127 - Setting New Managers Up for Success
The Authentic Leader Show
The Key to Thriving Teams: Preparing Leaders Before They Take the Role About This Episode In this episode of The Authentic Leader Show, I share a challenge many organizations face: promoting star performers into management roles without preparing them for leadership. Drawing from personal experience and proven strategies, I share how to equip new managers with the skills they need to succeed in their roles. What You’ll Learn: * Why promoting star performers can sometimes backfire. * Critical skills new managers must develop. * Four actionable steps to prepare future leaders for success....
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Intro - Season 2 of The Authentic Leader Show podcast
The Authentic Leader Show
Season 2 of The Authentic Leader Show is here! In this introductory episode, Christopher R. Jones reflects on lessons from Season 1 and introduces the new focus for Season 2. This season is designed to help: Leaders of management teams apply tools and systems to transform their managers into effective leaders. HR professionals and executives of fast-growing companies develop high-performing teams. New and struggling managers learn the foundational principles of leadership. Christopher shares actionable strategies, personal stories, and a sneak peek into the framework that will...
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126 - VSCPA Keynote Highlights, Leading in Two Worlds
The Authentic Leader Show
Do you volunteer your time and expertise? Are you a leader in your professional or volunteer organization? This episode includes insights for volunteers and volunteer leaders. In this episode, you'll learn: The professional benefits of volunteering: Discover how volunteering your time can develop transferable skills that apply directly to your day job, including communication, delegation, relationship building, strategic thinking, and networking. The importance of clear expectations and accountability: Learn why successful volunteer teams succeed on clear expectations and how...
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125 - An Authentic Interview with Dr. Naomi Boyd
The Authentic Leader Show
Dr. Boyd brings a unique perspective to the table as the former dean of the Virginia Commonwealth University's School of Business and currently serves as a Professor of Finance at VCU's School of Business. Her experiences and insights offer a wealth of knowledge for leaders at all levels. This interview was recorded in front of a live audience and my once-a-quarter Authentic Interview Event. Dr. Boyd shares her personal journey of transitioning from the world of classical ballet to becoming a prominent academic leader. As a newcomer to her role as dean, Dr. Boyd...
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124 - An Authentic Interview with Terry Monroe
The Authentic Leader Show
I chat with Terry Monroe, the Executive Director of the Virginia Society of Association Executives (VSAE) and President of Association Management Services with Eisenman and Associates. I'm also excited to announce that I'll be presenting at the . We'll touch on that program during this episode, but first, dive into Terry's insights: What's cooking at VSAE? Terry unpacks the strategic thinking behind their popular programs, including the morning seminars and luncheons. From new association manager to leader: New association managers, this one's for you! Terry...
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123 - An Authentic Interview with Scott Love
The Authentic Leader Show
I am thrilled to bring you my interview with Scott Love, an award-winning recruiter, speaker, author, and host of The Rainmaking Podcast. After my recent appearance on Scott’s Rainmaking Podcast, we had such a great conversation that I invited him to join me for an Authentic Interview. Here are some key insights Scott shared in this interview. * Scott shares his thoughts about being “followable”, earning trust, and becoming someone others want to follow. * He shares practical tips for new attorneys (or managers) on managing both external and internal relationships within the firm. *...
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122 - Authentic Interview with Boomer Muth
The Authentic Leader Show
This interview is recorded in front of a live audience who had just finished lunch at the Independence Golf Clubhouse. We had a terrific audience of business leaders who you will hear in the background during the interview. Since the last live Authentic Interview event 5 years ago, I turned those first interviews into this podcast The Authentic Leader Show and interviewed 70 additional people. This interview with Boomer Muth, CEO and Co-founder of Koalafi (formally WestCreek Financial). Kaoalfi has partnerships with local and national Fortune 100 retailers. Their rapid growth has been...
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121 - Rethinking Promotion
The Authentic Leader Show
In this podcast episode, we challenge the common practice of promoting top performers into managerial roles and highlight the potential pitfalls of this assumption. We explore five segments that dive into the complexities of transitioning from being an outstanding individual contributor to a successful manager. The Assumption of Top Performers as Easy Choices There is a routine but often incorrect assumption that top performers will seamlessly transition into managerial roles. I share my personal example that underscores how this assumption can lead to disappointment and underperformance....
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120 - Six Essential Skills New Managers Need
The Authentic Leader Show
Welcome to "The Authentic Leader Show." The podcast for Leaders of Managers as they transform their New Managers into Authentic Leaders of Teams. In today's episode, we're tackling a topic that resonates with countless leaders: "Mastering the Transformation - Six Essential Skills New Managers Need." If you're a new manager navigating the often turbulent waters of leadership, or if you lead management teams, this episode is made for you. The Managerial Transition: Becoming a manager is an achievement in itself, but the transition from being an individual contributor to leading a team is...
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119 - Leader a Coach
The Authentic Leader Show
Transforming from a new manager to an authentic leader involves embracing a coaching mindset. Guided by team goals, the leader as coach draws from sources like benchmarks and industry norms. Establishing personalized goals for each team member fosters a coaching role when discussing performance. Setting performance expectations including defining the purpose of work assignments, clear results, and priorities are all tools for a leader as coach. As with any sports team, feedback is also key for coaches in the work environment. In both cases, feedback conversations must focus on driving...
info_outlineSuccess-oriented professionals are typically pretty good about annual planning. It feels good to be organized. It can also feel great to think and plan for success. It also creates momentum and energy.
But, in January and February, your personal success plan begins to fail for a few key reasons. You miss some key and necessary components to carry your momentum through. You figure out your process for planning as you create your plan. Or, you haven't allocated enough time and attention necessary to create a solid plan.
You don't know what you are missing and wonder why you aren't creating the success you planned for. Your plan ends up disorganized and your priorities end up being sacrificed when very urgent and important issues surface in the reality of your work. You may have started your plan but at some point you announce, "this is good enough" not knowing if your plan really is good enough or not.
If you've ever had the habit of making annual plans but then honestly look in the mirror and have to say to yourself, "I'm not much farther than I was last year at this time", then this is for you.
I said earlier, that planners often miss some key and necessary components when planning for next year. Not everyone misses the same things. Everyone reading this post or listening to this podcast recording probably does one or more of these very well. But, today you will hear at least one or several that will cause you to say, "I need to add or step up my game on that". I don't want you to be lost in January and February when you start losing your momentum.
I love working with professionals to not only build their plans but also to continue the momentum that they create. I encourage you to comment below or DM me with your questions, challenges, and obstacles that keep you from realizing your success plan.
In today's episode, I'm going to share the seven components you need to successfully plan for next year.