We all need to be both leaders and followers and we can do that if we CARE. Listen as Ted explains the need for us each to be in two lanes at once - lead and follow. CARE is a simple way of explaining what a good follower does.   Collaborate Accept responsibility Resilient Engagement with intention

Listen as Ted reminds us of the power of listening to the "nudges." This is the 300th episode of the podcast and Ted walks through how important it is to listen to the ideas of others and shares a simple process to support coaching yourself to higher levels of engagement and happiness. Song: Sunflower Bouquet by Anderson Coates - Golden Bear Studios   Reflections:  List the "should’s" you heard this past week. Describe who in your life nudges you towards excellence. List the people and the...

Too often in our organizations, we forget to provide the leadership so that we have a strong cultural understanding of our journey. As a result, we need a process. Join Ted as he explains why and how to create a unified story(narrative) so that more people can celebrate all they've done together so that you can end the year together!    Process prompts:  Celebrations (Internal) Celebrations (External) Grow my engagement Professional development WE need Elephants in the room Recognitions Can...

What is your process for advocating for yourself and your strengths? Too often other people judge us and do not understand us so we need a process to help others see our strengths. Join Ted as he shares a process to employ for you to create your own self advocacy plan or IAP.  Identify your strengths and soft strengths. Describe who in your world needs to be coached to self-advocacy. List ways in which you can support others through their strengths and weaknesses.

This conversation with author and mental fitness guru Greg Harden is going to change you, your leadership and maybe even your life. His book is fantastic, his career is amazing, and this conversation is a game changer. Take a listen as Greg and Ted – two obnoxious optimists – discuss how to support your own journey and how to focus on being your own best friend.   Book: Stay Sane in an Insane World: How To Control the Controllables and Thrive

Join us for a discussion of how an emergency surgery supercharged Ted's belief that empathy is the greatest leadership quality. Hear as he discusses the great care he received and how the healthcare workers supporting him diminished his vulnerability by being empathetic. You'll be inspired to think about how you matter in the moments when others need you the most!  Describe the last time you felt vulnerable and how you overcame that emotion List the people in your life that would benefit from...

What is your intentional process to ensure you get the best from an interaction with someone else? Seriously, people you like, people you work with, people you over and even people on the opposite side of politics? Join us a for a great conversation where Craig and Ted trade a ton of strategies and tactics to support you in developing a stronger ability to have great conversations. 

As we look to the start of spring and a break for many of us, I want to give you some texts to read to invest in yourself and others! This list of texts is best read in the order explained and below. However, each book, by itself, is fantastic!   Stay Sane In An Insane World, Greg Harden A New Kind Of Diversity, Tim Elmore Yes To The Mess, Frank Barrett How To Know A Person, David Brooks The Little Liar, Mitch Albom Maybe, Kobi Yamada

Gallup has so many great resources and one of my favorites is the Clifton Strength Finder. Join me for a conversation with Dr. Tim Hodges who over sees the Clifton Strengths Institute and learn how to apply your strengths and utilize the tool in new and rewarding ways. 

Maybe we all need to learn a new habit. Short-term memory when leading. In other words, how to move ourselves along quickly so that we don't get trapped in a narrative that causes us more stress and pressure. Well, as Ted Lasso says: be a goldfish.   Use the four f's to get you there: fast, forgive, forget and forward!

Join me for a conversation with author Tim Elmore as we discuss his newest book: A New Kind of Diversity. Our conversation focuses on how to bridge the gap between generations and become more empathetic for those you serve.  I highly recommend his book and exploring his website: growingleaders.com

Too often we miss the opportunity to SHOW our teams why we need to change. Take a listen as we explore the impact of taking organizational field trips. Where do you need to go and visit? Describe a process you could employ to increase collective empathy and understanding. List who needs to go on a field trip.   Book: The Power of Moments- Chip and Dan Heath

Do you have an intentional strategy to bring energy to the staff and students as you enter the second half of the year? You do now. Take a listen and hear a few ways in which you can provide the energy and motivation to take you through the rest of the year.  Describe your strategy to create mid-year energy List the activities you’ll do or do to create lift mid-year Describe how you can energize all staff Song: Yellow by artist Andrew Hoyt 

This year, we need to practice being better to ourselves. Take a listen as we explore a great communication process for self reflection and goal setting. Hear why we need to be more generous -- not necessarily to others -- - but to ourselves. List ways you can increase generosity towards yourself Describe a process you can use to set your goals List other ways you can use this process to support others  

I thought I’d turn on the mic and sit down with my kids and ask them to describe their experiences as college students and why they want to be teachers.    

It is the time of the year for us to focus on belief. Belief in ourselves, our abilities and the future. That is - hope. Take a listen as we explore the research behind hope and utilize two great people and two great coaches to frame hope for this season!  Describe your hope strategies List people that need to know they matter Describe a process you can employ to utilize this learning  

Are you good at being coached? Do you have the courage and vulnerability needed to improve to be the best version of yourself? This episode offers reflections, tips, and looks at specific ways to become more coachable as well as be a better coach for others.  Describe your willingness to be coached. List the people in your life that you would want coaching from. Describe how you have traditionally responded to being coached.

What happens to your brain when you're grateful? It send hormones through your body and supports joy! Gratitude supports mental fitness and your overall well-being. Good news - we have a holiday called Thanksgiving and we'll help you in this episode learn the benefits of being grateful.  Describe how you can build a stronger frontal lobe through gratitude List those you need to thank Describe your process for making gratitude front of mind

Kids can be challenging and adults can sometimes make it harder on themselves as a result of inconstant behaviors. Take a listen as we discuss what needs to happen in order to have strong kids.  Clarity creates predictability. Predictability creates consistency in behaviors and relationships. Consistency builds trust and reinforces love and concern.   List the strategies you’ll employ. Describe what you will now do different. List the ways in which you can recover from losing it.

Be intentional about demonstrating gratitude in writing. Not always texts - but cards and paper! Take a minute to see how others are leading and recognize it and share it with them and even their family!    

How are you described when you're not in the room? Are you paying attention to your brand? Take a listen as Ted describes five different brands on a team and reflect upon which you are most like: Captain Cheerleader Therapist  Nurse Detective  This is a great episode to share with teams you support, serve on or alongside. Describe your favorite teammates brand List the qualities of your brand Describe how your teammates describe your brand to others  

In your life and leadership, how many unwritten rules do you have? Take a listen to a process that will support you getting a clearer set of working expectations for those you love and serve. We too often have expectations for people that they are not even aware of. Let's get them out and increase success.    List the person you need to try "should or shouldn’t" with Describe your unwritten rules for others List the places this needs to be employed

Leaders are readers and readers lead by sharing their learning. Here are five books for you for this fall. One to help with decision making, one to help with perspective, one to help develop as a leader, one to help your mindset, and one to build your capacity to support others through reflection.    The Art of Clear Thinking (Leadership and Decision Making) The Noticer (Empathy and Leadership) The Leap to Leader (Leadership, Leadership, & Strategy) Yes to Life (Mindset &...

Being a fan of those around you is a leadership quality. Join us for a reflection of the key characteristics of great fans. Great fans are constantly cheering for you, promoting you and guiding you.    List the people you’re a fan of. Describe how you are as a fan for others. List who’s in your fan club.