you'll learn about in this episode Creating leaders that bring out the best in their employees How having good managers leads to employee retention The importance of having shared values within your organization Using a timer to reduce distractions and maintain focus Why writing a list of projects and associated tasks are important The power of expressing daily gratitude and appreciation Growing your business based on the life you want to lead Looking for ways to provide value to other people without expecting something in return Why having fun and not taking yourself too seriously is a key to success The positive outcomes that can result from looking at your business as a scientist How to best connect with Meredith: Website: strongforperformance.com Twitter: @MeredithMBell

"How can I serve so powerfully that they never forget our conversation for the rest of our lives?" - Rich Litvin, The Prosperous Coach During this conversation, I talk with Meredith Bell about what it means to be a memorable manager, how to overcome the biggest roadblock to effective communication, and how to properly approach 360 Degree Feedback. Show Notes & Bonus Content: YourBestManager.com/Episode102 Meredith Bell has been an entrepreneur since 1982, and she’s an expert in helping companies develop the people side of their business. Meredith is co-founder and President of Performance Support Systems, a global software company based in Virginia. Their products are used by business consultants, executive coaches and Human Resource/training professionals to help managers become more effective leaders. One of Meredith strengths is building strong relationships. She and her business partners have worked together for 25 years, and many of their clients and resellers have done business with them for 20 years. She understands what’s required to build the loyalty and commitment that lead to repeat business and referrals. She takes pride in getting feedback like this, which is from a reseller who’s worked with her company since 1994: “Performance Support Systems is the epitome of the client-centered, high-integrity, high-support company with world class products. You could look for a lifetime and not find its equal.”   Support for this episode is provided by... you. To learn more, visit YourBestManager.com/Support   Music at the end of the show provided courtesy of: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ek2RKfleOwA

My guest today, on the Steve Jobs inspired Join Up Dots free podcast interview is a lady who has been a entrepreneur since 1982, and is an expert in online development and helping companies develop the people side of their business. She is co-founder and President of Performance Support Systems, a global software company based in Virginia, where their products are used by leadership coaches and consultants as well as internal learning and development professionals to help managers become more effective leaders. There is one truth in my mind, that someone who develops all the leadership skills whilst climbing up the ladder quite often finds those skills very difficult to maintain. Is it the isolation that causes the issues, or perhaps the climb that wears them out? Well whatever it is our guest will have the answer I'm sure. She and her business partners have worked together for 25 years, and many of their clients and resellers have done business with them for 20 years. She understands what's required to build the loyalty and commitment that lead to repeat business and referrals. She takes pride in getting feedback like this, which is from a reseller who's worked with her company since 1994: “Performance Support Systems is the epitome of the client-centered, high-integrity, high-support company with world class products. You could look for a lifetime and not find its equal.” So strong relationship building, high level customer service and a commitment to build the people and not just the business is the ideal way to operate.....or is it? Does she look back at her career and think "Wow, home run every single time"? Or, instead has it been a gradual climb, or struggles, mistakes, huge failures and everything else that entrepreneurs have to overcome? Well let's find out as we bring onto the show to start joining up dots with the one and only Meredith Bell. Show Highlights During the show we discussed such weighty topics with Meredith Bell such as: Why she remembers being a serious child and how she taken steps to bring a lightness into her life and work that wasn't always there. Why we have to be aware of the ego in our business that can often take of us from the track that is right for us. Why Meredith loves passionately talking with clients, as much to find out about their own business as her own. Value always comes first however. and lastly…. Why a binge watch on Netflix is something that could be a good thing for so many members of the entrepreneur club, if we only allow ourselves the chance. 

Meredith Bell has been an entrepreneur since 1982 and is an expert in helping companies develop the people side of their business. She is the co-founder of Performance Support Systems, a global software company based in Virginia. Their products are used by business consultants and coaches to help them become more effective leaders. Meredith is excellent at building strong relationships, many of her clients and resellers have been working with her for over 20 years.

