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Employee termination can be a sensitive subject but as a leader, it is one which you need to be prepared for. Sometimes it just does not work out. Not all employees are meant to stay with your organization forever and that is ok. Just note that regardless of the reasons you need to treat the person with respect and dignity. These core principles will help guide you through this potentially emotionally-charged situation. This is where my guest for this episode comes to play. Alison Gerlach is a strategic management consultant, podcaster, instructor with extensive experience with large organizations. She brings a skill set which is not easily found. Since she has a great understanding of employee termination and therefore, I had to have her on the show. How to Lead an Employee Termination Topics Here are the topics which we cover during this interview: BackgroundWhat is the overall ideology behind addition through subtractionHow can we recognize that there is a problemWhat can leaders do to try to salvage t

Leadership is often referred to as an art and not a science. What that means that there are no specific processes or formulas to find the answer to a problem. Instead, leadership requires leaders to develop soft skills or interpersonal skills. Every leader requires a starting point in their leadership journey, much to the reason why I wrote my 9 Foundations of Leadership. My guest today, Steve Smith, likewise has developed his Leadership Axioms which we discussed during this episode.  Leadership Axioms Topics Here are the topics which we cover during this interview: BackgroundHow Steve got into the Executive Coaching CareerHow he developed his Leadership AxiomsDiscussions on the following leadership axioms:AccountabilityMindset Time ZoneDelegationPriority SettingPursuing ExcellenceServant LeadershipSelf Assessment Guest Resources If you are interested in contacting Steve or any of the resources which he provides, then be sure to check them out below! Business Blind Spots eBookE-mail SteveGrowthSource Co

People are the center and cornerstone of any organization. Without people organizations, business, and even families would not exist! Yet as leaders, we too often pay lip-service the complete hiring process of identifying who are needed, where they are needed and how they are hired. Today that changes for you as you will learn the whole process how to lead and hire your next employee. My expert, Rebecca Barnes-Hogg comes with a lengthy background and has developed her system referred to as the YOLO. In the end, her goal is for you to find the purple unicorn - or your ideal employee. Lead and Manage the Hiring Process Topics Here are the topics which we cover during this interview: Her background and storyWhy YOLO?A bad hire impacts your company in many ways.Four Components of the YOLO PrincipleHow to determine what tasks and responsibilities the person will haveIt’s better to be understaffed than to have a bad employee who will affect the performance andmorale of the rest of your team.Ways to recruit peop

In this episode, I have the great pleasure of interviewing Keisha A. Rivers. Keisha is the Chief Outcome Facilitator and Founder of The KARS Group LTD. As well, she has a background in education and education development. Finally, she has been an entrepreneur for over 12 years now. In this episode, we discuss how we can properly develop our people to be better at what they do. How to Lead Professional Growth Topics Here are the topics which we cover during this interview: Her background and storyHow our mistakes and failures lead our livesHow we can learn from those mistakes and failuresWhat is the KARS facilitated approachLeast accepted aspect of the frameworkHow can leaders best apply change managementWhat are the best ways for leaders to communicate their visionWhat are some of the greatest success she’s helped organizations achieve Guest Resources If you are interested in contacting Keisha or any of the resources which she provides, then be sure to check them out below! E-mail KeishaThe KARS Group W

Age is often related to leadership; however, just because someone is older does not mean that they are a better leader. Millennials today are slowly taking over the workforce for their creativity, drive, imagination. My guest in this episode, George Penyak, is just that. Despite being the youngest member of his sales team, he is the team lead. In this episode, we discuss what it means to be a younger or millennial leader when dealing with a group of employees who are older and have more experience. Lessons from a Younger Leader Topics Here are the topics which we cover during this interview: His background and storyHow he came into a leadership roleHow did his subordinates take the news of his promotion to their supervisorWhat strategies has he employed in dealing with older subordinatesWhat challenges have arisen from directing older subordinates and how he overcame themWhat advice he has for anyone who’s about to begin leading older subordinates Guest Resources George is just a cool guy; he has no res

