The Career Accelerator

Percy Cannon
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Helps corporate managers accelerate their career growth by learning how to deliver results through others.

  1. Podcast #80: Discipline Is Destiny: The Leadership Skill That Shapes Careers and Legacy

    FEB 1

    Podcast #80: Discipline Is Destiny: The Leadership Skill That Shapes Careers and Legacy

    If there is one leadership capability that most determines long-term success, it is not intelligence, it is not charisma, it is not even strategy. It is discipline. In his book Discipline Is Destiny, Ryan Holiday reminds us of a powerful truth: The greatest advantage in leadership is not what you know but how well you govern yourself. In today’s corporate environment, that insight matters more than ever.

    10 min
  2. Episode #79: Command & Control or Trust & Inspire in 2026?

    12/27/2025

    Episode #79: Command & Control or Trust & Inspire in 2026?

    In this episode, I will outline the key differences between two leadership styles, Command & Control and Trust & Inspire. Which style do you think is going to win in 2026? Which one will be better for attracting and retaining talent? And which will define the organizations that thrive in the future? Tune in to identify how you can become an even better leader in 2026.

    11 min
  3. Episode #78: Building Bridges: How Emotional Account Deposits Overcome Team Dysfunctions

    09/30/2025

    Episode #78: Building Bridges: How Emotional Account Deposits Overcome Team Dysfunctions

    In today's episode, you will learn how the concept of the “Emotional Bank Account” can be applied to overcome team dysfunctions.

    9 min
  4. Episode #77: How to Make Your Work Meetings More Effective and Efficient

    07/28/2025

    Episode #77: How to Make Your Work Meetings More Effective and Efficient

    In today's episode, I'm sharing several tips to make your meetings more effective and efficient. I have grouped them into the five critical instances where I suggest focusing your attention:  1.   Before the meeting, 2.   At the beginning of the meeting, 3.   During the meeting, 4.   At the end of the meeting, and 5.   After the meeting. Contact me thru email, LinkedIn or WhatsApp if you wish to receive a PDF with these tips.

    10 min
  5. Episode #76: How to Improve Organizational Health

    06/16/2025

    Episode #76: How to Improve Organizational Health

    Today, we’re diving into a vital topic that can determine the success of any organization: organizational health, inspired by the insights of best-selling author Patrick Lencioni. If you’re a leader or aspiring to be one, prioritize these four steps in your organization: Building a cohesive leadership team,Creating clarity,Overcommunicating that clarity, andEmbedding clarity in your organizational processes and meetings.A healthy environment leads to higher morale and lower turnover rates, a win-win for everyone.

    10 min
  6. Episode #75: How Emotional Intelligence Can Help Overcome Team Challenges

    04/19/2025

    Episode #75: How Emotional Intelligence Can Help Overcome Team Challenges

    In today’s episode, we're diving into the powerful role of emotional intelligence, or EQ, in overcoming three significant challenges that corporate leaders frequently encounter within their teams: Silos hindering collaboration,Engaging in productive conflict, andReluctance to provide feedback.

    9 min
  7. Episode #74: Silos, Conflict and Feedback: A Leader's Guide to Team Challenges

    02/28/2025

    Episode #74: Silos, Conflict and Feedback: A Leader's Guide to Team Challenges

    In a rapidly evolving corporate landscape, understanding what holds teams back is crucial for effective leadership. Recently, we posed the question: "As a corporate leader, which of the following challenges do you find most significant within your team?" The responses have revealed some eye-opening trends that we’ll dissect in today's episode.

    10 min
  8. Episode #73: How to Apply EQ to your Work in 2025

    12/21/2024

    Episode #73: How to Apply EQ to your Work in 2025

    If you want to improve your EQ skills, make it a priority for 2025. You can seek help from a coach, mentor, co-worker, family member, or friend.  You can make it a habit to observe how people you interact with manage their emotions, good or bad, and to learn from them. You can also pay close attention to your own emotions. Keep track of those people or situations that trigger a negative reaction from you. Above all, use whatever visual or sound aids work best for you to keep EQ top of mind in 2025 and beyond.

    10 min
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Helps corporate managers accelerate their career growth by learning how to deliver results through others.

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  • Creator
    Percy Cannon
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    80
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 The Career Accelerator
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    The Career Accelerator