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EMS Chief Paul Falavolito shares leadership tips that have helped him in a twenty-five year career in the field of Pre-Hospital Emergency Medicine and Emergency Management.

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Episode 194 - Sponsoring Rising Stars from 2023-08-07T04:32:47

Do you know the difference between mentoring and sponsoring someone? This episode explains the key differences and why sponsorship is so important.

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Episode 193 - Finding The Sweet Spot from 2023-08-04T03:59:44

Do what's right for the people or do what's right for the business? That's the topic for this episode as the host offers his take on the dilemma that every leader faces.

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Episode 192 - Digital Literacy from 2023-08-03T12:07:51

Digital literacy isn't about knowing how to code, it's about understanding how all of the new digital platforms work and what to do with the data. This episode provides a brief overview of digital ...

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Episode 191 - So what exactly are SMART Goals? from 2023-08-02T04:38:54

The SMART Goal template is an easy structure to use to help anyone achieve any goal they set out to accomplish. In this episode, I provide a specific example of a regular goal attached to the SMART...

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Episode 190 - Leadership Branding from 2023-08-01T03:55:45

Leadership branding doesn't just tell the world who you are, it defines what you believe in and what you stand for. Do you have a leadership brand?

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Episode 189 - The Power of Leadership from 2023-07-31T03:50:02

Can you remember all the leaders that helped shape you into the person you are today? They gave us all valuable lessons from their past. Now it's our turn to inspire the next generation.

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Episode 188 - The Future is Female from 2023-07-28T02:22:59

It's 2023 and we are living in a time of rapid change and progression, a time where the glass ceiling is being shattered in business, politics, education, and other critical business sectors. Women...

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Episode 187 - Do or Delegate? from 2023-07-27T01:38:19

The Eisenhower Matrix is a powerful tool that can help any leader with decision making. This episode covers this important leadership matrix and how it can help any leader.

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Episode 186 - Building a War Room from 2023-07-26T02:36:03

Did you ever hear a politician reference their "war room?" Or, have you ever heard of a business having a "War Room?" This episode covers what a war room is and the steps to take to create your own...

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Episode 185 - 15 Tips To Be More Successful from 2023-07-24T23:14:40

In this episode, I share the list of the 15 most common discussion points I hear from every leader I have ever talked to.

Host: Paul Falavolito

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Episode 184 - Everyday Carry for Leaders from 2023-07-20T06:08:30

As leaders, it's important to have a means of taking the office and your productivity on the road. For this episode, I go over a detailed list of everything I carry in my "Command Kit" that helps m...

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Episode 183 - Try this, not that from 2023-07-19T09:15:56

If you want to hack your own productivity, try this, not that.In this episode, a series of leadership life hacks for leaders to refine their skills.

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Episode 182 - Back to reality from 2023-07-18T04:03:17

Tune into this episode for insights on how to reconnect with your team and drive your staff toward success after a lengthy period of virtual work.

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Episode 181 - Follow-up and Follow-through from 2023-07-17T09:27:50

This is a core pillar of sales, but can be applied to just about any situation. Join me for the importance of this lesson.

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Episode 180 - Bye Bye Self-Sabotage from 2023-07-15T14:20:26

Self-sabotage is something we all experience. From crushing our own hopes and dreams, to never fulling our own full potential. Self-sabotage is dangerous if you don't recognize the triggers that se...

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Episode 179 - Seasonal Lessons in Leadership from 2023-07-13T23:48:22

The four seasons can teach us a lot about ourselves and leadership. This episode offers insights to each of the seasons and the leadership lessons they can teach us.

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Episode 178 - Leadership Lessons from a Big Mac from 2023-07-12T08:18:27

There are leadership lessons everywhere you turn. I like to think of them and discover them in ordinary objects. This episode dissects the McDonalds Big Mac and makes some interesting correlations ...

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Episode 177 - Business Strategy Blueprint from 2023-07-10T14:52:21

There isn't a "one-size-fits-all" strategy that fits all business models. There are fundamental principles that can be used in just about every business out there. This episode dives deep into thos...

