In this episode of the Driven Leadership Podcast, Mary, Connor and Austin explore the concept of 'burning the ships' as a metaphor for commitment and intentionality in leadership and personal growth. We discuss the importance of being fully committed to a vision, the challenges of leadership, and the balance between strategy and commitment. The conversation also delves into personal experiences, the significance of understanding one's 'why', and the lessons learned from the story of 'Three Feet from Gold'. Ultimately, the episode emphasizes the need for intentionality in decision-making and the impact of leadership on teams.

This we are joined by Brigham Dickinson, founder of Power Selling Pros! We discuss the importance of becoming a leader worth following. Brigham shares his personal journey of hitting rock bottom and the lessons he learned along the way. This journey led him to discover the need for leaders to turn outward and serve others, recognizing that success comes from serving a purpose bigger than oneself. He also highlights the key attributes of a leader worth following, including positivity, confidence, authenticity, and the ability to empower and grow their team.

In this episode, Austin, Connor and Eric discuss the concept of Zone 2 leadership, which is inspired by Zone 2 cardio training in running. Zone 2 leadership focuses on finding a balance between effort and efficiency in leadership. Connor and Austin share their personal experiences with Zone 2 running and how it relates to their leadership journeys. They explain that Zone 2 leadership involves slowing down, being intentional, and finding a sustainable pace. The goal is to achieve a state of control and flow in leadership, where one can lead with less effort and greater effectiveness. The conversation explores the concept of zone two running and how it can be applied to leadership and life.

In this episode of the Driven Leadership Podcast, we're talking about the often misunderstood topic of conflict in the workplace. We explore the concept of being 'conflict effective' rather than simply resolving conflict, emphasizing the importance of emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and understanding different conflict modalities. Today's conversation highlights the significant costs of unresolved conflict in organizations and provides practical tools and techniques for managing conflict effectively. Mary and Eric share personal anecdotes and insights from their experiences, with the aim to equip listeners with the knowledge to navigate conflict in a healthy and productive manner.

Today, Eric, Connor and Tony react to submissions from the Leadership subreddit. They explore how leadership and startups can balance a fast-paced environment with building a strong and supportive culture. They also discuss how to develop a vision for a plant and change its culture. Finally, they answer a pretty big question: what is the end game of being a leader and what motivates individuals in leadership roles?

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In this conversation, we talk with long time friend and partner David Roditi, head coach of TCU Tennis. He shares his insights on building a successful team culture, the importance of individual player development along with the strategies he employs to create a player-led environment. He discusses the challenges of recruitment, maintaining engagement among players, and balancing personal and professional life.

This week we're introducing Player-Led Teams! Driven Leadership works with university athletic programs across the country to develop this concept of a player led team. We discuss our experience working with university athletics teams and the overall concept of what player-led teams really look like. We'll share how we got involved in the sports industry and the importance of teams being able to solve problems on their own. The conversation explores the concept of a player-led team and its application in both sports and business. Some key themes include the importance of self-discipline, leadership, and creating a strong team culture. We believe that coaches play a crucial role in setting the vision and expectations, while the players take ownership and responsibility for their performance. The player-led team is characterized by clear communication, accountability, and a focus on controllables.

This week the Driven Team is back to continue the conversation of a previous episode on engagement. We discuss practical ways to create and sustain engagement in a business. Throughout the episode, we emphasize the importance of developing managers who care about their teams and building strong relationships. We also discuss the role of intrinsic motivation in engagement and the need for genuine care and concern for employees. We'll highlight the importance of creating a sense of community and fostering connections within the team. Creating engagement in a team requires authentic connection, time, and fun. Leaders should prioritize giving their team members time and showing genuine care. However, it's important for leaders to consistently show up and follow through on their commitments. After listening, we hope you reflect on your own leadership style and make necessary changes to create a culture of sustained engagement.