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Drama Free Living with Dennis and Lisa McInteeEpisode 128: Death of a Micromanager: The Productivity LimiterMany leaders fall into micromanagement due to fears of inefficiency. The result, however, is limited productivity. Dennis and Lisa continue this series by covering another fear and failure of micromanagers, as well as the forward movements you can take to overcome these tendencies.
The Leadership Development Group is a consulting firm led by Dennis and Lisa McIntee that exists to help you create a better work culture through drama free strategies, leadership coaching, and training. Since 2005, they have helped over 2,000 companies become drama free and significantly increase their productivity as a result. Discover the freedom of a b...2023-09-1129 minDrama Free Living with Dennis and Lisa McInteeEpisode 127: Death of a Micromanager: The Creativity StiflerMicromanaging is a symptom of a bigger issue. In the first episode of this four-part series, Dennis and Lisa tackle some of the top fears and failures of a micromanager. Plus, they share the forward movement you can take right now to make a change for the benefit of yourself and your team.
The Leadership Development Group is a consulting firm led by Dennis and Lisa McIntee that exists to help you create a better work culture through drama free strategies, leadership coaching, and training. Since 2005, they have helped over 2,000 companies become drama free and significantly increase t...2023-09-0429 minDrama Free Living with Dennis and Lisa McInteeEpisode 126: The Confidence Expander: ResultsDennis and Lisa conclude this series about character and competency with the topic of results. Getting results is a skill you can develop. It involves establishing a track record of finishing the right things on time and within budget. As you increase in this area of competency, your confidence will grow.
The Leadership Development Group is a consulting firm led by Dennis and Lisa McIntee that exists to help you create a better work culture through drama free strategies, leadership coaching, and training. Since 2005, they have helped over 2,000 companies become drama free and significantly increase their productivity a...2023-08-2827 minDrama Free Living with Dennis and Lisa McInteeEpisode 125: The Confidence Expander: IntentNearly half of U.S. employees don’t feel cared for by their employers. When this is the case, teamwork and productivity take a hit. That’s why expressing your intent as a leader is critical.
In the next installment of this series, Dennis and Lisa share five ways to develop your intent and character to become a more confident leader.
The Leadership Development Group is a consulting firm led by Dennis and Lisa McIntee that exists to help you create a better work culture through drama free strategies, leadership coaching, and training. Since 2005, they have h...2023-08-2129 minDrama Free Living with Dennis and Lisa McInteeEpisode 124: The Confidence Expander: CapabilitiesTo be a confident leader, you need both character and competency. One way to develop competency is by refining your capabilities. Dennis and Lisa share six strategies to increase your capabilities, as well as a free tool to help you get started.
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The Leadership Development Group is a consulting firm led by Dennis and Lisa McIntee that exists to help you create a better work culture through drama free strategies, leadership coaching, and training. Since 2005, they have helped over 2,000 companies become drama free and significantly increase their productivity as a result. Dis...2023-08-1432 minDrama Free Living with Dennis and Lisa McInteeEpisode 123: The Confidence Expander: IntegrityCharacter and competence are two necessary elements for confidence. In the first part of this series, Dennis and Lisa examine how integrity plays a role in developing your character as a leader or team member. They also share five strategies for increasing your integrity and therefore expanding your confidence.
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The Leadership Development Group is a consulting firm led by Dennis and Lisa McIntee that exists to help you create a better work culture through drama free strategies, leadership coaching, and training. Since 2005, they have helped over 2,000 companies become drama free and sig...2023-08-0729 minDrama Free Living with Dennis and Lisa McInteeEpisode 122: Eight Intelligences of Leaders: Commanding and InclusiveDennis and Lisa conclude this four-part series examining the commanding and inclusive intelligences of leaders. Like a war general, commanding leaders show confidence, take charge, and focus on results. The inclusive leader, on the other hand, shows diplomacy, facilitates dialogue, and remains open to input.
The Leadership Development Group is a consulting firm led by Dennis and Lisa McIntee that exists to help you create a better work culture through drama free strategies, leadership coaching, and training. Since 2005, they have helped over 2,000 companies become drama free and significantly increase their productivity as a result. Discover the freedom o...2023-07-3124 minDrama Free Living with Dennis and Lisa McInteeEpisode 121: Eight Intelligences of Leaders: Affirming and ResoluteIn the third part of this series, Dennis and Lisa explore the affirming and resolute intelligences. The affirming leader is known for being approachable and encouraging while the resolute leader sets high expectations and speaks up about problems. Efficient teams successfully harness the capabilities from both of these intelligences.
The Leadership Development Group is a consulting firm led by Dennis and Lisa McIntee that exists to help you create a better work culture through drama free strategies, leadership coaching, and training. Since 2005, they have helped over 2,000 companies become drama free and significantly increase their productivity as a r...2023-07-2524 minDrama Free Living with Dennis and Lisa McInteeEpisode 120: Eight Intelligences of Leaders: Energizing and DeliberateDennis and Lisa explore the energizing and deliberate intelligences that lead to joyful and effective teams. These two intelligences are often conflicting: one shows enthusiasm and builds connections, while the other communicates clearly and focuses on the details. However, both intelligences are necessary for a successful and productive team.
The Leadership Development Group is a consulting firm led by Dennis and Lisa McIntee that exists to help you create a better work culture through drama free strategies, leadership coaching, and training. Since 2005, they have helped over 2,000 companies become drama free and significantly increase their productivity as a r...2023-07-1826 minDrama Free Living with Dennis and Lisa McInteeEpisode 119: Eight Intelligences of Leaders: Pioneering and HumbleThere are eight intelligences every leader must possess to work effectively with any group of people. In this episode, Dennis and Lisa examine two of the eight intelligences: pioneering and humble. Pioneering leaders find opportunities, stretch boundaries, and promote bold action. Humble leaders maintain composure, show modesty, and are fairminded. Recognizing where you’re strong and where you need to improve will lead to better outcomes and increased joy for your team, family, and any group you lead.
The Leadership Development Group is a consulting firm led by Dennis and Lisa McIntee that exists to help you cre...2023-07-1127 minDrama Free Living with Dennis and Lisa McInteeEpisode 118: You Are Not AloneDennis and Lisa share the purpose for creating connections with people who understand your challenges. Without relationships, it’s easy to feel isolated and alone. However, relationships put context to your struggles and help you find solutions faster.
The Leadership Development Group is a consulting firm led by Dennis and Lisa McIntee that exists to help you create a better work culture through drama free strategies, leadership coaching, and training. Since 2005, they have helped over 2,000 companies become drama free and significantly increase their productivity as a result. Discover the freedom of a better work culture today at lea...2023-07-0428 minDrama Free Living with Dennis and Lisa McInteeEpisode 117: Accept Relationships Can’t Meet Every NeedDennis and Lisa examine the powerful concept that relationships can't fulfill every need. Instead, you must identify what truly contributes to a healthy and satisfying life. Then, determine how to get those needs met. It starts with three simple questions: What happens if I don't get this? Can I live without this? Do I need this in order to be satisfied?
