New Leader Workshop: Recent Episodes
Jacob Espinoza
Whether you are a business owner looking to grow or a new leader stepping into your first management role, understanding the fundamentals of leadership will help you keep your team motivated and hit their goals.
In this episode, the tables are turned. I was recently asked to be a guest on the Men, Emotions, and Music radio show.
I'm excited to share this with anyone who doesn't live in my local area and may have missed it.
We talk about the importance of Emotional Intelligence, Building Strengths, and Gratitude.
I'd love for you to take a moment to share this episode with a friend.
I also want to connect with you on social. Tag me in a post with your #1 takeaway from today's episode—@MrJacobEspi on both Twitter and Instagram.
Huge thanks to George Carroll for stopping by New Leader Workshop to talk through overcoming fears in public speaking AND landing your first paid speaking gig.
Public Speaking ranks higher on the list of fears than death.
People are terrified of it!
Luckily George stopped by and shared a few tips and tricks you can use to overcome this fear and shine when you get the opportunity.
For more about George Carroll, visit https://www.GCspeaker.com/
Jacob Espinoza is a leadership coach based in Salem, Oregon. He believes that everyone has the potential to be a better boss, and that good bosses want to be better. With industry certifications and over a decade of leadership experience, Jacob helps bosses create teams that are inspired by identifying goals and obstacles and creating a plan of action. For more information about speaking engagements and coaching services, visit jacobespinoza.com.
Huge thanks to Kip Ioane, head coach of the Willamette Men's Basketball program, for taking time to chat with New Leader Workshop.
Kip is putting massive action into reshaping how college athletes view the concept of masculinity. After a series of harmful incidents on campus at Willamette University in Salem, Oregon, Kip felt lucky that his players weren't involved. But he didn't want to stop there. He decided that he wanted to do more to ensure that his players understood what it meant to be stand up citizens in the community.
On today's episode Kip talks about his Leader's of Men program and why it is an important tool for university sport's programs to be aware of.
Be sure to follow Kip on Linked in at https://www.linkedin.com/in/kip-ioane-a04aba134/
Follow Kip on Twitter at https://twitter.com/KipIoane
Jacob Espinoza is a leadership coach based in Salem, Oregon. He believes that everyone has the potential to be a better boss, and that good bosses want to be better. With industry certifications and over a decade of leadership experience, Jacob helps bosses create teams that are inspired by identifying goals and obstacles and creating a plan of action. For more information about speaking engagements and coaching services, visit jacobespinoza.com.
I had a blast talking to my great friend, incredible real estate agent, and CEO of the tech company Broker Hive a couple of months ago.
Lyndon Hansen and I share a passion for the side hustle. We dig into his philosophies on work/life balance, growing a successful real estate business, and how tech such as Broker Hive can help both new and established agents hit their goals quickly.
Follow me on Instagram @MrJacobEspi, and let me know what your biggest takeaway from this episode is.
Thank you!
A rising tide raises all ships.
This is the truth and a big reason it is so important for all business owners to learn how to contribute and build up the community around them. This conversation was inspired by a challenged from Dick Withnell at a YMCA event in Salem, Oregon. At the event he challenged the audience to think about who would be the next generation of community leaders.
Two people that immediately came to mind for me were Conrad Venti and Alex Casebeer.
We were able to chat on a Zoom call last week. Enjoy hearing about
Last week I had the opportunity to talk with Kyle Sexton and Tom Hoffert about myths circulating throughout our business community.
Those familiar with the podcast have heard Tom on previous episodes. He's CEO of Salem Chamber of Commerce and previously worked as Sales Manager for Don Pancho Authentic Mexican Foods.
Kyle is a thought leader in the business community and regularly speaks around the country as well as internationally.
Three myths we discuss:
- Now is not the time to be pursuing new clients
- For a business to succeed, they need to reinvent the way they do business completely
- To survive, we need to offer drastic discounts
I'd love to hear your biggest takeaway from the episode.
You can reach me on Instagram @MrJacobEspi. Send me a DM. I reply to them all.
Building strong relationships, being known as a person who gets things done and staying connected are required for success in every industry.
Today we spoke with Erik Able, who has been in the music industry for close to 20 years and has developed the reputation of being someone who makes sure jobs are getting done and able to find win/win situations for his clients.
