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The Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff HancherHow to Lead Through Adversity and Find Purpose: Eric McElvenny’s Story of Grit and GrowthWe want your feedback and questions. Text us here.What does it take to turn tragedy into triumph? In this episode of The Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff Hancher, we sit down with Eric McElvenney—Marine veteran, Ironman athlete, Paralympian, and international speaker—who shares his incredible story of resilience, faith, and purpose. After losing his leg to an IED explosion while serving in Afghanistan, Eric faced a life-altering choice: let that moment define him, or define what came next.Eric chose to lead forward. From fighting for his life on the battlefield to c...
2025-11-0649 minThe Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff HancherThe Future Begins with Z with Tim ElmoreWe want your feedback and questions. Text us here.Gen Z now makes up over a quarter of the global workforce, but are leaders really listening to them? In this episode of The Champion Forum Podcast, Jeff Hancher sits down with generations expert Dr. Tim Elmore to challenge the myths about Gen Z and uncover what they can teach us about leadership, loyalty, and the future of work. Learn why empathy, communication, and adaptability are key to leading this dynamic generation.
2025-10-3048 minThe Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff HancherHow to Protect Your Business from Legal Blind Spots Every Founder Misses with Rocco CozzaWe want your feedback and questions. Text us here.Most entrepreneurs don’t fail because they lack vision. They fail because they didn’t protect their vision. In this episode, Jeff Hancher interviews Rocco Cozza, managing partner of Cozza Law Group and TEDx speaker, to reveal the most common legal mistakes founders make. Discover why your business entity matters, the danger of using online contracts, and how to safeguard your brand with proper trademarks and copyrights. Rocco’s insights will help you build a strong legal foundation, avoid unnecessary taxes, and protect your intellectual property. This is your r...
2025-10-0944 minThe Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff HancherHow High-Impact Leaders Build Momentum and Empower Teams with JM RyersonWe want your feedback and questions. Text us here.What if your biggest breakthrough isn't in working harder but in working differently? In this episode of The Champion Forum Podcast, Jeff Hancher is joined by serial entrepreneur, best-selling author, and leadership coach JM Ryerson. You'll hear JM's personal story of battling burnout, reclaiming his health and marriage, and finding purpose beyond the paycheck. He'll share the telltale signs that you're not living your best life and the mindset shifts that can get you back on track. From empowering your team to rediscovering your motivation, this episode is...
2025-08-2147 minThe Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff HancherForgiveness as a Leadership StrategyWe want your feedback and questions. Text us here.Thank you for listening to The Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff Hancher! How do you feel when you say, "I'm sorry?" It takes courage to not only admit you're wrong but also allow other people to choose to forgive you (or not). However, when leaders create a culture where asking for forgiveness is normal, they create strong, connected, productive, and creative cultures! Today, we're discussing why forgiveness is a powerful leadership strategy and how to use it with your team.
2025-02-0623 minThe Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff HancherWhy Leaders Should Be FollowersWe want your feedback and questions. Text us here.Thank you for listening to The Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff Hancher! Leadership is often associated with taking charge, making decisions, and leading from the front. However, outstanding leadership also means knowing when to step back, listen, and follow the lead of others. Following is not a weakness; it’s a strength that builds trust, empowers others, and drives better results. On today’s podcast, we will discuss why following is important, when leaders should follow, and how leaders can become great followers.
2025-01-3018 minThe Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff HancherGet The How Out: The key to moving from compliance to engagementWe want your feedback and questions. Text us here.Thank you for listening to The Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff Hancher! Have you ever wondered how to get your team to embrace change rather than resisting it? Leaders often assume everyone is motivated by the same things and lead based on what needs to be done. When leaders change the focus from "how" to "why,” they create greater organizational engagement, motivation, and alignment. In today’s episode, we will discuss the difference between compliance and engagement and how you can connect your team to a vision rather than...
2024-06-2725 minThe Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff HancherIs TikTok Right For My Business? With Austin ArmstrongWe want your feedback and questions. Text us here.Thank you for listening to the Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff Hancher! Do you ever wonder if you're missing something by not being a part of TikTok? If you're an entrepreneur or marketer, you'll love this conversation with TikTok expert Austin Armstrong! Today we're talking about who can use TikTok, simple tips to getting started, and common misconceptions.
2022-10-2056 minThe Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff HancherDry Socks and WaterWe want your feedback and questions. Text us here.Thank you for listening to the Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff Hancher! Heavy turnover over the last two years has unfortunately created many leaders who are willing to compromise their standards. Leaders blame toxic work environments and poor customer care on turnover when it is another symptom. So how does this relate to dry socks and water? Tune in to find out what this old military advice has to do with today’s business practices and how to protect your team from themselves.
2022-08-1132 minThe Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff HancherLeadership Perspective from Navy Seal, Larry YatchWe want your feedback and questions. Text us here.Thank you for listening to The Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff Hancher! In today’s episode, I’m excited to welcome 10-year veteran of the U.S. Navy SEALs and entrepreneur Larry Yatch. Larry’s proven success in the SEALs inspired him to translate some of their best techniques to the business world so that leaders like you can more effectively coordinate their teams, increase their revenue, and succeed in life and business. Today, we’re talking about the power of self-regulation, what it means to be a manage...
2022-05-1954 minThe Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff HancherHanch's How To's 16We want your feedback and questions. Text us here.Thank you for listening to The Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff Hancher! In this week's episode, we're talking about two common concerns for new leaders. First, we'll talk about what to do (and not to do) in your first 90 days in a new team. Then, we'll cover how to move from being reactive to being proactive. You will set a solid foundation for your new team if you can get these two things right as a new leader.
2022-03-3119 minThe Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff HancherShut Up And ListenWe want your feedback and questions. Text us here.Thank you for listening to the Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff Hancher! Have you ever walked into an important meeting and wondered who the most intelligent person in the room is? Often, they are not the one doing all the talking; they are the one doing most of the listening. In today’s episode of the Champion Forum Podcast, we’re talking about the single quality that separates good leaders from great leaders: the ability to listen. While some may be impressed with how well you speak, the righ...
