Episode 15 - Seeing The Best in Others "She had a way of seeing the beauty in others, even, and perhaps especially, when that person couldn't see it in themselves." - J.K. Rowling In this podcast, I share four ways in which you can see the best in others and make a difference. Why is this important to you as a leader? Because the way in which you see others will determine the way in which you will have the ability to make an impact in their lives. This happens as you: Build relationships Build trust Build with patience Build for the right reasons As always, thank you for listening and for sharing the podcast in your social media platforms! Contact Information: Website: Dougdickerson.net Facebook: @cardinalpointleadership Twitter:@DougDickersonSC Email: [email protected] --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cardinalpointleadership/message

Podcast Episode #14 Cultivating Company Culture Every time you reinforce the culture, you reinforce the fabric of the company - Arthur M. Blank, co-founder of Home Depot The state of the culture within your organization is as important as ever. And much of the responsibility for it resides with you as a manager or leader. According to a Gallup survey, 70% of the variance in team management can be traced back to their managers behavior. So yes, it matters! In this podcast, I share five things that you need to pay attention to as it relates to cultivating culture in your organization. Focus on these and be intentional, when you do, it will begin to turn the tide and improve your culture. In the end, it's the responsibility of everyone in your organization- but ultimately, it begins with you as the leader. Contact Information: Website: Dougdickerson.net Facebook: @cardinalpointleadersship Email: [email protected] Thank you for sharing the podcast on your social media platforms! If you are listening on the Anchor platform, click the button and leave an audio message! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cardinalpointleadership/message

Be a Leader That Lifts A proud man is always looking down on things and people; and, of course, as long as you are looking down, you cannot see something that is above you. - C. S. Lewis One of the great privileges we have as leaders is to come along side others and lift them. You've heard it said, "In a world where you can be anything, be kind." Not only is it a great thought, but a great challenge to us as leaders.   The question before us today is this - are we lifting others? Or are we so busy pursing our own interests that we are leaving others behind. The truth is this - as a leader, you are either lifting people or you are leaving people.  Which one are you doing? On this podcast I share five characteristics of leaders that lift. I trust that these five characteristics will cause you to reflect on your own leadership style and be more intentional about lifting others. Contact Information: Web: Dougdickerson.net Facebook: @cardinalpointleadership Twitter: @Dougdickersonsc Instagram: Dougdickerson1 Email: [email protected] --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cardinalpointleadership/message

There are lessons in life and in leadership that we learn naturally, things we learn the hard way, and things that wish we had known early-on to avoid costly mistakes. In this podcast, I am kicking an on-going series of podcast lessons, starting with myself, and going forward with other leaders, as we talk about the things in our careers and in leadership that we wish we had known starting out. It's not a podcast to convey that I, or guests, know it all but simply things we wish we knew starting out. The goal here is simple- to share the lessons and to add value to you as a leader. Contact Information: Web: Dougdickerson.net Facebook: @cardinalpointleadership Twitter: @DougDickersonSC Instagram: DougDickerson1 Email: [email protected] --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cardinalpointleadership/message

In leadership, finding common ground with your people is important. Maintaining it is essential - you must protect it. But why is it so hard to come by? In this podcast, I will share three reasons why finding common ground eludes organizations. They must be identified and must be dealt with. I will also share three ways in which you can begin to find common ground and then build upon it. When you find common ground it can change the dynamics of your organization. Once you find it you need to do everything to protect and keep it. Thank you for sharing this podcast episode on your social media platforms! Contact information: On the web: Dougdickerson.net Facebook: @cardinalpointleadership Twitter: @DougDickersonSC Email: [email protected] --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cardinalpointleadership/message

Many a leader, and many an organization, hold onto their long-standing traditions and are reluctant to part with their trusty rulebooks. On this podcast episode, I give a few tips on when it might be time to part with them. I will help you consider: * when your rules are no longer relevant * the result of what happens when your sacred cows are worshipped on the altar of progress Thank you for tuning in and for sharing the podcast on your social media platforms! Contact Information: Website: dougdickerson.net Facebook: @cardinalpointleadership Twitter: @DougDickersonSC Instagram: Dougdickerson1 Email me: [email protected] --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cardinalpointleadership/message

As a leader, it's important to evaluate your motives. How you treat and interact with your people speaks to your motives and is connected to your values. In this episode, I unpack six important questions you to need to answer to help you with this question. Whether you are a veteran leader or just starting out, this lesson will help you put it in perspective. Feel free to leave me a voice message on the Anchor platform.  My contact information: On the web: Dougdickerson.net Facebook: @cardinalpointleadership Twitter: @DougDickersonSC Instagram: Dougdickerson1 Email me: [email protected] --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cardinalpointleadership/message

Every leader faces hard times and challenges. It comes with the territory. How you embrace hard times will make all the difference to your leadership. In this lesson, I will break down what it means to embrace the hard things 1. Embracing the hard things in leadership - what it's not 2. Embracing the hard things in leadership - what it is 3. Embracing the hard things in leadership - the cost Thank you for listening and for sharing the podcast on your social media platforms! Contact Information: Website: Dougdickerson.net Facebook: @Cardinalpointleadership Twitter: @DougDickersonSC Instagram: Dougdickerson1 Email: [email protected] --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cardinalpointleadership/message

In leadership, we are accustomed to handling problems. It comes with the territory. But what happens when we are the problem? Then what? In this new podcast, I share five insights with you to help you see ways in which you might be the problem in your organization. See if any of these sound familiar: 1. The problems that we ignore 2. The problems that we deny 3. The problems that we don't delegate 4. The problems that we obsess over 5. The problems that we deal with over and over again (but never solve) Give instant feedback about the podcast on Anchor by hitting the message button and record your message! Contact Information: Website: Dougdickerson.net Facebook: @cardinalpointleadership Twitter: @DougDickersonSC Email: [email protected] - I am available tp speak or train with your organization. Email me today for more information. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cardinalpointleadership/message

In podcast episode # 5, I brought you a lesson entitled "Stop Throwing Your Leader Under The Bus". In this podcast episode, I bring you the sequel. These four principles for leaders will go a long way in building stronger relationship and empowering your people. Here are a four essential reminders all leaders need: 1. Your people are the greatest appreciable assets you have. 2. Your people want your loyalty and respect 3. Your people don't care how much you know 4. Your people are invested in what they help create Thank you for tuning in and for your help in sharing the podcast. You can connect with me at: Web: Dougdickerson.net Facebook: Like my page @cardinalpointleadership Twitter: @DougDickersonSC Email me: [email protected] --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cardinalpointleadership/message