Leadership and fitness are not generally thought of being held hand-in-hand. However, I am a huge supporter of regular physical activity. Having a high level of fitness has more benefits than simply being ripped. In fact, the mental benefits of physical fitness will greatly outweigh the physical benefits - I know that sounds wrong but it's completely true!  In today’s episode, I have the great pleasure of interviewing Josiah Novak. Josiah is a fitness expert, trainer and online coach, not to mention a really great guy. He is truly passionate about fitness yet has an obvious education to back what he says and believes. How to be a Fit Leader Topics Here are the topics which we cover during this interview: How he got started in the business.Explanation of the stress-related benefits of regular exercise.Explanation of the focus related benefits of regular exercise.How can people keep in shape while at the office.Some tips and advice for people just starting out to exercise. Guest Resources Be sure to check

Negotiation is found in our everyday lives no matter if you are trying to land that massive business deal or trying to get your child ready for school. Negotiation is everywhere. So if we are constantly engaged in negotiations then it beckons to reason that as a leader you should be well-versed in the art. That's where my guest comes into play. In today’s episode, I have the great pleasure of interviewing Kwame Christian. Kwame is a lawyer turned negotiation expert. He believes that we deal with negotiations on a daily basis. How to Lead through a Negotiation Topics Here are the topics which we cover during this interview: Background on how he got into negotiation.Why is negotiation is not seen in learning institutions today?What are the key aspects people should consider before entering a negotiation.Key aspects of a successful negotiationCommon reasons for negotiation breakdownCommon negotiations Leaders will find themselves in.Various negotiation scenarios best practicesKey must-haves for entering a ne

We all have strengths and we all have weaknesses. As a leader, it is imperative that we know both for ourselves and our people. This is where Strengths Finder comes to play. This approach allows you to find out your and your people's strengths and weaknesses which in turn will allow you to make educated decisions about how to employ and assign tasks.  In today’s episode, I have the great pleasure of interviewing Tance Hughes. Tance experimented with the Strengths Finder concept and achieved outstanding results with his company. Now he is on the 30 under 30 list and his company is amongst the fastest growing small businesses in the USA. So needless to say I had to have him on the show! Finding Success Through Finding Strengths Topics Here are the topics which we cover during this interview: His background and storyOrganization growth leading to team building issuesIdentification of the problemHow he came to chose Strengths Finder modelHow he reinforced the resultsWhat key themes came out from the processEm

Non-government Organizations (NGOs) are found all over the world doing great work benefiting the underprivileged. These organizations have their own leadership challenges which few of us get the opportunity to experience. NGOs leaders have to deal with limited resources and capacity more than any business could ever imagine.  In today’s episode, I have the great pleasure of having Jennifer Britton on the show with me. Jennifer began her journey working with the United Nations in a humanitarian role and then after an unfortunate circumstance returned home to Canada and began her business. Therefore, it goes without saying that her experience is vast and diverse. From UN Missions to the Boardroom Topics Here are the topics which we cover during this interview: That differences that a person would find working for a Non-government Organization (NGO) than in the business realm.How to she used the vision of NGOs to its maximum benefit.How she managed to work within different cultures.How she developed her busi

Often a leader's personnel is referred to as their greatest resource. While the premise of the statement is true, it leads leaders to be cold and heartless. The ideology of being more personal with your personnel is that you become closer to them, understanding who they are as an individual and team member. Which leads to this episode's guest.  I had the great pleasure of having US Army Colonel (retired) Robert Campbell on the show with me. Robert spent over 27 years in the US Army and ended up commanding a Brigade of approximately 5,000 people. How to be More Personal Topics Here are the topics which we cover during this interview: Policies and procedures to make people priority 1Helping people with issuesChallenges come across with this approachEgo how destructive it can be and you can keep it in checkLessons learned from his time Guest Resources Be sure to check out Rob’s resources and contact info if you are interested in learning more about his work: It’s Personal, Not Personnelhttps://www.robcamp