Hello everyone and welcome to Women Taking the Lead. It has been a while since the last bonus episode and there is a good reason for that. There have been some changes going on behind the scenes here that I had thought about out loud in my last bonus episode but I am now ready to roll them out. This will be the last “Bonus” episode. Will this be last time it’s just me talking directly to you on the podcast? Absolutely not. In fact, you’re going to be hearing a lot more of me going forward. Starting this coming Monday, which at the time of the release of this episode will be February 20th, 2017, I will be releasing one interview per week and one episode of 100% Jodi per week. In fact, 100% Jodi is what I am going to be calling these episodes. I got this idea for this title from one of The Accomplished Community members, Shelli Warren of SheConnex, so thank you Shelli!! I laughed when she proposed the idea and thought, “brilliant!” So, each Monday I will be featuring a new amazing women who is taking the lead in her life and sharing her with you and on Thursdays I’ll be releasing an episode of 100% Jodi. But let me be clear, I want these 100% Jodi episodes to be inspired by your questions, your ideas, and the solutions to your challenges. The more you send me the more valuable these episodes are going to be for all of us. Changing the format was in response to the feedback I’ve gotten from all of you. I kept hearing that you wanted more bonus episodes, more talk time from me during the interviews and questions on how to get more from Jodi. I love you all for that and I am incredibly humbled. I want to serve and be a part of your journeys because it is one of my guiding principles that we are all better together. Here are some ways you can get more from me and be a more intimate part of me and my world: (1) Listen to the episodes and even go back and listen to them again. Just like the movies we watch more than once we realize we missed something the first time around. Keep the inspiration going. If you like what you’re hearing subscribe in iTunes and leave me a rating and review so other women (and men) just like you can find this podcast. (2) Want to keep the inspiration going? Share this podcast with your friends. Not only will you get inspired by listening to the episodes, your friends will bring up what they got out of listening in the conversations you have with them creating a shared experience – and this helps to integrate or anchor what you took away into your consciousness which will then show up in your actions. Here’s where you can find the podcast: iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Google Play Music or iHeart Radio and never miss out on inspiration and community! 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You can find out more at womentakingthelead.com/accomplished or go directly to Amazon. If you put Jodi Flynn Accomplished in the search bar you’ll find it quickly. (5) Join The Accomplished Community. This is the community I created for those of you who are ready to go BIG and want to do it with support and accountability from me and others just like you who are also stretching themselves to be the person they know they are meant to be – the best version of themselves. I don’t know about you but this was what I was craving early in my career and in my business. I have definitely been successful but I know I would have achieved that success feeling more confident and less stressed out if I had formed a committed community of women just like me to be a part of. Here’s a big announcement and let me give you some background. Each month in The Accomplished Community I bring on a subject matter expert to do a video call with community – not a webinar where we are being talked at and Q&A happens via chat. This is a webcast where everyone on the call has an opportunity to interact with the expert. We’ve had 2 so far: CS Wurzberger, The Green Up Girl, presented on how to have a wildly profitable business and Meredith Bell of Performance Support Systems presented on how to connect with influencers on LinkedIn. Next up we’ve got John Lee Dumas of Entrepreneur on Fire coming to talk to us about Self-Mastery. If you don’t know John’s story let me give you a brief version to catch you up. After years of regularly changing careers looking for that perfect fit John decided to go after a dream and launched the Entrepreneur on Fire podcast. He didn’t know when he started how he was going to make money and for the first 6-8 months he had expenses and no income. Then it started to trickle, and trickle more and by the time he was 18 months in he was earning 6 figures a month from the multiple streams of income he created for his business. There’s a lot that went into how he did it but was always stood out to me about John is his unconquerable spirit. He doesn’t let much get him down and it’s nearly impossible to stop him and it’s self-mastery that is his secret sauce. Coming soon he will be doing an intimate presentation and Q&A for The Accomplished Community so if you want to be a part of it go to womentakingthelead.com/community and get yourself in there. (6) Lastly, if you want to partner directly with me let’s talk about private coaching – either stand alone or included with The Accomplished Community. I love working one-to-one with you guys and witnessing the transformation that occurs while we are working together. Experiencing your ah-ha moments and helping you put them into action so you are achieving success more quickly than you first imagined – that gratifies my soul and energizes me to keep going. If you’ve been on the fence about working with me and not sure if this is the right time for you’ll let’s just have a quick chat about it. I am not a high pressure person. It’s either the right time for you or it’s not – and we’ll figure that out together within 20-30 minutes of chatting. The calendar link is too long and confusing to read so just head over to the blog post, click on the link and let’s get a chat scheduled on the calendar! https://calendly.com/jodimflynn/30-minute Thank you so much for being a woman taking the lead, for joining with me and others just like yourself to hit our goals and make stuff happen. It is an honor and a joy for me to be a part of your journey and I’m looking forward to living the future that we create. Here's To Our Success! 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Meredith Bell is co-founder and President of Performance Support Systems, a global software company that has published award-winning assessment and development programs. She’s an expert in helping companies develop the people side of their business. Meredith also has been a featured speaker at prestigious conferences such as GKIC, where she spoke to 900 entrepreneurs and small business owners. 

