Best Team Buidling Podcasts (2024)

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How Leaders Deal with Social Media Fame 24:08

3+ y ago24:08

24:08

Social media can have amazing benefits and disastrous consequences for an organization or a team. It's a huge challenge for leaders that aside from a few brief paragraphs of policy most have never addressed. How do you handle the individual team member that commits grievous offenses on social media, even if on their own time? In this episode (#56) …

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How Leaders Learn to Let It Go 18:47

3+ y ago18:47

18:47

The toughest thing for the entrepreneurial tech leader is when the business grows to where they can't be involved in everything. It's a transition many struggles to make. Take heart! In this episode of the podcast, Paul Simkins talks about a simple to apply rule that helps you delegate more effectively and let go to get growth. Plus, a great recipe…

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How Leaders Achieve Clarity in a Foggy World 17:25

3+ y ago17:25

17:25

Like driving a car through a heavy fog, the road ahead can elude us. In this episode (#54) of The Tech Leader's Toolbox podcast, Paul Simkins talks about four things you can do to attain and maintain greater clarity. Plus, a great recipe for Grilled Brisket and Cheese Sandwich. And if you have a favorite outdoor cooking recipe you would like to sha…

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Mastering the Tech Leadership Walk 22:34

3+ y ago22:34

22:34

Leadership from your butt just doesn’t work! The most effective leaders do more than just fill a seat in an office. If you want people to be following you, you need to be going somewhere. You need to be walking. Yet your walk also has to be productive and effective; there is an art to it. In this episode, Paul Simkins talks about the keys to making…

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How to Avoid Being on the Bad Employer List with Jon Hyman 56:12

3+ y ago56:12

56:12

Sometimes it is tricky to navigate the landscape of being an employer. Yet many times it is the obvious things that trip us up the most. Ohio Employment Lawyer Jon Hyman joins the Toolbox today to talk about why he is known as the "Master of Workplace Schadenfreude". He also shares some ways to avoid making his Worst Employer list on his blog! Plus…

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Pandemic Perseverance by Pangolin with Wiliam Benner and Justin Perry 50:13

3+ y ago50:13

50:13

When things go south, the values-driven organization finds a new direction. Pangolin Laser Systems was faced with taking a bit hit during the shutdown caused by the COVID-19 Pandemic. Shows and product orders were being canceled. In this episode, Pangolin CEO William Benner and Chief Operating Officer Justin Perry talk with Paul Simkins about how t…

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Companies that Lived Their Core Values in 2020 and Thrived! 29:00

3+ y ago29:00

29:00

Crisis can bring out the worst in many. We talked about that on a previous episode. Yet it can also bring out the best in people and organizations. In this milestone episode, Paul Simkins, The Values Coach, shares with you stories about four companies that have defined core values and how they stuck to them during the COVID-19 pandemic and THRIVED!…

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What to Do Instead of Making Resolutions 25:45

3+ y ago25:45

25:45

New Year's Resolutions don't work! It's proven time and time again. Occassionally you might get lucky but overall resolutions are simply a trail of disappointments. Paul Simkins, The Values Coach, talks about tools that leaders like you can use to become much more effective at achieving the things you want in the new year! Plus, some great ideas fo…

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How to Be an Irreplaceable Crisis Leader 31:08

3+ y ago31:08

31:08

Several months into a world health crisis and many leaders still don't seem to have it right! What about you? Paul Simkins, The Values Coach, talks about leaders who have gotten it really wrong, some who have gotten it right, and how you can employ four skills to become that irreplaceable leader in any crisis. Plus, a recipe for Smoked Prime Rib th…

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Why You Should Ditch the Annual Performance Review 30:02

3+ y ago30:02

30:02

Take all those annual performance reviews and throw them away and never look at them again! Paul Simkins, The Values Coach, gets on his soapbox and talks about one of the worst things we do to our employees (and ourselves). The dreaded annual performance review. We'll talk about why it is so terrible, ineffective, and a complete waste of time. And …

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Why You Should Talk More, Not Less 33:21

