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Often a leader's personnel is referred to as their greatest resource. While the premise of the statement is true, it leads leaders to be cold and heartless. The ideology of being more personal with your personnel is that you become closer to them, understanding who they are as an individual and team member. Which leads to this episode's guest.  I had the great pleasure of having US Army Colonel (retired) Robert Campbell on the show with me. Robert spent over 27 years in the US Army and ended up commanding a Brigade of approximately 5,000 people. How to be More Personal Topics Here are the topics which we cover during this interview: Policies and procedures to make people priority 1Helping people with issuesChallenges come across with this approachEgo how destructive it can be and you can keep it in checkLessons learned from his time Guest Resources Be sure to check out Rob’s resources and contact info if you are interested in learning more about his work: It’s Personal, Not Personnelhttps://www.robcamp

Retaining employees must be at the forefront of any organization's strategy. Simply stated, finding good help is hard to find. However, that statement fails to mentions that losing good help is very easy to do! Employee loyalty is currently at an all-time low and every time an individual leaves your organization, that is a large number of wasted dollars and resources headed out with them. Hence my guest in this episode.  I had the great pleasure of having employee loyalty expert Heather Younger on the show with me. Heather, has a deep history and passion for driving employee loyalty which was spurred by her losing her own job one time. Solidifying Employee Loyalty Topics Here are the topics which we cover during this interview: What the main benefits of employee loyalty are.Why employers don’t prioritize employee loyalty.Heather’s 7 Intuitive Laws in an overview. Guest Resources Be sure to check out Heather’s resources and contact info if you are interested in learning more about her work: The 7 Intuit

Leading people is by far the biggest time drain of leadership. However, in the end you are leader because you the decision making authority within your organization. Leaders often freeze at decision making, they can't seem to grasph that this is a core respsonbility of their job. It does not have to be that way though. My guest today, Michael Schaffer has revolved his life around making decisions and how we can make better ones. Not to mention he has one of the most interesting backgrounds to date on the show! Making Effective Decisions Topics: The topics which we covered are: How his decision-making process works and applies to various situations.How he defines “risk” and “reward”.How subjective criteria fits into the picture.What led to his interest in decision-making processes, and communication of those processes to others.How he suggests that people might handle the issue of not being able to make a decision. Guest Resources Be sure to check out Michael’s resources and contact info if you are inter

Time management is crucial to all of those in leadership roles. As leaders, our time is constantly being sucked away from our days due to meetings, emails, events, and so-on. Therefore, time management is a core skill for any leader in order to ensure that they have enough hours in the day to get their work done. In today’s episode, I discuss how we can establish a work-life balance not only for ourselves but for our organization and team as well. How to Manage Your Time Topics Here are the topics which I cover: How to properly schedule your work timeHow delegation increases your timeHow to properly plan your priorities for the future Moving Forward Leadership Resources Keep on top of Moving Forward Leadership with all the resources which I have established for you: POWER Goals Program - If you are ready to stop complaining and start achieving those goals which you have been trying to achieve for some time now. Then stop chasing your dreams and start achieving them through my very own POWER Goals progr

Work-Life balance is a hot topic these days. People are feeling constantly connected to their work due to the ever-increasing flexibility of technology. But as a leader, you need to establish a work-life balance for your people before you burn them and yourself out! In today's episode, I discuss how we can establish a work-life balance not only for ourselves but for our organization and team as well. How to Strike the Balance Topics Here are the topics which I cover: Why there is an unbalanceHow to instill a balance into your organizationHow to establish your own balance Moving Forward Leadership Resources Keep on top of Moving Forward Leadership with all the resources which I have established for you: POWER Goals Program - If you are ready to stop complaining and start achieving those goals which you have been trying to achieve for some time now. Then stop chasing your dreams and start achieving them through my very own POWER Goals program. Learn about picking the right goals, figuring out how to ac

Politics is one of the areas where people automatically think about when they think of leadership. However, political leadership is much more than simply campaigning, getting elected, and then simply debating in Parliament. No, exercising political leadership has direct impacts on people's lives and that is what we will learn about in this episode. I had the great pleasure of interviewing Member of Parliament (M.P.) Mark Gerretson! He was able to give us behind scenes of being a political leader. Believe it or not, there was no politics discussed. Exercising Political Leadership Topics Why politics?What are some leadership challenges which would be specific to political leadership?How does local political leadership differ from federal?What are some of largest challenges you have faced and how did you through them?What are some of the successes which you are most proud of?Advice to others starting their political careers? Moving Forward Leadership Resources Keep on top of Moving Forward Leadership with a

Either we like it or not, we are all in this big game known as life. Well, at least that's how I like to look at it. We all need to play this game and if we are going to be successful then we need to master the game. Those who do so end up being the best influencers within their circles, the most successful, and can lead easier. In today's episode, I go solo again and discuss how to master the "game." In short, the game is anything which you are involved in. As well, this is very applicable when you are trying to influence others and other organizations. So in order to master the "game", you need to follow the three-step process: Master the Game Topics Learning the gamePlaying the gamePlaying the game better than others Moving Forward Leadership Resources Keep on top of Moving Forward Leadership with all the resources which I have established for you: POWER Goals Program - If you are ready to stop complaining and start achieving those goals which you have been trying to achieve for some time now. Then s

