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    Five O'Clock Leadership

    Together, Rob McKinnon and Brad Sytsma of McKinnon Leadership Group have logged 10,000+ hours coaching leaders to be their best selves. Now, they’ve teamed up to bring this weekly podcast offering their insight and experience to leaders everywhere. It's five o'clock. So pause, take a deep breath, and get ready to hear a fresh perspective on how to lead with your best self. Lead well.
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    Episodes (18)

    Pressing "Pause"

    Pressing "Pause"

    We're pressing "pause" on Five O'Clock Leadership. In this episode, Rob and Brad share the tools and frameworks they used to come to this decision. Consider their process as you enter the new year and approach your own decisions.

    Together, Rob McKinnon and Brad Sytsma of McKinnon Leadership Group have logged 10,000+ hours coaching leaders to be their best selves. Now, they’ve teamed up to bring this weekly podcast offering their insight and experience to leaders everywhere.

    It's five o'clock. So pause, take a deep breath, and get ready to hear a fresh perspective on how to lead with your best self.

    Lead well.

    The Enneagram & Leadership, Part 4: The Head Triad

    The Enneagram & Leadership, Part 4: The Head Triad

    Leaders with Enneagram numbers 5, 6, and 7 will want to tune in closely as Brad and Rob break down the Head Triad in this episode. The Enneagram is a tool that, when used wisely and with the right guidance, can really make a difference in a leader's life. More specifically, the Triads of the Enneagram give insight into how a leader responds to situations and the lens through which they lead.

    Together, Rob McKinnon and Brad Sytsma of McKinnon Leadership Group have logged 10,000+ hours coaching leaders to be their best selves. Now, they’ve teamed up to bring this weekly podcast offering their insight and experience to leaders everywhere.

    It's five o'clock. So pause, take a deep breath, and get ready to hear a fresh perspective on how to lead with your best self.

    Lead well.

    The Enneagram & Leadership, Part 3: The Heart Triad

    The Enneagram & Leadership, Part 3: The Heart Triad

    The Enneagram is a tool that, when used wisely and with the right guidance, can really make a difference in a leader's life. More specifically, the Triads of the Enneagram give insight into how a leader responds to situations and the lens through which they lead. The Heart Triad (Enneagram numbers 2, 3, and 4) is the topic of this episode.

    Together, Rob McKinnon and Brad Sytsma of McKinnon Leadership Group have logged 10,000+ hours coaching leaders to be their best selves. Now, they’ve teamed up to bring this weekly podcast offering their insight and experience to leaders everywhere.

    It's five o'clock. So pause, take a deep breath, and get ready to hear a fresh perspective on how to lead with your best self.

    Lead well.

    The Enneagram & Leadership, Part 2: The Gut Triad

    The Enneagram & Leadership, Part 2: The Gut Triad

    The Enneagram is a tool that, when used wisely and with the right guidance, can really make a difference in a leader's life. More specifically, the Triads of the Enneagram give insight into how a leader responds to situations and the lens through which they lead. The Gut Triad (Enneagram numbers 8, 9, and 1) is the topic of this episode.

    Together, Rob McKinnon and Brad Sytsma of McKinnon Leadership Group have logged 10,000+ hours coaching leaders to be their best selves. Now, they’ve teamed up to bring this weekly podcast offering their insight and experience to leaders everywhere.

    It's five o'clock. So pause, take a deep breath, and get ready to hear a fresh perspective on how to lead with your best self.

    Lead well.

    The Enneagram & Leadership, Part 1: Cautions & Benefits

    The Enneagram & Leadership, Part 1: Cautions & Benefits

    The Enneagram has risen in popularity the past few years, but how can it be helpful to leaders? What should leaders know before they jump in to the nine types? Rob and Brad answer these questions – and more – in this part one of The Enneagram & Leadership.

    Together, Rob McKinnon and Brad Sytsma of McKinnon Leadership Group have logged 10,000+ hours coaching leaders to be their best selves. Now, they’ve teamed up to bring this weekly podcast offering their insight and experience to leaders everywhere.

    It's five o'clock. So pause, take a deep breath, and get ready to hear a fresh perspective on how to lead with your best self.

    Lead well.