Enjoy and let me know what you'd like to hear on future episodes by sending a message to me on IG, @MrJacobEspi.
A lot of great value here.
Whether you are getting started or looking to scale your business, Roland Cochrun and Alex Whitaker are both business owners who have spent the last ten years growing their businesses.
Listen to this episode for perspective and expectations on how to grow a business. Please leave me a DM on Instagram with your biggest takeaway from today's episode, @MrJacobEspi.
I’m excited to partner with my brilliant and talented friend, Loree Sanchez, every week to provide you content that will help you be a better teammate, peer, and overall influencer.
Today we discuss differences between Extroverts and Introverts, including how we can best partner together.
The Jung-Myers theory describes two kinds of mental processes: aking in or gathering information and making decisions and coming to conclusions about that information.
Everyone has a preferred way of using these mental processes.
People who prefer INTROVERSION focus in-depth on a few interests, learn best by reflection, mental “practice,” and take the initiative selectively—when the situation or issue is critical to them.
People with a preference for INTROVERSION reflect more, be quieter, keep enthusiasm inside, reflect before responding to questions, wait for space, be more contained, and harder to read.
I’m hoping you could send me a DM on Instagram with your biggest takeaway from today’s episode. What actions will you take to help you better connect with your Extroverted/Introverted friends?
There has never been a better time to shoot your shot. You have nothing to lose. I don't mean that you should be obnoxious and spam people. What I do mean is look for opportunities to get connected with influential people and make big things happen for your community, business, and career.
In this episode, I share two stories about how I made a couple of really exciting things happen in Salem based on my willingness to throw a hail mary on Twitter.
Enjoy!
Starting a side hustle takes a lot of sacrifices. Especially when you are working on starting a service that is unfamiliar to your area. August Peterson started Undefeated by Parkinson's. Undefeated By Parkinson's is a Rock Steady Boxing Affiliate with the mission to help FIGHT Parkinson's Disease in a fun group setting as a rehabilitation option for people struggling with the disease.
What is an existing community you feel is underserved that you can help with your unique skill set? Let me know by sending me a DM on Instagram, @MrJacobEspi.
Learn more about: https://www.facebook.com/undefeatedbyparkinsons
Welcome to our first episode of Teamwork Tuesdays!
I'm excited to partner with my brilliant and talented friend, Loree Sanchez, every week to provide you content that will help you be a better teammate, peer, and overall influencer.
Today we discuss differences between Extroverts and Introverts, including how we can best partner together.
The Jung-Myers theory describes two kinds of mental processes: aking in or gathering information and making decisions and coming to conclusions about that information.
Everyone has a preferred way of using these mental processes.
People who prefer EXTRAVERSION are energized by interacting with others, are friendly and expressive, prefer to communicate by talking, and work out ideas by talking them through
People with a preference for EXTRAVERSION may talk more, show energy and enthusiasm, respond to questions immediately, interrupt, and provide nonverbal information—gestures, etc.
I'm hoping you could send me a DM on Instagram with your biggest takeaway from today's episode. What actions will you take to help you better connect with your Extroverted/Introverted friends?
Millennials are drinking less, and sales of non-alcoholic beer are up 3.9% on average over the last five years. Sober bars and sober parties are moving from big cities to smaller suburbs, which is leading restaurants to become innovative in crafting Mocktails.
Today we talked with Shannon Standish, owners of the Yard and Bullet Proof Meals, about her decision to live a sober lifestyle in 2020 and options her staff is creating for others who are also choosing to live the sober life. I also share a bit about my decision to live two years sober after becoming a dad.
Here are two of her favorite sober recipes:
Orange ginger mule 1 oz lime 1/2 oz agave 1 dash orange bitters 3 shakes cinnamon Shake pour over ice in mule Top with ginger beer
Blackberry cucumber smash 1 oz blackberry simple syrup 1 oz fresh squeezed lime juice 4 slices cucumber Muddle all Shake with ice Strain over bucket glass with ice Top with tonic
Whether you are growing your business or working on a sales team, landing contracts with billion-dollar companies might seem out of reach. This perspective isn't true. Tom Hoffert was part of the sales team at Don Poncho, who helped the company grow from 25 million to 125 million in sales yearly by landing major contracts with companies like Subway and Chipotle.
In this episode, he breaks down tactics you can use to grow your brand and stand out from the crowd. (Spoiler: it starts with believing it is possible.)