3+ y ago33:21

33:21

In an electronic world, we depend on it greatly to help us communicate. We text more, we talk less. We email more, we talk less. We video conference more and still talk less. In this episode, Paul Simkins, The Values Coach, shares how we can make real connections with people better when we do the opposite and talk more instead of talking less. Plus…

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How Success Requires Building a Really Good Team with Ann Sieg 41:08

3+ y ago41:08

41:08

Author and online business build Ann Sieg talks with Paul Simkins about how she went from a failing business to building an online empire; and how she needed a powerful team around her to make it happen. Plus, Paul shares a recipe for PBJ French Toast that you can make outdoors on a grill or in a skillet. It's sure to be a hit with the kids! You ca…

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A Thanksgiving Tool Leaders Can Use 15:37

3+ y ago15:37

15:37

Here we are at Thanksgiving in the U.S. and we just finished a big election and we are in the second wave of the pandemic! How leaders choose to focus on and how they react sets the example for the team. In this episode, Paul Simkins, The Values Coach, talks about gratitude does that nothing else can do. Plus, Worth the Wait Turkey! A recipe for sm…

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What Your Tech Employee Wants Right Now 22:58

3+ y ago22:58

22:58

After several months of pandemic shutdowns, #WFH, kids taking school from home, bad Wifi, election-year political turmoil, dealing with loved-ones with COVID-19, it's no wonder that stress is at an all-time high. Continued employment and workplace stability seem so unsure. In this episode, Paul Simkins, The Values Coach, talks about what your emplo…

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Mastering Motivation for Your Tech Team 23:34

3+ y ago23:34

23:34

Great leaders are always working to get the most out of their team. Productivity matters. Effectiveness matters. And people matter most of all. You often hear people talk about motivating someone or motivating the team. What is that all about? Is it really possible? What are the best ways to do that? In this episode, Paul Simkins, The Values Coach,…

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Empowering Through Tech and Values With Chad Burmeister 31:44

3+ y ago31:44

31:44

CEO Chad Burmeister of Scalex.ai talks with Paul Simkins about how he uses cutting edge technology to empower sales teams and how it's true power comes through the values leaders place in front. Chad professes to be a Believer, Husband, Father of two teenagers, and life-long rebel and rule-breaker. Plus, Chad shares a recipe for a special Salmon Sa…

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How to Be the Stand Out Employer with Dawn Sipley 29:57

3+ y ago29:57

29:57

Guest Dawn Sipley of Sipley the Best talks with Paul Simkins about what employers and candidates need to do during the hiring process, plus how to use social media effectively, and the challenges facing employers today. Plus, Dawn shares a recipe for Camp Grilled Wings. You can find the recipe, and many more, on the Smoke and Ash Facebook group or …

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Three Rare Skills You Really Need Right Now! 29:37

3+ y ago29:37

29:37

Everyone (including us) talks about being a good leader and some of the facets of that. What often gets looked are some basic, learnable skills that set you up. In this episode, Paul Simkins, The Values Coach, talks three rare skills that allow you to develop and grow as a leader. Learn these skills and you will have increased influence with your t…

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Five MORE Reasons You Should Invest in Leadership Development NOW! 29:49

4y ago29:49

29:49

When times are critical, that's when leaders MUST be equipped with the skills to help their teams succeed! In a follow-up to Episode 37, Paul Simkins, The Values Coach, shares five MORE reasons why NOW IS THE BEST TIME to invest in developing your leadership. Plus, Paul shares an excellent recipe for Sausage and Cornbread Bake. This is the easy to …

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Five Reasons You Should Invest in Leadership Development NOW! 24:11

4y ago24:11

24:11

Now is not the time to pull back! It's time to surge forward! To navigate your team through the dysfunction and disruption, you and your leaders need to be fully equipped with the right skills. Leadership Skills! Paul Simkins, The Values Coach, shares five reasons why NOW IS THE BEST TIME to invest in developing your leadership. Plus, Paul shares a…

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Six Ways to Build Trust on Your Team 27:56