Retaining employees must be at the forefront of any organization's strategy. Simply stated, finding good help is hard to find. However, that statement fails to mentions that losing good help is very easy to do! Employee loyalty is currently at an all-time low and every time an individual leaves your organization, that is a large number of wasted dollars and resources headed out with them. Hence my guest in this episode.  I had the great pleasure of having employee loyalty expert Heather Younger on the show with me. Heather, has a deep history and passion for driving employee loyalty which was spurred by her losing her own job one time. Solidifying Employee Loyalty Topics Here are the topics which we cover during this interview: What the main benefits of employee loyalty are.Why employers don’t prioritize employee loyalty.Heather’s 7 Intuitive Laws in an overview. Guest Resources Be sure to check out Heather’s resources and contact info if you are interested in learning more about her work: The 7 Intuit

Leading people is by far the biggest time drain of leadership. However, in the end you are leader because you the decision making authority within your organization. Leaders often freeze at decision making, they can't seem to grasph that this is a core respsonbility of their job. It does not have to be that way though. My guest today, Michael Schaffer has revolved his life around making decisions and how we can make better ones. Not to mention he has one of the most interesting backgrounds to date on the show! Making Effective Decisions Topics: The topics which we covered are: How his decision-making process works and applies to various situations.How he defines “risk” and “reward”.How subjective criteria fits into the picture.What led to his interest in decision-making processes, and communication of those processes to others.How he suggests that people might handle the issue of not being able to make a decision. Guest Resources Be sure to check out Michael’s resources and contact info if you are inter

Time management is crucial to all of those in leadership roles. As leaders, our time is constantly being sucked away from our days due to meetings, emails, events, and so-on. Therefore, time management is a core skill for any leader in order to ensure that they have enough hours in the day to get their work done. In today’s episode, I discuss how we can establish a work-life balance not only for ourselves but for our organization and team as well. How to Manage Your Time Topics Here are the topics which I cover: How to properly schedule your work timeHow delegation increases your timeHow to properly plan your priorities for the future Moving Forward Leadership Resources Keep on top of Moving Forward Leadership with all the resources which I have established for you: POWER Goals Program - If you are ready to stop complaining and start achieving those goals which you have been trying to achieve for some time now. Then stop chasing your dreams and start achieving them through my very own POWER Goals progr

Work-Life balance is a hot topic these days. People are feeling constantly connected to their work due to the ever-increasing flexibility of technology. But as a leader, you need to establish a work-life balance for your people before you burn them and yourself out! In today's episode, I discuss how we can establish a work-life balance not only for ourselves but for our organization and team as well. How to Strike the Balance Topics Here are the topics which I cover: Why there is an unbalanceHow to instill a balance into your organizationHow to establish your own balance Moving Forward Leadership Resources Keep on top of Moving Forward Leadership with all the resources which I have established for you: POWER Goals Program - If you are ready to stop complaining and start achieving those goals which you have been trying to achieve for some time now. Then stop chasing your dreams and start achieving them through my very own POWER Goals program. Learn about picking the right goals, figuring out how to ac

Politics is one of the areas where people automatically think about when they think of leadership. However, political leadership is much more than simply campaigning, getting elected, and then simply debating in Parliament. No, exercising political leadership has direct impacts on people's lives and that is what we will learn about in this episode. I had the great pleasure of interviewing Member of Parliament (M.P.) Mark Gerretson! He was able to give us behind scenes of being a political leader. Believe it or not, there was no politics discussed. Exercising Political Leadership Topics Why politics?What are some leadership challenges which would be specific to political leadership?How does local political leadership differ from federal?What are some of largest challenges you have faced and how did you through them?What are some of the successes which you are most proud of?Advice to others starting their political careers? Moving Forward Leadership Resources Keep on top of Moving Forward Leadership with a

