Setting the Stage for Excellence 2023 | Tammy J. Bond – 007
Release Date: 12/22/2022
When Things In The World Go Unsettled | Tammy J. Bond - 040
Playing in the Sandbox
As leaders, it’s our responsibility to create safe, stable environments for our team members. In this episode of Playing in the Sandbox, I discuss trauma and how we can show up for team members who are experiencing trauma. In the workplace, anxiety and depression caused by trauma can lead to absenteeism, distraction, and lowered productivity. We have the opportunity to discover root causes by asking good questions. It’s time to unpack some trauma, tap into our empathy, and explore ways to support our teams in the workplace. Even though we can’t fix all of the world’s...
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Unmasking Leadership Myths: The 5 Assumptions You Can't Afford to Make | Tammy J. Bond - 039
Playing in the Sandbox
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
Playing in the Sandbox
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
Playing in the Sandbox
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
Playing in the Sandbox
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
Playing in the Sandbox
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
Playing in the Sandbox
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
Playing in the Sandbox
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...
info_outlineThe new year is right upon us, and you may have some projects/tasks that are still lingering. What about the things you hope to achieve in the new year? It can become overwhelming thinking about finishing the year and getting ready for the new one. Today I will cover how to finish the year strong so that you can set up the new year with excellence. So Be sure to get your copy of the action plan on www.TammyJBond.com. Here is what you can expect to learn:
- Review what you are working on and how you can finish strong
- Finishing strong and the WHY behind the importance of finishing strong
- Setting up yourself for excellence and what that looks like
Go to https://www.tammyjbond.com/podcast to pick up the After Action Plan and learn how to increase trust in your organization. I would love to have you join me for my next episode by tuning in on Apple Podcast, Amazon Podcast, or Spotify and subscribing to my Youtube channel. This podcast is produced by TSE Studios.