2022-03-0314 minThe Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff HancherTemporary Emotions Are DangerousWe want your feedback and questions. Text us here.Thank you for listening to The Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff Hancher! The best advice I received was never to make a permanent decision based on a temporary emotion. Unfortunately, leaders who are driven and highly motivated can create a level of pressure for themselves and their organization that breeds conflict and agitation. Most of these situations are temporary (a new product launch, the end-of-year sales push, a controversial decision, etc.), but they can have a lasting impact if you allow yourself to make permanent decisions based on...
2022-02-2408 minThe Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff HancherPrepare To WinWe want your feedback and questions. Text us here.Thank you for listening to The Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff Hancher! Most people want more for their life. More money, more cars, more happiness, etc. The question is this: are you are ready for more? I firmly believe that everyone can achieve their dreams, accomplish their goals, and live a life they want, but it will not happen immediately. In today’s episode, we’re talking about four steps you can follow to take action and achieve what you desire.
2022-02-1021 minThe Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff HancherNavigating A Bad BossWe want your feedback and questions. Text us here.Thank you for listening to The Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff Hancher! Have you ever had a bad boss? If you have not, the odds are that you will have one at some point, and the way that you respond can make or break your career. In this week's episode, I'll give you my best strategies for working with a boss you do not get along with and show you how to protect your integrity through the process.
2022-01-2721 minThe Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff HancherWhy New Year's Resolutions Don't WorkWe want your feedback and questions. Text us here.Thank you for listening to The Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff Hancher! As a business consultant, executive coach, and mentor, I see people fall into the same traps every year when setting professional and personal goals. Ultimately, only 19% of people who set new years resolutions stick to them long-term. The most successful people know how to not only dream about their future but also take strategic action toward it. In today’s episode, Jeff talks about how to avoid the pitfalls that keep others from achieving their resolutions by...
2022-01-0632 minThe Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff HancherFinishing The Year StrongWe want your feedback and questions. Text us here.Thank you for listening to The Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff Hancher! Have you finished your year-end review? Reviewing your performance at work is just as important as reviewing your budget and personal health, but many people rush through the process. Often they see a year-end review as just a review of past events. Really, it is an opportunity to recognize patterns and themes in your life and leadership so that you can better shape your future. In today’s episode, Jeff will show you five ways that yo...
2021-12-2718 minThe Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff HancherHanch's How To's 16 - Promotions, Communication, and Succession PlanningWe want your feedback and questions. Text us here.Thank you for listening to the Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff Hancher! In this episode we’re talking about some of the toughest questions leaders are asking themselves. Why am I getting passed over for promotion? Why isn’t my team listening to me? And what should I be doing to prepare my organization for long-term success? You’ll hear from the real-life situations my coaching clients are facing and the leadership advice that helped them move forward in the right direction.
2021-12-1618 minThe Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff HancherThe Secret to Finding Great Employees in 2021We want your feedback and questions. Text us here.Thank you for listening to The Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff Hancher! I have been studying the recent labor reports, and I was stunned to find out that 51% of American businesses have job openings they cannot fill! Do you want to know the secret to success in this business climate? The secret is hiring people who aren’t even looking for a job. In today’s episode, I’m laying out my entire strategy for passive recruitment and showing you how to take control of your hiring process and fi...
2021-11-2431 minThe Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff HancherHanch's How To's 15We want your feedback and questions. Text us here.Thank you for listening to the Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff Hancher! In today’s episode of Hanch’s How-To’s, I’m addressing two of the most common concerns young leaders have: how to handle critics and develop mental toughness. If you’ve been a leader for any length of time, I know you’re going to resonate with these concerns and be able to apply this advice immediately to your unique situation.
2021-11-1831 minThe Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff HancherAct Like a New HireWe want your feedback and questions. Text us here.Thank you for listening to The Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff Hancher! In today’s episode, Jeff shares a message from his heart about the key to maintaining your enthusiasm and creativity as a leader. As many leaders start to become experienced in their position, their initial feelings of happiness and excitement fade. The things that energized them start to feel frustrating. They start to rely on their routines instead of looking for ways to innovate. What’s the solution? How can you reignite your passion for your work...
2021-11-1107 minThe Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff HancherThe Best Interview QuestionWe want your feedback and questions. Text us here.Thank you for tuning in to the Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff Hancher! Having a great team can almost guarantee you success, but how do you ensure that you are hiring the best leaders? Most interview questions allow candidates to use their natural charisma to fake their way through the questions. In this episode, you will learn how to craft your interview questions so that you get past the fluff and discover who your candidates are at their core.
2021-11-0417 minThe Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff HancherHanch's How To's 14We want your feedback and questions. Text us here.Thank you for listening to the Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff Hancher! Have you ever wondered what it’s like to get 1-on-1 leadership coaching? In today’s edition of Hanch’s How-To’s, we’re talking about the real problems today’s leaders are facing, including how to deal with defensive people and how to embrace change. You’ll hear the real-world situations my one-on-one coaching clients are facing and the solutions we worked through.
2021-10-2818 minThe Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff HancherConquering the CounterofferWe want your feedback and questions. Text us here.With a current national turnover rate of 57% this year (2021), businesses need to be doing more than ever to attract and retain their top talent. Many businesses think their work is done when the candidate signs the offer, but they ignore a crucial variable: the counteroffer. If you want a candidate to work for you, their current company probably wants them to stay on their staff! Today, Jeff discusses how to prepare your candidate for the counteroffer and improve your odds of retaining your recruit. You’ll get practical in...
