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How to Select Candidates for a Leadership Development Program
With roughly 17 million new businesses being created each year, according to Intuit, you'll need to distinguish your organization from the pack. And that starts with good leadership. Good leaders can help shape the vision for your company while working with a greater sense of intensity. But you need to invest [...]
Elevate Your Team: Best Corporate Training Programs in 2024
Research shows that 93% of employees recognize the importance of continuous learning for career development and job performance. This statistic underscores the growing awareness that updating and expanding skill sets is crucial in today's fast-paced business world. For organizations, fostering a culture of continuous learning is essential for both individual growth [...]
18 Essential Tips for Leadership Training for New Managers
Sarah, a skilled coder, just became a manager at her tech startup. She faced her team, uncertain of what to do next. How could she lead them? What if she failed? Many new managers share Sarah's doubts and some fail to take the next step. They excel in their [...]
Sales Manager Training: Tips for Improving Sales Performance
In today's competitive market, the role of a sales manager has never been more critical. With an average sales close rate of 29% in 2023, this emphasizes the need for sales managers to refine their team's techniques to maximize closing opportunities To stay ahead, sales managers must constantly evolve. They must [...]
Empowering Quality Leaders: The Role of Leadership Training Programs
Over three-quarters of Americans believe that older business leaders aren't willing to pass the torch on to younger or more diverse workers. The problem is that many of today's leaders who are nearing retirement aren't quite sure who should be next in line. This stagnation is creating what some view as [...]
From the Top Down: Building Better Teams With Leadership Training
Leadership training plays a vital role in building strong teams and creating a positive workplace. In fact, research shows that leaders are responsible for 70% of employee motivation and happiness, making them key to a company's success. Here at Results-Driven Leadership, we specialize in unlocking business potential through transformative leadership [...]
The Power of Pilot Testing in Sales Management A Guide for Success
Pilot Testing in Sales Management Click here to watch the video! Welcome aboard, fellow sales trailblazers! Today, we're embarking on a journey into the heart of effective sales management: Pilot Testing. Buckle up as we explore how this seemingly small step can lead to [...]
Keep It Simple, Leaders Straightforward Management Training Tips
Keep It Simple, Leaders Straightforward Management Training Tips Let me share a scenario from the front lines on how poor communication and management misalignment creates the dysfunction that so many employees suffer the consequences. But let me credit where it is due. Navigating the role of a manager [...]
The Importance of Front Line Managers
Front-Line Managers: The Unsung Heroes of the Workplace First off, let's clarify who we're talking about. These are the folks with titles like Lead, Captain, or Supervisor. They're not quite top management, but they're crucial to the team's daily grind. Some companies see these roles as a steppingstone; for [...]
Finding the Balance: When to Be Firm and Not
As a proponent of Results-Driven Leadership, I'd like to share my perspective on a critical aspect of leadership: discerning when to offer flexibility and when to firmly enforce rules and policies. This balance is essential for any manager aiming to lead effectively and drive results while fostering a positive [...]
Getting Everyone on the Same Page
A No-Nonsense Guide to Leading Teams of All Ages Let’s dive headfirst into the generational soup that’s currently simmering in workplaces around the globe. Today’s special? A closer look at how Gen Z navigates the waters with their Boomer colleagues. It’s a bit like trying to use a [...]
When being “Right” is very “Wrong.”
In the high-pressure world of management, there's a seductive trap that ensnares many a well-intentioned manager: the allure of being unerringly "right." It's a mindset that whispers of order, of precision, of the ship sailing smoothly under the unchallenged command of its captain. But here's the rub: this approach, [...]
Simplifying Leadership – Enhancing Your Executive Presence
When we talk about climbing the leadership ladder, having a strong executive presence is like having a superpower. But here’s the thing: it’s not just about getting to the top or making yourself look good. It’s about lifting up the whole team, the whole organization. Results Driven Leadership [...]
Resolving Tension in the Workplace – 3 Simple Steps
Okay, so let me tell you a story that's pretty typical... The Chief People Officer of this big, big company rings me up. She's got a problem at one of their manufacturing facilities. Picture this: over 200 people working there, and it's a mess. Tension is through the roof. [...]
I’m not rude, just direct!
