Calm Leadership with Michelle Baker - 284

In this episode, Mike is joined by Michelle Baker. This is a dynamic conversation that you don’t want to miss. 

Key Takeaways:

• Most people want to know how they are doing and what their blindspots are.
• As a leader, your actions speak louder than words.
• If training isn’t integrated into the operation and culture, it’s not going to stick.
• When leaders are focused on the tasks required to manage and the results needed everyday, they aren’t necessarily taking the time to develop employees, therefore, you won’t see change.
• Everyday it’s priority and focus.
• You need buy-in from the very top - it must be a priority for the entire organization.
• If you can’t get your mind right first, it’s going to be really difficult to lead yourself much less other people.
• Morning Alignment:
  • Journaling
  • Meditation
  • Move
• Find what works for you to calm your inner chaos.
• Try to get away from waking up and immediately checking social media, e-mail, etc…
• Authenticity is huge - to be able to say you are proud of yourself
• Calm leadership starts with collaboration. Companies must carve out time.
• Coaching is telling people what they are doing right just as much as it is the performance side.
• New leaders must be curious, ask a lot of questions, be comfortable talking to their people.
• Look at emerging leaders and develop them. Give them stretch assignments.
• When your actions align with your intentions, that’s pretty powerful.
• What makes a good mentor relationship?
  • Transparency
  • Genuine interest in seeing you succeed.
  • Communication style that works for you
  • Understanding who you relate with, who you respect, who you have seen go through things and come out in a way you admire.

Links:

• Stoneledge Enrichment
• Eat That Frog by Brian Tracy
• Professor Mason Jar Video

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