The Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff Hancher

We want your feedback and questions. Text us here.We all know that what got us here won’t get us there—but knowing it isn’t the same as living it. The truth is that some of the leadership skills that made leaders successful 10 years ago are now liabilities. We hold onto skills, behaviors, and mindsets because they helped us win in the past. And we confuse what’s familiar with what’s effective. The world has undergone significant changes, and we must adapt our skills and approaches accordingly. Today, we’ll talk about the obsolete skills leaders are clinging to and what we should be doing instead.

We want your feedback and questions. Text us here.“Where do you need my support?”  It’s a question every leader should be comfortable asking because it builds trust, uncovers hidden challenges, and moves the team forward faster. However, many leaders shy away from asking this question because they are worried it will cause more problems than it solves. Today, in the final part of our series on the phrases all leaders need to know, we’ll talk about when to use this question, how to use it with confidence, and why the benefits are greater than the risks.

We want your feedback and questions. Text us here.Tune in to hear a heartfelt message from Jeff.

We want your feedback and questions. Text us here.Every team, company, and even family has moments when something happens that violates the culture. So, what do you do when someone cuts a corner, speaks disrespectfully, or acts in a way that is inconsistent with your team's values and standards? In the third part of our series on the phrases all leaders need to know, we'll address the phrase, "That's not who we are." And help you feel confident using this phase to reinforce your team's values, standards, and identity.

We want your feedback and questions. Text us here.Have you ever felt confused about what your boss wanted you to do? Perhaps you were navigating a new project or a company-wide initiative, and you found yourself wondering, "What is my role to play?" Today, I’m going to teach you a high-impact phrase that will ensure your team never feels that way after talking to you: “Here’s what I need from you.” If you get comfortable using it, I know that you will eliminate confusion, drive results, and empower your team to act with confidence. 

We want your feedback and questions. Text us here.Leaders often have bad habits, including rushing to respond, diagnosing before they understand, and giving advice before asking questions. Today, I’m teaching you the first of four high-impact leadership phrases to help you break this habit and start having deeper conversations. We’ll cover why saying “Tell me more” is one of the most powerful things you can do, when to use this statement, and how to practice getting comfortable with it. As you implement this technique, you will drive trust, collaboration, and a stronger culture.

We want your feedback and questions. Text us here.Have you ever ended a workday feeling completely drained, not because of the tasks, the meetings, or the workload, but because you spent the whole day absorbing other people's problems? Today on The Champion Forum Podcast, we discuss the unnecessary emotional weight many leaders carry. Leaders often feel pressured to serve as emotional counselors for their team, but they will be more effective when they teach their team how to carry it themselves, with resilience and strength. Tune in to learn five ways to protect your emotional bandwidth without making your team feel abandoned.

We want your feedback and questions. Text us here.Have you ever left a meeting excited about where your team was going, but over time, you became increasingly confused about how to get there? Endless motivation without clarity causes frustration and disengagement. Leaders must balance inspiration with clear direction. Today on The Champion Forum Podcast, we discuss why you may need to stop cheering and start leading!Get my new book here! -> www.firmfeedbackbook.com

We want your feedback and questions. Text us here.Many people believe being a "good leader" means being constantly available. Over-availability is not a virtue; it's a trap. And the more accessible you make yourself, the less effective you become. Today, we're discussing the hidden cost of being constantly available and what you can do instead.

We want your feedback and questions. Text us here.Your meeting may be high energy, but what happens after? Most meetings result in no ownership, no follow-through, and no deliverables. Meetings don’t move the needle. Leaders move the leader. In this episode, we’re diving into what great leaders do when the meeting ends to turn a good discussion into significant momentum.