Here’s how I learned to communicate with care. It's a situation many of us hard-charging business leaders find ourselves in. We often believe that being blunt and straightforward is the key to getting things done, but let me tell you, it can backfire, and here's why. The Illusion [...]
Empowering Your Team to Take Ownership
Empower and engage your employees like never before! As an entrepreneur or leader, steering your team toward peak performance and taking ownership can often feel difficult and highly frustrating. Why don’t they just do what they are supposed to do???? The key to this challenge? Instilling a sense [...]
Transform From a Boss to a Leader with These Steps
Ditch the title; become the leader your team needs. As a leader, you don't need to wave your title around like a flag. Everyone gets it: you're the boss. But here's the twist - every day, you've got to show your team that you're not just a title. You're [...]
Why Leaders Must Be Careful Of Being Too Hands-Off
As a leader, it can be tempting to take a hands-off approach with your team and allow them to figure things out on their own. However, this can lead to a number of detrimental outcomes for both the team and the organization as a whole. In this blog post, [...]
The Importance of Employee Ownership
... and Breaking Free from, "That's Not My Job" mentality. The "It's not my job" mentality often finds its roots in the organization's management and leadership practices rather than being solely an employee issue. Leaders play a pivotal role in setting the tone and shaping the culture within an [...]
Learn the Keys to Being a Great Leader Through Role Playing
In the dynamic world of leadership and management, acquiring new skills is not just about understanding theory but also about practical application. Role-playing emerges as a crucial tool in this context, especially for leadership-related skills. It's a method that transcends traditional learning, offering a unique blend of practice, feedback, [...]
Unlocking the Power of Employee Recognition
The Key to Effective Leadership and a People-First Culture In today's world of successful leadership, one thing is clear - a thriving employee recognition program is non-negotiable. Why? Because recognition is a basic human need that drives engagement, productivity, and loyalty in the workplace. When employees feel valued and [...]
Why You Should Lead With a People-First Mindset
The Key to a Successful Company Do you want to build a successful company? It all starts and ends with the people. As someone who has climbed the corporate ladder to become CEO, I can't stress enough how important it is to prioritize your team and company culture. I’ve [...]
How to Assess the Impact of Leadership: From Activities to Achievements
Leadership goes beyond a mere title. It's about initiating change and making a real difference. As a leader, you may often question whether your actions have truly yielded tangible achievements. We are here to guide you in determining if your leadership activity has transformed into measurable accomplishments. Our comprehensive [...]
The Accidental Managers: How Untrained Leadership Can Damage Companies
Discover the Startling Truth about Accidental Managers In today's business environment, which is getting more difficult every day, effective leadership is more crucial than ever. However, a troubling trend has emerged, with a large number of managers finding themselves in leadership positions without the necessary training or qualifications. These [...]
The Declining Allure of Management: Why so few want to manage
The corporate ladder, with its coveted management rungs, used to be an enticing climb for many. Yet, the latest data suggests that the desire to grasp the title of "manager" is waning. Are we looking at the beginning of the end for traditional management roles? Or does this signal [...]
Lessons in Critical Thinking from Corporate Triumphs and Tragedies
At its core, critical thinking is the objective analysis and evaluation of an issue in order to form a judgment. It's not just about gathering information, but about understanding and interpreting that information in various contexts. Historical Context: Philosophical Roots and Evolution The foundation of critical thinking can be [...]
How to Improve Your Critical Thinking Skills
A Comprehensive Guide to Critical Thinking In today's fast-paced world of leadership, the ability to think critically is more important than ever. Critical thinking allows us to evaluate information, make informed decisions, and navigate complex situations. But what exactly is critical thinking, and how can we apply it in [...]
Unlock Success: Transform Your Habits for Personal and Professional Growth
Achieving success is not just a catchy idea - it's a vital truth. In a world where our habits shape our actions and shape our future, understanding the power of replacement is essential. This article takes a deep dive into the transformative nature of replacing negative behaviors with empowering [...]
Extreme Ownership in Leadership: Lessons from Jocko Willink and Leif Babin
I'm Vaughn Sigmon, and my journey with leadership has a personal genesis. Raised by a 30-year Army Veteran with a Bronze Star and a Purple Heart from World War II, I have had the privilege of learning about leadership from an early age. My father's influence has guided my [...]
