Connect Mobilize Deliver Greg Harrod

You know going through change in an organization can be difficult.
Sometimes, change can feel like complete chaos.
Even if it seems like a small change, sometimes it can feel overwhelming.
Your productivity plummets and so does your teammates'.
Here's the good news.
You have the power to create order from the chaos of change.
This week's guest, Rachel Berbiglia, is an expert on helping businesses manage change.
She shares her best tips on how to recover and maintain your productivity during a period of change.
Rachel also teaches you how to help your teammates do the same.
You're going to experience change many times throughout your career.
Listen to Rachel Berbiglia so you and those you lead are prepared when the next change arrives.


Today's Guest
Rachel Berbiglia
Rachel Berbiglia is consultant, entrepreneur, podcast host, and expert on bringing order to business operations.
Her expertise includes successful change management in organizations across a variety of industries. 
In addition to her professional accomplishments, Rachel is a self-proclaimed Kansas Ambassador.
You'll Learn
Why creating order from the chaos of change is a career superpowerThe value of being able to see a high-level vision and all the details required to make that vision a realityHow to avoid a victim mindset when going through changeThe basics of the change curve and its impact on your productivityWhy being "all business" is not always the best approachHow to protect your productivity and your professional reputation when going through a changeWhen you should consider leaving a company because of a change3 Fundamental Career Skills from Today’s Guest
1. Prioritize well
Watch out for "fake urgency"! You must be able to separate urgent and important tasks from those that are wasting your time.

If you're letting email drag you through the day, you're prioritizing your time incorrectly.
2. See things from the perspective of others
It's important to have your own point of view. And, to be able to see things from the perspective of others.

Empathy is a valuable career skill. It applies to business insights as well as human emotions.
3. Build relationships and emotional intelligence
Emotional intelligence and self-awareness are critical for building meaningful relationships.

And, solid relationships are the foundation of successful careers.

Links and Resources from this Episode
Connect with Rachel Berbiglia on LinkedIn
Learn how to manage change with Rachel's free Change Management Curriculum
Listen to Rachel's People Move Organizations podcast at PMOCoaching.com
Hear my conversation with Rachel on How to Lead Meetings
Discover the great state of Kansas on Rachel's Uncovering Kansas podcast

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No one wants to attend a bad meeting. And, you definitely don't want to lead a meeting people complain about.
Here's the problem.
You may not know how to make them better.
Don't worry. You're not alone.
Many leaders want to make the meetings they lead and attend better.
But, they don't know where to start.
If that describes you, relax.
In less time than you wasted in your last bad meeting, you'll be done with this episode.
And, you'll know how to get started creating exceptional meetings.
You just need to focus on 3 easy to remember words.
They all start with the letter P.
You'll Learn
3 keys to creating exceptional meetings


Purpose - Know why you're bringing people together for a meeting

People - Make sure you have the right people (and only the right people) in your meeting

Preparation - Be ready to accomplish the purpose of the meeting with the people you invite
Links and Resources from this Episode
Connect or follow me on LinkedIn where I post daily on how to create exceptional meetings
Learn more about creating exceptional meetings in these blog posts and podcast episodes:
How To Use Structure To Effectively Lead Meetings (blog post)
How To Unlock The Power To Lead In A Role You Probably Don’t Like (blog post)
CMD 033: How To Create An Exceptional Meeting With 7 Steps (podcast episode)
CMD 035: How To Lead A Meeting In A Way Most People Won’t Try (podcast episode)

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You may feel more comfortable using these 3 words away from work than in your career.
That awkwardness you feel is natural.
But, it doesn't have to stop you from incorporating 3 powerful words into your work vocabulary to set yourself apart as a leader.
A leader who is kind and confident.
And, highly effective.
In this week's episode, we'll talk about how to be a better leader using 3 awkward words.


You'll Learn
Why leadership experts recommend being gentle, gracious, and kind to lead teams effectively3 conversation scripts you can use to incorporate these 3 words into your daily workHow to have a positive impact on the people in your organization without feeling awkwardThe power of applying "soft skills" to distinguish yourself as a leader
Links and Resources from this Episode
Read one of my favorite books on leadership, Gracious Leadership: Lead Like You’ve Never Led Before by Janet Smith Meeks.
Get your copy of my free guide, 5 Simple Ways to Lead when You’re Not the “Leader”.
Check out the blog post, "How to Lead with Gentleness, Not Fear" by Michael Hyatt, bestselling author and leadership expert.
Connect or follow me on LinkedIn where I post daily on how to create exceptional meetings

See the show notes at GregHarrod.com.

