Leading Strong Podcast

34 Strong

What podcast do the best managers who engage their employees, build excellent teams, and create great places to work listen to? This one! At least 70% of an employee's engagement is directly tied to their manager..meaning productivity, profitability, and turnover are directly connected to a manager's ability to engage their employees. Yet managers are rarely trained on how to actually engage their employees...one of their most important organizational outcomes. In the Leading Strong Podcast, Great place to work connoisseurs and 34 Strong Co-Founders, Brandon Miller and Darren Virassammy, dive deep into the simple tools that will improve your manager intelligence quotient.

  1. Season 1 RECAP Part 3 – Manager Intelligence Skills 9-12

    03/03/2021

    Season 1 RECAP Part 3 – Manager Intelligence Skills 9-12

    In this Episode, We Will Cover     The 9th Manager Intelligence Skill –  Interdependent "I serve us so that we can serve others" These managers share credit for success and take responsibility for setbacks   Key Words: Interactive, Confidently Vulnerable, Self-Aware, Team Oriented, Participative        The 10th Manager Intelligence Skill – Intuitive   Teams with intuitive managers express confidence in the leadership of their boss and are willing to following their leader's directives Teams with intuitive managers express confidence in the leadership of their boss and are willing to follow their leader's directives. Key Words: Self-Aware, Team-Aware, Perceptive, Instinctual, Insightful        The BONUS Manager Intelligence Skill – Intellect   Managers who invest in the Intellect skill are continuous improvers and always challenge themselves to learn and grow.  Intellect can be a strength in times of change, and when we're going through transitions and periods of growth Key Words: Learner, Thinker, Curious, Rational, Reasonable, Smart         The BONUS Manager Intelligence Skill – Emotional Intelligence   This is the ability to understand and recognize the emotions of yourself and others and to interpret those emotions and present a positive, beneficial response. Managers with strong Emotional Intelligence recognize their own emotions and those of others, creating safety, gaining team trust by thinking before speaking and acting rationally. Key Words: Safe, Rational, Stable       Key Question How can these Manager Intelligence Skills strength your team during seasons of uncertainty?   Be sure to SUBSCRIBE on your favorite platform for listening to podcasts.  Please rate the podcast and leave us a review, and of course share it with any other best managers just like you!      Resources: 34 Strong website Pre-Order Brandon and Analyn Miller's De Strengths-Based Parenting Book – Incredible Parent Darren's upcoming TEDx talk resources 34 Strong Overview video Become an Incredible Parent Find your Nature Advantage   Follow Us! LinkedIn Facebook Youtube

    31 min
  2. Season 1 RECAP Part 3 – Manager Intelligence Skills 6-8

    12/16/2020

    Season 1 RECAP Part 3 – Manager Intelligence Skills 6-8

    In this Episode, We Will Cover   The 6th Manager Intelligence Skill –  Investment   The Best Bosses invest in our advancement and growth This is a leader who will help you become the best version of yourself during the season you are working together. Key Words: Growth-Mindset, Selfless in the development of others     The 7th Manager Intelligence Skill – Innovative   Able to create an environment where people can be innovative, try new things, and come up with fresh ideas. These managers understand that the collective power of a team will always outweigh the individual knowledge of the manager Key Words: Inventive, Creative, Risk-Taking, Cutting-Edge, Imaginative      The 8th Manager Intelligence Skill – Intentional   Intentional managers make sure each team members knows how their individual contribution benefits the organization's mission and purpose.  By growing in your skill to be intentional, you will see your team rise to the occasion and sustain their efforts.  Key Words: Arrange, Deliberate, Planned, Thoughtful, Purposeful, Efficient     Key Question In the midst of working remotely, how can you be more intentional in the ways that you communicate with others?     Be sure to SUBSCRIBE on your favorite platform for listening to podcasts.  Please rate the podcast and leave us a review, and of course, share it with any other best managers just like you!     Resources: 34 Strong Overview video 34 Strong website Strengths-Based Parenting Blog Free Exercise Download Brandon and Analyn Miller's Debut Strengths-Based Parenting Book – Play to Their Strengths Darren's upcoming TEDx talk resources   Follow Us! LinkedIn Facebook Youtube

