• How do you deal with a team that talks behind your back and won't discuss issues head on?
    Jun 26 2024

    If you have a team that's not playing nice or has lots of "parking lot" conversations instead of direct communication, your first temptation might be to call a meeting and get it all out in the open. Mark and Randy have a better strategy in mind—and it will save you a world of trouble.

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    10 mins
  • Is it bad if I just focus on people over performance?
    Jun 25 2024

    You've heard Mark say before that the best leaders focus on both results AND relationships, and a heavy focus on one or the other could derail what you're trying to accomplish. If you're a leader who leans more on the people side, is that a bad thing? Find out how the guys would coach a people leader on today's episode.

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    10 mins
  • How do you get leaders to work horizontally and not just vertically?
    Jun 24 2024

    Leaders are pretty good at leading their teams, and most would say they know how to interact with their superiors. What about working with other peers and leaders? Mark and Randy talk about how to set a good foundation for working with other leaders and what it looks like to lead up, down, and all around.

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    11 mins
  • What do you wish you would have learned about leadership 10 years earlier?
    Jun 21 2024

    Hindsight is a great tool and a tough teacher. Mark and Randy take a look at what they know now and what they wish they could have learned a little earlier in their leadership journeys.

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    9 mins
  • What are the challenges for entry-level leaders?
    Jun 20 2024

    New leaders, listen up! Mark and Randy want to help set you up for success, and they've got over 70 years of experience to draw from. Send this episode to a new leader and help them get started on the right foot.

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    10 mins
  • How do you give difficult feedback to a leader above you?
    Jun 19 2024

    Giving difficult feedback isn't a fun part of leadership. Giving it to a superior or someone above you is a whole different issue. Mark and Randy talk about how to navigate this potentially tricky situation on today's episode.

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    11 mins
  • What is the worst leadership advice you've ever heard?
    Jun 18 2024

    With all of the good advice that Mark and Randy give out, they've also been the recipients of some bad leadership advice over the years. The guys recap some of the not-so-great things they've heard over the years.

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    9 mins
  • What do you do if you have a team member who acts like they don't need a leader?
    Jun 17 2024

    It's a new week and new questions! There are lots of layers and potential reasons a team member might be acting out or being difficult. Some of them might have nothing to do with you, while some of them may cause you to look at your own management of that person. Mark and Randy start to peel these back on today's show.

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    9 mins