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First-Time Managers Guide for Setting Performance Expectations

First-Time Managers Guide for Setting Performance Expectations

One of the common factors (of 6) that are missing is setting clear performance expectations. In today’s podcast, I share five reasons first-time managers don’t set clear performance expectations. I also share how to help team members to understand what

Christopher April 6, 2023April 4, 2023 Accountability, Leadership, Management, Podcast No Comments Read more

FOUR Reasons, Since the Pandemic, Leaders are Focusing on First-Time Managers.

FOUR Reasons, Since the Pandemic, Leaders are Focusing on First-Time Managers.

Some businesses and organizations are just now realizing the impact of neglecting professional development for their managers. In today’s podcast, I share four reasons I hear leaders say that they are focusing on first-time managers. I share each of these

Christopher March 16, 2023March 15, 2023 Leadership, Management, Podcast No Comments Read more

Why Training Programs Fail

Why Training Programs Fail

Today’s episode is about, the top mistakes technology leaders make with training programs, and what to do instead. This is a real topic that I work through with the leaders I work with. There are performance issues on the team

Christopher September 23, 2021October 12, 2021 Effectiveness, Leadership, Management, Podcast No Comments Read more

Why the Bell-Curve is a Bad Idea

Why the Bell-Curve is a Bad Idea

Studies show that keeping your team engaged is key to their success, which of course is key to your success. The Association for Talent Development reported that team members who report their progress to someone else increases their chances of

Christopher April 29, 2021October 22, 2021 Accountability, Leadership, Management, Podcast No Comments Read more

Having Confidence in Your Leadership

Having Confidence in Your Leadership

It’s an interview with Bands of America Hall of Fame Director, after 36 years as Director of Bands at Centerville High School from Centerville, Ohio, it’s Wayne Markworth. This episode is about: Learning to Lead Others with Purpose. You may be

Christopher March 25, 2020April 30, 2020 Accountability, Leadership, Management, Podcast No Comments Read more

Your Executive Presence

Your Executive Presence

In this episode, you are going to learn from my new friend, CEO and Executive Coach at Avenue 8 Advisors, Danessa Knaupp. Although I have been aware of Danessa for a few years, we only recently met a few months ago.

Christopher July 24, 2019July 13, 2019 Accountability, Leadership, Management, Podcast No Comments Read more

Live Your Bold

Live Your Bold

Today’s interview is with the World Record Holder, Will Turner. This episode is about: How Perseverance + Passion has allowed Will Turner to show us all what “Grit” really looks like. In this episode, you’ll learn from world record holder, Will

Christopher May 1, 2019August 4, 2019 Accountability, Leadership, Podcast No Comments Read more

A Commitment Authentic Leaders™ Start With

A Commitment Authentic Leaders™ Start With

Authentic Leaders™ Start with Commitment Authentic Leaders™ start with a simple commitment to their team. That commitment is to build a working relationship with everyone on the team. * Don’t Stop Reading Now! * Don’t say, “Yea, but I don’t need

Christopher October 24, 2018October 29, 2018 Accountability, Effectiveness, Leadership, Management No Comments Read more

The Simple Tool Leaders Use to Turn Their Team Into High Performers

The Simple Tool Leaders Use to Turn Their Team Into High Performers

What Kind Of Performance Do You Have On Your Team? Leaders who I work with describe the performance on their team in four categories: Poor Performers: They don’t care about their job or do just enough to get by. Okay

Christopher September 12, 2018October 24, 2018 Accountability, Effectiveness, Leadership, Management No Comments Read more

How to Support High Performers Using 6 Factors

How to Support High Performers Using 6 Factors

Performance Frustration It’s not uncommon for managers to be frustrated with performance on their team. In some cases, managers can quickly decide to get rid of someone on their team who is not performing. But Wait A Minute! If you are

Christopher September 6, 2018 Accountability, Leadership, Management No Comments Read more

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