4y ago27:56

27:56

Trust is a lynchpin of building team rapport. Without trust, nothing works! Paul Simkins, The Values Coach, shares some ways you can build (or rebuild) that trust with your team or organization. Plus, Paul shares a recipe for Easy Chicken Fricassee. You can find the recipe, and many more, on the Smoke and Ash Facebook group or by emailing TLToolbox…

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The Best Priority Management Tool You Have 21:39

4y ago21:39

21:39

TIME MANAGEMENT DOESN'T WORK! Instead, we manage priorities. Even that can be a challenge as we get more and more demands on our time because we are achievers. How do you deal with that? Learn about the highly effective tool you already have in your possession with Paul Simkins, Trainer and Coach. Plus, Paul shares a recipe for Apple-PB Bread Puddi…

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What To Do Instead of Managing Your Time 28:13

4y ago28:13

28:13

Our time is in great demand and it can be frustrating to hit the end of your day and yet things are left unfinished. Yet, TIME MANAGEMENT DOESN'T WORK! Learn why and what you should do instead with Paul Simkins, Trainer and Coach. Plus, Paul shares a recipe for Garlic Chicken on the Grill. You can find the recipe, and many more, on the Smoke and As…

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Four Keys for Labor Worth Celebrating and My Ideal Hamburger 22:37

4y ago22:37

22:37

This episode drops on Labor Day 2020 in the United States during COVID-19 lockdowns and other events. Staying productive in this chaos is key. Paul Simkins talks about four keys to keep yourself productive and some ways you can help your employees improve their productivity as well. Plus, Paul shares his personal recipe for making what he considers…

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Showing Employees You Care - Work From Home Edition 30:28

4y ago30:28

30:28

The beginning of true engagement with your team starts with deeply caring for them. The new restrictions of working from home make that even more challenging. In this episode, Paul Simkins talks about some innovative ways you can show your employees you care. The link for the FREE Stanford Ergonomic Training video is https://vimeo.com/402352338 You…

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Overcoming Your Addiction to Being Right with Jennifer Thornton 35:22

4y ago35:22

35:22

Guest Jennifer Thornton of 304Coaching.com talks with Paul Simkins about the impact of core values, how dangerous it is for leaders to get addicted to being right, and how to get past it. Plus, Jennifer shares a recipe for Smoked Baked Potato. You can find the recipe, and many more, on the Smoke and Ash Facebook group or by emailing TLToolbox@Boldl…

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Lessons on Diversity and Inclusion from the Food World 27:17

4y ago27:17

27:17

We hear a lot about Diversity and Inclusion, yet we rarely understand what they mean. They are NOT the same thing! In this episode, Paul Simkins talks about a food show that taught him a valuable leadership lesson on Diversity and Inclusion. Plus, Paul shares an exercise you can do with your team to teach them the importance of these two principles…

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Focus or Flurry! Are You Really Being Productive? 27:06

4y ago27:06

27:06

Paul Simkins shares seven indicators that you are being the wrong kind of busy and then gives you a simple action plan to make sure that your daily time is productive. Stop suffering from too much to do and not enough time to do anything! Stop missing out! Paul also shares a recipe for Campfire Baked Beans, a delicious side dish that is almost a re…

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Building Loyalty on Your Team 22:18

4y ago22:18

22:18

Paul Simkins talks about why employees don't seem loyal anymore and how to work with the changing loyalty landscape. He includes 5 keys for making it work. Paul also shares a recipe for a Clubhouse Grill Sandwich, a delicious lunch you won't forget that you can cook on your outdoor grill or griddle and mass produce. You can find the recipe, and man…

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Three Secrets to Better Remote Communication 29:20

4y ago29:20

29:20

Paul Simkins talks about three key factors that will help a tech leader create better communication with remote teams. During the #WFH limitations of the COVID-19 period, it is even more essential to keep these keys in mind. Paul also shares a recipe for Pepperoni Pizza Dip from The Geezer's Cookbook compiled by the late Dwayne Pritchett. This cook…

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Powered by Integrity and Innovation with William Benner 40:45

4y ago40:45

40:45

Paul Simkins talks with William Benner, President and CTO of Pangolin Laser Systems, Inc. They are the industry-leading provider of hardware, software, and services for laser light shows. William talks about the challenges he faced building his business and his team to achieve success going on 34 years. If you have seen a sensational laser show lat…

