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PODCAST

Success Secrets and Stories

Host and author, John Wandolowski and Co-Host Greg Powell

Intro - Podcast Purpose:To share management leadership concepts that actually work.You are responsible for your development as a leader. Don"t expect the boss to invest the training budget in your career. Consider this podcast as an investment of time in your career, with a bit of management humor added at the same time.

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All Episodes

26:20

Harnessing Empathy to Foster Team Unity

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2024/10/25

Send us a textUnlock the secrets to fostering genuine connections and trust within your team as we unpack the transformative power of empathy and compassion in leadership. Inspired by the insightful work of Michelle Bonteere, in the Harvard Business Review, we delve into the surprising gap between leaders' perceptions and employees' actual experiences with empathy. While a significant 78% of leaders recognize its importance, a mere 47% believe their organizations truly embody it. Discover how...

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22:28

Crafting a Resilient Workforce through Creative...

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2024/10/18

Send us a textUnlock the secrets to building a powerhouse team with insights from Greg Powell, an HR professional and co-host of Success Secrets and Stories. We promise you'll come away with a fresh perspective on the hiring process, learning how leaders can shape a resilient team by hiring people who surpass their own skills. Greg shares his extensive experience from the IT sector, revealing how strategic collaboration between hiring managers and recruiters is not just beneficial but essenti...

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21:40

How Fun Drives Team Success and Retention

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2024/10/11

Send us a textCan fun at work really be the secret ingredient to boosting productivity and job satisfaction? Join us on "Success Secrets and Stories" as we unpack groundbreaking Forbes.com research by William Arruda that challenges traditional workplace norms. Discover how creating a joyful and engaging work environment isn't just a nice-to-have perk but a necessity that enhances learning, creativity, and memory retention. We explore the science behind fun and reveal how it leads to higher em...

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19:49

Transforming Leadership through Timeless Business Fables

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2024/10/04

Send us a textCan a simple story really transform the way you lead and manage? In this episode of "Success Secrets and Stories," we uncover the compelling journey of Kenneth Blanchard, the mastermind behind "The One Minute Manager." Discover how Blanchard's innovative use of business fables, co-authored with Spencer Johnson, has revolutionized leadership training by making complex concepts easy to grasp and apply. We'll delve into the origins of this iconic book, explore its lasting impact, a...

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22:35

Creating a Fun Work Environment Through Creativity

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2024/09/27

Send us a textEver wondered how the best leaders inspire creativity and innovation within their teams? Join us on "Success Secrets and Stories" as we uncover the secrets of creative leadership with your hosts John Wandolowski and Greg Powell. We’ll explore how creative leaders like visionary conductors use innovation and collaboration to foster a cooperative and dynamic work environment. Greg draws a vivid analogy between an orchestra and a jazz ensemble to highlight the contrast between trad...

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21:35

Unlocking Innovative Potential within Leadership

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2024/09/20

Send us a textWhat sets an innovative leader apart from the rest? Discover the key traits and strategies that define truly creative leadership in our latest episode. Drawing from the insights of influential figures like Oprah, Tyler Perry, Thomas Edison, and Steve Jobs, we explore how significance, persistence, and the willingness to innovate can transform your leadership approach. Whether it's Oprah's focus on significance or Edison's numerous failures, these leaders offer invaluable lessons...

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15:07

Power of Servant Leadership: Lessons from Iconic...

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2024/09/13

Send us a textLeadership is not for everyone," asserts Doug Williams, sparking a thought-provoking discussion on what it truly means to lead. Join us, John Wandolowski and Greg Powell, as we explore the intricate dynamics of leadership through personal anecdotes and real-life stories. Learn how an unexpected leader emerged at a wedding, proving that leadership transcends business confines. Contrast the faith-based servant leadership at ServiceMaster with the profit-driven ethos at Aramark, an...

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22:47

Developing First Impression Communication Skills with...

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2024/09/06

Send us a textCan the key to becoming an extraordinary leader lie in mastering executive presence and communication? This episode promises to unveil the secrets behind making powerful first impressions and maintaining credibility in any setting. Drawing from Dina Denham-Smith's enlightening article on self-management, we distill four essential steps to boost your executive presence: welcoming feedback, refining communication skills, testing new behaviors, and staying fully present. Through co...

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19:37

The Power of Clear and Compelling Business Presentations

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2024/08/23

Send us a Text Message.Ever struggled to keep your audience engaged during a presentation? Discover the secrets to making your presentations not just informative, but also captivating and audience-focused. In this episode of Success Secrets and Stories, we unpack Jeff Joyner's strategies from his book "Say it Like it Matters, When it Matters," and show you how to transform your presentation skills. Greg's cautionary tale about a finance professional will demonstrate the pitfalls of failing to...

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23:16

Crafting a Visionary Life Plan: Insights from Mike...

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2024/08/16

Send us a Text Message.Unlock the secrets to a fulfilling and purpose-driven life with best-selling author Mike Hyatt. Ready to transform your future? Tune in as are hosts of Success Secrets; John and Greg shares the groundbreaking Life Focus approach, designed to make life planning enjoyable and effective by gamifying the process. Together, author Mike Hyatt with co-author Daniel Harkavy, and their book "Living Forward", they delves into the core elements of creating a powerful li...

