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I've made my fair share of mistakes at one time or another in my 40-plus years of managing and leading others. Trust me - we are not born knowing how to manage and lead, but we can learn how. Listen to my latest Confessions of a Reformed Control Freak Podcast for my blueprint for emerging leaders.

Managers and leaders need to learn to manage their own time and their team's time so they have time to do the things that only a manager or leader should do. They will burn themselves out if they continue doing their own job and everyone else's. If you are doing someone else's job, you'll never have enough time to do your own. You need to learn to delegate some of your responsibilities to others on your team. Delegation is a basic skill that distinguishes successful managers and leaders from those who aren't. Listen to my podcast and learn how to delegate successfully.

I was your typical A-type personality. And you can figure out what some people thought the A meant. I was a control freak. It was my way - or no way. I made sure that everyone knew who was in charge. When I said jump the only thing people were able to ask is how "How high?" Times are changing. The question you need to answer now is will the management style that got here be the same management style that will take you and your team to where you need to go, I recognized that I had to change and you can change too. Listen to my latest podcast to learn how.

Not everyone wants to lead, but everyone gets to decide who they want to follow. Think of a leader that you admire. What is it about their leadership style that resonates with you? If you had to describe it what words come to mind. Words like honesty, patience, mind-fullness, integrity, empathy or trustworthy. People like to work and interact with people they like. How likeable are you? Perhaps it's time you got FOCUSED on leadership.

There are only two things that are in your control. You control your effort and your attitude 100% of the time. Only you get to decide how much effort you put into accomplishing your goals and how you choose to react when things don't go according to your plans. You control the narrative. You need to learn to let go of everything else. In this podcast I leave you with one final thought from Charles Swindell.

Have you ever asked yourself where common sense comes from? Are we born with it? If we aren't born with it, how do we get it? Why do some people seem to have more of it than others? If something makes perfect sense to you, shouldn't make perfect sense to everyone else? Common sense is defined as sound prudent judgement based on a simple perception of the situation or facts. Common sense suggests an average degree of ability without sophistication or special knowledge. A shout out to all supervisors, managers and business leaders - it's time to revisit common sense.

Would it surprise you to learn that the fastest-growing segment of today's workforce is not Millenials or Gen. Z - it's Boomers? According to Gallop, that demographic is growing at 10,000 people per day. Stop letting your most experienced employees walk out the door, or worse, getting hired by your competition. Why not encourage them to stay, if only in a part-time capacity, instead of ushering them out the door? Adults can learn new things given the correct set of circumstances and in an environment conducive to learning. Listen to my podcast and learn Knowles's Five Adult Learning Principles to create a positive learning environment.

Have you ever wondered why you do what you do, why you do it the way you do it, and why you might not fit into someone else's puzzle? We become who we are at a very young age which heavily influences how we communicate with others, build collaborative teams, resolve conflicts, and manage others and like to be managed. I believe you are who you are. Start embracing your unique talents by visiting my website and downloading a Free DISC E-Book and determine your ideal career.

But we've always done it this way. How many times have you heard someone say that famous line.? You've probably heard it so many times you've lost count. Just because you've always done it that way doesn't necessarily mean you should keep doing it that way. The business environment is constantly changing. Technology changes. Management changes. Team's change. Leadership changes. Ownership changes and organizations must change to keep pace with the changes that are swirling around them. Listen to this podcast and discover the three questions you and your team need to ask and answer because we've always done it this way is no longer an option.

Who will accomplish more and go farther in today's team environment - the lone wolf or the pack? Chances are you stand a better chance of hunting down your prey if you stay with the pack. Using that same analogy makes you more likely to get better results and go farther if you stay with the team. Teams don't need a lone wolf - they need team players. They need players who work well with others but can work independently of others. They need team players to stay focused, do their job, and don't get distracted by what other players are doing. Are you prepared to be a good team player? Listen to my podcast to learn how.

Think it, act it, and you'll eventually accomplish your goals through patience, hard work, persistence, and implementing the right plan. The secret to your success in 2024 is between your ears because just dreaming about it isn't good enough. You have to do something about it. You have to go out and physically apply yourself. Listen to my latest podcast on how to accomplish all your 2024 goals.

Change is often inevitable when changes are made under new management, mergers, hostile takeovers, or acquisitions. Change can be disruptive. Some people adapt well to change - some tolerate it - while others dislike it and try to ignore it or hide their heads in the sand. Announcing that changes will occur is the easy part; it makes your organization look bold and forward-thinking. However, implementing those changes can be complicated because no matter your reasons for making those changes, there will always be some resentment and resistance, especially when the changes require a new way of working or painful budget cuts. There is an easy way to lead your team through change. Listen to my podcast to find out how.

Generative AI systems have been in the news lately, so I thought I'd have some fun with them to come up with a list of invaluable management or leadership traits because I believe managing and leading others effectively is a learned behavior. If you aspire to take on a manager or leader role in your organization, this podcast is for you.

Are you comfortable being where you're at in your life or career - or do you want more? If you're comfortable and don't aspire to take on more or do more, don't. There is nothing wrong with that. But if you aren't satisfied and still want more out of your life or career, then you need to change because nothing changes unless you do. Nothing changes until you're uncomfortable being comfortable. If you want more out of your life or career - then you need to listen to this podcast to find out how.

Your advertising and traditional marketing campaigns based on the Four P's - Product, Price, Promotion, and Place - are no longer considered a strategic advantage. Some businesses refer to their customers as guests or clients and add non-traditional product lines in an attempt to maintain or grow market share. However, the only advantage you have left to separate yourself from your competition is the level of customer service you provide. Listen to this podcast episode to discover how to deliver exceptional customer service. It may be easier than you think.