Finally! After all the prep work, it’s time to have that high-stakes, emotional conversation. There are three “whats” and two “hows.” Introducing S.T.A.T.E. This episode is part of our series on “Crucial Conversations.” The first episode is at this link. We would love your questions and comments for future episodes: Email Mike and Mark. Listen here … subscribe on Spotify, …
Podcast 112 – Crucial Conversations: Make it safe
There is one more thing to do before you actually have that high-stakes, emotional conversation: ensure you make it safe. Whatever “safety” means to you, there are multiple perspectives to consider, which are all addressed in this episode. This episode is part of our series on “Crucial Conversations.” The first episode is at this link. We would love your questions …
Podcast 111 – Crucial Conversations: Master your story
Have you ever had an argument that turned out to be just a misunderstanding? If you’re going to have a high-stakes, emotionally charged conversation, you need to look hard at the story you are telling yourself. Learn more about this powerful and challenging exercise. This episode is part of our series on “Crucial Conversations.” The first episode is at this …
Why you need a coach but your ancestors probably didn’t
Let me make a prediction: You are busy. This isn’t something I could say with 100-percent certainty in the past. But at some point in the 1900s, it became true of virtually all of us. It’s so true that FranklinCovey makes a lot of money offering The 4 Disciplines of Execution to people and organizations constantly under threat from what …
For the first time ever: a rerun
I have overhauled the Resources page on this website. Whether it’s time management, working with your people, better thinking or having meaningful discussions with your team, Resources gives you downloadable materials to use. The emphasis is on practical next steps. Let me know what you think. Here’s the link.
Podcast 105: Coach Wooden, Gandhi and Michael Jackson got it right.
Still on a high (Mike prefers the term “learning hangover”) from our conversation with the CEO of the John R. Wooden Course, Mike and Mark discuss one of the core tenants of the Wooden approach. Lead by example. Simple to say, hard to execute, profound in its impact. We would love your questions and comments for future episodes: …
Podcast 104 (our two-year special!): The magic of Coach Wooden–an interview with his disciple
We’ve produced two years of weekly podcasts! To celebrate, here’s a fascinating conversation with a mentor of our mentor–who was mentored by the Wizard of Westwood himself. Lynn Guerin is CEO of the John R. Wooden Course. He partnered with Coach Wooden to create the course, sharing Wooden’s legacy of “timeless wisdom for personal and team success.” In our interview, …
Podcast 103: Accountability is a two-way street.
Our fourth and final statement for building a culture that has both results and relationship: Accountability is a two-way street. Managers are expected to hold their people accountable. But notice there is an expectation for you, the manager, built into that statement! We would love your questions and comments for future episodes: Email Mike and Mark. …
Podcast 102: Clarity is kindness.
Our third statement on building a culture that honors results and relationship: Clarity is kindness. It unlocks productivity. It is at the core of behavioral change programs. It’s biblical. Easy to understand, hard to do! We would love your questions and comments for future episodes: Email Mike and Mark. Listen here … subscribe on Spotify, Amazon or Apple … or view …
Podcast 101: Start with the why
Our second statement on building a culture that honors results and relationship: Start with the why. Tune in to find out what this has to do with tattoos on your rear end. (Sexy sax music provided by Sexy Sax Man.) We would love your questions and comments for future episodes: Email Mike and Mark. Listen here … subscribe on Spotify, …