The Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff Hancher

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We want your feedback and questions. Text us here.Are you more concerned about what you want to do or what you think you should do? It’s time to stop “should-ing” on yourself! As a culture, we are often held captive by the internalized voice of what we think we are supposed to do and be. This leads to the things we “should” do taking priority over the things we actually want, need, and desire to do. Living based on the way you “should” do things causes you to feel shame and keeps you from making positive changes. In this episode, we will address the reasons you might be held captive by the things you think you “should” do and what you can do to start prioritizing yourself again.

We want your feedback and questions. Text us here.Thank you for listening to The Champion Forum Podcast! Have you ever wonder if you’re really ready to take the leap into leadership? This might look like accepting a special assignment or applying for a promotion! Although every situation is different, there are seven common signs that can help you answer this question. It’s not enough to want to lead; you need to be honest with yourself about your strengths and weaknesses. By the end of this episode, you’ll know whether or not you are ready to advance to the next level.

We want your feedback and questions. Text us here.Thank you for listening to The Champion Forum Podcast! Usually, we talk about leadership skills on this podcast, but these skills can only take you so far. Having a strong memory will set you apart as a leader and as an asset to your organization. But is your ability to hold onto memories really something that can be taught? Or are you stuck with your biology? Today on The Champion Forum podcast, Jeff interviews Jennifer Little-Fleck, host of the Autobiology Bits podcast to talk about how you can boost your memory and become a better leader.

We want your feedback and questions. Text us here.Thank you for listening to The Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff Hancher! While every leader faces unique situations, leaders across the world share similar challenges. Jeff created Hanch’s How-To’s to show you that you’re not alone and highlight the most common issues leaders are facing today. In this week’s podcast, Jeff talks about procrastination, customer service, and ensuring your team meets your expectations. 

We want your feedback and questions. Text us here.Have you ever had someone give you a “feedback sandwich”? In other words, you present negative feedback by "sandwiching" it between two compliments. Giving praise and then criticism undermines the positive impact of the praise and weakens the corrective feedback. In this week's episode, Jeff talks about how to give feedback in a way that is timely, relevant, and direct.

We want your feedback and questions. Text us here.Thank you for listening to The Champion Forum Podcast! Diversity requires commitment, planning, and continuous learning. When you invest in creating a diverse culture, it will help you innovate, increase revenue, attract and retain talent, and appeal to a wider customer base. In this week’s episode, I interview Brandon Harvey about the benefits of diversity, the reasons people do not achieve a diverse work environment, and how to create and lead a diverse team.

We want your feedback and questions. Text us here.“I can’t think of everything!” “I didn’t have time.” “That’s not my responsibility.” Have you heard any of these excuses as a leader? Have you MADE any of these excuses? It can be difficult to know how to respond when people try to give excuses as to why they cannot meet your expectations. However, it is a leader’s job to help people expect more of themselves and take on the challenges of their job! Today on The Champion Forum podcast, we discuss how to address the excuses many employees give and how you can create a culture where people don’t make excuses.

We want your feedback and questions. Text us here.Is tension good or bad? It’s not as simple as you think! Most leaders tend to disapprove of tension, but it can be productive! When leaders try to improve their team and grow their business, tension is inevitable, but successful leaders know how to use that tension to bring out the best in their teams without breaking them. In this episode, Jeff talks about the difference between healthy tension and unhealthy tension, the sources of tension, and what you can do to use tension to benefit yourself, your team, and your organization.

We want your feedback and questions. Text us here.Thank you for listening to The Champion Forum Podcast! This week, we decided to have a little fun and talk about the leadership traits of a legendary leader: Santa Claus! I would argue that Kris Kringle is the most under-rated leader in history. Think about it. He is in charge of the largest, most successful not-for-profit organization in the world. Regardless of the state of the global economy, Santa has consistently delivered the standards we have come to expect. His customer service is second to none, and he rarely receives a formal complaint. These are undeniable results that simply cannot be ignored.