2021-10-2118 minThe Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff HancherDirect Communication Pt. 2We want your feedback and questions. Text us here.Thank you for listening to The Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff Hancher! Have you ever felt like you were misunderstood in a conversation? Direct communicators are often frustrated by the way other people perceive them. Miscommunication often occurs when people perceive that your attitude and intentions do not line up with your words. You want to be honest, but more importantly, other people need to see you as genuine. In today's episode, I will share my best tips for helping you ensure your actions line up with your...
2021-10-1423 minThe Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff HancherDirect CommunicationWe want your feedback and questions. Text us here.Thank you for tuning in to The Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff Hancher! Have you ever been in a situation where you wanted to speak up, but you weren't sure how to communicate in a way that produced change without damaging the relationship? Unfortunately, there is not a one size fits all solution. The right approach often requires you to consider the mission, time pressures, and your audience. In this week’s episode, you will learn the keys to direct communication including, conveying the message, managing perceptions, and na...
2021-10-0722 minThe Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff HancherLeadership In Impossible Situations With Chad HymasWe want your feedback and questions. Text us here.Thank you for listening to the Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff Hancher! Have you ever gone through a situation that seemed impossible? My guest on this week’s episode knows what it means to have to overcome obstacles. After being crushed and mostly paralyzed by a 2000 ton bale of hay in 2001, Chad Hymas had a choice to make. How was he going to respond? In today’s episode, we talk all about how he chooses to respond and move forward. But we also talk about the influence one man...
2021-09-2352 minThe Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff HancherHunters vs. Farmers - Who Do You Need On Your Sales Team?We want your feedback and questions. Text us here.Thank you for listening to The Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff Hancher! Today we’re answering a listener’s question about how to explain the different types of sales professionals and why organizations need both. In short, your business needs salespeople that know how to persistently hunt down leads and people who know how to nurture the clients you already have and convince them to buy more. While both are sales roles, they are very different. If your organization does not have the right balance of these two type...
2021-09-1620 minThe Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff HancherStrategic Account ManagementWe want your feedback and questions. Text us here.Thank you for listening to The Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff Hancher! If you work with clients, you know that closing the sale is only the first step in establishing a strong relationship. If you want to create loyal customers, increase your profitability, and leverage your relationship to create scalable customer service solutions, you need a strategic account management process! In today’s episode, we’ll talk about seven steps you can take to select and nurture your strategic accounts so that you have a mutually beneficial relationship.
2021-09-0922 minThe Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff HancherRaising LeadersWe want your feedback and questions. Text us here.Thank you for listening to The Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff Hancher! You’ve heard me say that great leaders are not born. They are made. As a leader, you have to invest in your team and help them increase their knowledge, break bad habits, and positively influence others. But as a parent, you get the opportunity to set your child up for success by teaching them key leadership skills before they enter the workforce.If you are interested in having a child wh...
2021-09-0226 minThe Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff HancherMaking the Most of Employee TrainingWe want your feedback and questions. Text us here.Thank you for listening to The Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff Hancher. You want your team to improve, but the only way to do that is to invest in their development. Today on The Champion Forum Podcast, we discuss the proper steps to take for creating effective training. A lot of leaders forget that one of their responsibilities is to be an educator. However, not all leaders are good teachers. Whether you consider yourself a good teacher or not, the five steps I outline in this episode will m...
2021-08-1219 minThe Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff HancherServant Leadership Is Not What You Think With Joel ManbyWe want your feedback and questions. Text us here.Thank you for listening to The Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff Hancher! What do you think when you hear that a leader is a “servant leader”? Many people have misconceptions about what it means to be a servant leader and are skeptical about whether or not it will work for their business. In today’s episode, I interview Joel Manby, author of Love Works, on what it means to be a servant leader and why companies who value servant-leadership are more successful.
2021-07-2949 minThe Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff HancherHanch's How To's 11.0We want your feedback and questions. Text us here.Thank you for listening to The Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff Hancher! Today is the one day a month you get a sneak peek at what is going on behind the scenes in my coaching programs. Lately, I have been getting a lot of questions about turnover and time management. Tune in to see how I respond to my clients when they present me with these issues and see how you can utilize some of my quick tips and tricks to benefit your business or team.
2021-07-2215 minThe Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff HancherThe Number One Employee BenefitWe want your feedback and questions. Text us here.Thank you for listening to The Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff Hancher! What benefits attracted you to your job? Maybe you were excited about having a 401k, matched retirement, vacation time, the ability to work from home, etc. But there is one employee benefit most businesses are not talking about: the benefit of a great leader. We have heard it said that people do not leave bad companies; they leave bad bosses. In that case, you can convince people to come to your company and stay at it...
2021-07-1528 minThe Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff HancherThe Power of Storytelling in Business with Ty BennetWe want your feedback and questions. Text us here.Thank you for listening to the Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff Hancher! One of the greatest challenges for aspiring leaders is to learn how to influence people to take action. The secret? Learning how to be a great storyteller! In this week’s episode, Jeff is joined by entrepreneur Ty Bennet. Ty built a multimillion-dollar business with his brother at just 21 years old. Today, he is an international speaker, author. Join Ty and Jeff as they discuss the power of storytelling for businessmen and leaders.
2021-06-2436 minThe Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff HancherDeveloping Your Leadership PresenceWe want your feedback and questions. Text us here.Thank you for listening to The Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff Hancher! Have you ever been around a leader who has the IT factor? The leader whose presence is so strong that you can feel it in the next room. The leader who compels everyone to sit up straight when they arrive? This leadership “X factor” will help you command an audience, but it isn’t easy to pull off. This week on the Champion Forum Podcast, we’ll talk about how you can cultivate your leadership presence and avoid...
2021-06-1029 minThe Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff HancherHumility is TrendyWe want your feedback and questions. Text us here.Thank you for listening to The Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff Hancher! Leaders are built not only by their accomplishments but also by their character. One of the key components of a strong character is humility, especially over the last 12 months. Having humility allows you to foster a culture of openness, trust, and collaboration. Cultures with these characteristics thrived in the chaos of the past year. While many leaders would agree that humility is important, few leaders are as humble as they should be. Often this is because t...
