Keys for New Leaders: Recent Episodes

Dr. Charles Boyer

Designed especially for new leaders who often feel underprepared and overwhelmed, experienced leaders share valuable insights, practical tips and friendly advice to help you hone your leadership strengths in key areas so that you can better prepare to lead by serving others.

View Details

038 - SURVEY MADNESS. You know how it goes - you buy a tube of toothpaste and when you get home, there's an email from the drugstore wanting to know about your experience purchasing toothpaste at their store. Well, maybe it's not quite that bad, but chances are you get more than your share of invitations to participate in some survey or another. Aren't there better ways to get the feedback you need without another survey? Join Dr. Charles Boyer for a look at some possibilities.

Send us a Text Message.

View Details

037 - THE FEAR FACTOR. This episode is about the fears we face as leaders, fears that can stop you in your tracks and be a limiting or sometimes debilitating factor in your effectiveness as a new leader who serves others. Join Dr. Charles Boyer as he discusses five of the most common fears that many of us face.

View Details

036 - ARE YOU LISTENING? Listening, really good, intensive, focused listening is powerful. One of the reasons why developing good listening skills is so difficult is that we don't listen to understand one another. We tune out others when we should be listening to them. How well do YOU listen to others? Join Dr. Charles Boyer for a special episode on developing good listening skills.

View Details

035- People Who Need People - that's YOU, my friend. Leadership is not about YOU. It's all about PEOPLE. The people you work with. The people who look to you as their leader. The people you serve. Join Dr. Charles Boyer for a look at what serving as a leader to other people is all about.

View Details

034 - CHALLENGES of CHANGE.  There are many challenges to any change.  One of the greatest tests of your leadership abilities will be how you, as a leader serving others, will help manage change.  Join Dr. Charles Boyer for a discussion and helpful hints to navigate change.

View Details

033 - BEATING BURNOUT.  Burnout isn't a medical diagnosis, but it has been linked to a range of health problems.  It's more than job-related - it's a people-oriented thing.  Burnout affects people who work with other people in all types of situations, both personal and professional.  Join Dr. Charles Boyer for some ways you can Beat Burnout before it beats YOU.

View Details

032 - Welcome to OUR NOISY WORLD, the noise pollution in our daily lives and some of the effects noise has on our lives and on our health.  Noise takes a toll on our well-being -- yours, mine, your family and friends, your pets and your house plants.

View Details

031 - MEETING MANIA is rampant these days.  Some people swear by meetings.  Others swear at them.  You, in your role as leader, are sure to have your share of meetings throughout your career.  Join host Dr. Charles Boyer for some ways to help tame that Meeting Mania Monster.

View Details

030 - Everybody is Somebody, and Nobody is Nobody.  Everyone is unique.  Everyone is special.  Everyone deserves to receive your best efforts to make them feel valued and happy because of you.  Join Dr. Charles Boyer for an episode about treating Everybody as Somebody.  It's what leaders serving others is all about.

View Details

029 - BORED IS GOOD, and it's actually good for you.  Being bored can stimulate your creativity, your flexibility and help you solve problems.  Join your host, Dr. Charles Boyer, to hear some of the benefits.  You won't be bored!

View Details

028 - Words have power.  Words can hurt, words can heal, words can inspire and empower.  And sometimes you have to eat your words.  Join your host Dr. Charles Boyer for some ways to WATCH YOUR WORDS.

View Details

027 - There are THREE BONES you need to succeed as a leader:  a wishbone, a backbone, and a funnybone.   A good leader needs creative imagination, courage and determination, and a well-honed sense of humor.  Join Dr. Charles Boyer for some helpful hints, insights and encouragement for your leadership journey.

View Details

026 - THREE Rs that everybody needs these days:  Rest, Recharge, and Restart.  We aren't machines.  Even machines need some downtime now and then - for maintenance, for repairs, for refueling.  And so do we!  Join your host, Dr. Charles Boyer, for some ways to make Rest, Recharge, and Restart an important part of your leadership journey.

View Details

025 - BE YOURSELF.  Why is that so difficult?  The words are easy to say.  The actions you must take to get there are a bit more of a challenge.  Join Dr. Charles Boyer for a discussion of some ways just to be yourself, because everyone else is already taken.

View Details

024 - What do you want on your tombstone?  The most important thing is not your date of birth or death, it's the DASH-IN-BETWEEN.  What will that dash say about you?  Join Dr. Charles Boyer for some thoughts about that Dash-in-Between.

View Details

023 - If you find that there are too few laughs in your day, then you need to practice laughter.  You don't get better all by yourself without practice.  Join Dr. Charles Boyer for a session on adding more laughter to your day.

