You may be in a place in your leadership where you feel that you are in a rut or have grown stagnant. How would you know? What would that look like for you? What are some of the signs that you have developed a settler's mentality in your leadership? On this episode today, Doug Dickerson, a Maxwell Leadership Certified Speaker, Trainer, and Coach, shares five ways to help you know if you have a settler's mentality. Thank you so much for downloading and listening to this podcast and sharing it with a friend and along your social media platforms. Contact information: Website: Dougdickerson.net Email: Doug@dougdickerson.net Facebook: @cardinalpointleadership
The Value Of Adding Value As leaders, we want to add value to those around us. It's what we do. On this podcast today, I share with you four things that I have consistently done over the years in my leadership to add value to those around me. I trust that these four things will spark a desire in you to be a person of value that adds value. My desire also is that you might adopt one or m ore of these ideas and add them to your own set of value propositions to be an encouragement to others. When we all take it to heart to add value to the people around us, everyone wins! Be sure to check out my website at: Dougdickerson.net Connect with me and like my Facebook page at: @cardinalpointleadership As always, thank you for listening, downloading, and sharing my podcast with your friends and colleagues.
In order to grow as a leader, there are certain disciplines and habits, that, if developed over time will help you. On this podcast, I share 7 habits that will help you do just that! We all want to grow as leaders, but growth is not automatic. If you have bad habits that are keeping you from growing or need new ones to help you grow, then this is the podcast for you! Thank you for listening and thank you for sharing this episode with your friends.
In this first podcast of 2022, I have a conversation with my good friend John Patrick Hickey on the topic of, "One Thing I Wish Everyone Knew About Leadership." Jack is an author, speaker, trainer, coach, and teacher. He is the Founder and Director of The Growth Center. Jack is the author of 8 books with two more being released in early 2022. Jack has a weekly blog and a videocast three times a week. This will be a recurring podcast topic with various guests coming on to share the "one thing" they wish everyone knew about leadership. I trust that you will find this conversation beneficial as Jack unveils his one thing every leader ought to know! Visit Jack's website at: www.growthcenter.net Thank you for tuning in to the podcast and be sure to subscribe so that you never miss a future episode! Visit my website at: Dougdickerson.net Like my page on Facebook at @cardinalpointleadership
Building a culture of empowerment is one of the singe most important roles you have as a leader within your organization. Being the type of leader that adds value to others is your highest calling. On this podcast, I share four ways in which you can begin to build a culture of empowerment. Start with these and build off of it and I believe that you will see positive changes take place in the culture of your organization. Be sure to visit my website at: Dougdickerson.net Connect with me on Facebook: @CardinalPointLeadership Follow me on Twitter: @DougDickersonSC Check out my new book: Employee Engagement: Creating Space for Engaged Employees and a Healthy Culture written with Liz. Stincelli. Head over to Amazon and get your Kindle download copy today!
Often we think in terms of what employees do need from us as leaders. But how many times have you given thought as to what they don’t need from you? In this podcast, I share four simple things that your employees don’t need from you as a leader. What would you add to the list? Use the voice message option, I’d enjoy hearing from you!
Leadership and the Law of Timing In leadership as in life, timing is everything. When is the right time move forward with decisions? Is there a time when it's acceptable to wait on moving forward with changes? Why are some people slow to embrace change? These are some of the questions all leaders deal with at some point. In this podcast, I will share six insights with you to help you understand and process the law of timing. If you have enjoyed this episode of Leadership and the Law of Timing, I'd be honored if you took a moment to share it on your social media platforms. Thank you!
In leadership there will always be tightropes to walk. How you navigate them is important. One bad step can spell disaster that can be hard to recover from. On this episode of the podcast, I share with you a few of the more common leadership tightropes that you will have to navigate as a leader with reminders of the importance of your decision. As always, it's my desire to add value to you as a leader so if you like what you hear on the podcast, please feel free to share it with you friends across your social media platforms. You can connect with me in the following ways: On the web at: Dougdickerson.net Facebook: @Cardinalpointleadership Twitter: @DougDickersonSC Email: Managementmoment@gmail.com Thank you for downloading and listening!
Hope For Discouraged Leaders Every leader at one time or another faces times of discouragement and disappointment. It comes with the territory. What's worse is trying to keep up with the "glittering image" that leaves us vulnerable to those times. On this podcast, I share three simple reminders that all leaders need to hear. I trust that this podcast is a source of hope and encouragement to you. Thank you for listening and also for sharing it with your friends on your social media platforms. Connect with me in the following ways: Web: Dougdickerson.net Facebook: @Cardinalpointleadership Twitter: @DougDickersonSC
About this podcast: In this episode of The Cardinal Point Leadership Podcast, I share with you winning attitudes to move your team or organization forward. How many times have you known someone in your organization who by every other standard was a great person, but because of their attitude made it difficult to be around? Of the many factors that contribute to the growth and success of your organization, attitude ranks at the top in terms of its importance. I trust that this podcast is helpful to you and puts a few things in perspective. On the podcast, I share four attitudes or mindsets that I would like to see. I invite you to join the conversation and email what you would add to the list! I will record a future podcast with your responses to share with the listeners. Stay connected with me in the following ways: On the web: Dougdickerson.net Email: Doug@dougdickerson.net or at managementmoment@gmail.com Facebook: @Cardinalpointleadership Twitter: @DougDickersonSC Thank you for listening and for sharing the podcast with your friends and colleagues!
