In this episode, I discuss how to manage older or more experienced employees. There is nothing more scary than stepping into a leadership situation like this. I share how to lead with confidence, avoid common mistakes, and implement effective strategies for success.

Timestamps:

00:50 - Austin Update

03:10 - Listener Q & A: Your questions, our answers.

04:19 - Why Discuss Managing Older/More Experienced Employees: The challenges of managing a more diverse team.

05:14 - Establish Your Core Values: What Will You Be Known For? Defining your leadership values and setting a strong example.

10:03 - Act The Part: Building confidence, maintaining professionalism, and avoiding behaviors that highlight your inexperience.

15:18 - Situational Leadership: Adapting your leadership style to meet the needs of each team member.

18:22 - Continuous Learning and Feedback: Emphasizing the importance of learning from your team and consistently seeking and giving feedback.

21:48 - Get Out of Your Head: Overcoming self-doubt and focusing on effective leadership.

24:51 - Story Time: A time when I managed older/more experienced employees.

28:02 - Challenge For Listeners: Create your own set of personal core values:

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In this episode, I'm chatting about optimism. Discover how a positive mindset can transform every aspect of your life, from career success to personal well-being. I'll share practical strategies to cultivate optimism, balance positivity with realism, and how to leverage this mindset for leadership and resilience.

Timestamps:
00:25 - Austin Update

03:23 - Listener Q & A: Your questions, our answers.

04:21 - Why Discuss Optimism: The impact of positivity on success.

05:24 - Optimism Benefits: The obvious and unexpected perks of a positive mindset.

12:36 - How To Cultivate Optimism: Practical tips for tapping into positivity.

16:56 - Being A Pragmatic Optimist: Balancing positivity with realism.

19:36 - Optimistic Leadership: Using optimism to lead and inspire.

22:03 - Story Time: A story about optimism and how it helped my family.

24:27 - Challenge For Listeners: A call to action to incorporate optimism daily.

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Resources:

• https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2894461/
• https://www.forbes.com/sites/carminegallo/2017/11/19/brain-science-reveals-the-striking-power-of-optimism/

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