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The way we work has fundamentally changed this last year. Today we talk about the habits that you can form to close the gap in remote work.   Highlights include: Carry a clear perspective Know your team well Trust and empower Confirm and affirm Join Zack Hudson as he helps you grow your leadership skills weekly. Passing the Baton podcast is hosted by Mike Floyd. Visit our website!

Honor matters in leadership. The journey that you take yourself and others on is just as important as arriving at the destination.  It's "The How" and "The Why" balance in what you do. Honor in leadership matters because it's all about "The How." It's defined as good quality of character as judged by other people and high moral standards of behavior.    Highlights include: Let go of ego and the addition to being right Check the soil you are rooted in Other tips to be honorable in your leadership   Join Zack Hudson as he helps you grow your leadership skills weekly. Passing the Baton podcast is hosted by Mike Floyd. Visit our website!

It's our 250th episode! Today we talk about ambitions and aspirations. How are the two different? How should you balance the two in your leadership and life goals?     Join Zack Hudson as he helps you grow your leadership skills weekly. Passing the Baton podcast is hosted by Mike Floyd.

Our attention spans are constantly shrinking. Today we tackle some practical tips to take your attention back and increase it to become more effective.   Highlights include: Start on the shallow end Make a distraction to-do list Maximize your most attentive times And other tips! Join Zack Hudson as he helps you grow your leadership skills weekly. Passing the Baton podcast is hosted by Mike Floyd.

Empathy is the glue that holds your leadership relatability together.  Today we begin a short series to understand the power of empathy and how it can take your personal leadership to the next level.  Highlights include: What empathy is and is not The three types of empathy  Pulling it all together Join Zack Hudson as he helps you grow your leadership skills weekly. Passing the Baton podcast is hosted by Mike Floyd.

When you say that you want more time, are you really chasing something else? We talk through that question and help you with actionable tips to have more meaningful time with the things that are most important to you.  Highlights include: I want more time outside of work I need more space I need help being in the moment I need help remembering Join Zack Hudson as he helps you grow your leadership skills weekly. Passing the Baton podcast is hosted by Mike Floyd.

Today Zack and Mike take us through the problem of managing to the exception.  Highlights include: How it manifests What it does to your team Call it out Have a lookback period Join Zack Hudson as he helps you grow your leadership skills weekly. Passing the Baton podcast is hosted by Mike Floyd.

Today Zack and Mike walk through several tips to have a great meeting that is impactful and stays on track.  Highlights include: Stay on track Respect the time  Slides on no slides? Is it needed? Include only those that are needed Join Zack Hudson as he helps you grow your leadership skills weekly. Passing the Baton podcast is hosted by Mike Floyd.

Our Finding Leadership Series continues! We will take a look at key movie franchises and what leadership lessons we can learn from them. Today, Zack Hudson takes us through the newest Jurassic World series.  Highlights include: Calm under pressure People who fail to learn from the past Don't celebrate too early Protecting your team from danger Join Zack Hudson has he helps you grow your leadership skills weekly. Passing the Baton podcast is hosted by Mike Floyd.

Our Finding Leadership Series continues! We will take a look at key movie franchises and what leadership lessons we can learn from them. Today, Zack Hudson takes us through the Avengers Saga.  Highlights include: Ordinary people extraordinary power Continual learners and leaders of development Even the greatest leaders fail You cant hold onto it forever Join Zack Hudson has he helps you grow your leadership skills weekly. Passing the Baton podcast is hosted by Mike Floyd.

Our Finding Leadership Series continues! We will take a look at key movie franchises and what leadership lessons we can learn from them. Today, Zack Hudson takes us through the newest Star Wars Trilogy.  Highlights include: Doing it your way Finding yourself Breaking Generational Sin Join Zack Hudson has he helps you grow your leadership skills weekly. Passing the Baton podcast is hosted by Mike Floyd.

Building a good morning routine is key to starting off the day right, but it's often difficult because of all the distractions that constantly pull on you as soon as you wake up.  This week we cover four tips to help you have a solid morning routine and a great start to the day: Always help out your future self Earlier is better, and where to start What to do during the time Take it in small steps Join Zack Hudson has he helps you grow your leadership skills weekly. Passing the Baton podcast is hosted by Mike Floyd.

We celebrate our fifth anniversary of Passing the Baton this week! Mike and Zack talk about things that have changed since the start of PTB, the new book The First 5 that is in the works, and re-examine the topic of show #1: Relational vs. Positional Leadership.  In relational vs positional leadership the guys talk about. What is positional leadership What is relational leadership Why aren't more people relational? Tips to strengthen your relational leadership skills Thank you for the honor of allowing us to be on your leadership journey!

For many people, how they work has fundamentally changed due to COVID. Because of this, building a strong and consistent culture is more important than ever. Zack Hudson teaches you strategies on how to develop a plan to grow and protect the culture that you want to have.   This week we cover four tips to help you grow and protect your team's culture: Constantly talk about it with others Designate a guardian to watch and protect it Include others in your growth and identity Don't confuse perks with culture Join Zack Hudson has he helps you grow your leadership skills weekly. Passing the Baton podcast is hosted by Mike Floyd.

Times are tough. Covid, job searches, changes in how we work, uncertainty and unknowns... It can weigh on you. This week Zack Hudson gives you actionable steps to take to build your mental fortitude to make it through challenging times: The four pillars of mental fortitude Control Commitment Challenge Confidence Join Zack Hudson has he helps you grow your leadership skills weekly. Passing the Baton podcast is hosted by Mike Floyd.

Finding your next job can be hard.  We want to help you find not just any job, but your job! This week we continue our four-part series on Finding Your Job.  Zack Hudson teaches you strategies on how to develop a plan of accountability and purpose to land your dream job.  This week we set the stage by identifying your ideal environment: Develop your targeted company list. Tracking your progress. Having realistic expectations and accountability.  Join Zack Hudson has he helps you grow your leadership skills weekly. Passing the Baton podcast is hosted by Mike Floyd. 

Finding your next job can be hard.  We want to help you find not just any job, but your job! This week we continue our four-part series on Finding Your Job.  Zack Hudson teaches you strategies on how to identify your skills that may be obvious and others that may be more subtle.  This week we set the stage by identifying your skills: Strategies to find the skills that you may not give yourself credit for. Resources to find your strengths as a leader and person. Storytelling strategy to build around your personal set of skills.  Join Zack Hudson has he helps you grow your leadership skills weekly. Passing the Baton podcast is hosted by Mike Floyd. 

Finding your next job can be hard.  We want to help you find not just any job, but your job! This week we start a four-part series on Finding Your Job.  Zack Hudson teaches you how to build a firm foundation to have a successful career transition in a shorter amount of time.  This week we set the stage by uncovering your interests: Tips to understand your personality and how that should influence your next step. Tangible resources to discover and pinpoint your desired industries based on your interests. Join Zack Hudson has he helps you grow your leadership skills weekly. Passing the Baton podcast is hosted by Mike Floyd. 

Can you create charisma? It may seem like a quality that you have or you don't, but you can actually how and strengthen this skill with the right approach. This week Zack Hudson teaches you how to create charisma by focusing on three areas: Showing good presence Carrying solid confidence Be endearing and warm towards others Join Zack Hudson has he helps you grow your leadership skills weekly. Passing the Baton podcast is hosted by Mike Floyd. 

Having sincere enthusiasm can help lift your team up in difficult times, inspire them while serving others, and increase retention rates.  Today we help you Find your Enthusiasm Fuel Let go of your anchors Can you have too much? Join Zack Hudson as he helps you become a better leader at work and in life.