Tim and Beka reconvene to give their thoughts on the realities of working from home in 2022 as well as to provide some of their best practices for optimizing that remote work.

"The Myth of Mindset"

May 17th, 2022 44m 33s

Tim and Beka break down the popular 2006 book "Mindset" by Dr. Carol S. Dweck.

"Realistic Habits of a Leader"

Mar 13th, 2022 37m 40s

Tim and Beka buck the trend of articles either pointing out the most obvious habits a leader should strive for or listing out unrealistic or unobtainable ones. Instead, they have a discussion about realistic habits, both good and bad, that can

"Choosing How to Fill Our Knowledge Bucket"

Feb 5th, 2022 30m 16s

In one of the shortest episodes to date, Tim and Beka record a live conversation wherein they try to decide which book they should read together (to help Tim achieve his goal of actually reading some non-fiction this year).

"Measure Life in the Gain, Not the Gap"

Jan 25th, 2022 1h 3m

Tim and Beka discuss their goals for 2022, framing their choices around the principles outlined in the 2019 book by Dan Sullivan and Benjamin Hardy, "The Gap and the Gain."

"Nine Leadership Lessons From An Unbelievable Year"

Jan 2nd, 2022 56m 43s

...and we're back. We go forth into season 4 and 2022 by reflecting on a year of lessons learned from leadership and life.

BONUS: "The Leaders We Love"

Sep 5th, 2021 48m 20s

On this final episode of Season 3, Tim and Beka discuss their favorite leaders and the traits which define them.

"Time Well Spent"

Aug 16th, 2021 42m

Ok, you have your goals and you have a general idea of how long it might take you to achieve those goals. But how do you know you're making the most of your hours and days as you focus on that achievement? On this episode Tim and Beka discuss h

"84 Days to Mastery"

Aug 1st, 2021 34m 1s

On this episode, Tim and Beka discuss the virtues and application of the productivity tools laid out in Brian Moran's book "The 12 Week Year."

"5 Rounds for Quality"

Jul 13th, 2021 30m 53s

Are you working through your goals and projects with only "Done" in mind, or are you making sure to progress through those tasks correctly and with quality? On this episode Tim and Beka theorize that adding quality to your work instead of volu

"The Precarious Balance of Work Relationships"

Jun 24th, 2021 54m 32s

On this episode Tim and Beka discuss the delicate balance between growing as a leader and maintaining healthy, sustainable work relationships that don't rely solely on hierarchical power

"The Mentor Trap"

Jun 1st, 2021 35m 35s

Some people believe having a mentor is an important step in becoming a successful leader. Tim and Beka discuss whether or not that rings true, and how to go about navigating the mentor/mentee relationship for the best possible outcome.

"The Anatomy of Trust"

May 24th, 2021 40m 46s

Tim and Beka discuss Dr.Brene' Brown's 7 steps of trust as outlined in her renowned talk "The Anatomy of Trust"

"Delegation"

May 10th, 2021 55m 3s

Delegation isn't simply giving a subordinate more work to do. There's a time and place for it as well as the expectation that the delegation of tasks will be mutually beneficial for both sides of the transaction. On this episode, we talk about

"What A Year"

May 3rd, 2021 41m 15s

Tim and Beka reengage on a new season by looking back on where they've been since beginning to record episodes one year ago this month.

"Getting Your Message Across"

Feb 15th, 2021 50m 36s

The Season 2 Finale. If you think public speaking is hard, you are not alone. In this episode we Tim and Beka teach what they've learned the hard way about public speaking and about getting your message across to audiences of all different leve

"Breaking Bad News"

Jan 19th, 2021 51m 38s

Nobody likes to be the bearer of bad news just as nobody particularly likes to be a part of a contentious conversation at work. But the reality is that these "crucial conversations" are often necessary. On this episode we break down some best p

"Unleash Your Influence"

Jan 13th, 2021 46m 39s

What does it mean to have influence? Do you even know when you have it? On this episode we talk about the idea of influence and how to use it to best serve your team.

"Undermining Your Strengths and Success"

Dec 22nd, 2020 56m 4s

You may have several of the strengths commonly associated with a "great leader," but are there some ways you might also be undermining those strengths? On this episode, Tim and Beka break down the myriad ways you can be stifling your own progre

"Do As I Say, Not As I Do"

Dec 14th, 2020 36m 8s

The phrase "do as I say, not as I do" has been around for most of our lives. At a cursory glance we all know what it implies. But is it helpful? Is it a valuable leadership trait or tool? On this episode Tim and Beka do a deep dive on this comm

"Getting the Most Out of People"

Dec 8th, 2020 1h 7m

It's that time of year again. Most of us are planning for a new year and wrapping up 2020 with year-end reviews and other reflections on our productivity and goals. On this episode we discuss the best ways to set your team up for success as wel

"Leading Through Divisive Times"

Nov 30th, 2020 41m 36s

Divisiveness is impossible to avoid in 2020. Whether the topic be COVID, politics, or a mix of both, people are more divided than ever. But there are still jobs to be done. There is still civility to be found. On today's episode, Beka and Tim u

"Burnout"

Nov 23rd, 2020 52m 54s

On the Season 2 premier, we take on the topic of "burnout," or a feeling of prolonged stress usually due to being overworked or experiencing too much repetition. How do you recognize burnout in yourself or in others, and what should you do abo

Episode 8 - "Culture"

Sep 24th, 2020 52m 54s

Culture is an important part of success for any organization, but it can't be forced and it can't be expected to grow overnight. Tim and Beka discuss the idea of culture building, why it's important, and some important best practices in making

Episode 7 - "Leading When You Don't Want To"

Sep 24th, 2020 40m 31s

Especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, the idea of not wanting to lead or not feeling like a leader has become an increasingly relevant topic. Tim and Beka discuss their thoughts on what to do when you are overcome by this feeling.