Episodes

  • 285 8 Ways Busy Leaders Can Resolve Conflict, Get Everyone Back to Work, and Improve Productivity

    285 8 Ways Busy Leaders Can Resolve Conflict, Get Everyone Back to Work, and Improve Productivity
    Dec 26 2024
    Have you ever wondered how to resolve conflict within your team without getting caught in endless drama? As a leader, navigating team dynamics can feel overwhelming, especially when conflict arises. But what if resolving conflict didn’t have to mean sacrificing productivity—or your sanity? This episode tackles the exact steps you can take to turn those squabbles into opportunities for trust, growth, and collaboration. By listening to this episode, you’ll discover: Eight practical steps to resolve conflict and foster healthy team relationships. How to de-escalate even the most heated situations with confidence and clarity. Tools to equip your team to handle future disagreements productively and independently. Listen now to gain the tools and strategies you need to resolve conflict effectively and keep your team focused on what matters most. Check out: [03:11] - The Reality of Conflict: A crucial lesson about why conflict is unavoidable and how leaders can approach it as an opportunity for growth instead of a distraction. [07:15] - Deescalating Heated Situations: Practical techniques to calm intense moments and set the stage for productive conversations. [13:07] - Diagnosing and Solving Conflict Types: Insights into identifying different types of team conflict and how to address each effectively for long-term solutions. Leadership Without Using Your Soul podcast offers insightful discussions on leadership and management, focusing on essential communication skills, productivity, teamwork, delegation, and feedback to help leaders navigate various leadership styles, management styles, conflict resolution, time management, and active listening while addressing challenges like overwhelm, burnout, work-life balance, and problem-solving in both online and in-person teams, all aimed at cultivating human-centered leadership qualities that promote growth and success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    21 mins
  • 284 Five Communication Skills to Motivate Your Team at Work to Have More Urgency, Increase Productivity, and Have Less Overwhelm

    284 Five Communication Skills to Motivate Your Team at Work to Have More Urgency, Increase Productivity, and Have Less Overwhelm
    Dec 19 2024
    Are your communication skills motivating your team, or are they leaving you feeling like a micromanager? Every leader wants their team to move faster, act urgently, and meet deadlines without constant reminders or sacrificing quality. This episode dives into leadership communication techniques that inspire action, eliminate misunderstandings, and build a motivated, high-performing team. By listening, you’ll gain: Five communication habits to motivate urgency and eliminate confusion. Four common roadblocks to urgency and how to remove them. Strategies to balance urgency with sustainable, human-centered leadership. Listen now to discover leadership communication tools that inspire urgency, build trust, and reduce your stress as a leader! Check out: [03:44] - "Schedule the Finish": Discover a game-changing leadership communication habit that ensures clarity, follow-through, and urgency without micromanaging. [08:09] - "Check for Understanding": Learn how to eliminate misunderstandings by aligning your team on goals and next steps with this simple yet powerful technique. [19:03] - "Urgency at Human Scale": Explore how to balance urgency with sustainable workloads to avoid burnout while motivating your team. Leadership Without Using Your Soul podcast offers insightful discussions on leadership and management, focusing on essential communication skills, productivity, teamwork, delegation, and feedback to help leaders navigate various leadership styles, management styles, conflict resolution, time management, and active listening while addressing challenges like overwhelm, burnout, work-life balance, and problem-solving in both online and in-person teams, all aimed at cultivating human-centered leadership qualities that promote growth and success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    24 mins
  • 283 One Common Leadership Communication Mistake to Avoid for More Influence, Teamwork, and Better Conflict Resolution

    283 One Common Leadership Communication Mistake to Avoid for More Influence, Teamwork, and Better Conflict Resolution
    Dec 12 2024
    Is your approach to conflict resolution unintentionally shutting down collaboration with phrases like "let's agree to disagree"? This episode tackles one of the most common but damaging phrases leaders use in the workplace. Whether you're navigating team conflicts, resolving disagreements, or fostering innovation, learning what to say instead can help you avoid stalling progress and build trust instead of tension. Here’s what you’ll gain from tuning in: Discover why "agree to disagree" creates more harm than good—and what to say instead. Learn four key dimensions of productive conflict (connection, clarity, curiosity, and commitment) that can transform team dynamics. Get actionable phrases to resolve disagreements constructively while maintaining strong work relationships. Don’t let unresolved disagreements hold your team back—press play now to uncover the leadership tools that can build trust, innovation, and collaboration. Check out: [01:13]: Understand why "agree to disagree" is a damaging leadership communication mistake and how it shuts down collaboration. [03:38]: Learn powerful alternative phrases rooted in connection, clarity, curiosity, and commitment to resolve disagreements effectively. [11:30]: Hear real-world scenarios and actionable phrases to handle workplace conflicts constructively and maintain trust. Leadership Without Using Your Soul podcast offers insightful discussions on leadership and management, focusing on essential communication skills, productivity, teamwork, delegation, and feedback to help leaders navigate various leadership styles, management styles, conflict resolution, time management, and active listening while addressing challenges like overwhelm, burnout, work-life balance, and problem-solving in both online and in-person teams, all aimed at cultivating human-centered leadership qualities that promote growth and success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    18 mins
  • 282 Leadership Skills for More Teamwork, Less Overwhelm, and Better Problem Solving

