Keys for New Leaders

#037 - THE FEAR FACTOR.  This episode is about the fears we face as leaders, fears that can stop you in your tracks and be a limiting or sometimes debilitating factor in your effectiveness as a new leader who serves others. Join Dr. Charles Boyer as he discusses five of the most common fears that many of us face. 

#036 - ARE YOU LISTENING?  Listening, really good, intensive, focused listening is powerful.  One of the reasons why developing good listening skills is so difficult is that we don't listen to understand one another.  We tune out others when we should be listening to them.  How well do YOU listen to others?  Join Dr. Charles Boyer for a special episode on developing good listening skills.

#035- People Who Need People - that's YOU, my friend.  Leadership  is not about YOU.  It's all about PEOPLE.  The people you work with.  The people who look to you as their leader.  The people you serve.  Join Dr. Charles Boyer for a look at what serving as a leader to other people is all about.

#034 - CHALLENGES of CHANGE.  There are many challenges to any change.  One of the greatest tests of your leadership abilities will be how you, as a leader serving others, will help manage change.  Join Dr. Charles Boyer for a discussion and helpful hints to navigate change.

#033 - BEATING BURNOUT.  Burnout isn't a medical diagnosis, but it has been linked to a range of health problems.  It's more than job-related - it's a people-oriented thing.  Burnout affects people who work with other people in all types of situations, both personal and professional.  Join Dr. Charles Boyer for some ways you can Beat Burnout before it beats YOU. 

#032 - Welcome to OUR NOISY WORLD, the noise pollution in our daily lives and some of the effects noise has on our lives and on our health.  Noise takes a toll on our well-being -- yours, mine, your family and friends, your pets and your house plants.  

#031 - MEETING MANIA is rampant these days.  Some people swear by meetings.  Others swear at them.  You, in your role as leader, are sure to have your share of meetings throughout your career.  Join host Dr. Charles Boyer for some ways to help tame that Meeting Mania Monster.

#030 - Everybody is Somebody, and Nobody is Nobody.  Everyone is unique.  Everyone is special.  Everyone deserves to receive your best efforts to make them feel valued and happy because of you.  Join Dr. Charles Boyer for an episode about treating Everybody as Somebody.  It's what leaders serving others is all about.

#029 - BORED IS GOOD, and it's actually good for you.  Being bored can stimulate your creativity, your flexibility and help you solve problems.  Join your host, Dr. Charles Boyer, to hear some of the benefits.  You won't be bored!

#028 - Words have power.  Words can hurt, words can heal, words can inspire and empower.  And sometimes you have to eat your words.  Join your host Dr. Charles Boyer for some ways to WATCH YOUR WORDS. 

#027 - There are THREE BONES you need to succeed as a leader:  a wishbone, a backbone, and a funnybone.   A good leader needs creative imagination, courage and determination, and a well-honed sense of humor.  Join Dr. Charles Boyer for some helpful hints, insights and encouragement for your leadership journey. 

#026 - THREE Rs that everybody needs these days:  Rest, Recharge, and Restart.  We aren't machines.  Even machines need some downtime now and then - for maintenance, for repairs, for refueling.  And so do we!  Join your host, Dr. Charles Boyer, for some ways to make Rest, Recharge, and Restart an important part of your leadership journey.

#025 - BE YOURSELF.  Why is that so difficult?  The words are easy to say.  The actions you must take to get there are a bit more of a challenge.  Join Dr. Charles Boyer for a discussion of some ways just to be yourself, because everyone else is already taken.

#024 - What do you want on your tombstone?  The most important thing is not your date of birth or death, it's the DASH-IN-BETWEEN.  What will that dash say about you?  Join Dr. Charles Boyer for some thoughts about that Dash-in-Between.

#023 - If you find that there are too few laughs in your day, then you need to practice laughter.  You don't get better all by yourself without practice.  Join Dr. Charles Boyer for a session on adding more laughter to your day.

#022 - As a leader, you need to "Imagine That" by promoting creativity and nurturing the imaginations of those you lead.  It's a lot like being the coach of a winning team or being the conductor of a symphony orchestra.  It may look easy, but looks can be deceiving.  Join Dr. Charles Boyer for a session on helping yourself and others to become more creative.

#021 - BIGGER BUMPS in the ROAD - a profound loss, a life-changing, gut-wrenching jolt that literally stops you in your tracks and takes your breath away.  Those bigger bumps can be devastating, even to the most resilient person.  Join Dr. Charles Boyer for a discussion of ways to bounce back from those Bigger Bumps.

#020 - Serving Others Better - three key words reminding us that no matter how well we do something, no matter how good we are at leading others, whatever it is that we do, we can ALWAYS do BETTER.

#019 - PROCRASTINATION is the art of putting things off, and we all do it.  The Procrastinator's Motto is:  Never do today what you can put off until tomorrow.  Join Dr. Charles Boyer as we look for ways to get things done by taking that first step.

#018 - FEEDBACK.  Giving and receiving good feedback is one of the most difficult tasks you will face as a new leader.  Join Dr. Charles Boyer for a discussion, tips and techniques about this most important topic.