Oct 31, 2018
It’s a Jim and Jan Halloween
episode! To get into the spooky spirit, they tell us what scares
them the most, both professionally and personally. They then
discuss ways in which fear can help us prepare, motivate and leave
us stronger. Whether it’s a fear of public speaking, networking, or
delegating, this episode will remind you that you're not
alone.
Key Takeaways
[2:53] Professionally, what
scares Jan is getting a call from a client who is upset. Even if
their displeasure is due to a misunderstanding, it’s still
jarring.
[7:24] When you are clear about
your values and what’s important to you, life gets simpler and it’s
easier to say “yes” and “no” to opportunities that come
up.
[7:48] Jim’s professional fear
is an economic crash and crisis that leads to people making knee
jerk reactions based on fear, pressure, and reactiveness. His
personal fear is a health crisis.
[10:17] Most of the great
business growth happens during recessions, and Jim and Jan explain
why. Strategically, it is a great time to grow and continue adding
value if you are running your business properly.
[13:25] Research shows that we
get out of bad things after 3 months. Practicing gratitude and
appreciation now for what you do have is great way to acknowledge
what others around you may have lost.
[15:34] Instead of asking your
family or co-workers the traditional, “How was your day?” question,
try a prompt that breeds more dialogue such as “What made you laugh
the hardest?” or “Who was awesome?”
[20:17] Public speaking and
conveying your message is an important part of leadership. Your
words matter, and how you say them matter. The more you put
yourself out there, the more you get comfortable with the with
discomfort.
[22:03] Leaders delegate. Having
a team you trust is a key piece to feeling secure enough to let go
of some control.
[24:04] Managing difficult
conversations and difficult personalities is often a multi layered
approach. It’s important for leaders to hold up a mirror for
others to recognize their own behavior, and realize when it’s
detrimental. It’s also crucial for leaders to give people the tools
to better themselves.
[30:17] Once you accept the fact
that you aren’t alone of feeling nervous or uncomfortable at a
networking event or work mixer. Get out there, and say hi to
someone who looks like they could use a friendly chit
chat.
Quotes
“The road to hell is paved with
good intentions.”
“It doesn’t matter what your
intentions are, it matters how you perform.”
“When we have competing values,
it makes forward progress challenging and decision making
difficult.”
“Never shy away from being an
embedded influence.”
Ep 065: A Maestro’s Secret for a
High Performing Team
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