The Leadership Development Group is a consulting firm led by Dennis and Lisa McIntee that exists to help you create a better work culture through drama free strategies, leadership coaching, and training. Since 2005, they have helped o...2023-06-2728 minDrama Free Living with Dennis and Lisa McInteeEpisode 116: Own Your Own EmotionsDennis and Lisa explore the responsibility of owning your own emotions. You can increase your personal power, become less reactive, and solve issues faster when you recognize that no one can make you feel a certain way. Instead, create a game plan for how you will react when you encounter disrespect or rudeness in the workplace. With the help of the Aggravation Activator, you can channel the energy of your emotions to become useful action steps towards better outcomes.
The Leadership Development Group is a consulting firm led by Dennis and Lisa McIntee that exists to help y...2023-06-2026 minDrama Free Living with Dennis and Lisa McInteeEpisode 115: Ask For What You WantIn this episode, Dennis and Lisa ask a thought-provoking question: Why are you unsatisfied? Dissatisfaction often occurs when you are not clear about what you want. As a result, you can get stuck on autopilot or lose yourself to what others think is best for you. To help you ask for what you want, they share two thinking tools you can implement immediately to gain clarity and live intentionally.
The Leadership Development Group is a consulting firm led by Dennis and Lisa McIntee that exists to help you create a better work culture through drama free strategies, l...2023-06-1332 minDrama Free Living with Dennis and Lisa McInteeEpisode 114: The Four Capabilities of a Drama Free MarriageDennis and Lisa had the opportunity to present a workshop at a recent marriage conference put on through One Extraordinary Marriage. They condensed the session into this week’s podcast to share the four capabilities of a drama-free marriage (or any kind of relationship). In addition to covering all four, they share a thinking tool called the Trigger Identifier created to help couples communicate more effectively about their needs.
The Leadership Development Group is a consulting firm led by Dennis and Lisa McIntee that exists to help you create a better work culture through drama free strategies, lea...2023-06-0627 minDrama Free Living with Dennis and Lisa McInteeEpisode 113: What’s on Your Plate?There are only 24 hours in each day. To accomplish your goals and focus on what’s important, you may need to take some things off your plate. In fact, as Dennis and Lisa share in this episode, eliminating unnecessary distractions will help you simplify the process and experience freedom. With the help of two free tools from the Leadership Development Group, you can evaluate how you spend your limited resources and ensure you’re keeping first things first.
The Leadership Development Group is a consulting firm led by Dennis and Lisa McIntee that exists to h...2023-05-3027 minDrama Free Living with Dennis and Lisa McInteeEpisode 112: Mid-Year Adjustments - When to Change your GoalsDennis and Lisa are exploring the realm of goal setting when it comes to changing contexts. At the airing of this episode, it is almost midyear and those January goals might be looking a little off-kilter. This conversation is all about understanding when to tweak goals, let them go, or realign expectations. A growth mindset requires being comfortable with a constantly evolving environment.
The Leadership Development Group is a consulting firm led by Dennis and Lisa McIntee that exists to help you create a better work culture through drama free strategies, leadership coaching, and training. Since 2005, they h...2023-05-2328 minDrama Free Living with Dennis and Lisa McInteeEpisode 111: Winning, Losing, or LearningThis week’s episode is a life-giving deep dive into the power of using experiences to create a brighter future. If you have faced a challenge, loss, or are going through it now, this is an episode to bring hope and confidence for your next steps. Dennis and Lisa also provide a thinking tool called The Learning Matrix to help you process and create value from the past.
The Leadership Development Group is a consulting firm led by Dennis and Lisa McIntee that exists to help you create a better work culture through drama free strategies, leadership coa...2023-05-1627 minDrama Free Living with Dennis and Lisa McInteeEpisode 110: Hard Work and Easy WorkDennis and Lisa are tackling the topic of work–-and the key question regarding the difference between hard and easy work. They live out the mantra that work should keep you happy because it should fulfill the joy in your heart. In today’s episode, they explain how to determine what kind of work is “easy” for you as well as what to do when you are stuck in a situation where you don’t have the choice.
The Leadership Development Group is a consulting firm led by Dennis and Lisa McIntee that exists to help you create a be...2023-05-0928 minDrama Free Living with Dennis and Lisa McInteeEpisode 109: The Fourth C of Teamwork is CommitmentDennis and Lisa are rounding out their series on The Four C’s of Teamwork with a discussion on commitment. In this episode, they review why people won’t commit, what it takes to become committed, and the four drivers of motivation for most people. They also share a thinking tool to use with your teams to help them identify the best ways to work together in harmony.
The Leadership Development Group is a consulting firm led by Dennis and Lisa McIntee that exists to help you create a better work culture through drama free strategies, leadership coac...2023-05-0227 minDrama Free Living with Dennis and Lisa McInteeEpisode 108: Clarity, the Third “C”As Dennis and Lisa are continuing their series on the “Four C’s of Teamwork,” they are focusing this episode on clarity in healthy teams. Clarity is the outcome of conflict and always the big goal for leaders. The more focused and clear we are, the more powerful we can be. Listen today and discover the power of clarity.
The Leadership Development Group is a consulting firm led by Dennis and Lisa McIntee that exists to help you create a better work culture through drama free strategies, leadership coaching, and training. Since 2005, they have helped over 2,000 companies become...2023-04-2526 minDrama Free Living with Dennis and Lisa McInteeEpisode 107: Addressing Conflict in Healthy TeamsAs Dennis and Lisa continue their series on the Four C’s of Healthy Teams, today’s episode is all about conflict. At its root, conflict is important and healthy because it is a sign you care, and providing clarity is actually an act of kindness. Conflict gets a bad reputation because it is most often associated with unhealthy situations, breeding a drama-full workplace. Dennis and Lisa walk through the steps for how to pursue healthy conflict and the benefits that are possible when it is done correctly.
The Leadership Development Group is a consulting firm led by D...2023-04-1831 minDrama Free Living with Dennis and Lisa McInteeEpisode 106: Applying the Five Love Languages to Your TeamIn the second episode of Dennis and Lisa’s series on Teamwork, they are exploring the concept of Care. Specifically, they are using the model of the five love languages to apply to a business setting. To illustrate the application of a framework typically applied to personal relationships, they utilize two thinking tools designed by Leadership Development Group to help employees truly learn to care for their teams.
The Leadership Development Group is a consulting firm led by Dennis and Lisa McIntee that exists to help you create a better work culture through drama free strategies, leadership co...2023-04-1128 minDrama Free Living with Dennis and Lisa McInteeEpisode 105: The Four Keys to Healthy TeamsIn this four-part series kick off, Dennis and Lisa are sharing four keys to developing healthy teams. In this introductory episode, they explore some of the nostalgic origins of teamwork theories developed in the 1990s. While much has changed in three decades, there are some tenets that absolutely hold true. Tune in to this conversation about why healthy teams are important and what happens when we don’t build them.
The Leadership Development Group is a consulting firm led by Dennis and Lisa McIntee that exists to help you create a better work culture through drama free str...2023-04-0425 minDrama Free Living with Dennis and Lisa McInteeEpisode 104: Happy Marriage, Happy Business, Happy LifeDennis and Lisa have worked together for nearly three decades and are dedicating this episode of Drama Free Living to sharing their top five tips from their experiences. They cover the joy of the journey, pitfalls to watch out for, and their personal favorite tips to keeping their intimacy and unity while running a business as a team. A must listen for working married couples and families in business together!