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Using Active Listening - Attending Skills 19:46

4y ago19:46

19:46

This is part two of a series on Active Listening. In this episode, Paul Simkins talks about the other vital skills necessary to practice Active Listening. Paul also shares a recipe for deliciously warm and filling Cornmeal Pancakes. You can find the recipe on the Smoke and Ash Facebook group or by emailing TLToolbox@BoldlyLead.com You can join the …

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Using Active Listening - Body Talk 20:08

4y ago20:08

20:08

This episode starts a series on Active Listening. In this episode, Paul Simkins talks about the non-verbal communication skills necessary to practice Active Listening. Paul also shares a recipe for Dr. Pepper BBQ Pork Ribs. You can find the recipe on the Smoke and Ash Facebook group or by emailing TLToolbox@BoldlyLead.com You can join the discussio…

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How to Handle Remote Culture and Productivity with Kevin Eikenberry 32:11

4y ago32:11

32:11

Author and Chief Potential Officer Kevin Eikenberry joins Paul to talk about why leaders today need to focus on running a marathon and not a sprint and why focusing on productivity for remote workers may be the wrong metric. You can find Kevin at remoteleadershipinstitute.com, kevineikenberry.com, or find him on LInkedIn. Paul shares a recipe for B…

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Leading the New Agile Workforce with Tana Greene 38:51

4y ago38:51

38:51

Host Paul Simkins talks with Tana Greene, author and founder of MyWorkChoice, an innovative staffing firm with an app that allows for flexible work schedules. Tana talks about making a difference in the lives of employees and in the organizations her company serves. She also discusses how to adjust to the ever-changing workplace. Tana has a persona…

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Compliance, Ethics, and Finding Leadership Lessons with Tom Fox 37:06

4y ago37:06

37:06

Tom Fox, The Compliance Evangelist, joins us to talk about why leaders need to worry about compliance and ethics. He also shares some great leadership lessons learned from history and movies, including my favorite movie Casablanca. Tom also gives us a recipe for Country Roast Dove! You can find the recipe on the Smoke and Ash Facebook group or by e…

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How to Deal with the Tough Shifts with Kevin W. McCarthy 44:56

4y ago44:56

44:56

Author Kevin W. McCarthy talks with host Paul Simkins about the importance of leaders being On-Purpose, dealing with the Tough Shifts, and why CEOs have to go. Plus Kevin shares his recipe for Grilled Vidalia Onions. You can find the recipe on the Smoke and Ash Facebook group or by emailing TLToolbox@BoldlyLead.com Create your two-word purpose stat…

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Why Relationships Matter for Your Team and What to Do About It with Steve Placey 41:17

4y ago41:17

41:17

Paul Simkins talks with Steve Placey, CEO and founder of Rock Your Business, Inc. about why he tells CEO's it's all about relationships. Steve gives an application tip that will just hit you right between the eyes! Steve also shares his recipe for Grilled Wings. You can find the recipe on the Smoke and Ash Facebook group or email Paul at TLToolbox@…

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Best of (so far) Compilation of Practical Tips 20:30

4y ago20:30

20:30

A Holiday special version where we compile the best application tips for leadership from previous episodes of The Tech Leader's Toolbox. No recipe this week. You can join our Podcast Facebook group here. Also join the Smoke and Ash Facebook group to get the recipes. You can learn more about Paul Simkins on his website. We happily work with Buzzspro…

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How to Overcome Your Leadership Limitations with Dr. Marcus Alexander 38:17

4y ago38:17

38:17

Author, Speaker, and Digital Marketer Dr. Marcus Alexander talks with host Paul Simkins about the mindsets that hold us back as a leader and how to really connect with our people. Plus Marcus shares a recipe for a Grilled Fruit Medley that sounds sinfully delicious and rich! You will find the recipe on the Smoke and Ash Facebook Group or email us a…

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How to Be a Heart-Felt Leader with Robert Jerus 39:16