Unlocking Success: Business Coaching for Family Business Owners
Discover the winning blend of tradition and modern coaching for your family business's success. As the very essence of tradition and evolution, family businesses face unique challenges that require tailored solutions. That's where business coaching for family business owners comes in. Navigating the Complexities of Family and [...]
My 11 Tips on How to Be a More Authentic and Successful Leader
In today's dynamic business world, leadership goes beyond simply holding authority and control. It's about nurturing relationships, fostering trust, and embracing authenticity. Leading with heart is essential. Authenticity has now become a vital characteristic of successful leaders. By being genuine, true to ourselves, and transparent, we not only [...]
Becoming More Assertive: A Guide for Introverts and High C DISC Profiles
For many individuals, especially those identifying as introverts or those with a High C DISC profile, assertiveness can sometimes seem like a challenging trait to cultivate. The good news is that assertiveness, like any skill, can be developed and honed over time. Let's delve into how individuals with [...]
Understanding the Difference between Management and Leadership
If you want to enhance your leadership skills and significantly impact your team and organization, this article is designed specifically for you. Transitioning from a manager to a leader requires a mindset, approach, and skill set shift. Let’s explore the key attributes and strategies that distinguish exceptional leaders from [...]
Overcoming the Fear of Giving Difficult Feedback: A Guide for Managers
Providing constructive feedback is a critical aspect of effective leadership. However, many managers shy away from giving difficult feedback due to various fears and assumptions. This can be detrimental to both the team and the organization's overall growth. In this blog post, we will explore the reasons behind the [...]
Leading with Accountability: Embracing Mistakes for Success in Leadership
Today, let's discuss a vital aspect of leadership that is often overlooked - the power of owning your mistakes and taking responsibility for your team's errors. As leaders, it's easy to let our egos get in the way of good judgment. However, true leaders understand that accountability is non-negotiable. [...]
Unleash Your Team Growth with Delegation
When I began my corporate career, I was filled with nerves and uncertainty. But under the guidance of Ted, a seasoned leader with over 20 years of experience, I quickly learned the power of growth through discomfort. Ted understood the importance of transitioning from a doer to a leader [...]
Are You Ready to Lead? Assess Your Skills for Success
As a manager, it's natural to question if you have what it takes to be the boss. Being in a management position carries tremendous responsibility, impacting both the company's performance and the lives of your team. To ensure you're fully prepared, it's crucial to evaluate your skill set and [...]
Unlock CHAT GPT Potential: Novice Guide
ChatGPT, a powerful AI tool, might seem intimidating at first, especially if you're not too tech-savvy. However, it's actually quite user-friendly and can be an incredible asset once you understand how to communicate with it effectively. With this powerful AI tool, you might feel intimidated at first, but [...]
The Meeting Maestro: A Detailed Guide to Orchestrating Effective Meetings
Dear business owners, managers, and leaders-in-the-making... Welcome to the grand symphony of effective meetings. In this comprehensive masterclass, we’re not merely looking at how to endure a corporate gathering but how to make it resonate with the harmonious chords of productivity and collaboration. Brace yourself for a deep dive [...]
Conversational Ninjutsu: Mastering the Art of Productive Difficult Discussions
Learn how to have difficult conversations with employees, co-workers, and loved ones in a way that leads to productive outcomes. Whether we are dealing with employees who are underperforming, arguing with our spouses, negotiating with a difficult customer, or just using the words "no", or "I'm sorry" or [...]
The Surprising Relationship between Accountability and Workplace Happiness
In the world of management and leadership, the notion of accountability can be a double-edged sword. Some managers fear that holding their teams too accountable will lead to disengagement and unhappiness among employees. However, this case study challenges that prevailing mindset and showcases how high levels of accountability can [...]
7 Solutions to Reducing Stress and Avoiding Manager Burnout
Manager burnout is a pressing issue I want to bring to light because it can critically damage individuals and entire organizations. This typically comes to pass when I, or any other manager, am subject to prolonged bouts of stress, leading to a complete drain of our physical, emotional, and [...]
Talent Mastery Explained
The value of having a competency-based framework in your company. As businesses evolve, so must their approach to measuring employee performance. Using traditional job titles and descriptions no longer suffices. To attract top talent, companies must adopt a competency-based framework. This system identifies the skills and abilities necessary [...]
