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Culture is the New Leadership - Part 2 (featuring Ben Ortlip)
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Entrepreneur and author Ben Ortlip is back! Adam and Ben continue their conversation based on Ben's new book, Culture is the New Leadership. This is the second part of a two-part conversation. Pick up a copy of this book on Amazon. Learn more about Ben and the CultureMRI.
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Culture is the New Leadership - Part 1 (featuring Ben Ortlip)
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Entrepreneur and author Ben Ortlip joins Adam to discuss his latest book, Culture is the New Leadership. This is the first part of a two-part conversation. Pick up a copy of this book on Amazon. Learn more about Ben and the CultureMRI.
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Sometimes, full engagement isn't enough. Today, Clay and Adam talk about one "fully engaged" employee who is not helpful to your organization. Sign up for the July 31st RightNow Webinar here: rnow.me/howtoleadwebinar _________ Based on The Unstuck Group’s most recent data, 53% of churches have gone through a restructure involving multiple staff pos…
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Focusing on Others is a Mutually Beneficial Activity
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Register for the free Coaching Millennials and Gen Z webinar at rnow.me/howtoleadwebinar brought to you by the How to Lead podcast and RightNow Media @ Work. RightNow Media @ Work is a voluntary, faith-based library of more than 25,000 videos on topics such as leadership, personal development, marriage, parenting, and more. Visit rightnowmedia.org/…
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The Art of Encouragement (featuring Jordan Montgomery)
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The one and only Jordan Montgomery joins Clay to discuss his latest book, The Art of Encouragement. This book explores ten distinct “arts” of encouragement, revealing the skillfulness behind uplifting oneself and others. To learn more about Jordan and his book, check out https://www.montgomerycompanies.com/art-of-encouragement/…
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In this episode, Adam and Clay discuss some research on what makes an employee happy (spoiler alert: it's not money). -- This episode is brought to you be The Working Genius. To become a certified Working Genius Expert, visit workinggenius.me/howtolead
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Sometimes, you need your boss to step up and fight for one of your ideas. When that doesn't happen, it can be very frustrating. On this episode, Clay and Adam explore a few reasons why your boss might not be advocating for you. -- This episode is sponsored by The Unstuck Group. Every quarter, Tony Morgan analyzes all the data collected by The Unstu…
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Clay has been exploring a few ways ChatGPT can help leaders. __________________________________________________ This episode is sponsored by Working Genius. Become a Working Genius Expert: workinggenius.me/HowToLead
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The amazingly great Tim Elmore joins Clay and Adam on this episode. Check out his latest book here.
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What Executive Recruiters are Looking For in an Interview (featuring Brad Pugh)
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Brad Pugh leads the Atlanta office of Russell Reynolds Associates and is a senior member of the Corporate Officers Sector and HR Officers Practice.
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This episode is brought to you by THE UNSTUCK GROUP. Download their free ebook: theunstuckgroup.com/clay _____________________ Are you looking for easy ways to build camaraderie on your team this summer? Then, this episode is for you!! You don't need to plan a two-day offsite or have a family picnic. All it takes is a few small things, done consist…
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There are few things in life more powerful than a great question. The right question can make people come alive, spark deep conversation, and lead to lasting connections. In this episode, Clay and Adam challenge you to take some time this summer to ask your team better questions. To help, they will share four we need to stop asking and four questio…
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What Should You Do If You Feel Misemployed?
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Misemployment is when you do not feel like you are being used correctly. Unfortunately, this happens to a lot of people. There is so much about their job they like: Good wage. ✅ Good boss. ✅ Good team. ✅ However, despite all the good, something still feels off. In this episode, Clay and Adam give those feeling misemployed a few ideas to consider. _…
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There is No Such Thing As a Self-Made Person
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We all need mentors. And by all, we mean ALL. Why? VUCA That's why. Our world is filled with Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, and Ambiguity.
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How to Level Up Your Senior Leadership Team (featuring Tony Morgan)
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Sometimes, the bosses need a little instruction, too. Tony Morgan will do just that in this episode. Tony is the Founder and Lead Strategist of The Unstuck Group (https://theunstuckgroup.com/). Started in 2009, The Unstuck Group has served 500 organizations throughout the United States and several countries worldwide. To download their free ebook "…
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The ability to tell a good story can do wonders for your career.Today, Clay and Adam share a few practical tips to help you supercharge your influence!
