Darn Good Leadership Emily Hoelting

Feeling overwhelmed in life and work is a common experience for any leader. It can be caused by having too many responsibilities, not delegating enough, having a tight deadline, or having unclear or unrealistic expectations set on you. In today's show we are talking through 6 simple steps when you feel overwhelmed so you can take control of your day and your head:Acknowledge it Step back and assess it Prioritize it Practice positive self-carePractice effective time manag...

When was the last time you’ve been face-to-face, in-person with your employees or team? I'm a huge supporter of virtual work, asynchronously work, and empowering individuals to get work done at a time and place that fits their needs…but working this way is only effective when teams have high trust and strong rapport. This is where face-to-face onsites comes into play.Join me as I share the benefits of bringing your people together and outline 5 steps for creating a successful onsit...

Who doesn't love a good story?! Today's show centers around several of them. The first story is about one of my professional heroes...Josh Kerievsky. And then 6 quick stories that tie back to the 6 Agile mantras outlined in Josh's new book, Joy of Agility. (Spoiler alert- I love this book!)If you've struggled with understanding Agile, this show will help you move from Agile as just a buzzword, to discovering how you might put agility into practice. Join me as I review the ...

It doesn't matter what stage you are in your career, you can start laying the foundation and the groundwork for being a darn good leader today! All of us can be leaders at any point in our career. Today we're discussing eight practices I personally use to maintain and grow my proficiency as a darn good leader:Find a mentorGet involved with the communityRead, read, and read some moreBuild strong rapport with your peersTake care of your peopleBe transparent about your work and your valueM...

How often do you think about future you...and not future you in 5-10 years, but future you as in 1 week from now or at the end of the day? Are your daily habits and practices helping your more immediate future or hurting it? And what about your teams? Intentionally thinking about the future can help you and your teams make better decisions in the here and now.In this episode we will:Reflect on our habits Discuss 2 futurespectives for your teamsLearn a daily practic...

Want to be more productive but not sure how to focus your time and efforts? Just ask yourself "what would Vilfredo Pareto do?"In this episode I'm taking about the Pareto Principle, otherwise known as the 80/20 rule. I'll review what the principle is all about, how you can leverage it to become more productive, and how you can use it with your teams to enable them to become more productive as well.Show notes:The 80/20 Principle: Achieve More with Less: The NEW 2022 Edition of the B...