In this episode of the Cardinal Point Leadership Podcast, I share three key reasons why leaders need to stop assuming and start connecting in their leadership. There are times when leaders make bad assumptions and when they do it can be detrimental to their leadership. Smart leaders are all about connecting and building relationships. Thank you for listening to the podcast and sure to subscribe and share it with your friends. Here's where to connect with me: Web: Dougdickerson.net Facebook: @cardinalpointleadership Twitter: @DougDickersonSC Instagram: DougDickerson1 Email: Doug@dougdickerson.net or managementmoment@gmail.com #Leadership #LeadershipDevelopment #LeadershipPodcast #LeadershipLessons
Every leader faces adversity, but not every leader successfully overcomes it. On this podcast, I share three questions every leader needs to answer during times of adversity. As always, it's my desire to partner with you and add value to you on your leadership journey. Thank you for listening today and for sharing the podcast with your friends! Be sure to visit my website at Dougdickerson.net for more leadership content and information on my speaking services. Find my on Facebook @cardinalpointleadership Twitter @DougDickersonSC
Episode 23 - Three Ways Leaders Model Losing So often in leadership circles, we hear almost exclusively on the topic of winning and being a success. And that is certainly important. But when was the last time you heard a lesson on how to model losing as a leader? As leaders, we all have setbacks, experience failures, make mistakes, and wish at times we had kept our mouths shut. On this podcast, I share three simple ways that we can model losing as a leader. It's easy to be a good example when things are going well, but as a leader is even more important to be a good role model when the chips are down. I trust that this episode is an encouragement to you on your leadership journey! Be sure to visit my website at: Dougdickerson.net for more leadership content.
In this episode, Liz Stincelli and I preview the release of our new book: Employee Engagement: Creating Space for Engaged Employees and a Healthy Culture. After writing and collaborating the past few years on the topic of employee engagement, Liz Stincelli and I are releasing this new book based on our writings together. Our passion is to see workplace cultures healthy and employees reach their full potential. From our writing, we saw three major themes emerge that impact employee engagement: leadership, organizational structure, and communication. We believe that these three themes are key to healthy workplace cultures, strong morale, and employees who are engaged in their work and committed to the success of their organizations. Our book releases on August 30th. We invite you to order your copy of our book, available now on Kindle with a future paperback release. Click here to order your copy: https://amzn.to/3kwc2QS
IN leadership, it's not uncommon to get stuck. We've all been there at some point. I know I have. In this podcast series that corresponds with posts on my website, I share these principles to help you get unstuck, In part two os this series, Be Patient, I share the importance of being patient when we feel stuck. You will get through it. What's important during this time of being "stuck" is what you are learning. Enjoy the podcast and be sure to share it across your social media platforms! Thanks for listening! Doug
Dear Friends, There are those inevitable times in leadership where we all get stuck. I've been there a few times, how about you? On the podcast today, I kick-off a brand new four-part series entitled Getting Unstuck - Four Principles to Change Your Leadership. These podcast episodes are based on a new series on my website that you can read at Dougdickerson.net In part one of the series, I talk about being present in the moment. Not something we want to think about perhaps, I get it, but one I believe if you embrace it can be a game-changer in your leadership. Thanks so much for tuning in and also for sharing the podcast with a friend! Be sure to connect with me. Visit my website at Dougdickerson.net and find me on Facebook @CardinalPointLeadership, and on Twitter @DougDickersonSC. Thanks again for listening and enjoy the podcast! Leading with you, Doug
St. Augustine said, "It was pride that changed angels into devils; it is humility that makes men as angels." As leaders, we know that pride is a danger we must all be on guard against. In this podcast episode, I share with you four ways in which pride will hurt your leadership. Some of them are quite obvious while others may be more subtle. The bottom-line is - we must be on our guard against pride if we want to last as a leader. It is my desire to come alongside you as a leader and add value to you as we share this journey together. Thank you for tuning in and especially for sharing the podcast with your friends on your social media platforms. I trust that you all have a great week! Leading with you, Doug Dickerson On the web at: Dougdickerson.net Twitter: @DougDickersonSC
Dear Friends, If you hang around in leadership for long, you will have your encounters with burnout. It's an important issue and one we don't hear enough about unfortunately. On this podcast episode, I share four steps we can take to help reduce burnout in the workplace. I trust that these are beneficial to you. Thank you for taking a few moments to tune in and especially for sharing the podcast across your social media platforms! You can find me on the web at: Website: Dougdickerson.net Facebook: @CardinalPointLeadership Twitter: DougDickersonSC Leading with you, Doug
Episode # 17 The Example of your Leadership If there's ever been a time for leaders to set a good example it's now! Consider these ways you can set a good example as a leader: A leader with humility A leader with integrity A leader with a Servan't heart A leader who listens to his people A leader who elevates others Thank you for tuning in and for sharing the podcast with your friends and colleagues! Contact Information: Web: Dougdickerson.net Facebook: @cardinalpointleadership Twitter: @ DougDickersonSC Email: Doug@dougdickerson.net
Episode 16: What To Do When Things Aren't Working "Leaders need the courage to acknowledge when something isn't working". - Mark Batterson One of the challenges in leadership is having the awareness of knowing when things aren't working. Acknowledge it too late and you may not recover. But having the ability to see things as they are in real-time with the courage to change can make all the difference between success and failure. On this podcast, I share a few important tips to help you understand the importance of change and staying relevant in your market space. You need to: Evaluate honestly Know your competition Don't settle Get to the root causes I trust that the podcast adds value to you as a leader. Thank you also for taking a moment to share the podcast with your friends and colleagues! Contact Information: Web: Dougdickerson.net Facebook: @cardinalpointleadership Email: Doug@dougdickerson.net For your consideration: I am a John Maxwell Team member and would enjoy connecting with you regarding training and coaching opportunities for you and your organization. Email me and let's set up a call!