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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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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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22:48

Leading with Finesse in an Era requiring more...

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2024/05/11

Step into a time machine with us as we explore the transformation of leadership styles from the draconian "snoop advisor" to the innovative pyramid of leadership introduced by Dr. Durst's 2024 MBR program. Greg Powell and I dissect the implications of starting with a "dictator" style at the base of this pyramid, sharing stories that illustrate the often-undiscussed repercussions of such authoritarian tactics on employee morale. From the overbearing presence of managers in

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25:40

Cultivating Growth-Oriented Leadership with Advanced...

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2024/05/03

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30:42

Interview - Weaving Compassion into Leadership:...

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2024/04/26

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Elevating Leadership Through Effective Conflict...

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2024/04/19

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Harnessing the Power of Delegation for Leadership...

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2024/04/12

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Unraveling Goal Setting in Leadership: The Balance of...

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2024/04/05

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Unraveling Goal Setting in Leadership: The Balance of...

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2024/03/28

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