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Confessions of a Reformed Control Freak Podcast (c) Brian Smith - Power Link Dynamics
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I understand the challenges facing managers and business leaders today, having spent 40+ years as general manager for a major retailer, college professor and an award-winning entrepreneur. Hi - My name is Brian Smith. In my "Confessions of a Reformed Control Freak" podcast, I will give you my take on the ins and outs of today's business world and share tips and techniques to help you develop the people skills needed to manage or lead others more effectively, regardless of gender or generation. Tune in and learn how to manage and lead the 21st Century way.
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Your Aging Workforce Is Your Competitive Advantage
Would it surprise you to learn that the fastest-growing segment of today's workforce is not Millenials or Gen. Z - it's Boomers? According to Gallop, that demographic is growing at 10,000 people per day. Stop letting your most experienced employees walk out the door, or worse, getting hired by your competition. Why not encourage them to stay, if only in a part-time capacity, instead of ushering them out the door? Adults can learn new things given the correct set of circumstances and in an environment conducive to learning. Listen to my podcast and learn Knowles's Five Adult Learning Principles
to create a positive learning environment.
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Start Embracing Your Unique Talents
Have you ever wondered why you do what you do, why you do it the way you do it, and why you might not fit into someone else's puzzle? We become who we are at a very young age which heavily influences how we communicate with others, build collaborative teams, resolve conflicts, and manage others and like to be managed. I believe you are who you are. Start embracing your unique talents by visiting my website and downloading a Free DISC E-Book and determine your ideal career.
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But We've Always Done It This Way Isn't An Option.
But we've always done it this way. How many times have you heard someone say that famous line.? You've probably heard it so many times you've lost count. Just because you've always done it that way doesn't necessarily mean you should keep doing it that way. The business environment is constantly changing. Technology changes. Management changes. Team's change. Leadership changes. Ownership changes and organizations must change to keep pace with the changes that are swirling around them. Listen to this podcast and discover the three questions you and your team need to ask and answer because we've always done it this way is no longer an option.
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Don't Take The Path Less Travelled
Who will accomplish more and go farther in today's team environment - the lone wolf or the pack? Chances are you stand a better chance of hunting down your prey if you stay with the pack. Using that same analogy makes you more likely to get better results and go farther if you stay with the team. Teams don't need a lone wolf - they need team players. They need players who work well with others but can work independently of others. They need team players to stay focused, do their job, and don't get distracted by what other players are doing. Are you prepared to be a good team player? Listen to my podcast to learn how.
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The Secret To Your Success in 2024 is Between Your Ears
Think it, act it, and you'll eventually accomplish your goals through patience, hard work, persistence, and implementing the right plan. The secret to your success in 2024 is between your ears because just dreaming about it isn't good enough. You have to do something about it. You have to go out and physically apply yourself. Listen to my latest podcast on how to accomplish all your 2024 goals.
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How To Lead Your Team Through Change
Change is often inevitable when changes are made under new management, mergers, hostile takeovers, or acquisitions. Change can be disruptive. Some people adapt well to change -
some tolerate it - while others dislike it and try to ignore it or hide their heads in the sand. Announcing that changes will occur is the easy part; it makes your organization look bold and forward-thinking. However, implementing those changes can be complicated because no matter your reasons for making those changes, there will always be some resentment and resistance, especially when the changes require a new way of working or painful budget cuts. There is an easy way to lead your team through change. Listen to my podcast to find out how.
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