The Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff Hancher

We want your feedback and questions. Text us here.The most influential leaders in our lives are those who are not afraid to challenge us and push us to be better. A challenging leader doesn’t shy away from difficult conversations because they know that not only is a negative attitude, subpar performance, misbehavior, or being unprofessional potentially harmful to the company, but it is also harmful to you and your career.Avoiding difficult conversations is detrimental to your own success and professional growth as well. When you don’t correct a behavior, you are saying that it is okay. You are trading short-term comfort for the long-term health of our teams and businesses. Not having challenging conversations can lead to high turnover, loss of trust, disengagement, low-performance output, and/or low morale. Avoiding confrontation does a disservice to the person who needs to be corrected as well because it limits their ability to improve and succeed in their life and career.

We want your feedback and questions. Text us here.Who you ARE matters just as much as what you DO. If you want to get noticed at the highest levels, you need to develop a reputation and personal brand that causes other people to trust you and want to work with you. Last week we talked about the importance of strengthening your communication skills, networking, and keeping your word. This week, Jeff will discuss the importance of asking questions, maintaining your appearance, speaking publicly, being authentic, and taking on additional assignments.

We want your feedback and questions. Text us here.A strong, healthy personal brand will help you succeed with your coworkers, earn the trust of your clients, and get promoted. In this episode, you will learn how your actions affect your personal brand and what you should be doing to create a brand that will get you noticed and make you the obvious choice for a promotion.You will reach a point in your career where results alone will not be enough to take you to the next level. The people conducting the hiring process for high-level positions consider more than just your resume. These leaders are looking for serious individuals who they feel connected to and have earned a high level of trust. If you want to win, you have to create a personal brand that inspires people to trust you and want to invite you into their inner circle.

We want your feedback and questions. Text us here.If you could turn back time, what would you do differently in your career? In this episode, Jeff presents 5 things he would do differently if he was just starting in his career. From applicable tips to mindset issues, this episode is full of wisdom from over 15 years of corporate experience and will help anyone, regardless of their job or ambition, reach their full potential.

We want your feedback and questions. Text us here.A listener recently asked a question about how young professionals can ensure success in the workplace. In this episode, Jeff talks about how growth in a company is like a three-legged stool. You have to dedicate equal time to getting results, refining your methods, and understanding company culture. You will learn how each of these areas will help you stand out from your peers and how you can use your current season as a time of preparation.

We want your feedback and questions. Text us here.Last week Jeff explained the dangers of micromanagement and identified several warning signs that you might be a micromanager. This week, we will be diving into some ways that you can lead through accountability instead of micromanaging your employees and increase their creativity, productivity, and responsibility. Get the complete show notes and leader guide at www.championforum.com/shownotes/tcf020

We want your feedback and questions. Text us here.Sometimes leaders need to be tough and detail-oriented, and sometimes they need to be flexible and empowering. You will find yourself in trouble if you stay at one extreme or the other long-term. In the case of managers who constantly obsess over their employees’ work hurt employee morale, productivity, and engagement. These micromanagers have good intentions. They want the best for the company, and they want to do a good job, but they are really causing serious damage. This week, we will be discussing four signs that you might be a micromanager and some ways that you can start to draw clear boundaries that encourage creativity and accountability. Get the complete show notes and leader guide at www.championcenter.net/shownotes/tcf019

We want your feedback and questions. Text us here.Are you currently hoping for a promotion? Most people are trying to earn their next promotion by working hard and succeed in their current role. However, you cannot neglect the importance of also demonstrating your leadership potential. In this episode, Jeff lays out five ways that you can stand out as a leader before you get promoted. You will learn where to invest your energy and how you can ensure that you are the first person considered for promotion when the opportunity arises. Check out the complete show notes at thechampionforum.com/shownotes/tcf018

We want your feedback and questions. Text us here.A plan is only as useful as your ability to follow it! In this episode, Jeff outlines strategies you can use to help stick to the schedule you set and accomplish your goals. In a fast-paced world, it can be easy to get distracted or to allow interruptions to rule our day. These strategies will help you understand how to protect your time so that you can get the most out of every minute of your day. To get the complete show notes and leader guide visit www.thechampionforum.com/tcf017

We want your feedback and questions. Text us here.For many people, it seems like there is more work than there is time to do it. If you are a leader, time management becomes even more of a challenge because you have to juggle both your needs and the needs of your team members. What separates the good leader from the great leader is how they spend their time. In this episode, Jeff gives practical tips to organize your time, set your priorities, and get the most out of your day.