Be sure to tag us, @MrJacobEspi and @salem_chamber, with your biggest takeaway from today's episode.
The difference in hitting your goals and not is the way we spend our time. People who are intentional with their time are intentional with their outcomes. It's so easy to be lost in the weeds and act every day without taking a moment to think about whether or not the actions we are taking are getting us where we want.
In this podcast I break down three steps that can help you define your goals and start taking action.
- Envision yourself a year from now. When you look back at the year, what do you want to have accomplished?
- What is the smallest step forward you can take towards this goal?
- Set a date for action. When are you going to start taking action towards this goal?
I also take a moment to share a couple of my own big goals for this year.
Send me a DM on Instagram, @MrJacobEspi, with your goals for the year and action you are taking. I want to hear about them!
Getting together, consistently, with like-minded people is a great way to stay focused--especially when these people are equally motivated and invested in your success. In this week's episode of New Leader Workshop, Vin Thomas--CEO of Fixel and BetterCo.--takes a moment to talk through his Mastermind group, and what he's learned about getting the most out of the experience. Enjoy!
If you are enjoying these episodes, subscribe, share and send me a DM on Instagram with you takeaways. You can find me @MrJacobEspi.
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Your community needs you. In today's episode, we talk with Mayor Chuck Bennet about why it is important to get involved in the city and straightforward steps you can take to get started. We also discuss a few initiatives spearheaded by the city council, which are helping keep our citizen's housed and with housing options available.
Are you getting involved in the community? We'd love to hear about it. Tag me on Instagram with your ideas, @MrJacobEspi.
And if you enjoy the podcast, you can help us out a ton by subscribing, leaving us a review and sharing this episode with your friends!
Opening your first restaurant is challenging. There are the challenges you anticipate, and then there are the challenges that will blindside you and make you wonder why you quit your job to start a business. Riley Vannoy moved to Salem with a group of friends to open their first restaurant and brewery. Noble Wave has quickly become a fan favorite within our community, but opening the doors took a lot of unexpected sacrifices.
In our episode, Riley gives us perspective as to what type of sacrifice is necessary to open a successful restaurant.
If you are digging the podcast, we'd love your help spreading the word.
Leaving us a review, subscribing, and sharing with your friends is appreciated!
Visit us> NewLeaderWorkshop.com
As a creative, forming teams and delegating tasks can be a challenging transition. ASMR star Matty Tingles decided at the beginning of the year that he was going to double the amount of content he puts out this year. This challenge came with the realization that he would need to begin forming a team and assigning work. In today's episode, we talked about a few strategies I’ve found success with, including how Myers-Briggs can be useful, effective delegation, and what to focus on in the first 30 days with your new team.
If you like what you hear be sure to like, subscribe and share this episode with your friends.
For more on Matty, visit him at YouTube.com/MattyTingles
Natalie Pate is probably best known in the Salem community as a journalist at the Statesman Journal. She is also passionate about ensuring stereotypes against Pit Bulls become a thing of the past. She is so passionate that she wrote a book titled "Bandito the Puppito Dreams of a Home."
Doing this means funding the book's publishing--not an easy task!
Natalie shares the benefits of group funding, social media, leveraging your already existing networks, and go old fashion cold calling.
To learn more and follow the journey, visit https://banditothepuppito.com/, or follow them on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/banditothepuppito/.
And be sure to subscribe and share this episode with your friends to help our community better understand Natalie's mission.
Salem is Awesome!
Trying to make something big happen in small markets presents a lot of challenges and risks. Today we talk to the curators of TEDxSalem, Brian Hart and Carlee Wright, about how to make memorable moments happen and bring the community together.
TEDxSalem is in its seventh year and is consistently a favorite.
Be sure to stay updated on all things TEDxSalem related at http://tedxsalem.us/
Starting a business can seem like an overwhelming challenge for those of us who have never leaped into the world of entrepreneurship--or grew up in a family where this was commonplace. A few years ago, Travis Noble left his job as an accountant to start Exitus, and escape room in Salem, Oregon. Travis discusses the value of having a plan and doing research before starting a business.
We'd love to learn about the business you are planning to start. Tag @MrJacobEspi and @exitussalem in an IG post about a business idea you are ready to take action on.
