Excellence is a decision. —Ron Kitchens On Today's Episode: Carla and I talk about using this time to grow your career How to take anxiety and turn it into urgency Knowing how to channel and harvest the motivation to execute excellence Keeping a growth mindset when asked to lead new areas The profile of the person who will always be asked to work on new opportunities This year has brought so much instability and change. Rather than letting it discourage and demotivate … [Read more...]
257: 4 Negative Behaviors Which Will Halt Your Growth
The only thing limiting you is yourself. —Ken Poirot On Today's Episode: Carla Sones and Sarah Mansberger discuss career-limiting behaviors Four examples of negative habits that will create your own ceiling The underlying problems which lead to these behaviors How leaders can self-correct and grow Sarah and Carla have a fascinating discussion around several key behaviors that will get people into trouble at work. They dive into the various ways these behaviors can … [Read more...]
256: Why Should You Master the Art of Energy Management?
The energy of the mind is the essence of life. —Aristotle On Today's Episode: Carla and I talk about the importance of managing energy Productivity hinges on the management of your energy levels Thinking of energy not only on a daily basis but also weekly, monthly and seasonally Why you should consider an energy audit One of my most important habits that keep me productive is managing my energy. It is important to recognize that you are not a robot and that some things … [Read more...]
255: How to Be the CEO of Your Own Responsibilities
Leaders goal: Don't try to hold people too tightly. Give them room and trust them to make wise choices. No one is your property. —Brian Houston On Today's Episode: I have a conversation with Carla about accountability Southwest Michigan First's take on accountability is being the CEO of our own responsibilities Accountability cannot be delegated and applies to all members of a team Why our culture thrives off of accountability The systems we use to ensure everyone is on … [Read more...]
254: The Challenge to Change Your Best Every Day
You have to look inward and challenge yourself to change your best — to truly go beyond the limits of what you think you’re capable of — every day. —P.J. Fleck On Today's Episode: Carla and I talk about the need to challenge and change your best Your best today represents the minimum expectation tomorrow Why Southwest Michigan First annually goes through a "start-stop-continue" with the team The one question you can continually ask yourself to mine for greatness The … [Read more...]
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