The Unleashing Leaders Podcast

Episode Description: In this re-leased episode Lee Scott, Founder and Chief Change Agent of Unleashing Leaders provides insights on leadership and personal growth. The discussion centers around identifying and nurturing people's potential and greatness through genuine curiosity, recognizing strengths, and positioning your team as the heroes of the narrative. The episode emphasizes the importance of exhibiting grace, curiosity, and empathy in relationships, focusing on what individuals value and require, and assisting them in achieving their goals. Additional Resources Connect with Lee on LinkedIn Learn more about Unleashing Leaders Follow PeopleForward Network on LinkedIn Learn more about PeopleForward Network

In this re-released episode, host Lee Scott welcomes Michelle Mahaffey, EVP and Chief HR Officer at Community Health Network in Indianapolis. In this engaging conversation, Michelle highlights the importance of overcoming the stigma around mental health and the significance of caregivers being able to receive care themselves. They discuss the joy and fulfillment of allowing others to support you and the importance of normalizing the need for help and seeking support. The conversation then shifts to burnout, sustainability, and resilience, especially within the healthcare profession. Additional Resources: Connect with Lee on LinkedIn Learn more about Unleashing Leaders Connect with Michelle on LinkedIn Learn more about Community Health Network Follow PeopleForward Network on LinkedIn Learn more about PeopleForward Network

In navigating state-run healthcare complexities, Stephanie Clendenin's career transition from accounting to overseeing the California Department of State Hospitals is a tale of leadership tenacity and vision. As Director of the state's forensic mental health hospital system, Stephanie discusses with host Lee Scott the transformative power of strategic planning, the challenge of unifying siloed divisions, and the importance of shared goals for collective impact. With over 34 years in various state departments, she shares her journey of gaining experience, breaking norms, and supporting teams through her role at DSH, affecting the lives of over 13,000 individuals. In this episode of The Unleashing Leaders Podcast, Stephanie embodies the essence of an unleashed leader, tackling resistance, managing politically sensitive issues, and fostering a culture that prioritizes learning and collaboration to achieve organizational success. Additional Resources: Connect with Lee on LinkedIn Learn more about Unleashing Leaders Connect with Stephanie on LinkedIn Learn more about California Department of State Hospitals Follow PeopleForward Network on LinkedIn Learn more about PeopleForward Network

Sheriff Matt Clifford of Idaho's largest law enforcement agency shares profound insights on leadership and community service. With 23 years dedicated to serving and protecting, Sheriff Clifford champions a culture of empowerment and adaptability within the force, from his beginnings at Boise State University to becoming a cornerstone of Idaho law enforcement, shaping policies and enhancing safety in the Treasure Valley area. Joining host Lee Scott, Clifford delves into maintaining public trust and the critical role of strong community support, discussing internal service culture, learning from mistakes, and fostering respect amidst adversity.

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In this episode, Lee continues the series on Vision by sharing a powerful tool to focus your teams - Objectives and Key Results (OKRs). OKRs are a tool for building the intermediate range of goals that connect your long-term vision to your short-term actions. OKRs are a way to concentrate your team's collective impact on the few most vital, relevant, shared, and time sensitive aspects of your business.

Lee briefly explains the history and then dives into the practical tips and tricks to make your Objectives clear, concise, and compelling. He helps leaders avoid getting stuck with the wording by giving specific syntax, sequence, and guidelines. He then describes the different kinds of Key Results, so you can quickly measure and assess your progress. He also provides tips for making these measurements helpful and at the right level.

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Key Takeaways:

• OKRs focus your team's impact on the vital few shared priorities.
• OKRs are not everything your team is doing. Only 1-3ish per level of an organization.
• Objectives are clear, concise, compelling, and directional statements of a destination or outcome.
• Leaders often get stuck focusing on the task or solution. Ask, "Why would we want that?" or "Who would benefit if we did that?" to get closer to the outcome.
• Powerful objectives are a single sentence with strong action verbs, a specific aspect of the business, a desirable outcome/impact, and often the primary customer/beneficiary.
• Key Results are quantifiable, indicators of progress.
• Set your KR targets with the end in mind. Don't wimp out by waiting for a baseline.
• Refresh OKRs quarterly or so to assess and adapt to changing priorities.