The 7 Ways Managers are Tanking Their Success
Success is something that everyone strives for, but not everyone achieves. Many of us fail to reach our ultimate goals due to a variety of factors such as lack of motivation, poor time management, or lack of support. However, there are also some things we do that sabotage our [...]
Employee Motivation Mastery: Techniques for Success
As a leader, you know that a motivated and engaged team is crucial for your organization's success. But have you ever wondered why some employees remain unmotivated despite your best efforts? It's because motivation is an inside job - you can't force it from the outside.In this blog, we'll delve [...]
The Secret of How to Lead Gen-Z Effectively
As leaders, managers have always been tasked with the responsibility of motivating and driving their team members to achieve success. However, this challenge has become especially pronounced in recent years as more Gen Z'ers enter the workforce. As a leader, it is essential that you not only understand this generation’s [...]
Authenticity In Leadership
Authentic leadership is a concept that has gained increasing attention in recent years. It refers to a leadership approach that is based on honesty, transparency, and self-awareness. Leaders who practice authentic leadership are able to build trust with their followers and create a culture of openness and accountability. In [...]
The 10 Best Responses When Dealing with a Difficult Person
Being at work can be stressful, especially when you're dealing with difficult people. But don't panic: We've compiled a list of responses that will help you deal with difficult people in the workplace. And if all else fails, don't forget to take a deep breath, count to 10—or 100—and [...]
From Bossy to Collaborative – Can Your Skills Take You There?
As a leader, have you ever found yourself struggling to work with peers and stakeholders who are just as successful and confident as you? Your previous command-and-control style of leadership no longer works, and you're putting your future success on the line. Don't worry; there’s a solution. It's time for [...]
How to Help Superstar Employees Fulfill Their Potential
Do you have a superstar employee who is capable of great things, but you are not sure they can be a good leader? What actions must you take to find out and make a solid bet on the future? What do you need to start developing them? In this [...]
How Leaders Unintentionally Create Roadblocks to Their Team’s Productivity
The true measure of success is getting the job done, not necessarily how long it takes. Leaders unintentionally create roadblocks to their team's productivity by creating confusion about what is a priority and clear guidelines regarding communication channels, allowing autonomy to get their work done without constantly creating conflicting directions. [...]
Learn EXACTLY How to Train Employees
Training employees is an essential part of any organization's success. It helps ensure that employees are competent and confident in performing their duties, ultimately improving productivity and profitability. However, training is only effective when it is done correctly. This training course will focus on the most effective ways to [...]
The ONE Thing All Great Managers Have in Common
“A good mentor hopes you will move on. A great mentor knows you will.” The same holds true for managers. A manager's role should be to nurture their team and sharpen the skills of each individual so there is always someone ready for advancement. When new opportunities arise, [...]
How to Get Your Team to Follow Through After a Meeting
Are you having trouble getting your team to take action after a meeting? It's not unusual for meetings to end with ideas swirling around, but no cohesive plan on how to move forward. So many of us have experienced this feeling of being stuck when it comes to bringing great [...]
7 Traits of Employees that Show Leadership
Do you know how to spot leadership traits of an employee? Are you looking for the signs of a true leader? Someone who inspires others and can think beyond their current state? Here, we'll uncover 7 key traits evident in those with leadership potential. These observable characteristics will help whether [...]
7 Ways Managers Can Create Improved Focus for Their Team
It’s no surprise that people struggle to focus. We’re bombarded with distractions, burdened by unrealistic expectations, and drowning under too many incoming requests. In a world of constant distractions, many employees can't find the focus to get quality work done. A recent survey showed that almost two-thirds admit [...]
7 Errors Leaders Make That Cost Them Employees
Managers should focus on improving leadership in order to stop employees from quitting, as employee turnover could be expensive and disruptive to the business. If employees leave the managers must invest time and money in hiring and informing new employees. This could slow productivity, which can negatively affect [...]
3 Simple Steps to Annual Goal Setting
An annual planning session is an important tool for any organization, regardless of its size or industry. By planning for the coming year, a company can set clear goals, identify potential challenges, and create a roadmap for achieving success. One of the key benefits of an annual planning session [...]
Using DISC Behavior Assessments to Grow Your Career
Whether you’re a new manager, a mid-level manager, or an up-and-coming professional, your personal career development should always be your number one priority. You can take the guesswork out of this process by utilizing DISC behavior assessments to help better understand yourself and how you interact with others. Let’s [...]