2021-06-0329 minThe Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff HancherBusiness Lessons From the Military on Memorial DayWe want your feedback and questions. Text us here.Thank you for listening to The Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff Hancher! With Memorial Day coming up, I wanted to talk about the relationship between business and the military. While business leaders do not typically risk their lives for the mission of their organizations, you can learn a lot about leadership from those in the military that did. Today I wanted to share the leadership traits that our greatest military leaders had and challenge you to see how you can apply them to your leadership situation.
2021-05-2724 minThe Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff HancherYour Leadership LegacyWe want your feedback and questions. Text us here.Thank you for tuning in to this episode of The Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff Hancher! Many leaders think their results are what define their success. They chase achievement, awards, and promotion, in the hope of creating a lasting legacy. However, a leader’s true legacy is determined by what they leave behind for the organization and its people. Effective leadership occurs when the leader strengthens others’ capacity to learn and integrate what they learned into their lives. In this episode, we will talk about how to connect with...
2021-05-2021 minThe Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff HancherHanch's How To's 9.0We want your feedback and questions. Text us here.Thank you for listening to the Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff Hancher! Every leader wants to have a productive, passionate team. But do you ever feel like your employees are just checking the boxes instead of fully engaging in their work? You are not alone! This week I’m sharing how you can increase your team’s engagement, productivity, and understanding of the vision. You’ll hear the real advice I give my one-on-one coaching clients and the dangers this advice helps you avoid.
2021-05-1317 minThe Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff HancherEmotional Intelligence and the Enneagram with Karissa HarrisonWe want your feedback and questions. Text us here.Thank you for listening to The Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff Hancher. What do you do when you feel stuck in your career? Sometimes the answer isn’t to develop your technical skills or apply to a new job. Sometimes, you need to develop your emotional intelligence to move forward and increase your team’s productivity and creativity. In this episode, I interview Karissa Harrison about the practical ways you can use the Enneagram to increase your EQ, improve your leadership, and grow your team.
2021-05-0644 minThe Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff HancherHanch's How To's 8.0We want your feedback and questions. Text us here.Thank you for listening to The Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff Hancher! Once a month, I share my top insights and answer your questions! In today’s episode, I’ll answer an aspiring leader’s question, reveal four reasons you should be preparing for turnover, and share a recent experience that reveals the importance of protecting your company’s culture. If you have a question that you want to be answered in an upcoming episode, visit jeffhancher.com or send an email to jeff@jeffhancher.com
2021-04-2928 minThe Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff HancherThe Potential Trap with Mark BenedettiWe want your feedback and questions. Text us here.Thank you for listening to The Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff Hancher! Have you ever wondered if you are really living up to your full potential? How can you know if you are reaching your maximum potential? This week on the podcast, I am excited to interview Mark Benedetti about his new book, “The Potential Trap.” We’ll talk about identifying the factors that are holding you back, rewriting the story you are telling yourself, and the difference between a dream and a passion.
2021-04-2250 minThe Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff HancherHanch's How To's 7.0We want your feedback and questions. Text us here.Thank you for listening to The Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff Hancher! What will the workplace look like after Covid19? What role does “the greater good” play in a business, and how important is it really? Today I’m giving you a look at the trends that I am seeing this month in leadership and business. You’ll also get my number one tip for planning for the future as a business. I present this segment once a month to show you just a quick peek at what it is li...
2021-03-2527 minThe Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff HancherCreating Healthy Disruptions In The WorkplaceWe want your feedback and questions. Text us here.Thank you for listening to The Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff Hancher! Have you ever looked at another leader or another business and wondered how they are having such great success? I mean, what’s their secret? It could be their leadership style, hiring practices, budgeting control, or any other number of things. But in today’s episode, we’re talking about one key to success that many organizations miss: a growth culture. Healthy disruptions and new ways of thinking are essential to your company’s success, growth, and surv...
2021-03-1117 minThe Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff HancherThe Attributes - Hidden Keys To Building Successful Teams With Rich DivineyWe want your feedback and questions. Text us here.Thank you for listening to The Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff Hancher! Every day people get fired and businesses fail. But why? In a world where you can be trained in almost anything, what makes some people more successful than others? Today’s interview with Rich Diviney will show you the secret qualities that determine success and how you can maximize those qualities to perform better and create better teams.
2021-03-0445 minThe Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff HancherHanch's How To's 5.0We want your feedback and questions. Text us here.Thank you for listening to The Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff Hancher! While every leader faces unique situations, leaders across the world share similar challenges. Jeff created Hanch’s How-To’s to show you that you’re not alone and highlight the most common issues leaders are facing today. In this week’s podcast, Jeff talks about procrastination, customer service, and ensuring your team meets your expectations.
2021-01-2827 minThe Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff HancherThe People Have SpokenWe want your feedback and questions. Text us here.Thank you for listening to The Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff Hancher! In today’s episode, we will discuss the qualities of inspirational leaders. We want to be leaders who inspire people to do more than they even thought was possible. A great way to do this is by listening to what people are saying! Of course, there is no one-size-fits-all approach to leadership, but you can still improve your leadership abilities by learning about norms and trends.
2020-11-1929 minThe Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff HancherVeterans Day With Mike HertzendorfWe want your feedback and questions. Text us here.Thank you for listening to The Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff Hancher! In today’s special Veterans Day episode, I interview Mike Hertzendorf, who spent 29 years in the US Army as a special operations aviator. As a veteran, Mike knows the value of leadership and has faced situations that put not only his own life at risk but also the life of all of his team members. When everything was on the line, Mike learned the value of relationship building, selflessness, and kindness. Today, we’ll explore what it m...
2020-11-1139 minThe Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff HancherHanch's How To's 3.0We want your feedback and questions. Text us here.Thank you for listening to The Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff Hancher! This week we are taking another look at some of the key areas and issues the leaders I work with have been facing. You’ll get the same practical advice and coaching that I have been giving during coaching calls and leadership meetings.
