Quick Take | Tips to Help Executives and Leaders Grow
Susie Tomenchok and James Capps
129 episodes
3 months ago
What if your loyalty shouldn't lie with your direct reports, but with your peers? In this episode, we dive into the “First Team” leadership approach, a mindset shift that challenges the traditional org chart. We talk about why prioritizing your colleagues at the same level can create stronger alignment, better culture, and fewer headaches for everyone involved. We also get into why endless one-on-ones can dilute your message, how cross-functional meetings can build trust, and what happens whe...
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What if your loyalty shouldn't lie with your direct reports, but with your peers? In this episode, we dive into the “First Team” leadership approach, a mindset shift that challenges the traditional org chart. We talk about why prioritizing your colleagues at the same level can create stronger alignment, better culture, and fewer headaches for everyone involved. We also get into why endless one-on-ones can dilute your message, how cross-functional meetings can build trust, and what happens whe...
The Time Gap Between Speaking and Being Heard in Leadership
Quick Take | Tips to Help Executives and Leaders Grow
11 minutes
5 months ago
The Time Gap Between Speaking and Being Heard in Leadership
You said it clearly, so why isn’t your team acting on it? In this episode, Susie and James dig into a subtle but critical leadership challenge: the time gap between when something is said and when it’s truly heard, understood, and internalized. From the "percolation effect" to the myth that silence means clarity, they explore why leaders often misjudge the impact of their communication—and what to do instead. Whether you're introducing a new strategy, shifting culture, or giving feedback, th...
Quick Take | Tips to Help Executives and Leaders Grow
What if your loyalty shouldn't lie with your direct reports, but with your peers? In this episode, we dive into the “First Team” leadership approach, a mindset shift that challenges the traditional org chart. We talk about why prioritizing your colleagues at the same level can create stronger alignment, better culture, and fewer headaches for everyone involved. We also get into why endless one-on-ones can dilute your message, how cross-functional meetings can build trust, and what happens whe...
