Each week Kevin McCarthy and Likky Lavji facilitate authentic conversations with leaders just like you to help you discover what it takes from being a manager who is good at getting stuff done to being a great leader who inspires others to do their best. In this engaging episode, we explore the essential topic of respect and its pivotal role in cultivating thriving and harmonious professional environments. Join us as we delve into the power of respect, and its profound impact on fostering...

Each week Kevin McCarthy and Likky Lavji facilitate authentic conversations with leaders just like you to help you discover what it takes from being a manager who is good at getting stuff done to being a great leader who inspires others to do their best. In this captivating episode, we explore the art of prioritization and its profound impact on achieving success and maintaining a balanced professional life. Join us as we dive into the realm of strategic decision-making, discovering how to...

Each week Kevin McCarthy and Likky Lavji facilitate authentic conversations with leaders just like you to help you discover what it takes from being a manager who is good at getting stuff done to being a great leader who inspires others to do their best. In this thought-provoking episode, we delve into the impact of appreciation on cultivating a positive work environment. Join us as we explore the importance of expressing gratitude and recognition, and how it can transform team dynamics and...

Each week Kevin McCarthy and Likky Lavji facilitate authentic conversations with leaders just like you to help you discover what it takes from being a manager who is good at getting stuff done to being a great leader who inspires others to do their best. Honoring and respecting people during difficult conversations holds immense value due to several compelling reasons. First and foremost, it cultivates an environment of trust and openness. When individuals feel respected, acknowledged, and...

Each week Kevin McCarthy and Likky Lavji facilitate authentic conversations with leaders just like you to help you discover what it takes from being a manager who is good at getting stuff done to being a great leader who inspires others to do their best. This podcast that dives deep into the fascinating and often misunderstood world of imposter syndrome. Join us as we explore the experiences, emotions, and strategies surrounding this pervasive phenomenon that affects individuals from all...

Each week Kevin McCarthy and Likky Lavji facilitate authentic conversations with leaders just like you to help you discover what it takes from being a manager who is good at getting stuff done to being a great leader who inspires others to do their best. This episode is a transformative journey where we dive deep into the art of intentional living -- packed with insightful conversations, practical tips, and inspiring stories that will help you cultivate mindfulness, clarity, and direction in...

Each week Kevin McCarthy and Likky Lavji facilitate authentic conversations with leaders just like you to help you discover what it takes from being a manager who is good at getting stuff done to being a great leader who inspires others to do their best. In this thought-provoking episode of Awareness Advantage, join us as we delve into the depths of the scarcity mindset and explore its profound impact on our lives. Scarcity, both real and perceived, can influence our thoughts, beliefs, and...

Each week Kevin McCarthy and Likky Lavji facilitate authentic conversations with leaders just like you to help you discover what it takes from being a manager who is good at getting stuff done to being a great leader who inspires others to do their best. Today we're going to be taking a deep dive on the topic of diversity - a complex and important issue that affects all of us in different ways. Specifically, we'll be diving into the topics of stereotypes and differences, and how they impact...

Each week Kevin McCarthy and Likky Lavji facilitate authentic conversations with leaders just like you to help you discover what it takes from being a manager who is good at getting stuff done to being a great leader who inspires others to do their best. Feeling safe is an essential aspect of our well-being, and it is crucial to be able to recognize when we are not feeling safe, whether physically or emotionally. In this conversation  Kevin McCarthy and Likky Lavji share their thoughts and...

Each week Kevin McCarthy and Likky Lavji facilitate authentic conversations with leaders just like you to help you discover what it takes from being a manager who is good at getting stuff done to being a great leader who inspires others to do their best. Respect is an essential part of any healthy relationship, whether it's personal or professional. It involves treating others the way you would like to be treated and acknowledging their worth and value. Respect can be earned through various...

Each week Kevin McCarthy and Likky Lavji facilitate authentic conversations with leaders just like you to help you discover what it takes from being a manager who is good at getting stuff done to being a great leader who inspires others to do their best. As the saying goes, "Work is not always fun." However, there is a big difference between not enjoying work and avoiding it altogether. When employees begin to avoid their duties and responsibilities, it can lead to significant problems for...

Each week Kevin McCarthy and Likky Lavji facilitate authentic conversations with leaders just like you to help you discover what it takes from being a manager who is good at getting stuff done to being a great leader who inspires others to do their best. Authenticity in the workplace refers to being true to oneself and one's values, beliefs, and personality while interacting with colleagues, superiors, and subordinates. It means being honest, transparent, and genuine in all interactions, and...

