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150: Listen to Learn

May 7, 2018 Leave a Comment

I remind myself every morning: Nothing I say this day will teach me anything. So if I’m going to learn, I must do it by listening. - Larry King On Today’s Episode: Why real, active listening is important Listen to learn, not reply Reply with a conversation mindset, not as a means to an end Tips and tricks to improve active listening Ask yourself if you were really present in the conversation Know your own natural tendencies in terms of listening and replying Always … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Podcasts Tagged With: active listening, Always Forward, Carla Winchester, continuous improvement, development, growth, leadership, Learning, podcast, professional development, Ron Kitchens

148: Mindfulness: Improve Productivity and Combat Burnout

April 23, 2018 Leave a Comment

Mindfulness isn’t difficult, we just need to remember to do it. - Sharon Salzberg On Today’s Episode: Ron and Carla tackle the topic of mindfulness Be selfish enough to take time for yourself Meditation improves productivity Which famous people practice mindfulness? The importance of knowing what fuel you need to run Mindfulness lowers stress and anxiety (source) The app Ron uses for his mindfulness time Always Forward. Ron Question: Mindfulness in business … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Podcasts Tagged With: Always Forward, Carla Winchester, development, growth, improve productivity, leadership, meditation, mindfulness, podcast, professional development, Ron Kitchens, take time for yourself

146: Annual Reviews vs. Continuous Feedback

April 9, 2018 Leave a Comment

People crave feedback. All of us want to know how we are doing. - John Baldoni On Today’s Episode: Ron's story of why he loathes annual reviews Why continuous feedback works better 4:40's: 4 focuses, every 40 days Set your team up for success Other companies that have ditched annual reviews in favor of continuous feedback Using that time to re-evaluate the approach to the goals Gain the ability to better utilize your team's time, talent and treasure Always … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Podcasts Tagged With: 4x40, Always Forward, annual reviews, Carla Winchester, continuous feedback, development, growth, leadership, podcast, professional development, Ron Kitchens

145: Using Delegation as Employee Development

April 2, 2018 Leave a Comment

When you delegate, you are giving somebody else the opportunity to step up and challenge themselves, and develop their own leadership and creative capacities. - Mary Zalla On Today’s Episode: Moving away from the mindset of "delegation = dumping" Identifying the right person for the right job Coaching Helping your team see their potential Letting failure be safe, not debilitating Increasing communication surrounding responsibilities: why and why now? Always … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Podcasts Tagged With: Always Forward, Carla Winchester, delegation, development, employee development, growth, leadership, podcast, professional development, Ron Kitchens

137: Leadership Interview: Jonathan Bock & Phil Cooke

February 5, 2018 Leave a Comment

I have never worked a day in my life without selling. If I believe in something, I sell it, and I sell it hard. - Estée Lauder On Today’s Episode Jonathan Bock and Phil Cooke, authors of the book The Way Back: How Christians Blew Our Credibility and How We Get It Back, scheduled for release on February 6, 2018. How they used their media and marketing backgrounds to write this book Telling your own story and telling it well The importance of believing in your own product The … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Podcasts Tagged With: Always Forward, authentic leadership, belief, book release, Carla Winchester, Christian Leadership, interview, Jonathan Bock, leadership, Marketing, Phil Cooke, Ron Kitchens, storytelling, The Way Back

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