Either we like it or not, we are all in this big game known as life. Well, at least that's how I like to look at it. We all need to play this game and if we are going to be successful then we need to master the game. Those who do so end up being the best influencers within their circles, the most successful, and can lead easier. In today's episode, I go solo again and discuss how to master the "game." In short, the game is anything which you are involved in. As well, this is very applicable when you are trying to influence others and other organizations. So in order to master the "game", you need to follow the three-step process: Master the Game Topics Learning the gamePlaying the gamePlaying the game better than others Moving Forward Leadership Resources Keep on top of Moving Forward Leadership with all the resources which I have established for you: POWER Goals Program - If you are ready to stop complaining and start achieving those goals which you have been trying to achieve for some time now. Then s

Influence, like many things, can be used for good or evil. The good regarding influence is that as a leader it enables you to guide your people to your vision easily. Additionally, you often need to use influence to get others to believe in you and what you want to achieve. That is where the Power of Influence comes into play. In today's episode, I have the great joy of interviewing Brent Kelly. Brent and I met through a common contact in a Facebook group which I frequent. Brent has a background in the Insurance sector but lots of great leadership experience including being a certified John Maxwell coach. The Power of Influence Topics Brent's specialty is definitely using influence though so during the interview, we discuss the following topics: When to influence others?Where to influence others?Why influence others?How to influence others?Who to influence?How many to influence? Guest Resources Brent’s WebsiteConnect with Brent on LinkedInThe Agent Leader Podcast Mentioned Resources Think and Grow Ric

At some point, we all have to face adversity. The difference is what you do when that adversity comes. As a leader your people’s adversity becomes yours. Hearing others’ story can help you with your situation. The main thing is to learn from others’ lessons and apply them to your situation. In this episode, I had the delight of interviewing Jordon Perolio. Jordon and I met in a common Facebook group and once I got just a hint of his story I knew I had to have him on the show. To sum it up, Jordon has gone from high school drop out to holding a Master’s degree in leadership. Rising Through Adversity Topics During the interview, we the following topics: What led him down the leadership road and his background.His reasons for going Officer and the journey to becoming oneLeadership challenges sinceDaily leadership practices he usesWhat drove him to obtain a Masters in leadership Moving Forward Leadership Resources Keep on top of Moving Forward Leadership with all the resources which I have established for

Military leaders have been some of the greatest leaders of all time. However, many have been quietly leading in the shadows of their military service. Military leaders have a distinct difference in their leadership requirements compared to their civilian counterparts - they have the potential of seeing their people fall in combat.  In today's episode, I have the delight of interview Colonel (retired) John Conrad. Colonel Conrad was a Canadian Army Officer and now currently works as an executive within the Albertan government. Leading From the Front Topics During the interview, we the following topics: What led him down the leadership road.What have been some of his greatest challenges as a leader.What is the greatest success he has enjoyed as a leader.What would be the largest setback he has had as a leader.What is one piece of advice for leaders starting their journey.Where he thinks most leaders fail today. Guest Resources Colonel Conrad has written two books to date, both of which I own and highly re

Your credibility as a leader is the cornerstone of your leadership ability. With credibility you can influence and lead people easily. Without credibility you are fighting a lost battle with no hope. But there’s more to credibility than just what is shown on the surface. There are ways which you can gain, lose, and use your credibility to your advantage. Maximize Your Credibility Topics During this episode I discuss the following topics: How to build your credibility and maintain your credibility.How your organization’s credibility is built and affected by your own.How you can use your credibility like currency. Moving Forward Leadership Resources Keep on top of Moving Forward Leadership with all the resources which I have established for you: POWER Goals Program - If you are ready to stop complaining and start achieving those goals which you have been trying to achieve for some time now. Then stop chasing your dreams and start achieving them through my very own POWER Goals program. Learn about picking