    19 min
  3. Leading Strong Home Edition

    11/25/2020

    Leading Strong Home Edition

    "As long as we still draw breath, we can become better versions of ourselves" – Brandon Miller In this episode, we will cover: Be an Incredible Parent! Analyn and Brandon Miller's book Incredible Parent: Discover Your Parenting Strengths and Raise Your Kids with Confidence Showing up as the best version you can be for your children by being authentic to yourself Understanding who we are as a parent, and what makes children who they are, in order to parent from a place of strengths   The Core Needs of a Child – 2 Key Questions  Do you love me? Will you let me do whatever I want to do?   How the Manager Intelligence Skills can be applied towards relationships with friends and family members to build relationships. Showing up as the best version of ourselves by being authentic to who we are  Avoiding the comparison mindset and negativity bias   Strengthening Bonds with Family Members Respecting, validating, and valuing our children and family members for being who they are The relationship with our children throughout their life    Practical Application Find a trusted third party to keep you accountable Books, Podcasts, Webinars, Conferences  Focusing on progress, not perfection   Key Questions How can you practice leading strong outside of the work environment? What are the ways you can have these Manager Intelligence Skills show up in the upcoming holiday season?   Be sure to SUBSCRIBE on your favorite platform for listening to podcasts.  Please rate the podcast and leave us a review, and of course, share it with any other best managers just like you!     Resources: 34 Strong Overview video 34 Strong website Strengths-Based Parenting Blog Free Exercise Download Brandon and Analyn Miller's Debut Strengths-Based Parenting Book – Play to Their Strengths Darren's upcoming TEDx talk resources   Follow Us! LinkedIn Facebook Youtube

    30 min
  4. Emotional Intelligence Part 2 of 2

    11/18/2020

    Emotional Intelligence Part 2 of 2

    In this episode, we will cover: The BONUS Manager Intelligence Skill – Emotional Intelligence Pt 2 Emotionally Intelligent managers can recognize and understand their own emotions and those of others, and use this skill to manage their behavior and relationships. Key Words: Safe, Rational, Stable   The Journey From Stimulus to Behavior   Stimulus -> Emotion -> Filter -> Interpret -> Behavior     The Importance of Self-Awareness  Self-Awareness is the conscious knowledge of one's own character, feelings, motives, and desires. Self-Awareness is a lifelong process that makes for the best leaders Internal vs. External Self-Awareness   2x2 Maps  Introspectors - Clear on who they are but don't challenge their own views or search for blind spots by getting feed back from others. This can harm their relationships and limit their success. Seekers - They don't yet know who they are, what they stand for, or how their teams see them. As a result, they feel stuck or frustrated with their performance and relationships  Aware - They know who they are, what they want to accomplish, and seek out and value other's opinions. There is where leaders begin to fully realize the true benefits of self-awareness.  Pleasers - They can be so focused on appearing a certain way to others that they could be overlooking what matters to them. Over time, they tend to make choices that aren't in service of their own successes and fulfillment.   Key Question How well do you communicate with others? How do you motivate yourself and others on your team?   Be sure to SUBSCRIBE on your favorite platform for listening to podcasts.  Please rate the podcast and leave us a review, and of course, share it with any other best managers just like you!     Resources: 34 Strong Overview video 34 Strong website Strengths-Based Parenting Blog Free Exercise Download Brandon and Analyn Miller's Debut Strengths-Based Parenting Book – Play to Their Strengths Darren's upcoming TEDx talk resources   Follow Us! LinkedIn Facebook Youtube