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How to Win with Old People (featuring Hampton Dortch)
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Elizabeth Dortch raised a good one! Her son Hampton joins Clay and Adam to discuss how to win with old people. Clay and Adam are old. Hampton is young, but he is wise. After this episode, check out his podcast: Wake Up and Lead (Found on Apple & Spotify).
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Clay and Adam harness their 1994 selves and discuss why we all need to pour one out for our teams. Welcome to How to Lead!
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Today, Clay and Adam start discussing some of Clay's favorite documentaries about fallen leaders and end discussing what a balloon can teach us about increasing our capacity to lead. Welcome to How to Lead!
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Power Moves: Knowing When It's Time To Leave
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This episode is about power moves...on social media and in your career. "When does one know they are ready to host an 'ask me anything?'" AND "When does one know it's time to move on from your current job?" Welcome to How to Lead !
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"Unspoken criticism explodes like a dirty bomb." - Kim Scott There is a small but mighty phenomenon plaguing many teams. This phenomenon is the inability to engage in difficult conversations, especially about small things. Today, Clay and Adam provide a few practical ways to avoid unspoken criticism exploding like a dirty bomb on your team.…
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The Five Languages of Appreciation at Work (featuring Dr. Paul White)
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How you express appreciation matters. In this episode, Dr. Paul White (co-author of The Five Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace) joins Adam to discuss how to ensure your team members feel appreciated. https://www.appreciationatwork.com/ (LINK)
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Wouldn't it be nice to know what's authentic and what's not? Or who's authentic and who's not? Today, Clay and Adam discuss Merriam-Webster's 2023 word of the year: AUTHENTIC. As a leader, if you can tap into authenticity, it's a cheat code that will help you get ahead.
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Today, Clay and Adam start talking about bad questions to ask someone at a party and end up talking about Adam's Seven Rules of Reading.
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Loneliness and Leadership (featuring Luke Womack)
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Leadership can be lonely. It seems like the longer you lead, the higher the risk is you will go through these seasons of loneliness. If you've ever experienced one of these seasons, you will enjoy hearing from Luke Womack. Luke is the founder of The Arena. The Arena provides peer groups for leaders who want help along the way. To learn more about t…
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Transform Your Career: Is This the Year for a Rebrand?
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For some of you, 2024 is going to be huge! Is this the year you will finally quit your job and start your own "gig?" If so, Clay and Adam have three questions that will help guide you on this journey. Tell us your story: info (at) HowToLead (dot) Work
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Supercharge Your Productivity with an Executive Assistant
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Today, Clay mixes it up with Krisha Buehler and Abby Rhodes. Krisha is the Chief Experience Officer at Belay Solutions, and Abby is her Executive Assistant. They share practical ways to supercharge your productivity with an executive assistant. __________ This episode is brought to you by our friends at Belay (https://belaysolutions.com/). To get…
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How Jon Acuff Thinks About Goals (featuring Jon Acuff)
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THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY RIGHT NOW MEDIA @ WORK NY Times bestselling author Jon Acuff (https://jonacuff.com/) joins Clay and Adam on the podcast. Jon's latest book is all about goal setting. Today he shares how he approaches this important topic. RightNow Media @ Work is a voluntary faith-based library of more than 25,000 videos on topics such …
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The calendar has turned. Adam and Clay reflect on a few lessons learned in 2023.Send us your stories! Info(at)HowToLead(dot)Work
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This episode is brought to you by our friends at Belay (https://belaysolutions.com/). To get started juggling less and accomplishing more, BELAY offers our listeners a free download of their resource, The Power of Productivity. This download is packed with practical tools and hands-on assessments to help you determine what’s getting in the way of y…
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Today, Clay and Adam discuss a sound bite from Kara Lawson. Kara is the head coach of Duke University's women's basketball team. The full clip can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oDzfZOfNki4
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What if I'm a better leader than my boss?
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Adam and Clay take a walk to the old HTL Mailbox (which can be found by emailing: info [at] HowToLead [dot] work). Today's question is a doozy. "What should I do if I'm a better leader than my boss?" Curious to know the answer? Then it's time to stop reading this silly episode description and click "play" already!…
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Clay went to Colorado to speak at a conference, but he walked away learning something important about confidence.
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Why don't more leaders live like athletes?