Easy Ways To Delegate For Your Leadership Development
Who is running you? Are you running things, or is your job or business running you? Let me share with you some easy delegation tips. Do you feel stressed out and overloaded with too much work? Do you feel like your phone rings all day with questions from your [...]
Do You Have These Leadership Skills?
The solution to the Great Resignation may be found in the manager. Not necessarily is it a societal phenomenon brought on by the pandemic. It has been important for a very long time that you must manage your employees' feelings to be an effective leader. That is the heart [...]
An Easy Method of Improving Performance That Works for All
The topic of performance management can bring dread to managers and employees alike. But a successful system can positively impact the bottom line, provide a path for achieving goals, and increase employee morale. This blog's Performance Management System resources can help implement and maintain a successful strategic process. [...]
The Roi of Investing In Your Management Teams Training
Articulating the return on investment (ROI) of Management Training is highly challenging. Unlike training the tactical side of the responsibilities, gauging the effectiveness of soft skills training for leadership and effective management practices is harder to nail down. New organizational managers' output of their People Skills isn't as [...]
10 Reasons Good Team Members Quit
Many, if not most, managers are promoted into a leadership role with little or no formal training. Here's the scenario. They were most likely a great team member. One that was respected and performed well. Your company needed a manager. Your selected this great employee and gave them [...]
Money Isn’t the Way to Motivate Employees Find Out Why!
Money isn't Always the Answer Research shows that personal recognition is more effective than monetary rewards in maintaining long-term performance. Yet many managers steer away from performance-based rewards because they’re seen as expensive. There are several valuable approaches for supporting and encouraging high individual performance. For example, [...]
10 Interview Questions To Solve Your Hiring Mistakes
Try these questions for improved Hiring Success 1. Tell me about how you worked effectively under pressure. Type of response you are looking for: I worked on a key project scheduled for delivery to the client in 60 days. My supervisor came to me and said that we [...]
It’s All About These 5 Steps to Balanced Leadership
Most great leaders recognize that you are in the people business no matter what business you are in. Now let's talk about balance. People often debate what makes a better leader: the no-nonsense, results-focused type or the motivational, people-focused type. New research has provided the answer--neither. James Zenger [...]
Easy Ways To Delegate For Your Leadership Development
Who is running you? Are you running things, or is your job or business running you? Let me share with you some easy delegation tips. Do you feel stressed out and overloaded with too much work? Do you feel like your phone rings all day with questions [...]
Have You Heard? MEETINGS WITH BOSS Is Your Best Bet To Grow
Find out what the boss wants and then give it to them! Have you ever heard that term before? Are you working really hard, achieving exceptional things, and yet still somehow failing to move forward in your organization as quickly as you would like? It may be that [...]
How to Get to the Decision Maker
Step 1 | Identify the type of screen you’re facing There are two types of screens: The investigation screen and the blind screen. Then there’s the blind screen -- the gatekeeper hardly asks you anything at all apart from your name. If your name is not instantly recognizable, [...]
7 Components to Make Job Descriptions Effective
YES! Job Descriptions are Important! Let’s face it. It’s hard to get the right person for the job. It’s even harder when you don’t know exactly what that job is. Job descriptions are tough. In my travels, I’ve found most job descriptions to be inadequate at best and [...]
10 Minutes to Create Results Driven Communications
Better Communication will Transform Your Results Most managers tread water in the areas of communications that directly impact on the results of the organization. These managers have plans, but, all too often, fail when it comes to making them happen – this is in part due to inefficient [...]
Prioritizing the Priorities – 6 Ways to Make Time Work for You
It’s funny how we talk about time – we spend it, save it, buy it. Time is money, and even when we have “free time,” well, it’s not really free is it? As a business leader, time is your greatest asset – and probably your biggest challenge as [...]
5 Steps to Active Listening
Ask anyone who’s ever been on the receiving end of a poorly executed, template-based cold outreach campaign: Sales interactions are simply better when they are focused and personalized. The closer you can come to understand what your prospects want to gain from a new product, service, or vendor, [...]