    20 min
  5. Emotional Intelligence Part 1 of 2

    11/11/2020

    Emotional Intelligence Part 1 of 2

    In this episode, we will cover: The BONUS Manager Intelligence Skill – Emotional Intelligence  This is the ability to understand and recognize the emotions of yourself and others and to interpret those emotions and present a positive, beneficial response. Managers with strong Emotional Intelligence recognize their own emotions and those of others, creating safety, gaining team trust by thinking before speaking and acting rationally. Key Words: Safe, Rational, Stable   Why is it so important to develop the skill of Emotional Intelligence? Managers strong in Emotional Intelligence are highly effective because they are trusted by others and are highly effective in communication. This understanding of one's self is the #1 predictor of professional success and personal excellence.    The Highs and Lows of the Emotional Intelligence Skill High: I am always learning and challenging myself and my team to grow in knowledge and understanding. I am a continuous improver.  Low: I am set in my ways. The way my team has done things is how we will continue to do things. You can't teach an old dog new tricks. I can struggle with change.   The Differences Between IQ and EQ IQ is known as "Intelligence Quotient" and it's a measure of a person's relative intelligence. Emotional Quotient, also known as EQ, is the ability to identify and manage your emotions and the emotions of others.   Book Recommendation of the Week:  Emotional Intelligence 2.0  By Jean Greaves and Travis Bradberry Emotional Intelligence 2.0 delivers a step-by-step program for increasing your EQ via four, core EQ skills that enable you to achieve your fullest potential!   Key Question How do you build trust within your team?    Be sure to SUBSCRIBE on your favorite platform for listening to podcasts.  Please rate the podcast and leave us a review, and of course, share it with any other best managers just like you!     Resources: 34 Strong Overview video 34 Strong website Strengths-Based Parenting Blog Free Exercise Download Brandon and Analyn Miller's Debut Strengths-Based Parenting Book – Play to Their Strengths Darren's upcoming TEDx talk resources   Follow Us! LinkedIn Facebook Youtube

    23 min
  6. The Skill of Intellect

    11/04/2020

    The Skill of Intellect

    In this episode, we will cover: The BONUS Manager Intelligence Skill – Intellect Managers who invest in the Intellect skill are continuous improvers and always challenge themselves to learn and grow. Key Words: Learner, Thinker, Curious, Rational, Reasonable, Smart     Why is it so important to develop the skill of Intellect? Intellect can be a strength in times of change, and when we're going through transitions and periods of growth   The Highs and Lows of the Interdependent Skill High: I am always learning and challenging myself and my team to grow in knowledge and understanding. I am a continuous improver. Low: I am set in my ways. The way my team has done things is how we will continue to do things. You can't teach an old dog new tricks. I can struggle with change.   Book Recommendation of the Week: Limitless by Jim Quick Limitless is described as an operating manual for your brain. This book will leave you with practical ways to increase brain functionality. This will help level up our overall Intellect in how we're showing up as managers, and how we're showing up to lead others.   6 Techniques to Grow the Skill of Intellect: Get Uncomfortable - New experiences create new neural pathways. Imagine - Take the time to imagine outcomes, possibilities, and opportunities Train your brain - Develop habits to keep your mind sharp Keep Sharpening the saw - Continue educating yourself through different means..classes, podcasts, webinars, books, etc. Keep Moving - Our motion creates our emotion and creates oxygen flow Sleep - Resting effectively allows us to sustain our excellence   Key Question How can you take the time to sharpen your mental saw this week? Try engaging in fresh learning experiences!   Be sure to SUBSCRIBE on your favorite platform for listening to podcasts.  Please rate the podcast and leave us a review, and of course, share it with any other best managers just like you!     Resources: 34 Strong Overview video 34 Strong website Strengths-Based Parenting Blog Free Exercise Download Brandon and Analyn Miller's Debut Strengths-Based Parenting Book – Play to Their Strengths Darren's upcoming TEDx talk resources   Follow Us! LinkedIn Facebook Youtube

    20 min
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What podcast do the best managers who engage their employees, build excellent teams, and create great places to work listen to? This one! At least 70% of an employee's engagement is directly tied to their manager..meaning productivity, profitability, and turnover are directly connected to a manager's ability to engage their employees. Yet managers are rarely trained on how to actually engage their employees...one of their most important organizational outcomes. In the Leading Strong Podcast, Great place to work connoisseurs and 34 Strong Co-Founders, Brandon Miller and Darren Virassammy, dive deep into the simple tools that will improve your manager intelligence quotient.