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15:39

Discovering Success through an Abundance Mentality

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2024/08/08

Send us a Text Message.What if you could shift your mindset from scarcity to abundance and transform your life? This episode promises to equip you with invaluable tools for cultivating gratitude and manifesting success. Join our hosts John Wandolowski and Greg Powell as they are inspired by the wisdom of best-selling author Mike Hyatt and researcher Brené Brown. They uncover how constant comparisons can trick us into feeling inadequate in a world overflowing with opportunities. Learn how to c...

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18:26

The Buck Stops Here: Lessons in Leadership...

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2024/07/26

How can leaders truly embrace accountability without falling into the trap of blame-shifting? Discover the transformative power of personal responsibility in leadership as we unpack Michael Hyatt's insights on accountability from his article on Full Focus. Join John Wandolowski and Greg Powell as they dissect the famous phrase "The buck stops here," originally coined by Harry Truman, and explore its profound implications for modern leadership.In this episode of Success Secrets and Stories, we...

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19:57

From Henry Ford to LeBron James: A Responsibility...

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2024/07/19

Are leadership and management really two sides of the same coin, or do they demand entirely different skill sets? Uncover the profound distinctions between these roles as we dissect Seth Godin's thought-provoking speech at the Nordic Business Forum. We'll revisit historic milestones like Henry Ford's assembly line and McDonald's operational model to understand how management prioritizes efficiency and obedience. In stark contrast, leadership's essence lies in fostering innovation and spearhea...

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22:55

Building a Professional Profile That Stands Out

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2024/07/12

Can you imagine landing your dream job without ever stepping foot in a college classroom? That’s exactly what we explore in this enlightening episode of Success Secrets and Stories. With insights from Jeff Mazur's Harvard Business Review article, we dissect the shifting landscape of job qualifications and how the Great Resignation has reshaped hiring practices. Learn how companies are increasingly dropping degree requirements to find the best talent and how you can leverage social media to bu...

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21:21

Personal Stories and Strategies for Frontline Leadership

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2024/07/05

Can frontline management truly transform your business performance? Discover the essential strategies that can lead to improved employee well-being, heightened productivity, and remarkable talent retention. In this episode of Success Secrets and Stories, Greg and I unpack Adeline de Oliveira's insightful article, offering seven best practices that every frontline manager should adopt. From cultivating trust and setting clear objectives to fostering collaboration and developing mentoring relat...

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27:58

Essential Traits for Today's Frontline Managers

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2024/06/29

What would happen if you could harness the full potential of your frontline managers? Join us as we unlock the secrets behind their critical role in organizational success, inspired by Adeline de Oliveira's insightful article. We uncover how frontline managers execute top-level strategies while fostering team cooperation, trust, and skill development. Hear about the power of walk-around management and why being physically present can transform team dynamics by resolving conflicts in real-time...

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26:38

How Industry Leaders Create Exceptional Frontline...

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2024/06/13

What makes a company's frontline management truly exceptional in today’s competitive landscape? Join us on "Success Secrets and Stories" as we reveal the key strategies that set industry leaders like In-N-Out Burger, Chick-fil-A, Trader Joe's, H-E-B, and Costco apart in fostering responsible organizational cultures. Our co-host Greg Powell, a seasoned HR expert, shares insights from Jake Warfel’s compelling LinkedIn article, highlighting how these companies effectively combat staff shortages ...

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19:02

Enhancing Team Dynamics through Thoughtful Communication

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2024/06/06

Unlock the secrets to effective leadership communication with insights from John & Greg as we explore essential books that every new supervisor and manager should have on their shelf. Discover the transformative power of "The One Minute Manager" by Ken Blanchard and Spencer Johnson, emphasizing the importance of one-minute goals, praise, reprimands, and appraisals. Learn how clear and concise communication can significantly enhance leadership effectiveness. We also delve into the th...

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21:06

Mindful Management: Embracing Honest Conversations...

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2024/05/31

How can authentic conversations revolutionize your personal and professional life? In this episode, we unlock the secrets behind Susan Scott's "Fierce Conversations," revealing how to drop our masks and engage in genuinely transformative dialogues. We delve into the perils of superficial conversations and the critical need for interrogating reality to gain a profound understanding of our circumstances. Tune in as we underscore the importance of mindfulness and fully showing up in every conver...

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24:25

Elevating Team Performance Through Mindful Management...

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2024/05/17

Discover the strategies of legendary coach Phil Jackson and how his mindful leadership transformed the Chicago Bulls into an NBA dynasty. Alongside my co-host Greg, we unravel the intricate weave of Management by Responsibility (MBR) and its parallels to Jackson's triangle offense, a system that amplified the unique talents of players like Michael Jordan and Dennis Rodman. We reflect on the monumental shift from Doug Collins' more autocratic approach to Phil's inclusive and emotionally

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