As a new manager, you wear many hats; one of which is a coach. You know what success looks like on your team. This vision requires employees to be engaged and productive. Helping each person move towards this vision can be a challenge. One on one coaching conversations is an essential component of employee development. When done effectively and consistently, they will help you connect with your employees, build their confidence and skill-sets, and create unique action plans with all. Each employee has their personalities and strengths. Your job as a leader is to help build upon those strengths and challenge them to continue developing.
Huge thanks to Jason Gundlach for collaborating on this method and episode of the podcast.
If you have been leading teams for over ten years, you have experience that would greatly benefit a new audience on social media. The problem is using social media as a tool is completely foreign for a lot of us. It can be difficult knowing where to get started.
Today we talk to Stu Holdren of Stupendous Digital. Stu has been doing social media work for major brands--Brand Jordan and JBL among others--for the last ten years. Today's episode will help you understand both how to use social media effectively and why it is essential to get started.
Learn more about Stu Holdren by following him on Twitter @StupendousDigi and Instagram @StupendousDigital
If you enjoyed today's episode, we'd love for you to subscribe, review and share it with a friend!
Mission Statements are an effective way to align your business, organization, or team. In today's episode, we talk to Michael Dallas Miller breaks down what story structure is and how to use it in creating a missions statement that is easily understood. This episode is for leaders who are looking for tactics to help keep their team aligned and create clarity around the most significant problem they are trying to solve.
Managing teams working in remote locations provides many unique advantages. Data shows remote teams are more productive and less expensive. We shouldn't be surprised to see so many companies hiring employees who can work virtually. These teams also provide challenges managers can prepare for. Today we talk to Jon Stephens, a Solution Strategist at Stockpile Reports. Jon has over five years of experience leading virtual teams and provides a ton of valuable insights. This episode will help you understand how to create a culture that will help keep your team engaged and motivated.
My dad has done amazing things to provide an exceptional life for my brother and I.
I had a blast talking with him about his perspective on being a dad and how it evolved as he grew.
Being a parent is a big deal! I hope you enjoy.
Cheers,
Espi
Salem is Awesome!
We were blessed to have Jessica Carey on the show today. Best known for her brand The Hook Nook, Jessica tells us about finding joy in crocheting and using it as a form of meditation.
Going all in on something you are passionate about is a big deal!
Tag @MrJacobEspi and @the.hook.nook on Instagram with a screenshot and let us know what your #1 takeaway from today's episode is.
Today we interview Ty Curtis a Blues professional, bringing new life into the music scene. We talk about what it was like for Ty to get started, his move from Salem Oregon to Austin Texas, and some of his current struggles maintaining his work-life balance. For more information about Ty Curtis check out his website www.tycurtis.net and for more information about the show check out Newleaderworkshop.com
Heather Hawkins, Community Relations Director, discusses Family Building Blocks, why we should care and how to get involved.
She also provides some amazing insights on building relationships in the community and keeping your team engaged.
Thanks for stopping by Heather! You were an amazing guest.
Visit FamilyBuildingBlocks.org to learn how you can get involved.
Making this podcast has been a ton of fun. Salem is Awesome!
Conrad Venti stopped the studio to help share some wisdom on the art of starting a restaurant in Salem, Oregon.
Conrad transitioned from Vice President of Pioneer Trust Bank to Partner at Venti’s Cafe. Since becoming a partner, he has helped Venti’s open Basil & Board.
Tune in and take a few notes on establishing brands and building relationships.
Salem is Awesome!
Elementary school teachers are under appreciated, underpaid, and sometimes overwhelmed. Kristen Nebeker is a special education teacher in Salem. She stopped by the podcast to talk through her approach to working with students when teachers need additional support.
For more check out NewLeaderWorkshop.com.
Subscribing and leaving a review is appreciated!
Another week down and Salem is still Awesome!
This week we chat with Luke Glaze about managing Broadway Coffeehouse and helping refugees in Salem at Sparrow Furniture.
Enjoy!
Sharing and subscribing to the podcast means a ton. Thank you all for the support!
Salem is Awesome.
Enkay47 drove four hours to visit us in the studio, and we are grateful!
His ability to deliver consistent music and remain engaged with his audience has allowed him to extend his presence across the nation.
