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The Leader's Toolkit032 Team AssessmentAs we continue to unpack the five components of the Maximizing Team Performance Tool, Lydia Jourdain introduces us to the Team Performance Assessment. Learn how Lydia uses this tool with the clients she works with and how often she revisits the assessment to help build healthy teams.How is your team doing in terms of:CommunicationRelationshipAlignmentExecutionCapacityWould you like to become a part of the GiANT London Team as a Leadership Coach? If so, reach out to Lydia at lydia@londongiant.com or if you're interested...2024-12-1023 minThe Leader's Toolkit031 Team PerformanceLike building a house, as a team leader, you have to build a firm foundation for your team. The starting point is communication, which will help to create psychological safety and a space for strong relationships. Alignment will be attainable as each member will know and understand their strengths and roles within the team, leading to execution on goals. When every team member feels like a valuable member of the team and brings their best, the highest levels of capacity and performance can be reached. Dan Frey of GiANT Southeast outlines and discusses this Maximizing Team Performance t...2024-11-1224 minThe Leader's Toolkit030 Pulling Down WallsOn this episode, we are in a part 2 discussion with Skot Waldron about Influence and the concept of how to establish trust. Check out these tools as Tracy and Skot unpack these concepts. This idea of being aware to observe your surroundings and watching and listening to the person on the other side of you is important when establishing trust. When you do, you can pick up on clues as to what a person needs from you. This will allow you to see what is most important to them. Is it Character, Chemistry, Competency or Credibility?2024-10-1521 minThe Leader's Toolkit029 The Four C's of InfluenceRole Leadership v. Influence is something leaders may not be aware of and thinking about. The days of employees and teams having respect for or feeling compelled toward their leader just because of their role in title, is no longer the norm. Our Gen Z and Millennials, along with the newest Alpha Generation are wanting leaders who they believe are worthy of being followed because of their engagement with employees, their empathy, their ideas and strategies. Skot Waldron outlines a tool to create self-awareness in leaders so they can determine what areas of trust they are strong i...2024-09-0321 minThe Leader's Toolkit028 How to Scale LeadershipIf you are wondering if it's possible to take the tools and resources you've heard about here on the podcast and implement organizational-wide, this episode is for you. Christina Chicoraske is the Director of Statewide Training for the State of Oklahoma in the US. She and her team have implemented GiANT tools, specifically the 5 Voices, into their culture with 32,500 employees. She speaks about their roll-out process, how they got buy-in from the organization leadership team, what winning looks like and how it's going now.She uses in-person, webinar style and other virtual experiences in order to meet...2024-07-2228 minThe Leader's Toolkit027 Eradicate Gossip & DramaWhat do I value most? Am I more concerned with me being heard or with my own rights or am I concerned with preserving the integrity of the organization and the relationships and trust within? If we take the intention of fighting for one another, then we won't use gossip and we won't stir up drama to protect ourselves. Instead we will go to the source of friction and we will work it out even though it is uncomfortable to address issues directly with the person. If you'd like to connect with Todd of Overland Consulting, reach ou...2024-07-0820 minThe Leader's Toolkit026 Leading an Unmotivated EmployeeKayla Kersey is a champion of Team Leadership and is an expert in team dynamics. She shares her wisdom about how to motivate and develop an under-performer. She shares three helpful tools:Role Clarity ToolPerformance Diagnostic ToolDeveloping Others ToolWhen faced with an employee who is unmotivated or not performing at the level you expect here are Kayla's thoughts:People want to know what winning looks like for them. You as the leader have to make sure their role is clear? So first, have you trained them on this r...2024-06-1920 minThe Leader's Toolkit024 What Touches the HeartWhat inspires and motivates people? As leaders sometimes we think we know - things like pay and benefits. And yes, people want those things, but in actuality it takes really understanding and studying the people you lead to see what motivates each one specifically. Lindel Fields uses a story about his daughter, a vacation, and the Axoloti fish she wanted to see at an aquarium to remind us that it may be even more simple than we think when it comes to inspire and motivating people.He boils down leadership to becoming a leader who to...2024-05-2021 minThe Leader's Toolkit023 People Development PlanKeith Glover of AHSG is back for another episode and he has the details of how their organization has implemented the GiANT tools and integrated the content into their organization. After three years of using GiANT, they now have trained everyone with a leadership role within their organization using Altitude Training or Toolkit sessions. They've done this with a mix of live-training and virtual training. Keith mentions that because AHSG knows their people learn in