The Ripple Leader Podcast with Chris Hutchinson & The Trebuchet Group

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The Ripple Leader Podcast with Chris Hutchinson & The Trebuchet Group

The Ripple Leader Podcast explores the principles and concepts behind leadership, management, and growing the companies you are leading.

  1. 04/10/2024

    S5. Ep. 10 - Thriving at Work

    If we’re going to spend most of our waking hours committed to doing something, wouldn’t it be awesome if it was at a place where we are thriving?   As a leader, you may be wondering, how do I help my team members thrive? And, how do I, as an individual, go after discovering my sweet spot at work? In the last episode of Season 5, Chris and Josh explore what it means to be working in your sweet spot. The world needs more people who light up when they talk about their work. To help you help your team members figure out where they want to go, and how their individual strengths can be utilized to do great things for the team and themselves, listen in here.   TAKEAWAYS! Four questions can better guide your thriving - What do you love? What does the world need? What can you get paid for? What are you good at? We’re each going to have unique answers to what thriving looks like for us. And, your sweet spot will shift over time. What are the elements that I want in my life, for the people I care about? We’re all different. Not deficient. Our cultural archetypes of what a leader should like like are not all that helpful. The most effective leaders are the ones who have really great self-awareness. BOOK! ⁠Buy Chris Hutchinson’s book, “Ripple: A Field Manual for Leadership that Works”⁠ CONNECT! Chris Hutchinson on ⁠LinkedIn⁠ Chris Hutchinson on ⁠Twitter⁠ Read Chris Hutchinson’s articles on ⁠Medium⁠ ⁠Get in touch with Chris and his team⁠ ⁠Learn more about being a Ripple leader⁠ SUBSCRIBE! Here are links to “The Ripple Leader Podcast with Chris Hutchinson & The Trebuchet Group” on various platforms. ⁠Spotify⁠ ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠ ⁠Google Podcasts⁠

    15 min

  2. 02/27/2024

    S5. Ep. 9 - How do I stop being the happy firefighter as a leader?

    Assessing what is urgent vs. important is constant work when you’re a leader. In this episode, Chris and Josh explore where leaders commonly get stuck when prioritizing the type of work they are doing. They explore some of the old stories we tell ourselves about how to add value and solve problems and offer new perspectives on how to get out of the firefighter role. Together, they invite listeners to step into spaces of enabling the best in everyone, rather than taking on all the challenges on your own. Curiosity is a powerful tool to better understand where you may be getting frustrated or stuck. Remember, you’re not alone. This is a common challenge. When you’re ready to explore more, listen in here. TAKEAWAYS! Ask yourself “How often am I fueled by urgency?”  Steven Covey’s Urgent Important Matrix is a powerful tool to examine the work you are doing. What’s urgent, important, not urgent, or not important that you are tending to? Consider a “stop-doing” list. What do you need to let go of to pick up other things that may be more important? BOOK! ⁠Buy Chris Hutchinson’s book, “Ripple: A Field Manual for Leadership that Works”⁠ CONNECT! Chris Hutchinson on ⁠LinkedIn⁠ Chris Hutchinson on ⁠Twitter⁠ Read Chris Hutchinson’s articles on ⁠Medium⁠ ⁠Get in touch with Chris and his team⁠ ⁠Learn more about being a Ripple leader⁠ SUBSCRIBE! Here are links to “The Ripple Leader Podcast with Chris Hutchinson & The Trebuchet Group” on various platforms. ⁠Spotify⁠ ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠ ⁠Google Podcasts⁠

    14 min

  3. 01/23/2024

    S5. Ep. 8 - How do we get past the "That's not how we do things here" comments that prevent us from making the impact that we could?

    The phrase “That’s not how we do things here” can often have crushing impacts for people who are trying to thrive at work. In this episode, Chris and Josh explore where leaders commonly get stuck in the ‘old way’ of doing things. Together, they invite listeners to better examine the outcomes leaders and their teams are working towards, and then back into new ways of trying different approaches to get the work done.  Curiosity is a powerful tool to better understand where you and your team members may be getting frustrated or stuck. Remember, you’re not alone. This is a common challenge. When you’re ready to explore more, listen in here. TAKEAWAYS! How are you defining results? If the result is only a number, you’re likely sacrificing something else. Curiosity is a magic pill here. This is an invitation to explore. What are we trying to do together? Asking better questions can reveal opportunities and challenges in service of what you’re striving for.  One of the most powerful questions we can ask, especially in places of tension, is “What does the organization need?” “What could get in our way?” is another great question as well. BOOK! Buy Chris Hutchinson’s book, “Ripple: A Field Manual for Leadership that Works” CONNECT! Chris Hutchinson on LinkedIn Chris Hutchinson on Twitter Read Chris Hutchinson’s articles on Medium Get in touch with Chris and his team Learn more about being a Ripple leader SUBSCRIBE! Here are links to “The Ripple Leader Podcast with Chris Hutchinson & The Trebuchet Group” on various platforms. ⁠Spotify⁠ ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠ ⁠Google Podcasts⁠