The Leadership Development Group is a consulting firm led by Dennis and Lisa McIntee that exists to help you create a better work culture through drama free...2023-03-2832 min
Drama Free Living with Dennis and Lisa McInteeEpisode 103: Say it with Emotional IntelligenceDennis and Lisa continue their series on emotional intelligence with a second episode on external communication. This episode focuses on the things you are not saying at all when you communicate–the importance of a caring orientation, meaning found in people versus words, and context over content. Tune in to learn how to manage your emotions, evaluate your thinking, and become a more confident and impactful leader.
The Leadership Development Group is a consulting firm led by Dennis and Lisa McIntee that exists to help you create a better work culture through drama free strategies, leadership coaching, an...2023-03-2138 minDrama Free Living with Dennis and Lisa McInteeEpisode 102: Communicating Externally: What are you really saying?When it comes to external communication, it is challenging to keep emotion at bay. In today’s episode Dennis and Lisa are discussing tactics to use to manage your emotions and take stock of the way you are presenting yourself. They review strategies to harness your context and content so you are experienced in the way you intend. Building trust is all about being consistent and regulating your internal drama.
The Leadership Development Group is a consulting firm led by Dennis and Lisa McIntee that exists to help you create a better work culture through drama free st...2023-03-1435 minDrama Free Living with Dennis and Lisa McInteeEpisode 101: Controlling the Drama WithinDennis and Lisa return with their series on emotional mastery with a special episode turning inward. The key question they are answering is this: once you have identified the feelings you are encountering, what do you do with them? They discuss strategies for managing stories we tell ourselves impacting our emotions as well as empowering questions we can ask ourselves to help shift the narrative. If you are going through a rough emotional season, this is an episode that can help change your outlook.
The Leadership Development Group is a consulting firm led by Dennis and Lisa...2023-03-0729 minDrama Free Living with Dennis and Lisa McInteeEpisode 100: What do you do with the mad that you feel?For their 100th episode of the Drama Free Living podcast, Dennis and Lisa are channeling Mr. Rogers and the topic of emotional mastery. Using Mr. Rogers’ famous song, “What do do with the mad that you feel,” they take you through a thinking tool called the Emotions Clarifier. The goal is to not live in lukewarm stasis, but to allow yourself to feel your emotions so that you can push your energy in the right direction.
The Leadership Development Group is a consulting firm led by Dennis and Lisa McIntee that exists to help you create a better...2023-02-2831 minDrama Free Living with Dennis and Lisa McInteeEpisode 99: The Gift of DramaIt may seem ironic that the Drama Free Living Podcast would tout the values of drama as a gift, but that is exactly what Lisa and Dennis are tackling in today’s episode. Drama is actually a tool that can help us name our emotions and recognize our stories. Once we recognize the stories we are telling ourselves about the world around us, we can control our inner thoughts more and find peace. And that is just the tip of the iceberg.
The Leadership Development Group is a consulting firm led by Dennis and Lisa McIntee that ex...2023-02-2137 minDrama Free Living with Dennis and Lisa McInteeEpisode 98: My Response is My ResponsibilityLeading up to Valentine’s Day, Dennis and Lisa have focused on emotional intelligence, communication, and the drama that often bubbles up when those things are out of alignment. In today’s episode, they teach how we are only in control of our responses–what other people think or feel about is not our responsibility. By realizing what we CAN control and letting go of what we CANNOT, there is freedom and power.
The Leadership Development Group is a consulting firm led by Dennis and Lisa McIntee that exists to help you create a better work culture throug...2023-02-1426 minDrama Free Living with Dennis and Lisa McInteeEpisode 97: The Power of Story: Navigating Life's Emotional LensJoin Dennis and Lisa for another episode of the 'Drama Free Living' podcast. Discover how our inner narratives shape our connections and learn to live a drama-free life by managing these stories. Explore emotional intelligence and intimacy and how they lead to deeper connections. Shape your story and live a meaningful life.
The Leadership Development Group is a consulting firm led by Dennis and Lisa McIntee that exists to help you create a better work culture through drama free strategies, leadership coaching, and training. Since 2005, they have helped over 2,000 companies become drama free and significantly increase their...2023-02-0725 minDrama Free Living with Dennis and Lisa McInteeEpisode 96: Personal Connections are the Key to HappinessWith Valentine’s Day on the horizon and on the day of their 32nd wedding anniversary, Dennis and Lisa are musing on connection. An 85-year long Harvard study determined that personal connections are the most important components of health and happiness, above all else. In this episode, Dennis and Lisa discuss how to find true happiness and ways to better understand yourself so it is easier to attain.
The Leadership Development Group is a consulting firm led by Dennis and Lisa McIntee that exists to help you create a better work culture through drama free strategies, leadership co...2023-01-3122 minDrama Free Living with Dennis and Lisa McInteeEpisode 95: The Seven F’s of FreedomJoy is not a destination but a journey. In today’s episode, Dennis and Lisa walk through their goal setting process they do every year, focusing on the Seven F’s of Freedom. By focusing on Faith, Family, Fun, Fulfillment, Friends, Finance, and Fitness, they look at what it means to achieve their goals in each of these areas ten years from now. You can easily do this exercise at home with your vision for the future.
The Leadership Development Group is a consulting firm led by Dennis and Lisa McIntee that exists to help you create a be...2023-01-2428 minDrama Free Living with Dennis and Lisa McInteeEpisode 94: Be Strong but Not HardDennis and Lisa join the Drama Free Living podcast with a compassionate message to remind listeners to set high expectations tempered with a heavy dose of grace. We are not creative when we are negative towards ourselves. Self compassion has been scientifically proven to lower anxiety so we can actually be more productive. By being gentle with ourselves we may actually be more able to accomplish those goals we set.
The Leadership Development Group is a consulting firm led by Dennis and Lisa McIntee that exists to help you create a better work culture through drama free...2023-01-1726 minDrama Free Living with Dennis and Lisa McInteeEpisode 93: Four Thoughts for the New YearDennis and Lisa return to the Drama Free Living podcast with four valuable insights gained from the Leadership Roundtable participants. They discuss some of their best advice or tips for making the most out of the year ahead. After all, sometimes the biggest opportunities are found in the smallest things.
The Leadership Development Group is a consulting firm led by Dennis and Lisa McIntee that exists to help you create a better work culture through drama free strategies, leadership coaching, and training. Since 2005, they have helped over 2,000 companies become drama free and significantly increase their productivity as...2023-01-1033 minDrama Free Living with Dennis and Lisa McInteeEpisode 92: Returning to a Favorite from 2022 - Gratefulness is Greater than ResolutionsDennis and Lisa are looking back at the most popular podcast episodes in 2022 and kicking off the new year with a return to the message they shared first in January.
Dennis and Lisa are helping us enter the new year without the stress and tension that sometimes accompanies resolutions and goals. By focusing on gratefulness and three key tactics to do so, they present an alternative to the resolution practice. If we are not careful, we can spend too much time thinking about the future and not focusing on today. That gap between expectations and reality is...2023-01-0320 minDrama Free Living with Dennis and Lisa McInteeEpisode 91: Revisiting a Favorite from 2022 - Hurry SicknessDennis and Lisa are looking back at the most popular podcast episodes in 2022 and this conversation about the ruthless elimination of hurry was number one.
