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Release Date: 10/13/2022
Unmasking Leadership Myths: The 5 Assumptions You Can't Afford to Make | Tammy J. Bond - 039
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Leadership success isn’t just about our actions; it’s about the assumptions we challenge. In this episode of Playing in the Sandbox, I take you through 5 assumptions that hold leaders back and keep teams from reaching their potential. To those leaders out there looking to self-reflect and break down the thought patterns that limit creativity and hinder growth, this episode is for you! Assumption #1: “I know best.” This mindset builds resistance to feedback and alternative perspectives, which shuts down your personal growth, your team’s creativity, and innovation overall. Try asking...
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Your Management vs. Leadership Questions Answered | Tammy J. Bond - 038
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3 Key Missing Ingredients in Your Leadership | Tammy J. Bond - 037
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Great leaders always look for ways to improve themselves and unlock their potential. In this episode of Playing In the Sandbox, I take you through the three key ingredients that might be missing from your leadership style. Whether you’re a new leader or you think you have it all figured out, listen in! I know you’re going to learn something new. The best leaders are vulnerable and authentic in how they approach and communicate with their teams. 2. Our culture is obsessed with flawlessness, but...
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Leadership vs. Management: The Drawbacks & Rewards | Tia Boatman Patterson - 036
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Today’s guest has worked at many levels of different organizations and brings a wealth of knowledge to the topic of leadership and management! In today’s episode of Playing in the Sandbox, I’m so excited to bring you into my most recent conversation with Tia Boatman Patterson, the President and CEO of the California Community Reinvestment Corporation. We talk about the importance of communication, expectation-setting, and building management skills at all levels of an organization! A good manager is aware of their organization's operations, processes, and procedures and...
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The Line in the Sand | Tammy J. Bond - 035
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I’m not afraid to have bold conversations, and this may be my boldest episode yet! Today on Playing in the Sandbox, I take you with me as I draw a line in the sand - if we want to improve company culture, we can’t just focus on leadership… It is so important that we also empower and educate our amazing managers! Positive change happens at all levels, so listen in to hear how leadership and management can work together to help an organization thrive! 1. We, as a culture, have overemphasized the role of leadership in building healthy business cultures, while...
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One of These Things Just Doesn't Belong | Tammy J. Bond - 034
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Who are you as a manager? In today’s episode of Playing in the Sandbox, I will take you through the 3 M’s of management. And, spoiler alert, one of these things is not like the others! So grab your pen and paper, write down some takeaways, and figure out which one of the 3 M’s just doesn’t belong in your management style! Mentoring is an amazing tool that can elevate the success of your team. Spreading your wealth of knowledge strengthens your organization at all levels. Effective mentoring empowers people through building supportive relationships. Mentors build trust with their...
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Don't Be a Quitter | Tammy J. Bond - 033
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This year, we’re not just celebrating the New Year, we’re celebrating NOT quitting on Quitter’s Day! In this episode of Playing in the Sandbox, I’m digging into Quitter’s Day and how we can shift our perspective toward behavior changes that stick. On that note, we’re going to talk about framing our yearly reviews to help our team members get excited about changing their mindsets so they can accomplish great things. Coming up with a “New Year's Resolution” isn’t enough. We have to create a clear vision of the outcome we want to achieve over a longer timeline. Don’t fall...
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Best Listener Questions of 2023 | Tammy J. Bond - 032
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Welcome to the final episode of Playing in the Sandbox for this year! I'm thrilled to bring you a special Q&A episode crafted entirely from the questions you, our amazing listeners, have sent in. We will break down the problems so many of us face as leaders while we celebrate curiosity and our amazing community! When you want to see behavior changes in your team, set expectations, model the changes, and hold check-ins for support and accountability. When you approach teammates about sensitive topics, approach with kindness and share your good intentions. Don’t forget to hold HR...
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Leadership Teaching Moments in 2023 | Tammy J. Bond - 031
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Leaders, we have had so many learning moments on this podcast throughout 2023. For this episode, we’re looking back over the year to celebrate our wins and leave behind the things that no longer serve us. The best leaders use the “Power of Regret” to move forward and make big changes. Instead of wallowing in it or pushing it away, confronting regrets can help leaders take action. (Thanks, Dan Pink!) If you’re ready to see change but don’t feel like it’s happening, look at what you’re tolerating in your life. Ask yourself - why aren’t you willing to address these things...
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Stop Story Telling and Bottom Line it! | Tammy J. Bond - 030
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One issue many people have when it comes to storytelling is getting to the main points. The whole point of using storytelling as a leader is to make your team members take action. But how can they act when they do not understand what you’re trying to convey? In this episode, we’ll discuss five key ways leaders can become bottom-line communicators. Listen to this insightful episode to help you develop an essential leadership style. 1. As leaders, it’s vital for you to understand your audience. Some members may need you to display a more colorful approach to your story, while others prefer...
info_outlineWe often promote people who can build a widget well but don’t know how to lead people. Tammy has seen after years of coaching and consulting that leaders don’t know how to lead themselves well. In today's episode of Playing In The Sandbox Podcast, Tammy gives you 4 tips for leading yourself well.
- Look in the mirror
- You cannot change what you cannot define. Look in the mirror and ask yourself what areas you are deficient in. Ask yourself how you can improve.
- Consider your own soft skills and rate yourself on a scale of 1-5 how you are doing. Ask your team and family to rate you as well.
- Where are your gaps and how can you fill them? When building a team, hire those who are going to help you fill your gaps.
- Listen with the intention to understand
- Ask questions with the intention to understand the problem, not solve the problem.
- Find the root of the problem so that you can solve it properly.
- As leaders, we have a difficult time accepting that we are the root of the problem.
- Suspend judgment of yourself and others
- When we are listening with intent we cannot solve the problem unless we suspend judgment.
- When the team isn’t achieving we start judging the reasons why the team isn’t achieving. It requires the capacity to understand the true root of the issue.
- Ask for help and ask for input
- Once you have reflected, asked, identified the root of the issue, and suspended judgment - ask others for help.
- It is not all up to you.
- We are only as good as the people around us who make us shine.
- Not feeling comfortable asking for help is one of the biggest hindrances to leading yourself well.
- If you aren’t willing to ask for help, how can you expect your team to do the same?
- “People would rather follow a leader who is always real than always right.”
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