Influence, like many things, can be used for good or evil. The good regarding influence is that as a leader it enables you to guide your people to your vision easily. Additionally, you often need to use influence to get others to believe in you and what you want to achieve. That is where the Power of Influence comes into play. In today's episode, I have the great joy of interviewing Brent Kelly. Brent and I met through a common contact in a Facebook group which I frequent. Brent has a background in the Insurance sector but lots of great leadership experience including being a certified John Maxwell coach. The Power of Influence Topics Brent's specialty is definitely using influence though so during the interview, we discuss the following topics: When to influence others?Where to influence others?Why influence others?How to influence others?Who to influence?How many to influence? Guest Resources Brent’s WebsiteConnect with Brent on LinkedInThe Agent Leader Podcast Mentioned Resources Think and Grow Ric

At some point, we all have to face adversity. The difference is what you do when that adversity comes. As a leader your people’s adversity becomes yours. Hearing others’ story can help you with your situation. The main thing is to learn from others’ lessons and apply them to your situation. In this episode, I had the delight of interviewing Jordon Perolio. Jordon and I met in a common Facebook group and once I got just a hint of his story I knew I had to have him on the show. To sum it up, Jordon has gone from high school drop out to holding a Master’s degree in leadership. Rising Through Adversity Topics During the interview, we the following topics: What led him down the leadership road and his background.His reasons for going Officer and the journey to becoming oneLeadership challenges sinceDaily leadership practices he usesWhat drove him to obtain a Masters in leadership Moving Forward Leadership Resources Keep on top of Moving Forward Leadership with all the resources which I have established for

Military leaders have been some of the greatest leaders of all time. However, many have been quietly leading in the shadows of their military service. Military leaders have a distinct difference in their leadership requirements compared to their civilian counterparts - they have the potential of seeing their people fall in combat.  In today's episode, I have the delight of interview Colonel (retired) John Conrad. Colonel Conrad was a Canadian Army Officer and now currently works as an executive within the Albertan government. Leading From the Front Topics During the interview, we the following topics: What led him down the leadership road.What have been some of his greatest challenges as a leader.What is the greatest success he has enjoyed as a leader.What would be the largest setback he has had as a leader.What is one piece of advice for leaders starting their journey.Where he thinks most leaders fail today. Guest Resources Colonel Conrad has written two books to date, both of which I own and highly re

Your credibility as a leader is the cornerstone of your leadership ability. With credibility you can influence and lead people easily. Without credibility you are fighting a lost battle with no hope. But there’s more to credibility than just what is shown on the surface. There are ways which you can gain, lose, and use your credibility to your advantage. Maximize Your Credibility Topics During this episode I discuss the following topics: How to build your credibility and maintain your credibility.How your organization’s credibility is built and affected by your own.How you can use your credibility like currency. Moving Forward Leadership Resources Keep on top of Moving Forward Leadership with all the resources which I have established for you: POWER Goals Program - If you are ready to stop complaining and start achieving those goals which you have been trying to achieve for some time now. Then stop chasing your dreams and start achieving them through my very own POWER Goals program. Learn about picking

Virtual teams are becoming more a common reality as organizations look to cut costs while affording their people work-life balance. Therefore, a leader needs to learn how to lead virtual teams in order to be successful. There are different things to consider when you are leading virtual teams than teams who work in the same office.  In today's episode, I discuss leading a team with James Nieves. James has led a number of virtual teams and has been very successful at that. Leading Virtual Teams Topics During this episode we discuss the following topics: How James started leading teams virtually.The benefits of a virtual teamThe challenges of leading teams virtually.How to overcome these challengesAdvice for those who are leading teams virtually. Moving Forward Leadership Resources Keep on top of Moving Forward Leadership with all the resources which I have established for you: POWER Goals Program - If you are ready to stop complaining and start achieving those goals which you have been trying to achieve

Routines help you keep on track for your goals and dreams. Not to mention routines help you to develop your discipline for everything in your life. In order to develop a strong routine, you need to be committed and dedicated to the cause. Once you have a strong routine in place, watch your goals get accomplished one after the other.  In today's episode, I discuss all things regarding routines. As John C. Maxwell stated: "You'll never change your life until you change something you do daily. The secret of your success is found in your daily routine." Develop a Strong Routine for Success Topics During this episode I discuss the following topics: Why I developed a routine for myself.My daily routine.Principles of a good routine.Weekly RoutinesMonthly Routines Moving Forward Leadership Resources Keep on top of Moving Forward Leadership with all the resources which I have established for you: POWER Goals Program - If you are ready to stop complaining and start achieving those goals which you have been tryin