Dennis and Lisa return with a powerful discussion of a condition coined by cardiologist Dr. Meyer Friedman, “hurry sickness.” This nonmedical terminology refers to a harrying sense of time urgency but it can lead to real medical issues, including a correlation with heart conditions. Thankfully, there is hope for recovery. This week’s episode provides five key strategies to help you beat hurry sickness and keep it from impacting your daily life.
...2022-12-2727 minDrama Free Living with Dennis and Lisa McInteeEpisode 90: Where does holiday drama come from?When it comes to the holiday season, drama has a clear source. Dennis and Lisa always refer to drama as “a tragic expression of an unmet need.” So, the key question any listener should ask themselves is, “what do I need?” If you can answer that question, you can keep yourself away from the drama. And you can only control yourself! Getting your needs met in a healthy way is a focus of this episode and helpful for an often stressful time of the year.
The Leadership Development Group is a consulting firm led by Dennis and Lisa McI...2022-12-2024 minDrama Free Living with Dennis and Lisa McInteeEpisode 89: Time is Constant, Energy is NotDennis and Lisa are back with another Drama Free Holidays episode helping you prepare for whatever kind of holiday experience you might encounter in the coming days. Time with family, painful memories, and the overwhelm of the season in general can drum up substantial emotion. Emotion can keep us from thinking clearly and maintaining boundaries. Listen to learn strategies to help keep your emotion in check and your energy protected.
The Leadership Development Group is a consulting firm led by Dennis and Lisa McIntee that exists to help you create a better work culture through drama free...2022-12-1324 minDrama Free Living with Dennis and Lisa McInteeEpisode 88: Drama Free Holidays in 2022The holiday season is here, and with it the drama that seems unavoidable–at work and at home. In this week’s episode, Dennis and Lisa discuss tactics you can use this year to wade through the high emotions and conflict that inevitably pop up. This episode is a must listen for people looking to find peace in a time of swirling emotion with family and in the workplace.
The Leadership Development Group is a consulting firm led by Dennis and Lisa McIntee that exists to help you create a better work culture through drama free strategies, lead...2022-12-0632 minDrama Free Living with Dennis and Lisa McInteeEpisode 87: Change is a team sportDennis and Lisa are back with an in depth focus on the five mindsets for transformation. In this episode, they highlight how these mindsets are manifested through the Leadership Roundtable and offer opportunities for ways to become involved if it is a good fit.
The Leadership Development Group is a consulting firm led by Dennis and Lisa McIntee that exists to help you create a better work culture through drama free strategies, leadership coaching, and training. Since 2005, they have helped over 2,000 companies become drama free and significantly increase their productivity as a result. Discover the freedom of...2022-11-2923 minDrama Free Living with Dennis and Lisa McInteeEpisode 86: The narrower the concentration, the greater the successIn their nearly two decades of leadership consulting and training, Dennis and Lisa have a few key things they recommend clients do every single day. Ultimately, it comes down to narrowing your concentration, or your focus, in order to find more success. The key way that manifests is what LDG calls “The Top Three.” Listen to this week’s episode to know what that means, how to find accountability, and how to count your wins.
The Leadership Development Group is a consulting firm led by Dennis and Lisa McIntee that exists to help you create a better work c...2022-11-2223 minDrama Free Living with Dennis and Lisa McInteeEpisode 85: Welcoming Tony and Alisa DiLorenzo from One Extraordinary MarriageTony and Alisa DiLorenzo host the ONE Extraordinary Marriage Show, a weekly podcast that launched in 2010 and is dedicated to strengthening communication, trust, and intimacy within a marriage. Dennis and Lisa welcomed Tony and Alisa onto the podcast this week to discuss expectations, overwhelm, and some of the secrets to a successful marriage. This is an episode not to miss for married couples of all ages or stages of life.
The Leadership Development Group is a consulting firm led by Dennis and Lisa McIntee that exists to help you create a better work culture through drama free...2022-11-1536 minDrama Free Living with Dennis and Lisa McInteeEpisode 84: Feeling Overwhelmed Versus Being OverwhelmedDennis and Lisa are tackling what can sometimes be a controversial topic: feeling busy and overwhelmed is not real. Here is the thing. Feeling a certain way is completely dependent on the stories you tell yourself and feelings are different from facts. When you have a feeling, you do not have a strategy to get out. But if you can step back and identify that being overwhelmed is just a feeling, you can remove some of the emotion driving it and start working to eliminate it. Listen to the episode to discover the way this process works and the...2022-11-0833 minDrama Free Living with Dennis and Lisa McInteeEpisode 83: Do you trust your employer?A recent survey indicated 58 percent of workers trust strangers more than they trust their bosses. Dennis and Lisa were struck by this statistic and the associated data suggesting the reason for this distrust is the lack of their employer displaying empathy. In this week’s episode, they offer a deep dive into the importance of leading with compassion, how to identify employee burnout, and a helpful tool for reducing frustration.
The Leadership Development Group is a consulting firm led by Dennis and Lisa McIntee that exists to help you create a better work culture through drama free st...2022-11-0138 minDrama Free Living with Dennis and Lisa McInteeEpisode 82: Cost vs. InvestmentAre you viewing your employees as costs or investments? This perspective is extremely important when it comes to retention and productivity. In this week’s podcast, Dennis and LIsa explain the difference between these two ways of thought and the value that comes from seeing employees as investments. Thinking of everything (people, time, and energy) as investments where you want to have a solid return has the ability to change how you lead and how you make decisions.
The Leadership Development Group is a consulting firm led by Dennis and Lisa McIntee that exists to help you cr...2022-10-2527 minDrama Free Living with Dennis and Lisa McInteeEpisode 81: How do you lead an inspiring team meeting?Dennis and Lisa are on a mission to help you create team meetings that actually yield results and can help you with retention. This week’s episode explains how to do that and introduces a few new tools that can help listeners become better managers. Our goal is to help you lead valuable meetings that are encouraging and motivational—so you can encourage and empower your people.
The Leadership Development Group is a consulting firm led by Dennis and Lisa McIntee that exists to help you create a better work culture through drama free strategies, leadership coaching, and...2022-10-1831 minDrama Free Living with Dennis and Lisa McInteeEpisode 80: Four Steps to Reducing your FrustrationDennis and Lisa have found frustration to be a recurring theme with their coaching sessions, consulting practices, and in the Leadership Roundtable program. In today’s episode, they are walking listeners through the four-step framework created to help you harness the power of your frustration to release your creativity. While using the tool, you will actually find yourself thanking the frustration for leading you to solutions you might not have discovered otherwise.
The Leadership Development Group is a consulting firm led by Dennis and Lisa McIntee that exists to help you create a better work culture through dr...2022-10-1128 minDrama Free Living with Dennis and Lisa McInteeEpisode 79: Whatever Preoccupies You Defines YouInspired by a quote, Dennis and Lisa are tackling the relationship between how you define success and where you put your energy in this week’s episode. They discuss how to determine what success means to you, how to use your past to shape a brighter future, and how to answer the question of who you want to become. A perfect book end to last week’s episode on what it means to truly live a drama free life, this episode is one you will want to come back to in times of stress or worry.