    16 min

  4. 09/21/2023

    S5. Ep 7 - How to get past the self-doubt that is preventing you from thriving at work

    In our society, it’s so easy to breathe in feelings of self-doubt in our work. In this episode, Chris and Josh explore how to understand your own strengths and limitations to help tackle these tough emotions. As Socrates once said “Know Thyself.” They also offer guidance for leaders to help others overcome strong stories and feelings of ‘not enough’ in their organizations. Remember, you’re not alone. This is a common challenge. When you’re ready for some self-exploration, listen in here. TAKEAWAYS! Imposter syndrome is pervasive in our society. Most of us experience some flavor of worrying if we are going to do a good enough job. The place to start for all of this work is self-knowledge. Three questions to start with are:What am I really here for? What’s my purpose? What do I connect around? Under current situations, many leaders are asking to be seen as counselors or coaches. At the core, leaders have the opportunity to help people appreciate themselves - especially around how they are showing up, what their strengths are, and where they want to go in the world. Healthy discontent is a great prompt to bring your strengths to the forefront. There are spaces for you to untangle and see your ability to do things easily as a strength. Email the team to get your free resource. BOOK! Buy Chris Hutchinson’s book, “Ripple: A Field Manual for Leadership that Works”: https://www.rippleleader.com/order. Buy his book from Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00THKBPRG/. CONNECT! Chris Hutchinson on LinkedIn Chris Hutchinson on Twitter Read Chris Hutchinson’s articles on Medium To get in touch with Chris and his team, visit http://www.Trebuchetgroup.com Learn more about being a Ripple leader: https://www.rippleleader.com SUBSCRIBE! Here are links to “The Ripple Leader Podcast with Chris Hutchinson & The Trebuchet Group” on various platforms. ⁠Spotify⁠ ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠ ⁠Google Podcasts⁠

    19 min

  5. 08/23/2023

    S5. Ep. 6 - How do I create an environment where everyone is included and feels like they belong?

    In this episode, Chris and Josh explore the very human need to feel like we belong, especially at work. They unpack a few strategies for both leaders and employees to build cultures where people feel they are seen and their contributions matter. Remember, you’re not alone. This is a common challenge. When you’re ready for some self-exploration, listen in here. TAKEAWAYS! As humans, we are deeply wired to belong.  If you are already belonging, it’s difficult to see those who feel like they aren’t belonging. Righteous indignation means you’re probably not right …. As a leader, you must be aware of power differences that exist. To raise your radar and increase inclusion in your organization, you can examine group interactions, hold individual conversations, and ask the question ‘What can I do to create an environment where you can actively contribute to what we are doing, together?’ To explore belonging we must examine our biases and find ways to get really curious instead. Email the team to get your free resource. BOOK! Buy Chris Hutchinson’s book, “Ripple: A Field Manual for Leadership that Works”: https://www.rippleleader.com/order Buy his book from Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00THKBPRG/ CONNECT! Chris Hutchinson on LinkedIn. Chris Hutchinson on Twitter Read Chris Hutchinson’s articles on Medium To get in touch with Chris and his team, visit http://www.Trebuchetgroup.com Learn more about being a Ripple leader: https://www.rippleleader.com SUBSCRIBE! Here are links to “The Ripple Leader Podcast with Chris Hutchinson & The Trebuchet Group” on various platforms. Here are links to “The Ripple Leader Podcast with Chris Hutchinson & The Trebuchet Group” on various platforms. ⁠Spotify⁠ ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠ ⁠Google Podcasts⁠