5 Reasons Your Staff is Leaving You
Business, like life … isn’t always fair. That’s why there are industries that, historically, experience high turnover rates. And restaurants top the charts. In 2017, this industry saw a turnover rate of about 70 percent, with retail around 60 percent, transportation around 40 percent and technology and professional services [...]
7 Ways to Keep Your Team Motivated and Inspired as the COVID-19 Nightmare Continues
Leadership needs new tools to re-energize their teams. It is no surprise that inspiration, motivation, performance, and overall well-being are lacking for many. As we continue to flip the calendar to yet another month of this Covid-19 debacle, it is no surprise that inspiration, motivation, performance, and overall [...]
Ensure You Are Hiring Top Talent. Follow These Steps and Win!
It is shocking how many hiring managers and executives have poor skills when interviewing for talent. In my observations, it seems that in most cases, this key and the essential process have been self-taught, and they have not taught themselves very well. As my mantra always goes, “No [...]
Know Your Worth. Learn 3 Ways to Stay Above Your Paygrade
A new year is here, and if you’re like me, you’re already thinking about how much you want to accomplish in 2022 – and the limited time you have to do it. If you find yourself whining that “there aren’t enough hours in the day,” know you’re [...]
10 Reasons Good Employees Quit
When there is a problem, look at leadership first. Retail does not have a good reputation for being a long term employment opportunity. The industry enjoys one of the highest employee turnover ratios of all industries, with maybe the exception of a few. Hospitality and Car Dealerships. Hey, I’ve [...]
4 Best Steps to Hiring a Winner!
Open Position … Perfect Canidate! It is shocking how many hiring managers and executives have poor skills when interviewing for talent. In my observations, it seems that in most cases, this key and the essential process have been self-taught, and they have not taught themselves very well.As my mantra [...]
Identifying Destructive Behaviors in Your Employees
Caving into Destructive Behavior of difficult personalities by sticking your head in the sand and hoping that the problems will go away is a sure way to sabotage your impact. Dealing with Difficult People As a manager in the healthcare industry, there will often be times when [...]
Overcoming Challenges During These Difficult Times
Business Growth Café with Special Guest Tony Penn A podcast where insights and actionable steps are shared to incorporate into your business. While we tend to think of sales and marketing as the drivers of growth, the reality is, there are multiple factors that can impact the growth [...]
7 Tips to Managing Your Team Remotely
Nobody asked to be here, yet here we are. Even those of us who were on this earth for quite a while have never seen anything like this. COVID-19 has forced every working professional to reevaluate their idea of what work-life balance looks like. With information changing by the [...]
Resume Writing with “Expert-Approved” Tips
Let’s be honest: Writing a resume is a drag. And I’m going to let you in on a little secret: reading one is no picnic either. But since just about all employers require it, resumes are kind of a necessary evil. But that doesn’t mean they’re not useful. [...]
Creating an Environment of Trust
Successful businesses are built on relationships, and at the foundation of all relationships is trust. Without trust for each other and their leaders (you), your team will never truly engage, and your company will never have the kind of culture that drives success. Engaged workers bring creativity and passion [...]
6 Ways to Identifying Strategic Leadership
It seems like everyone out there in the business community likes to label and/or typecast leaders over time. As an executive coach and former CEO/COO, I wish I had a nickel for every time we labeled those in a leadership position as not being “strategic” enough to move their [...]
3 best practices for keeping employees
I’m always hearing my clients, as well as others in various businesses, complaining about the lack of qualified applicants to hire. They blame everything and everyone; low unemployment, poor quality schooling, and of course, the ever-popular, “entitled and lazy millennials”. Fact is, while finding great people is a [...]
Hiring Top Talent – 6 Mistakes and 6 Best Practices
So life is good, your business is growing, your customers seem happy and money is starting to roll in. You’re moving at a million miles per hour and, of course, you know you need the right people or you won’t be able to continue. So how do you [...]
Feeling stressed? You’re not alone.
According to research, the percentage of Americans who are stressed at work is ridiculously high, and it’s only getting higher. According to the CDC’s National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health, studies have found the number of Americans who are “extremely stressed at work” range between 29 percent [...]
Dealing with Difficult People
Everyone has met that person – or people – who fills you with so much frustration want to pull your hair out – and, unfortunately, sometimes you even have to work with them. I’ve encountered more than my fair share of difficult people – those who don’t [...]