    282 Leadership Skills for More Teamwork, Less Overwhelm, and Better Problem Solving
    Dec 5 2024
    What if mastering your leadership potential and fostering more teamwork started with mastering yourself? Are you ready to discover how self-mastery can transform your team’s performance and spark creativity? In today’s fast-paced world, leaders struggle to juggle endless demands while inspiring their teams. This episode dives into the three dimensions of power—power over, power with, and personal power—helping you become a more mindful and purpose-driven leader. Whether you're seeking to build stronger teamwork, co-create with your team, or tap into your intuition, this episode equips you with actionable strategies to stay ahead. Here’s what you’ll gain from listening: A clear framework for understanding and applying the three dimensions of power in your leadership. Techniques to frame problems creatively and unlock your team’s collective genius. Strategies to master your mind and emotions, enabling you to lead authentically and foster trust. Don’t miss this episode—press play now to uncover the secrets to leading with clarity, connection, and creativity and become the leader your team deserves. Check out: [02:12] - Early Leadership Lessons: Lisa shares a personal story about discovering self-leadership at a young age, offering insight into how self-awareness and emotional clarity form the foundation of effective leadership. [18:39] - The Three Types of Power: A deep dive into "power over," "power with," and "personal power," and how integrating these concepts can enhance teamwork, trust, and collaboration within your team. [33:11] - Framing Problems for Co-Creation: Learn how to set the stage for team innovation by framing problems effectively, breaking assumptions, and fostering collective creativity. Connect with Lisa Danels: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisadanels/?originalSubdomain=ch https://human-edge.com/ Leadership Without Using Your Soul podcast offers insightful discussions on leadership and management, focusing on essential communication skills, productivity, teamwork, delegation, and feedback to help leaders navigate various leadership styles, management styles, conflict resolution, time management, and active listening while addressing challenges like overwhelm, burnout, work-life balance, and problem-solving in both online and in-person teams, all aimed at cultivating human-centered leadership qualities that promote growth and success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    44 mins
  • 281 The Busy Leader's Guide to Promotion and Career Development Conversations

    281 The Busy Leader's Guide to Promotion and Career Development Conversations
    Nov 28 2024
    What if mastering career development conversations could be the key to transforming your team’s performance and keeping your best people engaged—no matter where they work? If you’re a leader, you’ve likely faced the challenge of balancing results with investing in your people. In today’s fast-paced and hybrid work environments, having meaningful career development conversations isn’t just a nice-to-have—it’s critical to retaining talent and driving success. This episode unpacks how you can make career development a natural part of your leadership style, even with a packed schedule. Powerful Conversation Starters: Learn practical, curiosity-driven questions to unlock your team members’ growth potential. Effortless Integration: Discover how to weave career development into your everyday interactions, even when time is tight. Remote Growth Strategies: Get actionable tips to ensure your remote and hybrid employees have equal opportunities to grow and thrive. Hit play now to master career development conversations that empower your team to grow, keep them engaged, and help you become the leader they need! Check out: [05:35] - Why Career Development Conversations Are Critical [17:23] - Making Career Development Work in a Time-Starved World [32:15] - Career Development for Remote and Hybrid Teams Connect with Julie Winkle Giulioni: Website: https://www.juliewinklegiulioni.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JulieWinkleGiulioni.Author/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliewinklegiulioni/ Leadership Without Using Your Soul podcast offers insightful discussions on leadership and management, focusing on essential communication skills, productivity, teamwork, delegation, and feedback to help leaders navigate various leadership styles, management styles, conflict resolution, time management, and active listening while addressing challenges like overwhelm, burnout, work-life balance, and problem-solving in both online and in-person teams, all aimed at cultivating human-centered leadership qualities that promote growth and success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    47 mins
  • 280 Why Humility is the Leadership Path to Productivity and Problem Solving

