Leading with C.R.A.P.
Leading with C.R.A.P.
Randy Wilinski and Jeff Kortes
Leading with C.R.A.P. is a fast-paced, 20-minute podcast that is pragmatic, actionable and thought-provoking. Your hosts, Jeff Kortes and Randy Wilinski will show you how to lead with Caring, Respect, Appreciation and Praise to get superior results and build an engaged and loyal workforce.
Why Men in White Collar Roles Love Manual Labor
White collar men love cutting their lawn! Is there any wonder why. The stress of knowledge work, never ending deadlines, and 10 PM emergency calls has driven them to seek solace in something simple. Manual labor has a lot of physical benefits, but people rarely think of the mental benefits of doing a job or chore that you can see the tangible benefits from, right away.Jeff and Randy discuss this newfound appreciation for things like mowing the lawn, that a lot of white collar men are enjoying, and how managers can make adjustments to their work environment and culture to better serve their people.
Jul 16
25 min
Stupid things Managers that make people leave
Jeff and Randy discuss the stupid mistakes that managers make that cause turnover in an organization and what you can do to prevent yourself and other leaders in your organization from making those same mistakes.
Jul 2
27 min
Taking Pride in your Work
Jeff recently met a man who was doing something ordinary in an extraordinary way. He took pride in his work, and this story leaves clues. It shows us, as leaders, some of the things we can do to inspire workplace pride in the people we lead.
Jun 5
26 min
Become Unstoppable in your Career
With these uncertain times, you can't afford not to fully commit to being unstoppable in your career.
May 14
26 min
Setting Goals the Right Way as a Leader
It's that time of year when most people have already given up on their New Year goals, but it's the perfect time for Leaders to evaluate how they set their target goals for their teams. Jeff and Randy discuss what Leaders need to consider when setting goals and what pitfalls they want to avoid if they want to keep their top performers happy and producing. This isn't about shrinking your waistline or learning a new language this year, it's about driving high performance with your people.
Feb 4
22 min
Is GEN Z Employable?
Randy and Jeff tackle a contentious topic of GEN Z and if they are employable. Many people in the media writing articles on the subject don't seem to think so, but this is old hat for Randy and Jeff.They have been speaking about the generational differences for 10 years, and this seems a little familiar...Listen as they break down what is true, what's false, and what you can do about it.
Nov 1, 2025
30 min
Leading during Tough Times
Jeff and Randy walk through a personal life event that Jeff is going through that perfectly illustrates how the C.R.A.P. principles have made a huge difference. The business that Jeff has been a patron of for 15 years is closing its doors, and the owner is handling the situation in the best possible way. They discuss the parallels between this event and similar business situations. It's not too different from closing a location, laying off staff in a department, or having to let someone go. Join us as we talk about how leaders can use C.R.A.P. to navigate these tough situations.
Oct 9, 2025
18 min
Leading from the Front
Jeff and Randy discuss the importance of leading from the front in your team and organization.
Oct 2, 2025
18 min
Work Life Balance Myth
Work Life Balance is more Myth than it is practical advice for success. While some people might be overdoing it, sacrificing their family, their mental health, and their future for the grind of the moment. We find more people hidding behind this mantra, unwilling to do what it takes to have the life they want. Especially for you leaders without children, now is the time to push yourself , build momentum and see what you can achieve.
Jul 31, 2025
24 min
Leaders with Ai - Super charging you leadership
Jeff and Randy discuss how leaders should be leveraging Ai to create more time to give their employees C.R.A.P.
Jun 26, 2025
20 min
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