Meredith Bell has been an entrepreneur since 1982, and she’s an expert in helping companies develop the people side of their business. Meredith is co-founder and President of Performance Support Systems, a global software company based in Virginia. Meredith heads up marketing and sales for the company. Over the years, she’s served as an informal mentor and coach to the coaches, consultants, business owners and human resource professionals who use their products. One of her strengths is creating strong, long-term relationships. Meredith and her business partners have worked together for 25 years, and many of their clients and resellers have done business with them for 20 years. She understands what’s required to build the loyalty and commitment that lead to repeat business and referrals. Playing Small Moment Meredith’s playing small moment happened when she was bullied by a possible client to lower her price, and because she wanted the client’s business she gave in and lowered her price. She says she would not handle the incident the same way today. The Wake Up Call Meredith had a wake up call when she found herself ignoring her inner critic, telling her she wasn’t important enough to take a certain action. She acted quickly before there was time to second guess herself. She realized there was nothing wrong with being bold.  Style of Leadership People sense that Meredith cares for them. She pays attention to what people are saying and not saying. She lets them know she is there to serve them.    What Are You Excited About? Meredith is excited about her new online coaching system, Strong for Performance. It applies to those who are developing leaders. It excites her every day to see people motivated and inspired. Current Business Challenge Meredith finds it challenging to get the word out about her new product as quickly and as grand as possible.  What Does Your Business Support System Look Like? Meredith’s business partners have supporting skill sets that help make everything work. She also benefits from outsourcing and automation tools.      Leadership Practice  Listening deeply to people when they are talking is Meredith’s effective leadership practice. Book to Develop Leadership Straight Line Leadership by Dusan Djukich  Advice For Younger Self “Have more fun. Be less serious and lighten up.” And, “Make more bold requests.”  Inspirational Quote “How can I serve this person so powerfully that they never forget this conversation for the rest of their life?” ~ Rich Litvin Links Website: http://www.strongforperformance.com/ Email: meredith@prostarcoach.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/meredithmbell Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meredithmbell Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MeredithMBell Free Gift: Support Coaching videos and ebook: http://prostarcoach.com/coachingebookandvideos.asp Thank You to Our Sponsors Jewel's Custom Books: Every child wants to be the hero of their own story! With a Jewel’s Custom Book your child plays the central role in every book, bringing joy and delight when they hear their name and those of their family and friends. Visit jewelscustombooks.com to make your child the STAR of the show! Zebralove Web Solutions: Your website tells a story about your business! At Zebralove Web Solutions, Milly and her team are going to make sure your website tells the story you want your customers to hear. Connect with Milly at zebralovewebsolutions.com to create the impression you want   Find more resources at http://womentakingthelead.com

Meredith Bell has been an entrepreneur for more than 30 years, and she’s an expert in helping business owners develop the PEOPLE side of their company. Meredith is co-founder and President of Performance Support Systems, a global software company based in Virginia. Since 1990, they’ve been creating assessment and development tools that help people become stronger for work and life. Meredith is responsible for marketing and sales. Over the years, she’s served as an informal mentor and coach to the coaches, consultants, business owners and training professionals who use their products. One of Meredith’s strengths is creating strong, long-term relationships. She’s worked with her 2 business partners for 25 years, and many of their clients and resellers have worked with Meredith for 15-20 years. She understands what’s required to build loyalty and commitment that lead to repeat business and referrals. She takes pride in getting feedback like this, which is from a reseller who’s worked with her company since 1994: “Performance Support Systems is the epitome of the client-centered, high-integrity, high-support company with world class products. You could look for a lifetime and not find its equal.” In this interview, Meredith will share important sales and client retention insights and tips. You can find out more about Meredith here: 20/20 Insight Gold - Feedback Software You Can Use For ALL Your Survey Needs LinkedIn and Twitter (@MeredithMBell)

In this episode Meredith Bell (President and Co-Founder of Performance Support Systems, Inc) dishes out the straight talk on a radically effective framework that managers can use to become effective sales coaches, and to help their sales team achieve great results.