We discuss how he grew his Spotify listeners to over 100k, stays connected with his fan base, and what he’s learned about making a living in the music business
Be sure to take a screenshot listening to this podcast and tag @enkay47official and @mrjacobespi with your #1 takeaway from this episode.
Salem is Awesome.
Today was a fun episode. We spoke with Kim Neal of BuiltVibrant.co
Kim has been a friend for a while, and was even my boss at one point!
After a successful career in corporate America, Kim moved out onto her own as a social media manager.
Tune in to hear her share stories of making the move and how she stands out by staying true to her skillset.
Thanks for helping keep Salem awesome Kim!
Follow Kim on IG >> https://instagram.com/builtvibrant.co
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Cheers!
That is right! We have Collin Box, Director of Timbers U23 and Capital Futbol Club.
Collin shares with The New Leader Workshop what he feels makes Salem so awesome, how the Timbers U23 club ended up in Salem and his vision for soccer in Salem.
Take a screenshot of this episode, share it on Instagram and tag @MrJacobEspi and @CollinBox for your chance to win TWO Tickets to the TimbersU23 home opener against the Sounders U23 at McCulloch Stadium.
For a full schedule visit http://www.timbersu23.com/
Salem is Awesome!
If you are from Salem, you’ve been to The Yard or seen your friends posting about it on Instagram.
We had a blast talking to Shannon about her transition from Dutch Bros franchise owner to restraint entrepreneur.
Shannon, thanks for helping make Salem Awesome!
Be sure to post a screenshot listening to this episode and tag @MrJacobEspi and @TheYardFoodPark. Let us know what food cart at The Yard is your favorite.
Also, if you enjoy the podcast help is out by subscribing, sharing and reviewing New Leader Workshop.
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Special guest host Kelly Williams Brown and guest star Vin Thomas.
Returning from our previous episode Kelly returns to host with Mitch while they interview Vin Thomas, the man behind the scenes and the mastermind behind the new and improved newleaderworkshop.com and many other digital masterpieces.
Salem is Awesome!
Michael Dallas Miller is a master of messaging and has helped me understand how to communicate the problems I solve to my customers.
He’s also worked with brands like Venti’s and the Courthouse.
In today’s episode, he explains how entrepreneurs in Salem can get the most out of networking and create a brand customers connect with.
Enjoy!
Salem is Awesome.
Dean Sanderson talks about a few of the lessons he learned coaching high school basketball at McKay, where over 80% of the students qualify for free lunch.
Although Salem is a small town, it is incredibly divided economically.
This divide presented many challenges throughout his tenure but was also something that made the experience extremely rewarding.
What do you love most about Salem? Let us know on Instagram by tagging @MrJacobEspi.
Salem is Awesome.
Our guest this week is the incredible Wade Brooks.
So...who is he?
Wade Brooks is CEO of Livbar and has over 25 years of management experience. He was also an Associate Professor of Entrepreneurial Practice at Willamette University's Graduate School of Management for eight years.
A 25-minute podcast episode is only scratching the surface of the knowledge he has to offer, but we had a blast talking to him about what it means to be a Salem entrepreneur in 2019 and problems all entrepreneurs should be prepared to solve.
We've been doing the New Leader Workshop podcast for about three months now, and I feel like this episode is going to be big for us. Enjoy!
Be sure to take a screenshot of this episode and tag both @MrJacobEspi and @Livbar with a caption of your biggest takeaway.
Sometimes things come up, and unfortunately, our scheduled guest had to reschedule her visit.
The show must go on! Mitch and I decided to talk about our vision for the podcast, recapped our talk about the book Multipliers and did a bit of brainstorming about new ways we can support Salem.
We want your feedback! Sent it to HiJacob@JacobEspinoza.com
Party!
Don't forget to Make Salem Awesome!
Salem is Awesome!
Too bad Mitch was sick today, but the podcast must go on!
We talked with Matty today about his journey into the world of ASMR and how he used what he learned as a recording artist and marketing manager to propel his career forward. His YouTube videos regularly receive over a million views, and major brands are starting to notice.
Thanks for stopping by Matty!
Be sure to share this episode with a friend. If you know someone making Salem awesome, send us an email at hijacob@jacobespinoza.com with WHY they should be a guest on our podcast.
Subscribe to Matty's channel at https://www.youtube.com/mattytingles
Salem is Awesome.
Few people start movements that become pop culture references and New York Times best-selling books. Kelly Williams Brown did both with her book Adulting.