4y ago39:16

39:16

Robert Jerus, author and authority on Emotional Intelligence, communication, and positive psychology, shares insights about how leaders need Emotional Intelligence and a heart-felt attitude to be able to lead effectively and sustainably. Learn more about Bob and Emotional Intelligence. Plus a recipe for Sausage Gravy and Biscuits while camping. You…

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How Leaders Use the DIME Method of Learning 24:05

4y ago24:05

24:05

In this episode, we talk about the importance of growth for a leader and a PROVEN method of effective growth. Plus Paul Simkins tells a little about his journey. And a recipe for Golden Nugget Hash! You can join our Podcast Facebook group here. You can learn more about Paul Simkins on his website. We happily work with Buzzsprout for our podcast. Se…

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How to Manage the Changing HR Landscape with Suzanne Lucas 35:22

4y ago35:22

35:22

Writer and Evil HR Lady Suzanne Lucas shares employee relations matters you need to think about with remote workers and the way that work and workplaces are evolving. Plus a recipe to make a delicious dessert called Darn Goods. Guaranteed hit with adults and kids alike! Articles by Suzanne in INC Magazine You can join our Podcast Facebook group her…

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How to Move From Mess to Success with Scott MIller 31:47

4y ago31:47

31:47

Learn about the challenges you will face as you learn to be a more effective leader. Scott Miller, Executive Vice-president of Thought Leadership for the FranklinCovey Co. talks with Paul Simkins about the challenges outlined in his book, From Management Mess to Leadership Success: 30 Challenges to Become the Leader You Would Follow. Plus Paul and …

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How to Handle Team Member (And Your Own) Anxiety with Anna Marcolin 31:59

4+ y ago31:59

31:59

Hosted by Paul Simkins Therapist and podcaster Anna Marcolin shares her techniques for dealing with the stress and anxiety that comes with our ever-changing work situations. Plus Paul shares a recipe for Walking Tacos, always a favorite with campers and kids! Anna's Podcast: The Real Therapist You can join our Podcast Facebook group here. You can l…

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How to Cross the Generation Gap with Patrick Kelly 40:21

4+ y ago40:21

40:21

Paul Simkins talks with Patrick Kelly, produce supply chain strategist and co-author of Millennial Boom! along with Dr. Hans Finzel. Patrick shares the secrets for understanding and communicating effectively with Baby Boomers and Millennials both at home and in the workplace. www.millennialboomnow.com Plus, a recipe for making Chili Dog Stew, a fav…

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How to Help Your Team with Life Balance with Shannon Rollins 37:57

4+ y ago37:57

37:57

Paul Simkins talks with Life and Career Coach Shannon Rollins about helping your team keep perspective and manage stress during trying times. ShannonRollins.com Plus a recipe you can make with your kids - Camp Donuts! You can join our Podcast Facebook group here. You can learn more about Paul Simkins at his website. We happily work with Buzzsprout …

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How to Be Effective During Stressful Times with Lisa Lansing 32:14

4+ y ago32:14

32:14

Lisa Lansing of Dynamix Business Solutions (www.bedynamix.com) shares the top factors for helping your team be effective during crisis and upheaval. Plus how to make Bacon Egg Pan Pie, a recipe contributed by Smoke and Ash Facebook group member Paul DeLuca as found on BBQ Pit Boys website. You can join our Podcast Facebook group here. You can learn…

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How to Grow Your Team AND Your IT Business with Tim Taylor 30:11

4+ y ago30:11

30:11

Paul Simkins talks with Tim Taylor, book author and the owner of Taylor Works IT and Taylor Consulting, about how to keep quality employees on your team and grow your business. Plus, a recipe for Smoked Olives. https://www.taylorworks.com You can join our Podcast Facebook group here. You can learn more about Paul Simkins at his website. We happily …

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How to Keep Calm and Lead On! 16:42

4+ y ago16:42

16:42

The leader who gets excellence is the one who learns to respond instead of react. Find out how here. Plus a recipe for Cowboy Casserole. You can join our Podcast Facebook group here. You can learn more about Paul Simkins at his website. We happily work with Buzzsprout for our podcast. See how they can help you and get a $20 Amazon Gift Card after y…

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