Two Are Gathered Leadership Podcast

Somebody has to be the adult around here. So why does it always have to be you? Because you're the leader.

It's true. As a leader, you don't get to jump in the puddles, fling yourself off of the swing set and make stuff out of Playdoh like your employees get to do.

You have to be serious. You have to be the responsible one. You have to always pick up the tab.

It can be a great burden. Yet, it can also be a true blessing.

Join Michael and Jim in this fun episode that highlights the frustrations and joys of being a leader.

It's difficult to find a leadership book in any bookstore, business library or executive bookshelf on the planet, that doesn't talk about the importance of focus.

As a leader, we know all about the necessity for focus. We believe that we need to be focused and most of the time we do a pretty good job at focusing...until...

Until...those times...when we really need to focus! Like when chaos is all around us.

And...then all of the sudden, what was easy, what was maybe even second nature for us becomes almost impossible to do.

Join Michael and Jim as they reveal the steps in keeping your focus during chaotic times.

There will come these times in the leadership journey when you and your organization hit a briar patch, a thorny place where the tires get stuck in the mud and the battery is not starting.

It's not what you planned...it's not what you hoped for...but it's dark outside, it's starting to rain...and your team is looking at you for the solution.

What is clear is a response is needed. In this moment, you may not have a clue what to do. But, that doesn't change the fact that everyone is counting on you and expecting some magic.

Which means, it's time for you to pull some rabbits out of your leadership hat.

Join Michael and Jim as they shed light on one of the least talked about, but perhaps most important leadership skill.

There exists a species of followers that flat out aren't good at following. And, they aren't good at following because they aren't the least bit interested in following you.

They have their own plans, their own initiatives and their own motivations. And, the last thing they have time for...is following you.

Why? Because they are cats. They are fellow leaders. They are free spirits with clear minds of their own.

These cats are independent, and are mostly interested in doing exactly what THEY want to do. Rarely, does that include participating in your vision, mission or even short-term goals.

But...you've got to lead them none-the-less. So what you do?

Join Michael and Jim in this purr-fectly enjoyable and important episode as they explain how to master the art of herding cats.

For those of us who have been leaders or business owners for any length of time, you are quite aware of this sad truth...and that is, you're going to spend a lot of time at the Leadership Heartbreak Hotel.

As entrepreneurs, we're risk takers. This is exactly what we've signed up for. If you're going to reach for glory, you're going have to gamble with your heart.

You can't say, "I'm going to put my heart into this project," without actually putting your heart on the line. The currency you're investing is both financial...and emotional.

So, what do you do when your leadership heart breaks?

Join Michael and Jim in this powerful discussion explaining how to mend up the heartbreak wounds and get back on your feet again.