Show notes
I invite guests to share personal stories about acts of leadership that help shape their lives. In Episode 37, LeRoy Dennison discusses how crucial first impressions are, how we should show value to the people in our organizations, and shares advice about supporting direct reports with the annual performance review process.After more than 22 years serving in the U.S. Coast Guard and about a decade working at Apple Inc. as a Senior Manager, LeRoy volunteers his time to protecting, preserving, and supporting the Alafia River State Park. LeRoy is the President & Secretary of Friends of Alafia, Inc., a nonprofit dedicated to preserving the environment while providing resource-based recreational opportunities to the public.When meeting someone for the first time, the First impressions can have a lasting effect. LeRoy shares something his mother explained about first impressions.LeRoy shares a story about his commanding officer in the Coast Guard. Regardless of career level, LeRoy illustrates how we can value the people in our organizations.LeRoy shares advice about preparing direct reports for annual performance reviews. Also, he encourages us to recognize that our personal experiences can affect our work._________________________________How You Can Support the ShowUnlabeled Leadership is a free service for people to learn about leadership. If you want to support the show, you can make a $0.99 donation. Your support reduces production expenses. https://anchor.fm/unlabeled-leadership/supportNo transcript available (future enhancement)Episode linksLeRoy’s LinkedIn ProfileW. Edwards Deming: Wikipedia EntryArticle: How to Use the Deming Cycle for Continuous Quality ImprovementGary DePaul's website Gary’s books: What the Heck Is Leadership and Why Should I Care? Nine Practices of 21st Century Leadership Background MusicYou can find all the musical tracks at Envato Elements.00:00 Theme music: Uplift Corporate Inspire by OlexandrIgnatov01:04 Happy & Fun Big Beat by pinkzebra06:08 Jazzy Swinging by _Blacksmith_14:26 The Jazz Piano by TexasBrother20:50 Fun and Flirty by BrownHouseMediaLead on!