The Lead...2022-10-0428 minDrama Free Living with Dennis and Lisa McInteeEpisode 78: What does drama free living mean in 2022?Every so often, Dennis and Lisa will get a question about what it actually means to pursue drama free living. Isn’t there supposed to be some kind of drama? In this week’s episode, they answer that question and explain what living drama free really looks like for them, in 2022 with years of experience honing this approach. If you are new to the concept of drama free living, this is a great first episode to start your journey.
The Leadership Development Group is a consulting firm led by Dennis and Lisa McIntee that exists to help you...2022-09-2725 minDrama Free Living with Dennis and Lisa McInteeEpisode 77: Struggling with receiving feedback? This is the episode for you.Dennis and Lisa continually preach the importance of feedback in all kinds of relationships. But, as humans we often struggle with receiving it. In this week’s episode, they dive into the differing ways we tend to receive feedback as men and women. The foundation for giving and receiving feedback is creating safe spaces to do so. This foundation is built by being brave, strong and confident or curious, transparent, and humble. Dennis and Lisa walk through these six mindsets and offer ways to strengthen your feedback receiving foundation.
The Leadership Development Group is a consulting firm le...2022-09-2029 minDrama Free Living with Dennis and Lisa McInteeEpisode 75: On Quiet QuittingThe catchy phenomenon of “quiet quitting'' has been sweeping social media and traditional media in recent weeks and months. On the heels of “The Great Resignation,” this concept is intricately linked to the impact COVID-19 has had on the labor market as well as forcing people to introspect about what they want out of life. Dennis and Lisa discuss quiet quitting in this week’s episode, with perspective from the employee and employer sides of the coin. Ultimately, their hope is to have employers who have their team’s best interests at heart and employees who are fascinated and motivated...2022-09-0627 minDrama Free Living with Dennis and Lisa McInteeEpisode 74: Do I Want to be Bitter or Do I Want to Be Better?Dennis and Lisa continue their discussion on the powerful tool of feedback. After discussing the importance of feedback in overcoming blindspots in Episode 72, they answer the question of why people tend to be afraid of receiving feedback. For many, the fear is associated with being criticized and brings back pain from past experiences. However, by shifting our thinking to view feedback as a positive thing that can bring us power to become better, all negativity melts away.
The Leadership Development Group is a consulting firm led by Dennis and Lisa McIntee that exists to help you create...2022-08-3021 minDrama Free Living with Dennis and Lisa McInteeEpisode 73: Building a Culture with Trey IngramSpecial guest Trey Ingram, partner at Holliday Ingram Real Estate Law in Greenville, SC, joined Dennis and Lisa to share his stories and experiences building a culture at his firm. Trey is a Leadership Roundtable participant and was able to grow his business from five to 65 team members in just four and a half years. He is adamant about building a workplace culture where balance between home and work life is kept in check and team members are happy to come to work every day. In this episode, Trey shares his approaches to retention and culture-building with applications for...2022-08-2330 minDrama Free Living with Dennis and Lisa McInteeEpisode 72: Drop the Negative Association with FeedbackHow often do you cringe when someone tells you they want to give feedback? Yes, it is true that feedback can be negative, but so often we forget that positive feedback is just as possible. In today’s episode, Dennis and Lisa start a deep dive into the world of feedback. They discuss the power of feedback to uncover blind spots, but also to be a driver of reinforcing good habits or actions. If everything in life is an experiment, feedback helps to determine if an action was successful and should be repeated…or perhaps altered in some way. By t...2022-08-1618 minDrama Free Living with Dennis and Lisa McInteeEpisode 71: Things We Are Loving LatelyFollowing in the footsteps of some of our favorite podcasts, speakers, and blogs, Dennis and Lisa join this week’s episode with a collection of things they are loving right now. When approaching the question, they thought about the experiences, people, and things that have helped them find the most joy. It’s an encouraging episode with ideas to help you find more joy in your life and some tips you can adapt to suit your goals.
The Leadership Development Group is a consulting firm led by Dennis and Lisa McIntee that exists to help you create a be...2022-08-0921 minDrama Free Living with Dennis and Lisa McInteeEpisode 70: Living in the Gray - Confident but UncertainUncertainty seems to be the new “abundance of caution” of 2022 as headlines discuss anything from political unrest to inflation to Ukraine—there is plenty to be uncertain about these days. And while that is always the case in our lives, coming out of the pandemic we might have hoped for a little clearer picture about what the future holds. The fact is, the gray is here to stay but it is what you do with the uncertainty that sets you apart as a leader. Dennis and Lisa return this week with tools and tactics for building confidence in uncertain times...2022-08-0221 minDrama Free Living with Dennis and Lisa McInteeEpisode 69: An Interview with the Best Lawn and Landscape Company to Work For in the United StatesDennis and Lisa were joined by special guests Bryan Cuccaro and Brad Stephenson, co-owners of Newcastle Lawn and Landscape in Pennsylvania, to discuss the work culture they created that landed them the award of “Best Lawn and Landscape Company to Work For” in the United States. Building a strong culture in a landscape company is no easy feat and this interview is a must listen for employers in any field looking to build a culture of retention and productivity.
The Leadership Development Group is a consulting firm led by Dennis and Lisa McIntee that exists to help you...2022-07-2634 minDrama Free Living with Dennis and Lisa McInteeEpisode 68: Frustration is a SuperpowerOne of Dennis and Lisa’s favorite subjects to talk about with their clients is frustration. Why? It is one the single greatest motivators for action. Frustration creates energy that can be put towards productivity…productivity that ultimately leads to more peace, happiness, and a better quality of life. In today’s episode, you will learn four ways to harness the energy triggered by frustration and take steps today toward a brighter future.
The Leadership Development Group is a consulting firm led by Dennis and Lisa McIntee that exists to help you create a better work culture throug...2022-07-1918 minDrama Free Living with Dennis and Lisa McInteeEpisode 67: Four Communication Tips for Drama Free TeamsAs a husband and wife team, Dennis and Lisa frequently find ways to apply the factors at play within a healthy marriage to those that also work for the professional world. In today’s episode, they examine four top communication tips for married couples that actually apply equally well to teams seeking to rid themselves of unwanted drama. After all, drama free teams are more productive, efficient, and happy.
The Leadership Development Group is a consulting firm led by Dennis and Lisa McIntee that exists to help you create a better work culture through drama free strategies, le...2022-07-1227 min
Drama Free Living with Dennis and Lisa McInteeEpisode 66: Building Inclusive Leadership in the WorkplaceFollowing their three-part retention series, Dennis and Lisa are digging into the workplace culture that forms the foundation for all retention efforts. This week’s episode focuses on the importance of building inclusive leadership, emphasizing how leaders must shift their practices to meet the varying needs of their team members and the unique motivators driving them.