2020-11-0524 minThe Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff HancherThe Talent War With Mike Sarraille and George RandleWe want your feedback and questions. Text us here.Thank you for listening to The Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff Hancher! Your number one resource as a business is your employees, not your product or service. You need to attract and retain the best talent for your organization to thrive. But without the right strategy or mindset, you won’t be able to compete. In today’s episode, Jeff is talking to Mike Sarraille and George Randale about how having a “talent mindset” will give you a competitive advantage.
2020-10-2951 minThe Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff HancherWhy Leaders FailWe want your feedback and questions. Text us here.Thank you for listening to The Champion Forum Podcast by Jeff Hancher! Leadership is full of challenges, and it can be difficult to know if you are doing the right thing. Part of being a great leader is being willing to grow and develop self-awareness so that you can honestly assess your weaknesses. This week I am giving you the five most common reasons that leaders fail. You will learn how to identify and overcome those five leadership challenges and thrive in your current role at your company.
2020-10-2236 minThe Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff HancherThe First 90 Days with Michael WatkinsWe want your feedback and questions. Text us here.Thank you for listening to The Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff Hancher! Do you remember what it was like to start a new job? You want to make a good first impression and avoid making mistakes. But how do you know what your company is looking for? This week, I talk to Dr. Michael Watkins. Michael is the author of Your Next Move: The Leader’s Guide to Navigating Major Career Transitions and the international bestseller The First 90 Days: Critical Success Strategies for New Leaders at all Levels. In...
2020-10-1535 minThe Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff HancherHiring Great LeadersWe want your feedback and questions. Text us here.Thank you for listening to The Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff Hancher! Hiring new employees can be a stressful and confusing process. How do you know if you are hiring the right person for the job? How do you know if your best employee will be successful if they are promoted? If you are unsure of the answers to these questions, you might need to revisit your hiring practices! In this episode, we’ll talk about the benefits of hiring internally and recruiting externally, the three most critical cr...
2020-10-0828 minThe Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff HancherCreating Good HabitsWe want your feedback and questions. Text us here.Thank you for listening to The Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff Hancher! High-performing entrepreneurs and employees have great habits, but how do you develop and keep them? Not having habits and routine is not good and having bad ones is even worse. Good habits create a positive mindset. When you focus on behaviors that you can control, you can develop plans and take action. Developing and keeping good habits is about the process over the result. In this week’s episode, you’ll learn how to identify and crea...
2020-09-2423 minThe Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff HancherHanch's How To's 2.0We want your feedback and questions. Text us here.Thank you for listening to The Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff Hancher! This week we are taking another look at some of the key problems the leaders I work with have been facing. You’ll get the same practical answers my coaching clients get on topics like hiring, dealing with conflict at work, and having the right mindset as a leader.
2020-09-1719 minThe Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff HancherThe Questions You Should Be AskingWe want your feedback and questions. Text us here.Thank you for listening to The Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff Hancher! When was the last time you asked your team a question? Many entry-level employees are encouraged to ask lots of questions, but the further you go up the corporate ladder, the fewer questions you tend to ask. Leaders do not want to be seen as weak or uncertain. However, the reality is that asking questions is the only way you can make confident decisions that will empower your employees! This week Jeff will show you the...
2020-09-1021 minThe Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff HancherWhat Are You SayingWe want your feedback and questions. Text us here.Thank you for listening to The Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff Hancher! While leadership often involves making difficult decisions and inspiring people to achieve their full potential, the value of communication cannot be overstated. Communication is what sets great leaders apart. In this week’s episode, Jeff and Lem talk about what happens when leaders fail to communicate and the keys to communicating effectively.
2020-09-0318 minThe Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff HancherAct As IfWe want your feedback and questions. Text us here.Have you ever felt like you missed your opportunity to lead? Do you wonder how you can become a leader without a title or official position? Today, Jeff answers a listener's question about how to become a leader at work and whether it is too late to become a leader. Tune in to learn four key things you should be doing right now if you want to be a leader and two mistakes to avoid.
2020-08-2721 minThe Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff HancherIt's YOUR ResponsibilityWe want your feedback and questions. Text us here.Too many leaders are defensive. Pride or perfectionism cause them to blame others for problems and issues. If you want to be a great leader, this simply cannot happen. Even when they fail, great leaders believe in their abilities. In this week's episode, Jeff deals with the topic of taking responsibility--no matter what. Tune in to hear 3 things to consider when you need to take responsibility.
2020-08-2019 minThe Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff HancherPursuing Success and Entrepreneurship: Tips from Tippi Toes co-founder and Shark Tank contestantWe want your feedback and questions. Text us here.In today’s episode, Jeff interviews Megan Reilly, the co-owner and COO of Tippi Toes Dance. Her company aims to develop a love of dancing in children by creating a positive experience that promotes healthy living habits and helps build both self-confidence and a love for others. She and her partner founded the company 21 years ago and now have 35 franchises and an international presence. You may know her from the popular television show “Shark Tank.” In today’s episode, she talks about building a thriving business, balancing work and life...
2020-08-1347 minThe Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff HancherHanch's How To'sWe want your feedback and questions. Text us here.Thank you for listening to The Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff Hancher! In today’s episode, Jeff is giving you a look at the conversations he is currently having with his coaching clients. Jeff works with a variety of clients, but the advice he gives can be applied across industries and positions. Today, he has pulled together eight leadership keys that you can implement into your personal leadership strategy. Remember, elite leadership is not a destination—it’s a journey that you need to invest in every day.
2020-08-0625 minThe Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff HancherLeadership Lessons From a Naval CommanderWe want your feedback and questions. Text us here.Have you ever wondered how people handle high-pressure situations? Do you wish that you could lead with more confidence, influences, and effectiveness? In this week's episode, Jeff interviews former Naval Commander Dennis Volpe about achieving your goals, resilience, and dealing with failure as a leader. Tune in to hear how Dennis's experience in the Navy shaped his understanding of personal development and leadership and how you can apply those principles to your leadership!
