You observe, you intercept, you provide feedback, you follow up, but how do you know if your coaching is actually working. Todd Averett and Todd Chandler explore ways to clarify coaching objectives, evaluate receptivity, and measure improvement

#27 Are You Making a Difference?

Feb 28th, 2017 28m 2s

Does it matter if we make a difference? Does it matter if we know we’re making a difference? Todd Averett and Todd Chandler explore the deep aspects of how to purposefully have a positive impact on others. When we stumble, when we fail, those a

#26 Are You Observationally Lazy?

Feb 14th, 2017 31m 11s

It’s easy to find advice and tips on how to give feedback, but much more difficult on how to collect feedback observations. What should you observe, what do you look for, and what benchmarks should you use? Join Todd Averett and Todd Chandler a

#25 PIGEONHOLES and LABELS | the dangers of over-generalizing

Jan 31st, 2017 27m 31s

When we label groups with broad generalizations, we engage in stereotyping and risk missing key individual needs and differences. Todd Averett and Todd Chandler explore examples of less helpful brackets and discuss more effective ways to addres

#24 Manager Mindsets

Jan 17th, 2017 31m 55s

Going from an individual contributor to a managing role requires different mindsets. Todd Averett and Todd Chandler explore four specific mindsets that successful managers embrace:* It’s not just about me* Not everyone is like me* My job

#23 In The Room Where Is Happens

Dec 27th, 2016 32m 21s

In order to have influence, you have to be in the room where it happens. Todd Averett and Todd Chandler discuss how to get invited to important meetings, add value during and after the meetings, and ensure your ideas get heard.Reference artic

#22 The Power Of Why

Dec 13th, 2016 32m 44s

Leaders can make a big impact when they take the time to clarify the “why” for their organizations, their teams, and for themselves. Todd Averett and Todd Chandler explore the need for leaders to understand and share the underlying whys for the

#21 Above And Beyond

Nov 29th, 2016 29m 33s

When, why and how would you want to deliver above and beyond expectations? You can add extra value by completing it faster than expected, provide an extra deliverable, produce higher quality, or come in under budget. Todd Averett and Todd Chand

#20 Leading With Your Heart

Nov 15th, 2016 33m 20s

What does it mean to lead with your heart? Todd Averett and Todd Chandler dive into the benefits and pitfalls of leading with your heart and share practical ways to use both the head and the heart. Reference articles:“7 Keys to Leading With

#19 Brand You 2.0

Oct 31st, 2016 30m 19s

Are your peers excited when you walk into a meeting or do they roll their eyes? Do they read your emails first or skip right over them? Do they suggest you for projects or new roles? Todd Averett and Todd Chandler discuss how to measure your pe

#18 Top 3 Leadership Lessons

Oct 18th, 2016 19m 29s

Reflecting back on their own career paths, Todd Averett and Todd Chandler generated separate lists of their top three leadership lessons, then shared them with each other live. What’s on your list of top leadership lessons?

#17 Is Empowerment Real?

Sep 27th, 2016 30m 45s

Is it simply a feeling or actual authority granted to someone? How do you empower others? How do increase your own empowerment? You could figure it out on your own, or you could empower Todd Averett and Todd Chandler to discuss the issue for yo

#16 Take Some Initiative

Sep 13th, 2016 31m 35s

Nobody thinks they lack initiative. Yet it usually seems to be in short supply. Todd Averett and Todd Chandler wrestle with how to define and measure initiative and explore tactics for leaders to create more initiative on their teams.

#15 Strengths Vs. Weaknesses

Aug 29th, 2016 32m 59s

Is it better to focus on strengths or weaknesses when creating personal development strategies? Todd Averett and Todd Chandler wrestle with this question in a mini-debate and by taking analogies to extreme depths.

#14 Questions To Re-think Your Job

Aug 16th, 2016 28m 26s

What do you do when you start to feel bored or un-challenged in your job? Todd Averett and Todd Chandler discuss three thought-provoking questions you can answer to re-think your job to stay engaged and continue to grow.

#13 Positive Politics

Aug 1st, 2016 36m 44s

Organizations are inherently political. Too often we frame up the game of politics to be about power and advantage. Todd Averett and Todd Chandler suggest that focusing on the controllable elements of relationships, conversations, and perceptio

#12 Wide or Deep

Jul 18th, 2016 21m 52s

When building your skill set, is it more appropriate to generalize or specialize? Todd Averett and Todd Chandler explore questions and criteria to help you determine when to broaden your responsibilities or deepen your knowledge base in key are

#11 Leading Digital Teams with Alex Berman

Jul 4th, 2016 29m 56s

Does age affect drive and ambition? How do you lead a team remotely? Is shot gun communication more effective because of speed and brevity? Two old guys (for the sake of this interview, anyone over 27), Todd Averett and Todd Chandler, interview

#10 People Got No Sense

Jun 21st, 2016 41m 35s

Todd Averett and Todd Chandler explore three assumptions to avoid (as suggested from Seth Godin): 1) People are rational2) People are eager for change3) That once someone knows things the way you know them, they will choose what you choose.

BONUS - Special Father's Day Edition

Jun 18th, 2016 9m 17s

Todd Chandler talks with his two daughters about their leadership roles as mods on different Mindcraft servers.

#9 Compass vs. GPS

Jun 7th, 2016 41m 1s

Which is the better metaphor for leadership? Todd Averett and Todd Chandler duke it out in their first podcast debate. A compass provides direction while a GPS tells you next steps to take. Which provides a better framework to think about leade

#8 I Don't Have Time

May 24th, 2016 42m 49s

Life balance is a lie and a sham. In their longest podcast so far, Todd Averett and Todd Chandler debate and discuss the outrageous state of time management. These old timers have seen it all from eight-track tape self-help audio books, to Fran

#7 Advice for New Managers

May 10th, 2016 37m 30s

Good advice, bad advice, hindsight and lessons we wish we learned 30 years ago. When to give advice, when to seek it, when to listen to it and when to ignore it. Todd Averett and Todd Chandler discuss the learning that takes place during the tr

#6 I've Made A Huge Mistake

Apr 25th, 2016 42m 5s

What happens when you do all the research, you put your best foot forward and you land the big job only to find out it's not the right fit for you? Inspired by the "100 Best Companies to Work," how do you deal with working in an environment tha

#5 Why Leadership Models Don't Work

Apr 12th, 2016 34m 56s

Models simplify concepts in an attempt to help us better understand complex issues and identify actions we can take to improve. But with so many leadership models available, why is there still a lack of leaders to fill all the roles needed. Tod