Accountability can make or break an organization. Unfortunately, too many leaders shy away from holding themselves and others accountable for their actions. Or even lack-there-of. It is more than just telling people that they have made mistakes. Ultimately, accountability is about how you and your organization can be the best possible version. As Bob Proctor stated: "Accountability is the glue that ties commitment to the result." How to Instill Accountability Into an Organization Topics During this episode I discuss the following topics: How to ensure that you are accountable yourself.How to set accountability in your organization.Steps in taking when making someone accountable.Other options for people who are not achieving the results you are looking for. I hope that you enjoy the show! Moving Forward Leadership Resources Keep on top of Moving Forward Leadership with all the resources which I have established for you: POWER Goals Program - If you are ready to stop complaining and start achieving thos

There are lots of talks regarding the millennial generation. As this generation begins to take over a larger portion of the work force leaders need to understand how properly employ these people. Millennials, however, are getting a lot of heat and light for issues which are not their fault. However, as leaders we need to be prepared to help the millennial generation find its way. In today's episode, my guest Tyrone and I discuss the highly viewed, opinionated and controversial video by Simon Sinek discussing millennials in the workplace. If you haven't seen this yet, then be sure to watch it first at the end of the show notes. Millennial SOS Topics During this episode the three of us discuss the following topics: What are your thoughts on Sinek’s whole argument? Does he has valid points or has there been too much generalization going on?How can they not feel entitled?How can they feel like they have made an impact?What are some tips to build relationships?What should organizations be doing to address this

Organizations need to communicate or they will die. It's that plan and simple. Communication is the cornerstone to any successful team and as a leader you need to ensure that your organization is communicating. I have witnessed too many organizations have communication problems which ultimately led to their demise.  In this episode, I use the example of when I was consulting with a company run by "Dan." Dan had a great vision for his company but his followers were not following it. What was the core issue? Were his people to blame? Or was there something wrong with Dan's communication style? The Missing Aspect which Leads all Leaders to Failure Topics During this episode I discuss the following topics: How Dan had a great vision for his organization.What the core problem was within his organization regarding his vision.The solution implemented to fix the problem. I hope that you enjoy the show! Moving Forward Leadership Resources Keep on top of Moving Forward Leadership with all the resources which I h

In today's episode, I talk about the three personality traits which every leader requires. While leaders require a number of personality traits to be successful, there are definitely three which stick out in my mind.  3 Personality Traits Every Leaders Requires Topics During this episode, I discuss the following topics: Humanity as a personality trait which can make you seem more human in the eyes of those who follow you.Humility, so that people can see that you are a genuine person and leaders and therefore will be more likely to follow you.Respect, because without respect there would be nothing but chaos and destruction.  Moving Forward Leadership Resources Keep on top of Moving Forward Leadership with all the resources which I have established for you: POWER Goals Program - If you are ready to stop complaining and start achieving those goals which you have been trying to achieve for some time now. Then stop chasing your dreams and start achieving them through my very own POWER Goals program. Learn ab

In today's episode, I talk about R.I.M and no I am not talking about the tech company once known as RIM but now known BlackBerry. The understanding of R.I.M will help you go much further as a leader. You will be able to see the "bigger picture" as well as you will begin to understand second and third order effects. R.I.M Topics During this episode, I discuss the following topics: Risks – What risk are these to future plans which you and your organization has?Impacts – How to identify the impacts occurred to you and your organization due to a current event.Mitigation – How to lessen the damage occurred or potential to occur. Moving Forward Leadership Resources Keep on top of Moving Forward Leadership with all the resources which I have established for you: POWER Goals Program - If you are ready to stop complaining and start achieving those goals which you have been trying to achieve for some time now. Then stop chasing your dreams and start achieving them through my very own POWER Goals program. Learn ab

In today's episode, I talk about three different personality types which you will find in the workplace or world even! Before diving in though, I'd like to wish everyone a Happy New Year, hope your holidays were great. 3 Different Personality Types Topics During this episode, I discuss the following topics: Various Personality types. There are many different personality types which we all encounter in the workplace and in life!JerksThe know it allThe introvert Reference Article Links Tough Nickel, Top 5 Difficult Co-Workers and How To Deal With ThemRichie Frieman, The Huffington Post, The 9 Most Annoying Coworkers (And How to Deal With Them)Glori Surban, How to Manage Quiet, Introverted Employees Mentioned Resources If you’re interested in discussing leadership then join the HBRogue Google+ Community. HBRogue discusses online via Twitter Thursdays 12:30pm EST, be sure to follow them @HBRogue1 Moving Forward Leadership Resources Keep on top of Moving Forward Leadership with all the resources which I

Goals, we all need them. They keep us focused on what is important to us and what we want to achieve. This goes for us professionally, personally, as well as for our organizations. Goals are important for everything in life. Without goals, we would have no drive or motivation to become better. However, in order to strive for goals, you need to know how to properly set your goals. Goal Setting Topics Today you'll find the following topics discussed: How to set goalsWhy re-evaluating goals is criticalWhat to do once your goal is reachedTips for goal setting Moving Forward Leadership Resources Keep on top of Moving Forward Leadership with all the resources which I have established for you: POWER Goals Program - If you are ready to stop complaining and start achieving those goals which you have been trying to achieve for some time now. Then stop chasing your dreams and start achieving them through my very own POWER Goals program. Learn about picking the right goals, figuring out how to achieve them, getting