View Details

022 - As a leader, you need to "Imagine That" by promoting creativity and nurturing the imaginations of those you lead.  It's a lot like being the coach of a winning team or being the conductor of a symphony orchestra.  It may look easy, but looks can be deceiving.  Join Dr. Charles Boyer for a session on helping yourself and others to become more creative.

View Details

021 - BIGGER BUMPS in the ROAD - a profound loss, a life-changing, gut-wrenching jolt that literally stops you in your tracks and takes your breath away.  Those bigger bumps can be devastating, even to the most resilient person.  Join Dr. Charles Boyer for a discussion of ways to bounce back from those Bigger Bumps.

View Details

020 - Serving Others Better - three key words reminding us that no matter how well we do something, no matter how good we are at leading others, whatever it is that we do, we can ALWAYS do BETTER.

View Details

019 - PROCRASTINATION is the art of putting things off, and we all do it.  The Procrastinator's Motto is:  Never do today what you can put off until tomorrow.  Join Dr. Charles Boyer as we look for ways to get things done by taking that first step.

View Details

018 - FEEDBACK.  Giving and receiving good feedback is one of the most difficult tasks you will face as a new leader.  Join Dr. Charles Boyer for a discussion, tips and techniques about this most important topic.

View Details

017 - Breaking News - is it really, or is it already broken?  Is what you hear or read true, half true, or more like creative fiction?  Join Dr. Charles Boyer as he explores the importance of truth for all new leaders who serve others.

View Details

016 - Are you CLEARER or just LOUDER?  What's the point of your message as a leader?  Is it Clear, or is it Louder and Longer?  Join your host, Dr. Charles Boyer, for some insights and tips on good, and clear communication.

View Details

015 - There are bumps, potholes, and detours we ALL have to contend with.  Just like our cars, we all need to equip ourselves with springs and shock absorbers - resilience - to help smooth out those bumps.  Join Dr. Charles Boyer as he discusses ways to be more resilient.

View Details

14 - One of the most helpful tools in your leaders' tool kit is your QUESTION POWER, the ability to ask just the right question at just the right time.  What's the right question, and what's the right time?  Join Dr. Charles Boyer for a discussion and some practice on sample questions.

View Details

013 - Put your LAUGH POWER in gear and join Dr. Charles Boyer for a session on how your Laugh Power can benefit you physically, mentally, and spiritually.

View Details

012 - How ME POWER can help new leaders be BETTER leaders.  Join host Dr. Charles Boyer as he and his guest, ME POWER creator Deb Chisholm, discuss the program she has developed.

View Details

011 - If it's true that we are what we repeatedly do, then let's build Habits of Excellence.  Join Dr. Charles Boyer for a discussion of what it takes to build good habits and establish a standard of Excellence.

View Details

010 - An overview of servant leadership and leaders who serve, with your host, Dr. Charles Boyer.  Today's leaders are - or should be - more collaborative, more empowering, more in sync with their values.

View Details

009 - After SMART Goals and Action Steps comes ACCOUNTABILITY.  Team leaders must hold each person accountable to every member of the team.  Join host Dr. Charles Boyer for some tips and techniques to help you develop accountability for yourself and your team.

View Details

008 - An overview of SMART Goals and Action Steps, ways to help YOU, the new leader, not only get things done, but get them done WELL.  SMART Goals are Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, and Timely.

View Details

007 - A focus on POSITIVITY and the POWER that it has to shape our work lives and personal lives.  POSITIVITY isn't a gadget you can buy and plug in.  It's a mindset that shapes YOU and how YOU react to everything and everyone around you.

View Details

006 - HERDING CATS, a teamwork episode featuring tips and techniques for building a well-functioning team of people in your workplace, church, or community.

View Details

005 - Who are THEY?  And why do you let THEM tell you what to do?  The inner critics and the naysayers aren't your friends, and you need to FIRE THEM immediately!  Join host Dr. Charles Boyer for a lively romp through this provocative topic.

View Details

004 - LISTEN! LISTEN! LISTEN!  This episode, hosted by Dr. Charles Boyer, emphasizes the importance of being an engaged listener for all leaders, new and experienced.  Features include tips and techniques for developing good listening skills from the point of view of an intensive listener.

View Details

003 - Navigating the Seven Cs is about your values and you.  Seven core values, Credibility, Clarity, Confidence, Creativity, Courage, Calling, and Commitment, are explored with you to encourage you to live in sync with your values.

View Details

002 - FIVE KEYS.  Five must-haves for all new or newer leaders.  Hosted by Dr. Charles Boyer, here's an overview of five essential qualities to help you be a better leader.  You'll learn about building trust, teamwork, listening skills, gaining perspective and using  humor effectively.

View Details

001 - Introducing YOU to a new podcast for new leaders who often report feeling underprepared and overwhelmed.  You'll learn valuable tips and insights about leading by serving others from your host, Dr. Charles Boyer and guests, to help you be a BETTER leader.