The Leadership Development Group is a consulting firm led by Dennis and Lisa McIntee that exists to help you create a better work culture through drama free strategies, leadership coaching, and training. Since 2005, they have helped over 2,000 companies become drama free an...2022-07-0524 minDrama Free Living with Dennis and Lisa McInteeEpisode 65: Retention Series Continued - The Four Top Causes of TurnoverDennis and Lisa return with part three of the three-part retention series focusing on how to lower turnover, save money, and build a stronger organization. Today’s episode explores the four top causes of employee turnover and how to solve them. When you understand the challenges your organization faces on the turnover front, you can begin solving them and enhance retention as a result. Telling the truth is the first step to progress.
The Leadership Development Group is a consulting firm led by Dennis and Lisa McIntee that exists to help you create a better work culture th...2022-06-2820 minDrama Free Living with Dennis and Lisa McInteeEpisode 64: Retention Series Continued - The Power of CultureDennis and Lisa return with part two of the three-part retention series focusing on how to lower turnover, save money, and build a stronger organization. In today’s episode, they focus on the root of retention problems–which in actuality are culture problems. Retention is merely a symptom of a bigger, cultural issue. Dennis and Lisa offer concrete strategies to build a better culture, defined as the way your company thinks, the things people value, and the way employees feel.
The Leadership Development Group is a consulting firm led by Dennis and Lisa McIntee that exists to help...2022-06-2119 minDrama Free Living with Dennis and Lisa McInteeEpisode 63: Retaining Employees the Way They Want to be RetainedThe topic of employee retention in a tight labor market has perhaps never been more important than it is in the summer of 2022. Dennis and Lisa McIntee return to the Drama Free Living podcast with a new series on retention, brought to life by real conversations with real clients around the country. This week’s episode focuses on the importance of retention according to the unique needs of your employees…understanding their generational distinctions and the emotional drivers that make them tick. Ultimately, each employee is retained by tailoring your retention strategy to their unique person as much as poss...2022-06-1426 minDrama Free Living with Dennis and Lisa McInteeEpisode 62: Part Two - Gaining Forty Years of PerspectiveIf you haven’t listened to part one of this two-part series, go back to Episode 61 to lay the groundwork for today’s episode. Dennis and Lisa are exploring the perspective shift of thinking about what you will actually care about in 40 years–but more importantly, how can you start thinking that way now instead of waiting? Their conversation explores an original article written by author and coach Marc Chernoff and this week is part two of the series.
The Leadership Development Group is a consulting firm led by Dennis and Lisa McIntee that exists to help you cr...2022-06-0723 minDrama Free Living with Dennis and Lisa McInteeEpisode 61: Gaining Forty Years of PerspectiveIt has often been said that on your deathbed, you will care little about how much money you made or the accolades you received throughout your life. You will care about the people you love the most. In a two-part series that begins with this episode, Dennis and Lisa explore the perspective shift of thinking about what you will actually care about in 40 years–but more importantly, how can you start thinking that way now instead of waiting? Their conversation explores an original article written by author and coach Marc Chernoff.
The Leadership Development Group is a co...2022-05-3122 minDrama Free Living with Dennis and Lisa McInteeEpisode 60: Overcoming “Hurry Sickness” When you Feel like you Have No PowerAfter last week’s episode offering strategies to help you overcome hurry sickness (uncontrollable time urgency that can affect your health), Dennis and Lisa present strategies for what to do when you feel like you have no power. Essentially, hurry sickness is harder to overcome when the things causing you anxiety do not feel like something you can control. The good news? You are never truly powerless–even if you do not like your options you always have a choice. This episode presents five strategies you can employ today to do reclaim your power in the battle against hurry sick...2022-05-2423 minDrama Free Living with Dennis and Lisa McInteeEpisode 59: The Cure for Hurry SicknessDennis and Lisa return with a powerful discussion of a condition coined by cardiologist Dr. Meyer Friedman, “hurry sickness.” This nonmedical terminology refers to a harrying sense of time urgency but it can lead to real medical issues, including a correlation with heart conditions. Thankfully, there is hope for recovery. This week’s episode provides five key strategies to help you beat hurry sickness and keep it from impacting your daily life.
The Leadership Development Group is a consulting firm led by Dennis and Lisa McIntee that exists to help you create a better work culture through drama...2022-05-1727 minDrama Free Living with Dennis and Lisa McInteeEpisode 58: Stop Renting Space Out in your HeadAfter last week’s episode diving deeper into the fatal flaw of needing to be liked, Dennis and Lisa are going a little further into a topic they touched on briefly: being completely obsessed with what others think about you. They refer to this concept as “renting space out in your head” because it literally can take control of your thoughts and your motivations. It all can be solved by being your authentic self. Listen to the episode for steps to take to start today.
The Leadership Development Group is a consulting firm led by Dennis and Lisa M...2022-05-1019 minDrama Free Living with Dennis and Lisa McInteeEpisode 57: Time and Attention is All We Have–Are You Giving it to the Right People?Sometimes Facebook can lead to some interesting discoveries, like this quote that was circulating recently: “If you or I die tonight, there might be ten people who will care deeply for 10-15 days. Focus on those people.” This week’s episode is all about investing in the people who value you or your wisdom and leaving a real, permanent mark on this world. Dennis and Lisa’s conversation includes practical thinking tools you can use to dive deeper in your relationships so you can better serve one another.
The Leadership Development Group is a consulting firm led by Denni...2022-05-0322 minDrama Free Living with Dennis and Lisa McInteeEpisode 56: The Fatal Flaw of Needing to be LikedDennis and Lisa return to their top list of mistakes leaders make with a deep dive into the fatal flaw of having a high need to be liked by others. As leaders, the drive for affirmation makes it extremely difficult to make decisions that are best for an organization when burdened by how your team will perceive them. The key to overcoming this need is honing in on your self-confidence and discovering how to be your very best self–apart from what anyone else thinks.
The Leadership Development Group is a consulting firm led by Dennis and Li...2022-04-2616 minDrama Free Living with Dennis and Lisa McInteeEpisode 55: The Drama of Treating All People the SameWhen it comes to leading a team that is productive and self-directed, drama is your biggest enemy. In today’s episode, Dennis and Lisa return to a key mistake leaders make: treating all of your team members the same way. This is a sure way to invite drama because everyone on your team has a different driver and a different fear–the most successful leaders know what they are and lead their team members in unique ways according to what motivates them. As part of the episode, Dennis and Lisa walk through a tool they use to identify the four...2022-04-1921 minDrama Free Living with Dennis and Lisa McInteeEpisode 54: Playing the OstrichDennis and Lisa are pulling from the archives again for some of the top mistakes leaders make–which originally began as a list of 76. In today’s episode, they cover the topic of playing the ostrich where leaders bury their heads in the sand avoiding problems or hoping they will go away if they ignore them. We all know this is not the way things play out, but Dennis and Lisa will take you through the implications of making this mistake and ways to start digging your head out.
The Leadership Development Group is a consulting firm led...2022-04-1221 minDrama Free Living with Dennis and Lisa McInteeEpisode 53: 76 Mistakes Leaders MakeWhen Dennis and Lisa first explored the topic of common mistakes leaders tend to make years ago, they came up with a list of 76. Now, they are diving into some of the most important from that original list to help leaders avoid pitfalls keeping them from the drama-free teams they could be leading. This week’s episode focuses on the fine line between rescuing and helping team members–leaders are in charge but should not always be in control.