    17 min

  6. 08/02/2023

    S5. Ep. 5 - What to do as a leader when you perceive that you're the bottleneck

    In this episode, Chris and Josh explore the common problem leaders experience when they wonder “Hmm, maybe I’m the problem.” They unpack a few indicators that can confirm your role in holding things up, and offer helpful suggestions on determining what’s most important for the business, for the team, and when it might be time for you to just get a hobby. Remember, you’re not alone. This is a common challenge. When you’re ready for some self-exploration, listen in here. TAKEAWAYS! A few things to look for: If work is piling up around you, big hint. If you aren’t available and things are happening faster than usual or people hold back when you ask for their perspective, this can be another indicator that you may be a bottleneck.  When a leader perceives this problem to be true, it may be time to explore how you’re feeling valued in your organization.  To open up the bottleneck, you can start thinking with end in mind. Start with questions like, What would I do if I have to punch out for awhile? Who is the understudy - either person or process - that can cover the gap?  It might be time to do an “ego-ectimy.” The longer you hold onto things you may need to let go of, the longer you’re impacting the team. What’s your responsibility to create stewards beyond you? Email the team to get your free resource. BOOK! Buy Chris Hutchinson’s book, “Ripple: A Field Manual for Leadership that Works”: https://www.rippleleader.com/order Buy his book from Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00THKBPRG/ CONNECT! Chris Hutchinson on LinkedIn Chris Hutchinson on Twitter Read Chris Hutchinson’s articles on Medium To get in touch with Chris and his team, visit http://www.Trebuchetgroup.com Learn more about being a Ripple leader: https://www.rippleleader.com SUBSCRIBE! Here are links to “The Ripple Leader Podcast with Chris Hutchinson & The Trebuchet Group” on various platforms. ⁠Spotify⁠ ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠ ⁠Google Podcasts⁠

    19 min

  7. 06/29/2023

    S5. Ep. 4 - How can I get my leadership team to work as a team toward the organization's priorities rather than always advocating for their department's needs?

    In this episode, Chris and Josh explore how teams can break out of silos, successfully navigate challenging conversations, and you can move your organization forward into healthy teamwork by using the cascade of needs.They unpack how to hold tension in the organization and create a bigger picture that everyone is excited to contribute to.  TAKEAWAYS! When you don’t know the bigger picture, you focus on what you can control. People working well together doesn’t have to be a fluke. With attention and effort, people can be excited to show up and commit with ease. It can be helpful to reframe jobs in a new way - use the formula: What we’re trying to do as a company is … and your role in that mission is … When the bigger picture is clear enough, people will tear down the silos.  GET YOUR Cascade of Needs Resource! Email the team to get your free resource. BOOK! Buy Chris Hutchinson’s book, “Ripple: A Field Manual for Leadership that Works”: https://www.rippleleader.com/order. Buy his book from Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00THKBPRG/ CONNECT! Chris Hutchinson on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rippleleader. Chris Hutchinson on Twitter: https://twitter.com/rippleleader. Read Chris Hutchinson’s articles on Medium: https://medium.com/@RippleLeaderTG. To get in touch with Chris and his team, visit http://www.Trebuchetgroup.com Learn more about being a Ripple leader: https://www.rippleleader.com SUBSCRIBE! Here are links to “The Ripple Leader Podcast with Chris Hutchinson & The Trebuchet Group” on various platforms. ⁠Spotify⁠ ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠ ⁠Google Podcasts⁠

    13 min

  8. 06/15/2023

    S5. Ep. 3 - How can I help people figure out what their sweet spot is?

    In this episode, Chris and Josh speak to a common human experience - most people want to use their strengths to positively impact others. Many people aren’t sure how to do that at work. Learn a few new strategies for helping your people discover where they are awesome and how they can use their strengths in service of the team.  TAKEAWAYS! If you’ve got a team, you have everything you need right now to move the organization forward.  Be discerning and not judgemental - help look into others to identify what they are doing well People aren’t puzzle pieces - rather than judging people and putting them in a box, look at their strengths and opportunities with curiosity Good leaders partner with their people rather than have all of the answers  GET YOUR FREE RESOURCE! Email the team to get your free resource. BOOK! Buy Chris Hutchinson’s book, “Ripple: A Field Manual for Leadership that Works”: https://www.rippleleader.com/order. Buy his book from Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00THKBPRG/. CONNECT! Chris Hutchinson on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rippleleader. Chris Hutchinson on Twitter: https://twitter.com/rippleleader. Read Chris Hutchinson’s articles on Medium: https://medium.com/@RippleLeaderTG. To get in touch with Chris and his team, visit http://www.Trebuchetgroup.com Learn more about being a Ripple leader: https://www.rippleleader.com SUBSCRIBE! Here are links to “The Ripple Leader Podcast with Chris Hutchinson & The Trebuchet Group” on various platforms. Spotify Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts

    13 min
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