different ways, they have introduced the GiANT leadership training through as many avenues as they can to make sure they meet the n...2024-05-0119 minThe Leader's Toolkit021 Call Up, Not OutIf you've never been called out, you've probably witnessed it. It's embarrassing, deflating and degrading. There's a better way. Our guest, Julliette Odhiambo, introduces us to the concept of calling someone up, instead of calling them out. A supportive and honoring approach to challenge someone we lead means that when a mistake is made, or if motivation is required, we do it in a caring way where our mindset is to develop them into great employees and future (or present) leaders. We do this in a way that fights for their highest good. Julliette Odhiambo focuses on le...2024-04-0220 minThe Leader's Toolkit020 Developing OthersThe Developing Others tool is used to train up someone in a new expertise or skill. A wise leader is intentional in transferring their knowledge. Roz Hobley gives us the steps on how to apprentice someone:Phase 1 - unconscious incompetence - "I do, you watch"Phase 2 - conscious competence - "I do, you help" Watch out for the Pit of Despair!Phase 3 - conscious competence - "You do, I help"Phase 4 - unconscious competence - "You do, I watch"This process takes time, vision and encouragement! There is long-term payout for this...2024-03-1920 min
GiANT Leadership Podcast#027 Live Out What You're SellingEpisode Highlights, Links and Resources:During the opening, Jeremie and Steve discuss managing time and being more strategic with time. They mention the 5 Gears and several of the tools that help with communication and to make sure we are productive but also present with people in a healthy way. GiANT helps people become more Relationally Intelligent. They mention "thinkers" and "feelers" and the differences in personality. They have developed powerful tools to help people understand themselves and each other. You can access these tools by going to GiANT.Jeremie and Steve talk about Peace during...2024-02-2028 minThe Leader's Toolkit018 MindsetThoughts drive actions, that drive habits, which result in outcomes.How you think about yourself impacts your actions. Are you secure, confident and humble as a leader? Do you know what you're good at and the value you can add to your team? And are you passing that mindset onto your people so they can reach their potential too?How you think about your team determines how you lead your team. Don't limit your ability to lead them by not believing in them. As a leader we need to believe in the best of everyone...2024-01-3025 minThe Leader's Toolkit017 The Communication CodeWhat would have to happen for every person on a team to become relationally intelligent? The Communication Code book and tool will transform the way you communicate with those that you work with and those at home.Jeremie gives the five "C's" within the Communication Code:CareCelebrateClarifyCollaborateCritiqueEach personality or Voice tends to use a certain code. Once you know the other person's code, communication becomes much more successful between the two of you. It creates healthy two-way communication. Pro tip: it's okay to ask the...2024-01-1917 minThe Leader's Toolkit016 Your Natural StrengthsImagine a world where you get to work in your natural strengths most of the time. To be energized and fulfilled according to your skillset and your natural strengths would be a dream come true. Chris Ediger introduces us to the 70:30 Principle. This gives leaders insight for understanding why they are sometimes drained within their job and at other times energized. It gives a practical framework to adjust to be able to have a healthy balance.Chris gives a great exercise to try. On one side of a piece of paper write down a list of your n...2024-01-0220 minGiANT Leadership Podcast#026 Leading Through Every SeasonEpisode Highlights, Links and Resources:During the opening, Jeremie and Steve talk about the launch of their new book, The Communication Code. Many companies are giving these books out to their employees for book club events or gifts. If you'd like to receive a discount straight from the publisher for bulk order, Order Here.Jeremie and Steve are also available for a Communication Code Keynote at your next event or training. To book them, please contact Tracy Rader.They talk about code words for setting up a conversation for success. Grab the book...2023-12-2233 minThe Leader's Toolkit015 Intentionality in All Circles of InfluenceOn this episode, we continue our conversation and discovery of The 5 Circles of Influence Tool. This is a great self-reflection tool. Are you intentional in every area of influence in your life? From yourself, to your family, your team, your organization as a whole and your community. Leaders can't be compartmentalized. We must be sure to live out our values in every area of impact that we have. Our guest, Annree Wogan, shares her perspective on how this tool has opened her eyes to her own areas of growth. She now shares this tool with her many c...2023-12-1221 minThe Leader's Toolkit014 Your Circles of InfluenceThe 5 Circles of Influence are: self, family, team, organization and community. Many of us can be intentional in one or two of these areas when we take the time and effort, but it is very difficult to become intentional in all five. Jon Sakarias Liknes and Johan Haugstad of Norway open up about how they are using this tool in their own lives and to help teams get healthy.Johan gives