The Leadership Development Group is a consulting firm led by Dennis and Lisa McIntee that exists to help you...2022-04-0519 minDrama Free Living with Dennis and Lisa McInteeEpisode 52: Growing Capability as You Walk Through FearThis week, we are all in on the power of obstacles to help us grow. What happens around us doesn’t matter as much as what happens within us. Dennis and Lisa are here with a suite of tools to help you navigate your personal power to be choice abundant when things do not seem to go your way. By the end of the episode, you will have real tactics in place to help you grow your capability as you walk through fear and the unknown.
The Leadership Development Group is a consulting firm led by Dennis an...2022-03-2919 minDrama Free Living with Dennis and Lisa McInteeEpisode 51: Trust and Communication - The Key Ingredients to a Healthy RelationshipWhether Dennis and Lisa are conducting a keynote for thousands of people, a workshop for a small team, or coaching a client one-on-one, the issues of trust and communication inevitably come up. These two elements are cornerstones of healthy relationships because they enable hard conversations to take place and therefore increase the ability for growth. In this week's episode, Dennis and Lisa walk through six key ways to build trust through communication with some real life examples to drive the message home.
The Leadership Development Group is a consulting firm led by Dennis and Lisa McIntee that...2022-03-2220 minDrama Free Living with Dennis and Lisa McInteeEpisode 50: The Best Leaders Tell Themselves the Best StoriesIt is not a new subject for the Leadership Development Group to discuss the power of the stories we tell ourselves when potentially challenging circumstances come our way. But this time, Dennis and Lisa are taking the approach of exploring the role storytelling plays in helping form stronger leaders. Today’s episode dives deeper into the tactics leaders can take to build a culture they desire based on positive storytelling.
The Leadership Development Group is a consulting firm led by Dennis and Lisa McIntee that exists to help you create a better work culture through drama free st...2022-03-1521 minDrama Free Living with Dennis and Lisa McInteeEpisode 49: Achieving Drama Free ProductivityProductivity tends to have a negative connotation because we associate it with pressure and the never-ending rat race of achieving more and more with greater speed. However, we are human beings, not human “doings.” At Leadership Development Group, we look at productivity completely differently–accomplishing more but in less time and without stress or pressure. It may sound too good to be true, but Dennis and Lisa present six tactics in this week’s episode to make it a reality you can start implementing today.
The Leadership Development Group is a consulting firm led by Dennis and Lisa McI...2022-03-0821 minDrama Free Living with Dennis and Lisa McInteeEpisode 48: Process Problems or People Problems?Dennis and Lisa are tackling the big hairy animal of frustration in this week’s episode, with three key ways to deal with it at work. Did you know all problems are process problems versus people problems? If you are feeling frustrated, you have likely lost your peace and joy, and may be taking it out on your people when they are not the problem at all. Self reflecting to source the fear at the root of your frustration is the vital first step. For the remaining two steps and a path to start this new way of thinking to...2022-03-0120 min
Drama Free Living with Dennis and Lisa McInteeEpisode 46: The Art of DelegationLeadership Development Group’s newest executive coach and COO Nancy Benavides joins Dennis and Lisa on the Drama Free Living podcast to share her mastery of the art of delegation. Delegation is vital to achieving your goals and leading your team. However, it takes intentionality, investment in your team, and accountability to delegate effectively. Your ability to delegate directly reflects your ability to lead people. Dive into this week’s episode for everything you need to know to start delegating effectively today.
The Leadership Development Group is a consulting firm led by Dennis and Lisa McIntee that exis...2022-02-1525 minDrama Free Living with Dennis and Lisa McInteeEpisode 45: How to Keep the Drama Out of Remote WorkBetween Omicron and weather-related physical closures, working from home is back again in the forefront for many. If anything in these past two years, we have all learned the need to adjust to the unexpected. Our best advice is this: you cannot change the cards you have been dealt, but you can change how you choose to play them. In today’s episode, Dennis and Lisa discuss key focus areas when it comes to remote working to help you approach it with success, balance, and a positive work culture. Whether you are homebound for a few days or continuing wh...2022-02-0819 minDrama Free Living with Dennis and Lisa McInteeEpisode 44: Manage Your Stress Instead of it Managing YouWinter is a notoriously stressful time of year. On the heels of what is arguably the longest month of the year (January), Dennis and Lisa McIntee join us for four key strategies to take control of the stressors in your life. The kicker? Viewing stress as a good thing that builds your emotional muscles completely subverts its ability to have a negative impact on your life. And that is just tip one. Listen to this episode for their full advice that has the power to help you reclaim a stressful season as your best one this year.
...2022-02-0117 minDrama Free Living with Dennis and Lisa McInteeEpisode 43: How to Live with an Upgrade MindsetFresh from a family vacation in Montana, Dennis and Lisa McIntee are thinking about the power of relationships. Today’s episode focuses on what they call an “Upgrade Mindset” when it comes to the relationships that fill our lives. Transformational leaders always want to upgrade the people around them by focusing more on who they are becoming versus what they are doing. Ultimately, there are four key strategies involved in this upgrade mindset that Dennis and Lisa will unpack, with colorful examples to illustrate their application as always.
The Leadership Development Group is a consulting firm led by Den...2022-01-2523 minDrama Free Living with Dennis and Lisa McInteeEpisode 42: What Zone Are You In?Dennis and Lisa return with a discussion on the four zones of performance that we float between at any given point in time in our lives. From crisis mode to struggling, surviving to thriving, they offer explanations of each and ways to help you identify which stage you might be in right now. The first step of moving beyond one of the more uncomfortable stages is having self-awareness for where you are right now. From there, help is much easier to identify and Dennis and Lisa tell you how in this week’s episode.
The Leadership Development Gr...2022-01-1824 minDrama Free Living with Dennis and Lisa McInteeEpisode 41: Steve Moran on the Power of a No Blame OrganizationSteve Moran, author and consultant for senior living related topics, joins Dennis and Lisa for a discussion on the power of being a “no blame” leader. Steve speaks from his experience leading teams focused on senior living care where strong teamwork and responsibility are a necessity. Leaders who focus too much on problems, and who or what caused them, expend too much energy on what is going wrong. In a no blame organization, emphasis is placed on systems and processes instead of individual people. It is a systematic approach to leadership that has proven to be successful and…drama free.2022-01-1123 minDrama Free Living with Dennis and Lisa McInteeEpisode 40: Four Common Mistakes Made While Goal SettingDennis and Lisa McIntee return with a fresh start of a new year and an extremely valuable take on pitfalls to avoid when planning your annual goals. Your future is your property; it can be whatever you decide it is going to be. Dennis and Lisa provide four common mistakes people make when goal setting that all revolve around the absolute importance of recognizing that we are holistic people bringing every part of ourselves into every situation.
The Leadership Development Group is a consulting firm led by Dennis and Lisa McIntee that exists to help you create...2022-01-0420 minDrama Free Living with Dennis and Lisa McInteeEpisode 39: The Secret to Leadership with David AndersonDavid Anderson, author of Leader is Not a Title and serial entrepreneur serving as the global chair for the 16,000 members of EO (Entrepreneurs’ Organization), joins Dennis and Lisa McIntee for a casual conversation on the secret of leadership. This episode includes necessary traits of leaders, the importance of the team built around them, and the ability to welcome conflict in order to find success. David draws on his decades of experience, including two stints in the White House, that informed his thoughts on how leaders can earn the respect that gives them real influence.