She shares with us all of the reasons you should definitely avoid writing a book, and also what to do if you decide you still need to.
She also talks about everything she feels makes Salem an amazing place to live and grow a business.
Enjoy!
Salem, Oregon is Awesome.
This week we talked with Bryon Neal Daniels about people making downtown Salem Awesome, New Year's Resolutions, his creative agency Common Era Collective, and his new spot the Gray Lab.
Tag us in a screenshot listening to this episode.
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Salem, Oregon is incredible.
Bob Dalton is the CEO and Founder of Sackcloth and Ashes, a blanket company with a goal of supplying 1,000,000 blankets to homeless shelters across America by 2024.
Bob tells us how close his business was to being bankrupt less than a year ago, the opportunity that saved them, and about being introduced to Kevin Bacon.
A few key themes to listen for:
The Power of Faith and Resilience How to Use Vision to Inspire a Team
Tag @MrJacobEspi and @SackClothxAshes on Instagram with a screenshot listening to today's episode.
Alan Stein Jr has worked with some of the top names in basketball, Kobe Bryant, Kevin Durant, Coach K, etc. He recently switched his focus to corporate America. His book, Raise Your Game, uses basketball as a vehicle to explain the characteristics top performers share across all industries.
We'd love to hear your biggest takeaway from today's episode: tag @MrJacobEspi and @AlanSteinJr with your favorite insight.
For more visit https://alansteinjr.com/ You can also follow Alan Stein Jr online at: Twitter: https://twitter.com/alansteinjr Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alansteinjr/
Jacob Espinoza is a leadership coach based in Salem, Oregon. He believes that everyone has the potential to be a better boss, and good bosses want to be better. With industry certifications and over two decades of leadership experience, Jacob helps bosses create teams that are inspired by identifying goals and obstacles and creating a plan of action. For more information about speaking engagements and coaching services, visit jacobespinoza.com.
Salem is a beautiful, charming city.
In today’s episode, Mitch and Jacob discuss a few of their favorite spots in the city to explore.
Join the conversation by tagging @MrJacobEspi in a post about one of your favorite local spots to visit.
What do we talk about in this episode?
We talk about how to create effective New Year's Eve Resolutions and THREE attributes that make Elon Musk an effective leader.
Also, free tip for breakfast--not related to the podcast--Avocado Toast! Am I Right?
What does it mean to be an inspirational leader? On the last episode of the year, we talk about goals, the importance of continual growth, listening to feedback, and reaching the "tipping point." Understanding the positive and negative of perspective and finding a balance to guide yourself to better leadership.
Thank you, Todd Henry, for taking time talking to us about the evolution of his career and his book Herding Tigers.
Key Insights:
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Doing the Work and Leading the Work are very different skills.
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Having a development plan for ALL of the people in your organization is necessary for long-term success.
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Make it a priority to encourage your team to speak up--be aware of your team's "Ghost Rules."
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Great culture is GROWN, not built.
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Three questions to ask your team during a brainstorming session: Is it effective? Is it practical? Is it cool?
Buy Herding Tigers: https://www.amazon.com/Herding-Tigers-Leader-Creative-People/dp/073521171X/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1545670833&sr=1-1&keywords=herding+tigers
Watch Todd Henry's Brainstorming Blueprint Here: https://todd-henry.mykajabi.com/p/the-brainstorming-blueprint
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People - Habits 4-7
In this episode, we discuss the concepts the second set of habits in highly effective people and what makes them so important.
Habit 4: Think Win/ Win
What it takes to have a positive attitude and how to construct that inside yourself to better help your team.
Habit 5: Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood
Work on active listening, not leading the conversation, and being in the moment with your team with having impactful conversations.
Habit 6: Synergize
How the creative cooperation of the team can bring new solutions and through the creative process cultivate great ideas.
Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw
- Mental (reading, visualizing, planning, writing)
- Physical (exercise, nutrition, stress management)
- Emotional (service, empathy, synergy, intrinsic security)
- Spiritual (value clarification & commitment, study & meditation)
Join our FB group and let us know two skills you will develop this year AND three actions you will take to help you improve.
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The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People is a big deal. A big deal to the point that it is almost hard about personal development without bringing it up.
In today's episode, we discuss why the concepts of Covey's book are essential for leaders to understand.