2020-07-0943 minThe Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff HancherBonus Episode: Bravery, Unity, and Other Lessons from 1776We want your feedback and questions. Text us here.Join Jeff in this special Fourth of July bonus episode where he reflects on what leaders need to do when the world seems like it is divided and in crisis.
2020-07-0410 minThe Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff HancherDo The Right ThingWe want your feedback and questions. Text us here.Do you focus on doing things the right way, or doing things the right way? Many leaders spend their time trying to force through projects and follow procedures to a T. They manage their employees’ actions to make sure everyone is on task. However, these leaders are missing the bigger picture! Before you worry about doing things better, faster, cheaper, you should worry about whether you are even doing the right things. In this week’s episode, Jeff will help you identify whether you are spending your time on t...
2020-07-0219 minThe Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff HancherHow Approachable Are You?We want your feedback and questions. Text us here.Approachability creates transparency, trust, credibility, and authenticity. Sadly, many leaders get a reputation for being separated from their employees and on a different, unreachable level. When this happens, their team members often stop communicating, feel unimportant, and see a decrease in morale. In this week’s episode, Jeff talks about seven things you can do to be a more approachable leader. You can have other leadership qualities, but without approachability, you will put a limit on how much you can achieve.
2020-06-2534 minThe Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff HancherDemystifying Leadership PresenceWe want your feedback and questions. Text us here.Thank you for listening to the Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff Hancher! One of the qualities many leaders are told that they need to work on is “presence.” Your leadership presence, how you are perceived and accepted by others, is founded on your attitude, your character, and how you act when no one is watching. It’s about your positive energy: being there for and helping others. It’s about being genuine and comfortable in your own skin. In this episode, we will talk about what leadership presence is and i...
2020-06-0438 minThe Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff HancherThe Value of Reflection in LeadershipWe want your feedback and questions. Text us here.The last few months have flown by. You’ve likely either made or been on the receiving end of many decisions. You’ve spent a lot of time working on new projects and proposals and adjusting your yearly plan, but have you spent any time reflecting? Reflection helps you find solutions to the problems that you face and it enables you to avoid repeating your mistakes. In this episode, Jeff highlights the three reasons people avoid dedicating time to personal reflection and gives six steps that will help you...
2020-05-2825 minThe Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff HancherLeadership Lessons From a PandemicWe want your feedback and questions. Text us here.Thank you for listening to The Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff Hancher! The past few months have been challenging for individuals and businesses alike. Not only are we facing difficult situations such as working with a remote workforce and planning for an unknown future, but we are also trying to adapt to never-ending changes in regulations and policies. In today’s episode, we’ll go over some of the key leadership skills that have been helping leaders navigate these unprecedented times. Our businesses and our families are r...
2020-05-2127 minThe Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff HancherDan Cockerell - Creating Culture in Your KingdomWe want your feedback and questions. Text us here.Thank you for listening to The Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff Hancher! This week, Jeff interviews a former Disney executive who is now helping leaders learn how to create a company culture that empowers and engages its employees. Dan and his wife Valerie spent a combined 41 years working at Disney and have worked both in Orlando and internationally. In this episode, you’ll hear some of the secrets to Disney’s success, how to set yourself apart, and the key to making a big career move.
2020-05-141h 01The Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff HancherFrom Bankruptcy imminent to Profitable and Thriving with Jim ShorkeyWe want your feedback and questions. Text us here.Thank you for listening to The Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff Hancher! Today, Jeff interviews Jim Shorkey, who’s family founded their auto dealership in 1974. He grew up watching his parents work hard to make their business a success. After his father’s death, Jim took over the company in 1996. Just two years later, the business was on the brink of bankruptcy. In this episode, you’ll hear how Jim was able to transform his western PA automotive dealership to become one of the best and most profitable auto d...
2020-05-0754 minThe Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff HancherLeadership Magic with Lee CockerellWe want your feedback and questions. Text us here.In this week’s episode, Jeff talks with Lee Cockerell about his career with Disney and the many lessons he has learned over his life. Lee started his career in the hotel industry. After being fired from his second position, he continued working hard and eventually earned a job with Disney in 1990 to open the Disneyland Paris project. Lee worked his way up and became the Executive VP of Operations for 20 years at Disney World, leading 40,000 cast members, 20 hotels, 4 theme parks and so much more. One of his la...
2020-04-3054 minThe Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff HancherCan't Do Versus Won't DoWe want your feedback and questions. Text us here.Thank you for listening to The Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff Hancher! One of the challenges in leadership is identifying the root cause of poor performance. At its root, poor performance can fall into two main categories: 1) the employee won’t do the job or task, or 2) the employee can’t do the job or task. If you fail to identify the real issue, you will waste valuable time and resources pursuing the wrong solution.
2020-04-2329 minThe Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff HancherNavigating CriticismWe want your feedback and questions. Text us here.Thank you for listening to The Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff Hancher. In the uncertain times we live in, leaders are making decisions where there is no obvious, easy choice. As a result, you are likely facing an even greater amount of criticism than usual. In today’s episode, we will talk about how to receive criticism and how it can actually benefit you. I have never seen a greater time in my life that we, as leaders, need to be decisive and listen at the same time. Ou...
2020-04-1630 minThe Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff HancherMiracle on the Hudson Survivor Dave SandersonWe want your feedback and questions. Text us here. In this week’s episode, Miracle on the Hudson survivor David Sanderson describes what it was like to be in the plane that crash-landed on the Hudson River. After he shares his experience, Dave and Jeff talk about the leadership principles that applied in that situation and explain how champions prepare for adversity and thrive in challenging situations.