The Leadership Development Gr...2021-12-2827 minDrama Free Living with Dennis and Lisa McInteeEpisode 38: Gratefulness is Greater than ResolutionsAs we are closing out 2021, Dennis and Lisa are back to help us enter 2022 without the stress and tension that sometimes accompanies resolutions and goals. By focusing on gratefulness and three key tactics to do so, they present an alternative to the resolution practice. If we are not careful, we can spend too much time thinking about the future and not focusing on today. That gap between expectations and reality is a notorious drama-inducer and can lead to sadness. Change your perspective and find joy in the moment in front of you–Dennis and Lisa are here to show yo...2021-12-2120 minDrama Free Living with Dennis and Lisa McInteeEpisode 37: Living a Balanced Life Full of JoyDuring one of the busiest seasons of the year for the average family, Dennis and Lisa are here with a grounding episode offering concrete methods to live a balanced life that ultimately yields more enjoyment and peace as a result. Joy is not a destination but an ever expanding pursuit. But, harnessing that joy and letting it grow is actually an acquired skill. If you are struggling with managing the ebb and flow of your life or seeking to find more fulfillment, this is a perfect place to start.
The Leadership Development Group is a consulting firm...2021-12-1429 minDrama Free Living with Dennis and Lisa McInteePodcast 36: The Marriage Series Returns: Andrew and Meredith ColnSince launching the inaugural Marriage Series interview episodes, Dennis and Lisa received requests for more content on the topic. Andrew and Meredith Coln of Coln Construction in Greenville, SC, joined Drama Free Living to discuss how they function as business colleagues and a married couple. Highlights from the conversation include a new level of intimacy from being in each other’s workday lives, the building of successful boundaries, and maximizing efficiency within time constraints.
The Leadership Development Group is a consulting firm led by Dennis and Lisa McIntee that exists to help you create a better work cu...2021-12-0718 minDrama Free Living with Dennis and Lisa McInteeEpisode 35: Communicate Better with your Spouse: During the Holidays and BeyondAfter two decades of working together, raising four children, and maintaining a marriage, Dennis and Lisa McIntee have learned a thing or two about communication. In this episode, they share their top three pieces of advice gleaned from mistakes made in those early years. These tips can translate perfectly to the holiday season at hand or the daily grind of living life together with all of its ups and downs.
The Leadership Development Group is a consulting firm led by Dennis and Lisa McIntee that exists to help you create a better work culture through drama free...2021-12-0227 minDrama Free Living with Dennis and Lisa McInteeEpisode 35: Communicate Better with your Spouse During the Holidays and BeyondAfter two decades of working together, raising four children, and maintaining a marriage, Dennis and Lisa McIntee have learned a thing or two about communication. In this episode, they share their top three pieces of advice gleaned from mistakes made in those early years. These tips can translate perfectly to the holiday season at hand or the daily grind of living life together with all of its ups and downs.
The Leadership Development Group is a consulting firm led by Dennis and Lisa McIntee that exists to help you create a better work culture through drama free...2021-11-3018 minDrama Free Living with Dennis and Lisa McInteePodcast 33: More Ingredients for Drama Free HolidaysDennis and Lisa return with another holiday special focusing on how to spend your holiday season full of joy and free of drama. This episode is part two of a four-part series providing useful tips you can instantly use for your family gatherings this season. Today’s conversation features four tactics that all revolve around your mindset...preparing you to show up healthy to every interaction ahead of you in the coming weeks.
The Leadership Development Group is a consulting firm led by Dennis and Lisa McIntee that exists to help you create a better work culture th...2021-11-1619 minDrama Free Living with Dennis and Lisa McInteeEpisode 32: The Key Ingredients for Drama Free HolidaysThe holiday season is upon us and for many, it will be the first Thanksgiving and Christmas season where families have been able to gather since before the pandemic began. In spite of the great joy in being reunited, there is also a strong chance for drama to develop. In this episode, Dennis and Lisa prepare listeners with three key ways to keep the season drama free but full of grace. A must listen for anyone with tense relationships or baggage from past experiences, this episode offers hope and instruction for a peaceful season ahead.
The Leadership...2021-11-0915 minDrama Free Living with Dennis and Lisa McInteePodcast 31: Control your Story, Control your FeelingsHave you ever considered the power of the stories you tell yourself? As humans, we subconsciously connect experiences and seek meaning in everything we encounter. Those encounters form stories and are often rooted entirely in experiences from our past (both good and bad). The problem with these stories is that they have the power to become triggers for negative emotion and drama. If we can learn to control the story we form in our minds without knowing facts, we have the power to control our feelings. Dennis and Lisa discuss this powerful process and their own experiences putting it...2021-11-0216 minDrama Free Living with Dennis and Lisa McInteeEpisode 30: Frustration and Stewarding AmbitionAmbition is a gift, but it must be managed well to avoid the drama-inducing feelings of frustration when goals are left unmet. It is challenging to lead an enjoyable life if you spend so much time focusing on the future. However, there are practices you can take in your daily life to deliberately flourish in the present, seeing it as adventurous and exciting while still pointing your compass in the direction you wish to go. Dennis and Lisa provide multiple actionable takeaways in this episode that can bring peace and joy to your life where frustration used to be.2021-10-2618 minDrama Free Living with Dennis and Lisa McInteeEpisode 29: How Do You Want to Be Remembered?Coming off of an emotional weekend celebrating the life of Lisa’s stepfather, Dennis and Lisa reflect on what they want to be remembered for...but more importantly, how to live in such a way that you create positive experiences for those around you. Experiences in life are usually made up of stories that ultimately shape the culture of your family. What story do you want to create becomes a new way of asking, ‘who do you want to be?’ A poignant and reflective episode, this conversation offers tactics and challenges to set you on a path to living a life...2021-10-2013 minDrama Free Living with Dennis and Lisa McInteeEpisode 2: What do you do when obstacles appear in your life?Dennis and Lisa McIntee are back with tips and tools to master a drama free lifestyle. With the COVID pandemic of 2020 and 2021 still freshly imprinted on their minds, they discuss the role of events and obstacles that alter our goals. When drama free living means achieving your goals and desired results, what do you do when an obstacle like a global pandemic gets in the way? Join Dennis and Lisa as they provide first hand experience and advice honed through 20+ years of coaching experience.
The Leadership Development Group is a consulting firm that exists to help you...2021-05-1019 min
Drama Free Living with Dennis and Lisa McInteeEpisode 1: What is drama free living and why does it matter?Dennis and Lisa McIntee, founders of the Leadership Development Group, take you through their first episode of their new podcast, Drama Free Living. Laying the groundwork for future episodes and topics, they cover what drama free living actually is--the role it plays in our physical bodies and the action that moves us forward. Join Dennis and Lisa for the first in a series of living room chats you didn’t know you needed to propel your life forward and meet your goals.
The Leadership Development Group is a consulting firm that exists to help you create a be...2021-05-1013 min