Each week Kevin McCarthy and Likky Lavji facilitate authentic conversations with leaders just like you to help you discover what it takes from being a manager who is good at getting stuff done to being a great leader who inspires others to do their best. Micromanagement is a common problem in many workplaces. It can be frustrating and demotivating for employees, as well as detrimental to productivity and overall company culture. In this article, we will explore some strategies for dealing...

Each week Kevin McCarthy and Likky Lavji facilitate authentic conversations with leaders just like you to help you discover what it takes from being a manager who is good at getting stuff done to being a great leader who inspires others to do their best. Life can be challenging and overwhelming at times, and it's normal to experience a range of emotions, including sadness, anxiety, stress, and frustration. It's important to remember that mental health is just as important as physical health,...

Each week Kevin McCarthy and Likky Lavji facilitate authentic conversations with leaders just like you to help you discover what it takes from being a manager who is good at getting stuff done to being a great leader who inspires others to do their best. Acknowledgement and compliment are similar in that they both involve expressing recognition or appreciation for something. However, there are some key differences between the two. An acknowledgement is a statement of recognition or...

Each week Kevin McCarthy and Likky Lavji facilitate authentic conversations with leaders just like you to help you discover what it takes from being a manager who is good at getting stuff done to being a great leader who inspires others to do their best. The Albert Wong Emotions Wheel, also known as the "Feelings Wheel," is a visual tool that was developed by Dr. Gloria Willcox and Dr. Albert Wong to help individuals better understand and articulate their emotions. The emotions wheel is...

Each week Kevin McCarthy and Likky Lavji facilitate authentic conversations with leaders just like you to help you discover what it takes from being a manager who is good at getting stuff done to being a great leader who inspires others to do their best. Changing limiting beliefs requires a deliberate and conscious effort, but it is definitely possible. Here are some steps you can take: Identify your limiting beliefs: Start by identifying the beliefs that are holding you back. What are the...

Each week Kevin McCarthy and Likky Lavji facilitate authentic conversations with leaders just like you to help you discover what it takes from being a manager who is good at getting stuff done to being a great leader who inspires others to do their best. Communicating expectations effectively is an important part of building strong relationships, whether in a personal or professional context. Here are some tips for communicating expectations: Be clear and specific: When communicating...

Each week Kevin McCarthy and Likky Lavji facilitate authentic conversations with leaders just like you to help you discover what it takes from being a manager who is good at getting stuff done to being a great leader who inspires others to do their best. Holding others accountable is an important aspect of building trust and ensuring that everyone is working towards common goals. Here are some steps you can take to hold others accountable: Set clear expectations: Make sure that everyone...

Each week, best selling authors, Kevin McCarthy and Likky Lavji facilitate authentic conversations with leaders just like you to help you discover what it takes from being a manager who is good at getting stuff done to being a great leader who inspires others to do their best. Psychologist Joseph A. Shrand explains that being valued is a basic human instinct that goes back millions of years when our ancestors figured out that when we work together, we are less likely to be prey, and more...

Each week Kevin McCarthy and Likky Lavji facilitate authentic conversations with leaders just like you to help you discover what it takes from being a manager who is good at getting stuff done to being a great leader who inspires others to do their best. Should we keep friendships out of the workplace? And what is friendship vs acquaintanceship?  Relationships in the workplace can be tricky... even friendships. What happens if you have to let a "friend" go? Yet, do we want to work in a...

Each week Kevin McCarthy and Likky Lavji facilitate authentic conversations with leaders just like you to help you discover what it takes from being a manager who is good at getting stuff done to being a great leader who inspires others to do their best. Is there such a think as positive gossip? Most current and past research focuses on the effect gossip in general has on people and within organizations (see Noon & Delbridge, 1993) but not specifically on "positive" gossip. The concept is...

Each week Kevin McCarthy and Likky Lavji facilitate authentic conversations with leaders just like you to help you discover what it takes from being a manager who is good at getting stuff done to being a great leader who inspires others to do their best. How well do you know your emotions? Have you ever seen the emotions wheel? In this episode we dig deep into what we are really feeling and what the root emotion is.  Through years of studying emotions, American psychologist Dr. Robert...

How your Use of Absolutes Reveal Your Beliefs. Absolutes such as “always” and “never” or “none” and “everyone.”