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Why don't more leaders live like athletes? What started as a 30-day experiment for Adam, led to some interesting insights about leadership performance. Lace-up those running shoes and get ready for another episode of How to Lead!
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Love People to Lead People (Featuring Jenni Catron)
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The amazing Jenni Catron (https://jennicatron.com/) joins Clay on the podcast today to discuss how loving people is a prerequisite to leading people. Jenni has created a video course called The Four Dimensions of Self-Leadership, which can be found on the RightNow Media @ Work platform. RightNow Media @ Work is the proud sponsor of this episode. Ri…
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"Nobody wants to work anymore!" Chances are you've heard someone say that lately. Given the current status of the labor market, this sentiment makes sense. Is it true? Is it true nobody wants to work anymore? David Morrison joins Adam and Clay to discuss how the current labor market impacts the restaurant industry, and he pokes a few holes in the i…
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The Only Leaders Worth Following (Featuring Tim Spiker)
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Over 75% of your leadership effectiveness is determined by two characteristics. Yes, TWO! Today, Tim Spiker joins Adam on the podcast to discuss these two characteristics and how you can become a leader worth following. Learn more about Tim here: https://www.theaperio.com/tim-spiker
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Giving people feedback is one of the most important things you do as a leader. Unfortunately, not everyone handles feedback the same way. The challenge for many leaders is what to do when you give someone feedback, and they have a BIG reaction. How do you handle those situations? This episode of How to Lead will give you a few simple tips to keep i…
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The mind is powerful. One day, it can help you overcome crazy circumstances; the next, it can trap you into believing nothing will ever go well again. In this episode, Clay and Adam unpack four common ways our minds try to trap us and simple tactics to break free. SPONSORED BY BELAY: To help get you started on your Virtual Assistant journey, BELAY …
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The Mind Reader's Guide: The Power of Understanding Someone Else's Perspective
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SPONSORED BY: RightNow Media @ Work RightNow Media @ Work is a voluntary faith-based library of more than 25,000 videos on leadership, personal development, marriage, parenting, and more. Visit rightnowmedia.org/howtolead to learn how RightNow Media @ Work can help you develop leaders and care for your employees. EPISODE DESCRIPTION: Bosses and emp…
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Become Your Own Champion: How to Advocate For Yourself
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Sometimes, you just gotta speak up and advocate for yourself. This episode will help you learn how to master the art of self-advocacy.
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Is it possible to find fulfillment at work?
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Clay's feeling a tad reflective in today's 100th episode of HOW TO LEAD. Is it possible to find fulfillment at work? Take a listen to find out. Do you get The Morning Brew? If not, sign up here (it's free!): https://www.morningbrew.com/daily/r?kid=31906eac
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Leadership Habits That Increase Your Influence (Featuring Marcus "Goodie" Goodloe)
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This episode is brought to you by RightNow Media @ Work RightNow Media @ Work is a voluntary faith-based library of more than 25,000 videos on topics such as leadership, personal development, marriage, parenting, and more. Visit rightnowmedia.org/howtolead to find out how RightNow Media @ Work can help you develop leaders and care for your employee…
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On the surface, it seems like people don't like change. However, upon deeper inspection, people don't have a problem with change, they have a problem with loss. Clay and Adam have "Four A's" to help you next time you need to implement a change on your team.
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Helping Others Grow in Their Self-Awareness
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Today's episode is brought to you by BELAY (https://belaysolutions.com/). To help get you started and see how delegating to high-quality help can revolutionize your work, BELAY is offering our listeners a free download of their eBook, Rise Up & Lead Well. In this eBook, BELAY’s CEO provides the framework she’s used with her own assistant to maximiz…
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Successful people are self-aware. Although self-awareness can be painful at times, it's the start of emotional intelligence. Today, Clay and Adam hare a few simple ways we can all grow in our self-awareness.
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"Our communication around here is terrible!" If we've heard that complaint once, we've heard it a thousand times. Can this problem be fixed? Can teams actually begin communicating better? Listen to find out.
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The Power of Nonverbal Communication (Featuring Natalie Farr)
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Natalie Farr joins Adam on this episode to discuss nonverbal communication's power. Natalie is an Adjunct Professor of Communication at Dallas Baptist University, where she's been researching and teaching on this subject for over seven years. Connect with Natalie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nataliefarr/…
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Today, Clay and Adam discuss how you can become a stronger leader.
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