In this episode, we discuss Habits 1-3.
- Be Proactive
- Begin With the End in Mind
- Put the First Things First
Understanding these core concepts will help you move from being dependent on the people around you to become the architect of your life.
That is a BIG DEAL!
Join our FB group and let us know two skills you will develop this year AND three actions you will take to help you improve.
Link to the New Leader Workshop FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2236825216565089/
In this episode we discuss why being socially aware can make or break your team's culture.
Emotional Intelligence starts with self-awareness and self-management. As leaders, we need also to be aware of the emotional cues our team sends us through their body language and mannerisms. Being in tune with the needs of our team will allow us to identify problems and be proactive in being available as support when needed.
This episode will break down many of the strategies discussed in the book Emotional Intelligence 2.0.
Enjoy! Subscribe and review if you are getting valuable information from each episode.
Jacob Espinoza is a leadership coach based in Salem, Oregon. He believes that everyone has the potential to be a better boss, and that good bosses want to be better. With industry certifications and over two decades of leadership experience, Jacob helps bosses create teams that are inspired by identifying goals and obstacles and creating a plan of action. For more information about speaking engagements and coaching services, visit jacobespinoza.com.
With emotional intelligence responsible for 80% of our success, it's important for leaders at all levels to be intentional about developing their emotional intelligence. Fortunately, we are able to improve our EQ with hard work and focus.
What is EQ? The authors of Emotional Intelligence 2.0 describe it as, “Your ability to recognize and understand emotions in yourself and others, and your ability to use this awareness to manage your behavior and relationships.”
We recommend sending out an anonymous survey to your peers to see if they agree or disagree with the statements below.
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I feel comfortable approaching my leader for help when needed
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My leader listens when I provide them with feedback that is about them
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My leader is proactive in helping me when I need it
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My leader effectively managers conflict on the team and with their peers
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I see my leader ask for help when they need it
Join the conversation by following @MrJacobEspi on Twitter and Instagram. You can also join a community of motivated leaders on our Facebook group at www.JacobEspinoza.com/podcast.
We look forward to helping you become a better boss, growing your business and helping your people reach their goals.
Bonus! Susan David’s TED Talk! :)
https://youtu.be/NDQ1Mi5I4rg
Nobody shows up to work with the desire to be a terrible boss. Unfortunately, leaders at times take action that can leave their team feeling stressed, overwhelmed or confused.
In today's episode, we discuss why it is so important for leaders to take action that will inspire their team to go above and beyond--as well as believe in their own personal potential.
Liz Wiseman's book Multiplier is a foundational book for any new leader to pick up. We discuss a few of our favorite action items in today's episode. Enjoy!
New Leader Workshop is all about proving New Leaders with an opportunity to grow and get better. Let's start with Carol Dweck's book Mindset.
It is important for us as Leaders to understand how a Growth Mindset and Fixed Mindset are different and why it impacts how we interact with new challenges, feedback, and hard work.
Challenges
Growth Mindset: Challenges are worth it because even when we fail, we will learn and get better. A person with this perspective is willing to accept potential failure and understands that if they aren’t failing, they aren’t growing. New challenges are about the opportunity to get better and not about what people think about us.
Fixed Mindset: New challenges are only an opportunity to look bad. A person with this perspective will not want to take on new challenges. They’ll want to stick with what they know because doing something new can be risky and lead to failure.
Feedback
Growth: Feedback is a chance to grow. It is not about defining who we are in the present, it is about helping us be and do better in the future. We understand that we are nowhere near our potential and will always say “thank you” when someone makes an effort to help us by providing us feedback.
Fixed: Takes feedback personally and gets defensive. A person with this mindset is only interested in hearing what they do well. When someone provides constructive criticism, they are quick to explain how the feedback doesn’t apply or focus on how the feedback is being presented instead of looking for the value in how it can help them grow.
Hard Work
Growth: Hard work is not only worth it, it is necessary for us to reach our potential. Big changes don’t happen overnight. We understand the value in developing good habits and how consistency and sacrifice are worth the long-term rewards.
Fixed: There is no point in working hard. They think some people are successful and others are not. They argue that hard work is worthless because they don’t see the benefit.
As leaders, it is important that we see the potential in the people around us and in ourselves. Remember: your mindset is not fixed, and it can change depending on the situation. Self-awareness is key.