2020-04-0945 minThe Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff HancherPerspective In AdversityWe want your feedback and questions. Text us here.Thank you for listening to The Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff Hancher! This episode is being released in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic. While this situation is unique, it is not the only difficult situation you will face as a leader. You can have multiple degrees and certificates, but perseverance will help you succeed and find creative solutions, even in the midst of a crisis. In this week’s episode, we will talk about four mindset shifts you need to make if you want to lead your te...
2020-04-0223 minThe Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff HancherLeading Through UncertaintyWe want your feedback and questions. Text us here.Thank you for listening to The Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff Hancher. With the Covid-19 causing a global health crisis, many people are struggling to know how to navigate the uncertain economic climate. In difficult situations, people look to leadership to give them a clear picture of what is going on. Leaders set the tone for their organization. If you hoard information and panic, you will lose control of your organization. However, If you remain positive, optimistic, and confident, your teams will behave the same way. If you a...
2020-03-2630 minThe Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff HancherManaging Toxic People - Part 2We want your feedback and questions. Text us here.Thank you for listening to The Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff Hancher! Last week we talked about how to identify a toxic employee. The biggest mistake leaders make is that they wait too long to address the toxic behavior and it has a negative effect on their company. So, this week we are going to talk about why leaders don’t address toxic employees and how you can prepare to manage and potentially terminate a toxic employee. Regardless of the outcome, remember that your goal as a leader sh...
2020-03-1925 minThe Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff HancherManaging Toxic People - Part 1We want your feedback and questions. Text us here.In the first episode of this two-part series, Jeff discusses the characteristics of a toxic employee and how you can identify a potentially toxic employee in the interview process. Too often leaders try to ignore toxic employees until they break company policy. But the longer you wait, the more you will allow the employee to affect your team’s morale and kill productivity. Tune in to learn the warning signs so that you can deal with toxic employees and protect your team.
2020-03-1231 minThe Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff HancherHabits of a Champion with World Series Champion Dana CavaleaWe want your feedback and questions. Text us here.Thank you for listening to The Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff Hancher! In this episode, Jeff interviews Dana Cavalea, a former member of the strength and conditioning staff for the New York Yankees. Dana started with the Yankees at just 19 years old and was a part of the 2009 World Championship team. In his time with the Yankees, Dana learned about what it means to be a champion, and today he helps companies and executives reach their goals through professional coaching, group trainings, and public speaking. Tune in to...
2020-03-0554 minThe Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff HancherBecoming An Intentional LeaderWe want your feedback and questions. Text us here.When you are leading a team, you need to make sure that you are clear, concise, and thorough in your communication. Without intentionality, your team will be confused, lack direction, and be slow to achieve results. In this episode, Jeff talks about what it means to be an intentional leader and gives six key things intentional leaders do regularly.
2020-02-2737 minThe Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff HancherThe Value of Journaling with Doug SmithWe want your feedback and questions. Text us here.Thank you for listening to The Champion Forum Podcast! In this episode, Jeff interviews Doug Smith, Director of Development for Light of Life Rescue mission and founder of L3 Leadership, on the benefits of journaling. There are many ideas about why you should journal, but Doug gives practical insight on the benefits of specific journaling practices and how you can incorporate them into your own life to see not only short term benefits but long-term returns. Journaling will help you bring clarity to your priorities and evaluate your...
2020-02-2038 minThe Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff HancherPreventing Burnout with David McGlennenWe want your feedback and questions. Text us here.Over 60% of American workers report being burnt out some or most of the time. In this episode, Jeff welcomes David McGlennen back to The Champion Forum to discuss the causes of burnout and what both companies and individuals can do to help prevent and remedy burnout. Additionally, they discuss the long term impact of burnout and how you can structure your life so that your work and personal lives complement, rather than compete with, each other.
2020-02-1351 minThe Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff HancherRemote Leadership Best Practices with Gina MichnowiczWe want your feedback and questions. Text us here.Do you lead a remote team, or have you been wondering how to incorporate remote employees or contractors into your organization? In this week’s episode, Jeff talks to Gina Michnowicz, CEO of The Craftsman Agency, about leading a remote team. More and more businesses are choosing to utilize employees who live across different geographic locations, focusing on talent over proximity. Jeff and Gina answer questions like, “How can you lead well when you cannot sit in the same room as your team on a regular basis?” and “What wou...
2020-02-0646 minThe Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff HancherCreating An Engaged TeamWe want your feedback and questions. Text us here.Thank you for listening to The Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff Hancher. It is likely that more than a quarter of your employees are at a high-risk of turnover. In this episode, Jeff talks about the effects of unengaged employees and what you can do to change it. Organizations that fail to engage their employees will lose their top talent. Businesses that do engage their employees will reduce staff turnover, improve productivity and efficiency, retain customers at a higher rate, and increase their profits.
2020-01-3036 minThe Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff HancherWhat Every New Professional Wants To Know with Austin Armstrong - Part 2We want your feedback and questions. Text us here.In the second part of his interview with recent college graduate Austin Armstrong, Jeff talks about creating a personal brand, navigating a new workplace culture, overcoming failure, and the moment that changed his life.
2020-01-2337 minThe Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff HancherWhat Every New Professional Wants To Know with Austin ArmstrongWe want your feedback and questions. Text us here.Thank you for listening to The Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff Hancher! In this episode, Jeff answers questions from Austin Armstrong, a December 2019 college graduate with a major in Finance, Marketing, and Entrepreneurship. If you are a young professional or are looking to make a better impression in your workplace, this episode will give you practical tips and expose areas that you can work on in your own professional life.
