Ep. 286: Upstream Work that Prevents Downstream Messes

Ep. 292: Four Things Every Employee Needs from Their Manager

Managing people can feel overwhelming, but it gets simpler when you boil it down to giving people what they actually need from you. In this episode, Chad shares four of the most important things every employee needs from the person they report to — and how giving them well gets the most out of most of the people you manage. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com [https://podsworth.com]

Ep. 291: When People Disappoint You

People will disappoint you. Unfortunately, that's part of leading. Even more unfortunate is that too manyleaders either stew in the disappointment or react off the raw feeling. In this episode, Chad shares a simple way to figure out what actually let you down and respond to the real problem in a way that makes things better instead of worse. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com [https://podsworth.com]

Ep. 290: Please Close Your Door

You've been told to have an open-door policy, but a door that never closes isn't a door — it's a hole in the wall, and everybody walks through it whenever they please. In this episode, Chad shares three ways being always available costs you, your team, and your company big-time, plus how to close all of your doors — your office door, your texts, email, and the rest. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com [https://podsworth.com]

Ep. 289: Is Anxiety Driving You?

"Driven" gets thrown around like a compliment, but the fuel under the drive matters more than the drive itself. Some leaders run on purpose; others run on anxiety and fear — and from the outside, they look the same. In this episode, Chad shares how to tell anxiety-driven leadership from purpose-driven leadership, and why one of them gets you there while wrecking the engine. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com [https://podsworth.com]

Ep. 288: Hiring for Character

Of all the things you can get wrong in business, hiring someone with bad character is maybe the worst. It's costly, and it's a mistake that can feel unavoidable. In this episode, Chad shares four ways to dig past the polished resume and increase your odds of making good character hires. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com [https://podsworth.com]