    Reexamine Your Rituals

    Reexamine Your Rituals

    It's time for leaders to reexamine the rituals they may have picked up in the last few months. In this episode, Rob & Brad encourage leaders to walk through the four dimensions (Physical, Intellectual, Emotional, and Spiritual) and examine the habits and routines that affect how they show up to lead each day.

    Together, Rob McKinnon and Brad Sytsma of McKinnon Leadership Group have logged 10,000+ hours coaching leaders to be their best selves. Now, they’ve teamed up to bring this weekly podcast offering their insight and experience to leaders everywhere.

    It's five o'clock. So pause, take a deep breath, and get ready to hear a fresh perspective on how to lead with your best self.

    Lead well.

    How to Come Back Intentionally, Part 2: Assess & Adjust

    How to Come Back Intentionally, Part 2: Assess & Adjust

    Intentional leadership starts with being aware (listen to Part 1 if you haven't already!). But what other steps lead to lasting change? Rob and Brad break down assessment and adjustment – and how to wield these tools to improve your life and leadership.

    Together, Rob McKinnon and Brad Sytsma of McKinnon Leadership Group have logged 10,000+ hours coaching leaders to be their best selves. Now, they’ve teamed up to bring this weekly podcast offering their insight and experience to leaders everywhere.

    It's five o'clock. So pause, take a deep breath, and get ready to hear a fresh perspective on how to lead with your best self.

    Lead well.

    How to Come Back Intentionally, Part 1: Be Aware

    How to Come Back Intentionally, Part 1: Be Aware

    You're coming back from the summer, and Rob and Brad want you to come back and lead with intention. Listen closely as Rob walks you through exercises to become more aware of where you are right now, so you can grow into who you want to be.

    Together, Rob McKinnon and Brad Sytsma of McKinnon Leadership Group have logged 10,000+ hours coaching leaders to be their best selves. Now, they’ve teamed up to bring this weekly podcast offering their insight and experience to leaders everywhere.

    It's five o'clock. So pause, take a deep breath, and get ready to hear a fresh perspective on how to lead with your best self.

    Lead well.

    How to Deal with Conflict, Part 3

    How to Deal with Conflict, Part 3

    Together, Rob McKinnon and Brad Sytsma of McKinnon Leadership Group have logged 10,000+ hours coaching leaders to be their best selves. Now, they’ve teamed up to bring this weekly podcast offering their insight and experience to leaders everywhere.

    It's five o'clock. So pause, take a deep breath, and get ready to hear a fresh perspective on how to lead with your best self.

    Conflict for leaders is inevitable. In this episode, part three of three, Rob and Brad turn to FBI negotiators for tips on how to deal with conflict.

    Lead well.

    How to Deal with Conflict, Part 2

    How to Deal with Conflict, Part 2

    Together, Rob McKinnon and Brad Sytsma of McKinnon Leadership Group have logged 10,000+ hours coaching leaders to be their best selves. Now, they’ve teamed up to bring this weekly podcast offering their insight and experience to leaders everywhere.

    It's five o'clock. So pause, take a deep breath, and get ready to hear a fresh perspective on how to lead with your best self.

    Conflict for leaders is inevitable. In this episode, part two of three, Rob and Brad identify  frameworks at play in conflict and then apply these frameworks to a real workplace conflict sent in by a listener.

    Lead well.

    How to Deal with Conflict, Part 1

    How to Deal with Conflict, Part 1

    Together, Rob McKinnon and Brad Sytsma of McKinnon Leadership Group have logged 10,000+ hours coaching leaders to be their best selves. Now, they’ve teamed up to bring this weekly podcast offering their insight and experience to leaders everywhere.

    It's five o'clock. So pause, take a deep breath, and get ready to hear a fresh perspective on how to lead with your best self.

    Conflict for leaders is inevitable. In this episode, part one of three, Rob and Brad discuss two types of conflict and what keeps leaders from addressing them.


    Lead well.

    10 Ways to Build Resilience Now

    10 Ways to Build Resilience Now

    Together, Rob McKinnon and Brad Sytsma of McKinnon Leadership Group have logged 10,000+ hours coaching leaders to be their best selves. Now, they’ve teamed up to bring this weekly podcast offering their insight and experience to leaders everywhere.

    It's five o'clock. So pause, take a deep breath, and get ready to hear a fresh perspective on how to lead with your best self.

