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In this episode I share 5 focus switches you can use for a more empowering focus.

Owen Fitzpatrick and I talk about how to do this in the latest episode of the Better Leadership Team Show.

This first episode of the Better Leadership Team Show is all about building your breakthrough leadership team.

You’re calling a leadership meeting – do you have the right folks in the room? I don’t mean the people who need to learn, or the people who need to represent, etc. The RIGHT people. There are a couple of tests that will answer this question for you. I share them in this video

To solve one problem we do not need to solve ALL of our problems. But we get stuck trying anyway? Listen to this story and tell me if this scenario sounds familiar

If someone in your team came to you tomorrow and told you they received an offer from a competing organization, how hard would you fight to keep them? How you answer this question is key to your next actions as a leader. I explain why in this video.

I’ve been wrong about something: calling people B- or C-players. When we do that, we’re off the hook. It’s their fault and they need to go. Maybe, but most likely not. Try this instead.

Productivity has improved since we’ve been working remotely. But a company’s success lies in more than its productivity. Hear my thoughts on what you need to focus instead here

Do you know your leadership style? Good for you. Don’t get me wrong, I think knowing your leadership style is a nice thing, but it’s not very useful. I talk about what you should really be focusing instead in this video.

Is your goal in a conversation to win OR to gather information so you and the team can make the best decision? Find out why I think every leader needs to learn how to let go of trying to win. Watch the video here.

We tend to get exactly what we expect: no less, no more. So…if that’s the case for you, are your expectations a problem? Watch the video to hear my thoughts on this.

Are you ACTIVELY working on increasing the talent density in your company? If so, then you need to be thinking about these 10 things. Watch the FULL video here

Quick decisions, without any disagreement, are the death of deep discussions. So should you stoke disagreements? Watch the FULL video for my answer

Some companies get so busy putting out fires, that they forget about their vision. And others put so much energy and time on their vision, they lack disciplined execution today. Both instances are problematic. Find out how to prevent this in the FULL video

The techniques you use when giving feedback or having difficult conversations are important. But there is something even more important. Find out what that is in this video

To keep the fire in your belly burning, to keep that level of inspiration and motivation, you need to find the next dragon to slay. What's that next thing that scares or excites you, or makes you feel uncomfortable? Watch this video to help you find your next dragon

Are you shining a bright light of accountability on your team? You should. Accountability is not only crucial for team culture and getting things done, it also acts as a tool for building your breakthrough leadership team. Find out how in the FULL video

Is accountability in your organization the big tennis ball that everyone fears getting hit with? There’s something you can do to change how accountability is perceived – from negative and punitive, to positive and empowering. Learn about it in this video

Are you having trouble filling the seats around your leadership table? You’re not alone. The war for talent is REAL. In this video I share a super-effective technique to help you develop the next generation of leaders. Watch the full video to learn all about it

New employee horror stories? I’ve heard a few: from no laptop for a week, to the direct supervisor being on vacation, and more. Why do we get onboarding so wrong? And more importantly, how do we get it RIGHT? Watch the full video to find out.