    280 Why Humility is the Leadership Path to Productivity and Problem Solving
    Nov 21 2024
    Do you think mastering your leadership path means always having the answers? What if embracing humility could make you a more effective and respected leader? In a world where leadership demands more empathy, adaptability, and connection than ever before, this episode dives into how you can lead with confidence while staying human. Learn how to shift from a traditional, bottleneck leadership style to one that inspires trust, builds resilience, and drives high performance. Here’s what you’ll gain from tuning in: Practical strategies for shifting from a "heroic" to a "humble" leadership model. Insights into building psychological safety and trust within your team. Techniques for leading with clarity and empowering others without micromanaging. Don’t miss this episode—unlock your full leadership potential and learn how to lead with radical humility. Hit play now to start transforming your leadership style! Check Out: [04:24] Heroic vs. Humble Leadership [08:02] Five Shifts to Transform Your Leadership [27:25] Lessons from Ultra-Endurance Connect with Urs: https://www.linkedin.com/in/urs-koenig-ab3828/ urskoenig.com Leadership Without Using Your Soul podcast offers insightful discussions on leadership and management, focusing on essential communication skills, productivity, teamwork, delegation, and feedback to help leaders navigate various leadership styles, management styles, conflict resolution, time management, and active listening while addressing challenges like overwhelm, burnout, work-life balance, and problem-solving in both online and in-person teams, all aimed at cultivating human-centered leadership qualities that promote growth and success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    32 mins
  • 279 Building Resiliency, Work Life Balance, and Preventing Overwelm: How to Become Your Own Coach

    279 Building Resiliency, Work Life Balance, and Preventing Overwelm: How to Become Your Own Coach
    Nov 17 2024
    How do great leaders turn setbacks into comebacks? They cultivate resilience—and so can you. In today’s fast-paced, high-stakes environment, it's not enough to lead with purpose alone; resilience, your ability to bounce back and find a way through the toughest circumstances, is what truly makes a difference. This episode dives into the essentials of resilience at work, exploring how you can inspire it within yourself and your team. Learn from leadership expert Simon T. Bailey as he shares insights that will help you boost productivity, reduce stress, and stay grounded—even when facing challenges head-on. In this episode, you’ll gain: Practical self-coaching questions to cultivate resilience and self-awareness every day. Tools to create meaningful connections and build a human-centered leadership style. Strategies to set boundaries and protect your energy, allowing you to lead with clarity and focus. Take a few minutes for yourself—press play and uncover the steps to becoming a resilient leader today! Check out: [00:02:18] - "The Disney Lesson on Leadership" [00:05:14] - "Inspiring Resilience: More Than Just Teaching" [00:16:27] - "The Power of Self-Coaching Questions" Connect with Simon: https://www.simontbailey.com/ https://www.facebook.com/BrilliantSimonT https://www.linkedin.com/in/simontbailey Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/simontbailey/) YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/c/SimonTBaileyIntl) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    45 mins
  • 278 Leadership Practices for Creating a Human-Centered, Problem Solving Work Culture

    278 Leadership Practices for Creating a Human-Centered, Problem Solving Work Culture
    Nov 7 2024
    Have you ever wondered if it’s possible to succeed in business while building a human-centered work culture and staying true to your values? In today’s episode of Leadership Without Losing Your Soul, host David Dye dives into a profound conversation with Mark Silver, author of Heart-Centered Business: Healing from a Toxic Business Culture So Your Small Business Can Thrive. Whether you’re part of a small or large business, Mark’s insights on fostering a healthier workplace culture and practicing human-centered marketing will resonate with anyone looking to make a positive impact through their work. In this episode, you’ll discover: The five qualities every heart-centered leader needs to succeed and thrive in business Practical ways to approach marketing that honor both the business and the customer’s dignity How to balance different types of work for sustainable productivity and growth Take a moment to tune in to this episode and learn how to bring more compassion, patience, and authenticity into your business journey! Check out: [00:38] Discover how human-centered leadership can help you build a career filled with respect and influence. [09:07] Learn why vulnerability is a core quality for leaders and how to practice it effectively with your team. [28:15] Explore Mark’s approach to heart-centered marketing that prioritizes empathy and respect for customers. Connect with Mark: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marksilverhob/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 4 mins