2020-01-1632 minThe Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff HancherNew Year's Resolutions Are OverratedWe want your feedback and questions. Text us here.This episode is coming out at the beginning of January 2020, and everyone is talking about their goals and resolutions for the new year. In this episode, Jeff talks about why new year’s resolutions are overrated and what you should do instead. You should be constantly setting goals and creating new strategies to achieve them. If you don’t make some changes and create a real strategy then 2020 will be a repeat of 2019!Get the full show notes at thechampionforum.com/shownotes/tcf045
2020-01-0941 minThe Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff HancherServant Leadership with Dan BillieWe want your feedback and questions. Text us here.Thank you for listening to the Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff Hancher. In this episode, Jeff once again sits down with Dan Billie. Dan has over 20 years of leadership experience and is particularly passionate about the benefits of servant leadership. In this episode, Dan and Jeff explain some of the strengths and weaknesses of servant leadership and some of the misconceptions people have about the approach.For the complete show notes, visit www.thechampionforum.com/shownotes/
2020-01-021h 04The Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff HancherLeadership Lessons From A Green BeretWe want your feedback and questions. Text us here.Thank you for listening to The Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff Hancher! This week Jeff interviewed former Green Beret and entrepreneur Jason Van Camp. After leaving the military, Jason founded Mission Six Zero, a company dedicated to helping individuals and companies create sustainable growth and increase their situational awareness. In this episode, you will hear about the importance of simplicity, self-awareness, trust, and creating deliberate discomfort.
2019-12-261h 00The Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff Hancher7 Common Leadership Mistakes (and what you can do to avoid them)We want your feedback and questions. Text us here.Thank you for listening to The Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff Hancher. Learning to lead is an ongoing process. All leaders make mistakes, but the best leaders learn from their mistakes and avoid making them again. In this episode, Jeff opens up about some of his personal missteps as a leader as he talks about the 7 most common mistakes that leaders make and how you can avoid making the same errors.
2019-12-1941 minThe Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff HancherHeather Monahan—Creating ConfidenceWe want your feedback and questions. Text us here.Thank you for listening to the Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff Hancher! In this episode, Jeff interviews, best-selling author, keynote speaker, entrepreneur, and founder of Boss In Heels, Heather Monahan. She spent almost 20 years working in corporate America, earning a position as a Chief Revenue Officer. Since leaving corporate America in 2018, she has been named a Limit Breaking Female Founder in 2018, published two books, and delivered her first TedX Talk. Tune in to hear Jeff and Heather talk about dealing with opposition, developing your confidence, and standing out...
2019-12-1256 minThe Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff HancherThe Dynamics of MentoringWe want your feedback and questions. Text us here.Thank you for listening to the Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff Hancher! In this week’s episode, Jeff dissects the topic of mentorship from the perspective of the mentor, mentee, and organization. If you ever wondered why mentorship is important and if you should be a mentor or mentee, this is the episode for you.Mentors encourage the personal and professional development of their mentees by sharing their knowledge, expertise, and experience. Having a mentor will help you achieve your goals more quickly than you could on...
2019-12-051h 00The Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff HancherFrom Obese and Depressed To Fit And Thriving: A Conversation with Nicholas BayerleWe want your feedback and questions. Text us here.This week Jeff interviews Nicholas Bayerle, founder of Billion Dollar Body, which helps businessmen have the health, power, and confidence they need to succeed. He also hosts his own podcast and speaks on stages across the country. In this episode, Jeff and Nicholas talk about Nicholas’s weight loss journey, the skills and relationships that have lead to his success, and the lessons he has learned in his journey to owning a million-dollar business.
2019-11-1440 minThe Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff HancherSelf-Awareness : The Essence of LeadershipWe want your feedback and questions. Text us here.Thank you for listening to The Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff Hancher! What does it take to become an effective leader? Self-awareness is one of the key attributes of effective leaders because it allows them to reflect honestly on their performance and adapt their leadership style. In this episode, Jeff talks about how being aware of your strengths, weaknesses, style, personality, and preferences can have a significant impact on how you behave and interact with others. If you are unaware, you risk creating an environment where people do...
2019-10-3141 minThe Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff HancherThink And Grow Rich with Chuck Bolena - Part 2We want your feedback and questions. Text us here.Thank you for listening to The Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff Hancher! In this episode, Jeff continues his conversation with Chuck Bolena about the best-selling book Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill. They discuss Napoleon Hill’s 6-step plan for achieving your desires, the importance of taking action on your desires, what to look for in a mastermind group, and the “secret” Napoleon Hill hid in the book.
2019-10-2449 minThe Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff HancherRetaining Top TalentWe want your feedback and questions. Text us here.The competition to hire a great employee is fierce, but getting a great employee in the door is only half the battle. Companies that fail to meet the needs of top performers will ultimately lose the employee, decrease their productivity, and waste thousands of dollars in a job transition and talent search. But what practices help companies avoid high rates of employee turnover? Thank you for listening to The Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff Hancher! In this episode, Jeff gives four ways that you can invest i...
2019-10-1025 minThe Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff HancherListen Up!We want your feedback and questions. Text us here.Thank you for listening to the Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff Hancher! In this episode, Jeff talks about why people struggle to be good listeners and how practicing active listening can strengthen your relationships, build trust, and help you accomplish more in your organization. In order to elevate your leadership status and become truly influential, you must consistently practice active listening, whether it's in a high-stakes meeting or casual discussion.
2019-09-1935 minThe Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff HancherLeading Through Change - Part 2We want your feedback and questions. Text us here.In this episode, Jeff takes a deeper dive into how to build trust and relationship with your team. In the last of Jeff’s 7 steps to leading through change, you will learn how to involve your team in the decision-making process and approach change with humility so that your team feels validated throughout the process. A healthy team will know that change is necessary and healthy when they know that their leader has their best interests at heart, not just the company’s bottom line. Get the complete show...
2019-06-1321 minThe Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff HancherLeading With Influence--Maximizing Your Leadership ImpactWe want your feedback and questions. Text us here.In this episode, Jeff explains that your success as a leader will be built on your ability to influence your team. Influence is not something that leaders automatically gain because of their title or education. Influence comes through genuinely caring about people and showing them that you care. Join Jeff as he unpacks some key characteristics and habits of influential leaders and challenges you to evaluate your personal leadership style and make investing in your team members your top priority.Visit https://tinyurl.com/y6q...
2019-03-1827 min