Krissy Buck knows how to build connections and community.
It's what she does best.
In her personal life and her career.
And, these communities lead to deeper, more meaningful relationships.
Relationships with people you can serve and support.
They will do the same for you too.
If you're building a business, you need these type of relationships for your business to grow.
Especially if your customers are online.
Krissy has turned the skills she's honed for decades into a process you can follow.
In this week's episode Krissy shares how you can build community and your business with 3 simple steps.
Today's Guest
Krissy Buck
Krissy Buck is the Department Chair for Digital Marketing for WSU Tech. 
Prior to that she served as Digital Communications Director then Chief Community Officer for QuiCC.
Krissy is also active in the Wichita, Kansas community where she serves in multiple ways including helping local, aspiring entrepreneurs as a 1 Million Cups Organizer.
You'll Learn


How to grow you business from digital marketing expert, Krissy BuckHow to create fans of your brand by earning trust with your communityWhy influencers and affiliates can help your business without making you feel sleazyThe power of community to turn your fans into your best sales teamThe importance of celebrating wins. Both yours and your community members'.Why going where your customers are is required to grow your business online3 Simple Steps to Build Community and Your Business
1. Accept
Accept people where they are in the buying journey.
2. Seek
Seek out the influencer. The person of peace and connection in the community.
3. Go
Go where the people are. Don't wait for customers to come to you.
Links and Resources from this Episode
Connect with Krissy Buck on LinkedIn
Listen to Krissy's previous episode, How To Have A Rewarding Career With A 2 Year Degree – Krissy Buck
Engage with Krissy and others on Digital Marketing on Twitter using #dmkchat
Explore career building opportunities in digital marketing at WSU Tech
Listen to Krissy Buck on the Wichita Chamber Business Accelerator podcast

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This might be the best way to create an exceptional meeting when you’re not the official leader.
You can actually lead a meeting as a participant.
And, not many people want to do this.
That’s why you need to know this strategy.
Perhaps the most powerful role in a meeting is the note taker.
The scribe.
Yet few people volunteer to take notes during a meeting.
In fact, most will find some way to avoid this dreaded task.
They run away from it like they flee a typical boring, inefficient meeting.
I encourage you to be different.
Embrace the role.
Volunteer to take notes in the next meeting you attend.
Especially if it’s a meeting that is less than exceptional.
In this week's episode we'll talk about the hidden powers held by the meeting note taker.
You'll learn how you can lead any meeting you attend in a way most people won't even try.
You'll Learn
7 serious powers a meeting note taker holds
The power to:
Stay engagedInterruptBring clarityEnsure alignmentDocument decisionsDrive actionNot be perfectLinks and Resources from this Episode
Supporting information in the post, How To Unlock The Power To Lead In A role You Probably Don't Like
Connect or follow me on LinkedIn where I post daily on how to create exceptional meetings

See the show notes at GregHarrod.com.

Have you ever piloted a plane?
You have?
Okay.
But have you ever refueled an Air Force F-16 jet flying at 500 knots?
And, not just any F-16 fighter jet, but one of the elite Air Force Thunderbirds squadron you may have seen at air shows?
I haven't. 
But, that would be so cool!
Today's guest, Aaron Stark, has done those amazing things in his career. 
And a whole lot more.
Aaron no longer flies planes for a living. Instead, he helps his clients get where they want to go with their money.
He made the career switch from Air Force pilot to wealth management advisor.
The same skills he learned at the Air Force Academy and used in combat have served him well in every stage of his successful career.
Aaron shares those lessons in today's episode so you too can learn how to navigate your career like an Air Force pilot.
Even if you never see the inside of a cockpit.
Today's Guest
Aaron Stark
Aaron Stark is the founder of HSI Wealth Strategies, a financial advisory team comprised of former United States Air Force pilots.
Aaron and his team work primarily with professionals in the aviation industry: airline pilots, aviation business owners and executives as well as those who own and operate aircraft. 
Their aim is to provide a flight path that alleviates anxiety and empowers their clients to live out their dreams through financial and retirement planning, tax-efficient strategies and investment management. They specialize in helping reduce marginal retirement tax brackets through tax efficient strategies for many clients.  
Aaron graduated from the Air Force Academy with a BS in Aeronautical Engineering. After graduation, Aaron went on to fly the KC-135 R/T.  He earned his MBA in 2011 from Webster University in St Louis.  During his flying career, Aaron instructed in both the KC-135 and T-6.  He’s flown over 150 combat missions in the KC-135 over Iraq, Afghanistan, and Syria. 
Aaron spent 13 years on active duty, and upon separating founded and built one of the fastest growing and most successful financial practices and has been recognized at a national level. 
You'll Learn
How the checklist discipline of a pilot will help you deliver results in your career and businessHow to eliminate risk and fear by applying flight safety practicesThe value of perseverance in your career and lifeWhy grit may be more valuable than talent and skillThe strength in admitting weakness and being vulnerable and authenticHow an F-16 fighter jet crash brought Aaron and me closer together3 Fundamental Career Skills from Today's Guest
1. Be tenacious
Develop the skill of not quitting. Build grit.

The majority of results come from the last bit of effort. So don't give up when things get hard.
2. Drive to be the best at what you do
Successful people find satisfaction from getting better.

There's no substitute for persevering and consistently improving over time.
3. Be strong enough to admit weakness
Recognize you need support. Seek help and advice from those who have done what you're trying to do.

Learn from the best if you want to be the best you can be.
Links and Resources from this Episode
Contact Aaron on the HSI Wealth Strategies website (hsiwealthstrategies.com)
Connect with Aaron Stark on LinkedIn.

See the show notes at GregHarrod.com.