a great tip using the acronym HALT. Be sure to listen and learn about what this stands for and how he is better able to take...2023-11-1422 minThe Leader's Toolkit013 The Power of Your VoiceOn this episode, Steve Cockram gives the details of he Guardian, Connector and Pioneer Voices. He highlights each one giving their strengths and things to watch out for. Listen particularly to how he describes the power of relational capital between the different Voices and how important trust is when working with various Voices on a team.I mentioned Jeremie and Steve's podcast called The GiANT Leadership Podcast. You can check that out here. Also, Steve Cockram and Jeremie Kubicek have written an entire book around the 5 Voices. You can pick up your copy at Amazon. (If you're loo...2023-10-3121 minThe Leader's Toolkit012 Your Unique VoiceIf you've been confused by or abused by a personality training or assessment in the past, Steve Cockram (the co-founder of GiANT) clears the air and gives a fresh perspective through the lens of the 5 Voices. Listen as he describes each of the five and shares the strengths of each one. See if you can identify with at least one. Take the free 5 Voices assessment or upgrade to the full Pro results: Take the 5 Voices Assessment And did you know that whether you choose the free version or the Pro ($10 per month per user) version, yo...2023-10-1621 minThe Leader's Toolkit011 Don't Put Me In A BoxIf you're weary from being put into a "personality" box and want to be released of the stereotypes or others-imposed expectations they have of you, you'll love this episode. Ed Ampaw-Farr helps to release the pressure of fitting into a mold of who people expect you to be and he gives an introduction to a tool that we will explore over the next couple of episodes. We will start to unpack an assessment and resource that will give you freedom to step into and live out who you were made to be. Ed and his wife Jaz Am...2023-10-0320 minThe Leader's Toolkit010 Tempo Balance FocusThe game of golf requires strong habits and consistent mental discipline, and is a great metaphor for leaders. Thane Marcus Ringler, former professional golfer, shares a simple but powerful tool that can help leaders set their mind, their calendar and their priorities in a way to ensure healthy longevity at work and at home. Thane shares this tool as a way to make sure we focus on the right things at the right time. As humans, we tend to chase "shiny objects", but that makes us lose sight of the things and the people that are foundational to what...2023-09-2621 minThe Leader's Toolkit009 Where do you landOn this episode, Masi Willis walks us through a "word cloud" of each quadrant of the Support Challenge Matrix in order to see where we land as leaders when it comes to the way our people experience us on the other side of us. Listen to the descriptive words she uses to see if you land more in the protector, liberator, abdicator or dominator quadrant. One of the most humble things you can do as a leader is to become self-aware and to take a good, hard look in the mirror. Do you wan...2023-09-1919 minThe Leader's Toolkit008 Support and ChallengeAs we continue to explore the Support/Challenge Matrix, it's time to plot ourselves on this tool. Print off or copy this tool so you have it in front of you visually. Review each quadrant. Now think of yourself as a leader to your team at work. Where would you place yourself on this tool? If you're a parent, where would you put yourself?It's very hard to see ourselves clearly, so if you're brave enough (and ready for the truth), print this tool off and let everyone on your team put a dot on the quadrant...2023-09-0516 minThe Leader's Toolkit007 Two Components of LeadershipLeaders must learn to hold two components of leadership at the same time: support and challenge. Although it sounds easy, it's not. Most people are either good at support or they are good at challenge, but not usually both. It takes effort and intentionality to calibrate the two in a healthy way so that you can liberate those you lead and create cultures of opportunity and empowerment.Learn the four quadrants of this tool and then take some time to evaluate where you normally show up. Are you a Protector, Dominator, Abdicator or Liberator? The goal is...2023-08-2817 minThe Leader's Toolkit006 Lead Yourself FirstThe people you lead know all of your idiosyncrasies, your tendencies, inconsistencies. After all, they are with you most every day. But the question is, do you? Do you know the little things that undermine your impact and influence on those you lead or have you chosen to ignore them or make excuses for them? Amy Mast comes back this episode with a part-two to walk us through the Know Yourself to Lead Yourself tool. Take a look at the visual graphic tool in the link below and work your way through the tendency log. You'll be g...2023-08-1517 minThe Leader's Toolkit005 Do You Know YourselfIt's miserable having to follow someone who you have little respect for. They may be in a position of power or a role of leadership, and because of their role, you comply. But isn't it so much more enjoyable to follow someone who you admire, respect and feel they are worthy of being followed. A lack of self-awareness is a sure fire way to lose followers. When a leader expects things out of their people but they aren't leading by example, hypocrisy turns everyone sour and they do everything in their power to move on to someone t...2023-08-0917 min
