S2 EP 05: The Definition of L.E.A.D.E.R for PGA Professionals w/ Michael Haywood

12/27/18 • 49 min

Leader.
It’s a term thrown around so often that it’s almost cliche. As PGA Professionals, we’re tasked with being leaders in the industry, leaders at our facilities, and leaders in our communities. But even with all this responsibility to lead, how many of us have ever tried to actually define what that means? How does being a leader fit into what we do everyday, and what do we have to do everyday to become the leaders that we all should be.

Michael Haywood has taken the time to define leadership for PGA Professionals. In this episode we learn about the framework he created that takes a rather intangible subject and turns it into an system that we can refer to every day to develop into more effective leaders in our jobs. As you’ll learn, Michael took the word leader, and created an acronym with the most relevant and important words that represent how a PGA Professional should lead. He’s presented this concept to multiple sections throughout the country and continues to promote these beliefs to groups both inside and outside of the industry.

Michael’s involvement, awards, dedication to the golf industry, the PGA of America and charitable causes is almost too long to list. During 21 years as the Director of Golf at Tuscon Country Club, he’s served on 23 Chapter, Section and National Committees, including as a candidate for national secretary of the PGA. He’s a multiple section professional of the year and Horton Smith Award winner as well as being recognized as an award winning, teacher, coach and clubfitter. All of this coming after he served our country for four years in the United States Army’s 1st Cavalry Division.

There’s a ton of information packed into this episode as Michael delivers advice that can benefit anyone out there, no matter where you currently stand in your career.

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There’s a ton of information packed into this episode as Michael delivers advice that can benefit anyone out there, no matter where you currently stand in your career.

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S2 EP 04: How to Build a Great Culture (and why you need one) w/ Leadership Expert, John Eades

If you’re in a leadership position at your club, or aspire to be one at some point in your career, what if I told you there was one specific area you could focus on that would guide the thinking and behavior of the people on your team? One point of emphasis that’s effects would be felt throughout the entire operation. That would guide decision making, customer service, attitude, motivation and more?

What is it?

As we find out from our guest in this episode, that one thing is culture.

John Eades is a Leadership coach and educator and the CEO of LearnLoft. He’s was also once an aspiring professional golfer after putting together a successful amateur career where he played in 3 US Amateurs as well as fantastic career at the University of Maryland.

So being around the game and around clubs, John knows what we go through and has seen successful Golf professionals throughout his career. I’m excited to apply his knowledge to our situation so everyone can be more proactive about creating a positive culture at their club, no matter your position.

John wasn’t here to pitch anything or to sell anything, but I encourage you to follow him on LinkedIn where’s he’s putting out really beneficial content almost daily about how to be a better leader. He’s also the host of the Follow My Lead podcast, which I hope everyone will tune in to.
Follow John on LinkedIn Here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johngeades/
Find out more about LearnLoft Here: www.learnloft.com

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S2 EP 06: Throwback Episode - A Conversation with Bob Ford and Steve Archer

In this episode we kick off the new year with a throwback. For the next 60 minutes, you’ll have the opportunity to listen as, someone who most regard as the most successful and respected Golf Professional of our time, Bob Ford, and one of his many ultra successful proteges, Steve Archer, (who’s put together a phenomenal career in his own right) take questions from GBN President and CEO,Patrick Seither, and other Golf Professionals on topics ranging from building your career, what it takes to get to a Head Professional position, training and leading staff, and many other valuable topics.

This was recorded in 2016 when Patrick had an opportunity to sit down with these two gentlemen at Ocean Forest Golf Club. This wasn’t recorded to be a podcast, so I’ve done my best to improve the audio to make this work as well as possible. Either way, turn up the volume, throw on some headphones, sit back and listen. This is a unique opportunity that any Golf Professional won’t want to miss.