    In this episode, Rob and Brad identify five forces driving leaders to burnout ... as well as ten ways to counteract those forces and build resilience.

    Lead well.

    Delegation: Four Tips to Leverage Your Leadership

    Delegation: Four Tips to Leverage Your Leadership

    Together, Rob McKinnon and Brad Sytsma of McKinnon Leadership Group have logged 10,000+ hours coaching leaders to be their best selves. Now, they’ve teamed up to bring this weekly podcast offering their insight and experience to leaders everywhere.

    It's five o'clock. So pause, take a deep breath, and get ready to hear a fresh perspective on how to lead with your best self.

    Why is delegation so hard? Tune into this episode of Five O'Clock Leadership and implement our four tips to leverage your leadership.

    Lead well.

    Vulnerability in Leadership: What Helps & What Hurts

    Vulnerability in Leadership: What Helps & What Hurts

    Leaders, vulnerability takes courage. But now more than ever, it's important for you to connect with the real emotions of your team. To hear our insights on helpful/not helpful vulnerability, tune into this episode of Five O'Clock Leadership.

    Together, Rob McKinnon and Brad Sytsma of McKinnon Leadership Group have logged 10,000+ hours coaching leaders to be their best selves. Now, they’ve teamed up to bring this weekly podcast offering their insight and experience to leaders everywhere.

    It's five o'clock. So pause, take a deep breath, and get ready to hear a fresh perspective on how to lead with your best self.

    Lead well.

    Reactive Vs. Creative Leadership

    Reactive Vs. Creative Leadership

    Together, Rob McKinnon and Brad Sytsma of McKinnon Leadership Group have logged 10,000+ hours coaching leaders to be their best selves. Now, they’ve teamed up to bring this weekly podcast offering their insight and experience to leaders everywhere.

    It's five o'clock. So pause, take a deep breath, and get ready to hear a fresh perspective on how to lead with your best self.

    Today Rob and Brad dive into the major differences between reactive leadership and creative leadership, and how to channel these best in your daily life. We also welcome our first guest, Yasser Youssef, to discuss these leadership styles in the wake of coronavirus.

    Lead well.

    Top Four Communication Problems for Leaders

    Top Four Communication Problems for Leaders

    Together, Rob McKinnon and Brad Sytsma of McKinnon Leadership Group have logged 10,000+ hours coaching leaders to be their best selves. Now, they’ve teamed up to bring this weekly podcast offering their insight and experience to leaders everywhere.

    It's five o'clock. So pause, take a deep breath, and get ready to hear a fresh perspective on how to lead with your best self.

    Today Rob describes the four communication problems he sees most often with leaders.

    To learn more about Brad and Rob and tell us what you want to hear about next, visit our website.

    Lead well.

    Five O'Clock Leadership
    en-usApril 21, 2020

    The #1 Obstacle to Leaders Growing & Changing

    The #1 Obstacle to Leaders Growing & Changing

    Together, Rob McKinnon and Brad Sytsma of McKinnon Leadership Group have logged 10,000+ hours coaching leaders to be their best selves. Now, they’ve teamed up to bring this weekly podcast offering their insight and experience to leaders everywhere.

    It's five o'clock. So pause, take a deep breath, and get ready to hear a fresh perspective on how to lead with your best self.

    This obstacle blocks leaders from growing both professionally and personally. Find out what it is – and how to overcome it.

    To learn more about Brad and Rob and tell us what you want to hear about next, visit our website.

    Lead well.

    Five O'Clock Leadership
    en-usApril 21, 2020

    Three Essentials for Leaders in the Midst of Crisis

    Three Essentials for Leaders in the Midst of Crisis

    Together, Rob McKinnon and Brad Sytsma of McKinnon Leadership Group have logged 10,000+ hours coaching leaders to be their best selves. Now, they’ve teamed up to bring this weekly podcast offering their insight and experience to leaders everywhere.

    It's five o'clock. So pause, take a deep breath, and get ready to hear a fresh perspective on how to lead with your best self.

    These are unique times. In this episode, Rob and Brad discuss three challenges facing leaders in times of crisis.

    To learn more about Brad and Rob and tell us what you want to hear about next, visit our website.

    Lead well.

    Five O'Clock Leadership
    en-usApril 21, 2020