Mental Health Breakthroughs For Young Adults & FamiliesJeremie Kubicek ON: Healing Yourself First and Determining Your Peace IndexSend us a textYou deserve to create the expansive, full life you've always envisioned, and I'm here to provide you with the guidance and support to create clarity and purpose around it. For a limited time, I'm offering my listeners an exclusive opportunity for a complimentary 15-minute Vision to Strategy call. Take the first step towards realizing your dreams by visiting www.careyconley.com/call today.For a limited time, as a special gift to my listeners, head to www.careyconley.com/freebook to get a copy of Vision is Victory - the blueprint...2023-08-0734 minThe Leader's Toolkit004 Keeping the PeaceShow Notes - Episode 4As team leaders, our level of peace affects the way we interact with those we lead. It affects how we show up everyday.In this episode Tracy introduces you to GiANT Co-Founder, Jeremie Kubicek. Jeremie shares a tool that allows team leaders to assess how they are in terms of their level of peace. There are five "P" words to use when taking a look at your level of peace: Purpose, Place, People, Provision, and Personal Health.To find helpful resources in regards to this episode: Episode 4 Re...2023-08-0118 minThe Leader's Toolkit003 A Look in the MirrorShow Notes - Episode 3What if there was a mirror you could look at every morning before you started your work day --- a leader mirror? This mirror would allow you to see what your employees or those on your team see. What would would that mirror tell you? In this episode we ask the question, "What's it like to be on the other side of me?" In other words, what's the experience for those you lead? How do they see you? How do they experience your leadership? And what if you look in this m...2023-07-2414 minThe Leader's Toolkit002 The Sherpa ExampleThe Sherpa MetaphorThere are a lot of examples of good leadership: teacher to student, coach to athlete, parent to child, etc. At GiANT, we searched the world over for a metaphor that would accurately describe the healthiest, most impactful type of leader in order to aspire team leaders to become intentional - the type of leader who is not only self-aware and performing at the highest levels, but also who intentionally passes on their expertise to those they lead so they too can become the highest performers.The exercise from Episode 1 is called The 100...2023-07-1112 minThe Leader's Toolkit001 Performing v. Leading PerformersThe Leader's Toolkit PodcastWhatever your profession or trade, you have a skillset or expertise. If you're a carpenter, an accountant, a teacher, a graphic designer, a CFO, etc you have a level of performance within your job. If you could put a number to grade yourself as to how well you are performing in your job, what would you score yourself? 1 (not good at all) to 10 (expert at your job).Let's say, for example, that you say you are a "7" as a performer within your job/skillset. Now, you've been tasked with leading a t...2023-06-2117 minGiANT Leadership Podcast#017 Catalysts for GrowthEpisode Highlights, Links and Resources:While announcing this episode, Jeremie gets a little tongue-tied and is about to announce he and Steve's previous podcast, The Liberator Podcast. Have a listen to that podcast here.In the introduction, Steve and Jeremie discuss the US, the UK and the economy in both. They talked through what it means to lead well when we can't fix things quickly. And what are the core principles that make a culture work? Jeremie boiled it down to humility.Q&AJamie from Ohio, "I've just become a manager...2022-11-1837 minGiANT Leadership Podcast#015 The World Needs PeaceEpisode Highlights, Links and Resources:In the intro, Jeremie mentions The Peace Index Book. To order a copy, go here: ORDER Also, check out Thepeaceindexbook.com and make sure to take the Peace Index Assessment.Jeremie mentions "People of Peace" and the "Examen". He encourages listeners to put a positive theme over yourself before you go to sleep. Jeremie's example was, "Expect Joy". Look for people of peace and become a person who keeps the Peace. Our panel of coaches on this episodes are equipped to work with you, your team or...2022-10-0647 minGiANT Leadership Podcast#009 Humility-Based LeadershipEpisode Highlights, Links and Resources:In the introduction, Steve and Jeremie discuss the Russian Invasion in Ukraine and what kind of leaders Putin and Zelensky are showing themselves to be. Jeremie says the leadership lesson from Putin is the impact of paranoia. Jeremie, "When you use domination and fear and manipulation it only produces 'yes men' around you."Steve's take on Putin, "You have to, as a leader, create a culture where you hear all the voices and you don't 'shoot' them when you don't like what they say." Steve adds that we may not...2022-03-2235 minGiANT Leadership Podcast#001 Leaders Define CultureEpisode Highlights, Links and Resources:In the introduction, Steve jokes about going on vacation with just his wife excluding the kids, and he mentions his 5 Voices Parenting series. To watch that series, check this out.During the Q&A with Tracy, Jeremie mentions Sherpa Training. To access this training for your team or organization, reach out at hello@giantworldwide.com Steve mentions the book that he and Jeremie co-wrote called The 5 Gears. Purchase on Amazon. You can also go through The 5 Gears Masterclass for free. And if you have leadership question that may end up o...2021-10-2934 min