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Episode 176 - Start Your Personal Growth Journey from 2023-07-07T03:23:03

If you are looking to start your own personal growth journey, this episode offers valuable tips to help you create a solid plan to accomplish your goals and personal growth objectives.

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Episode 175 - Free Tools for Leaders from 2023-07-06T03:40:04

On my website paulfalavolito.com, you can click on the Free Stuff link and download some valuable leadership resources. This list of FREE PDF guides has recently been updated since the first of the...

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Episode 174 - The Leadership Hierarchy of Needs from 2023-07-05T10:14:01

According to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, we need to satisfy our lower-level needs before we can focus on the higher-level needs. I adapted this concept for leaders. Join me for this episode as I e...

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Episode 173 - Do you have an Executive Presence? from 2023-06-30T02:08:54

We all know that one person that walks into a room and you can feel their commanding presence. But how did they develop that? Join me for this episode as we examine how to develop your own Executiv...

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Episode 172 - Hilarious Lessons in Leadership from 2023-06-29T03:07

From time to time it's a good idea for leaders to inject a little humor into their leadership style. Join me for this light humored, unconventional lesson in leadership.

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Episode 171 - Building Your Dream PR Team from 2023-06-28T03:35:03

Public Relations is important to every business. Do you know what all of the key positions are on a PR Team, or do you just have one person do it all? This episode covers the six critical PR roles ...

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Episode 170 - Navigating Conflict from 2023-06-27T04:03:10

Your people are going to argue, not get along, and disrupt everything at work from time to time. Do you have a strategy on how you are going to deal with conflict in the workplace?

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Episode 169 - The Pillars of Leadership from 2023-06-26T04:22:54

Just as a building must have pillars to make it strong, leadership has core pillars to help strengthen any leaders toolbox. This episode dives into five core leadership pillars that are important f...

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Episode 168 - Overcoming Procrastination from 2023-06-21T10:10:37

Procrastination is one of the behaviorial challenges that leaders everywhere face. This episode lays out how to identify the issues and what steps you can take to avoid procrastination.

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Episode 167 - Managing Difficult Teams from 2023-06-20T08:09:07

Every leader will eventually come across the moment they have to manage a dificult team. Make sure you arm yourself with a solid plan to help navigate this challenging situation.

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Episode 166 - Hey leaders, wake up! from 2023-06-19T10:35:03

There are serious changes happening in the workplace and around the world. Leaders need to wake up and pay attention or risk falling behind. This is a leadership call to action for everyone.
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Episode 165 - Is Your Leadership Style Working? from 2023-06-13T11:45:23

To have an effective and high performance team you need to know if your leadership style is effective. This episode examines some ways you can gauge how well your leadership style impacts your team...

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Episode 164 - Your Employee Wants a Raise, Now What? from 2023-06-12T11:53:41

It's one of the common situations leaders find themselves in all the time. How do you manage the situation when one of your employees comes to you and wants a raise?

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Episode 163 - Leadership Deep Dive from 2023-06-09T11:55:57

Understanding the fundamental principles and the qualities that define exceptional leaders are criticial basics that every leader must know. Today's episode dives deep into the foundations of leade...

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Episode 162 - Why Policies Fail from 2023-06-08T12:08:01

Do you ever wonder why policies fail or why employees have a hard time buying into the concept of change? This episode explores some of the pitfalls associated with why policies fail.

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Episode 161 - Winning Hearts and Minds from 2023-06-07T12:20:51

Winning hearts and minds is the forgotten skill that leaders fail to realize is important. This episode examines many things to consider when you're trying to build trust and loyalty from your foll...

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Episode 160 - Implementing Change Management from 2023-06-06T12:07:36

Change management is a concept that every organization and leader needs to be ready for. This episode covers the five-step process of change management and the role that leaders play in establishin...

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Episode 159 - The Risks Leaders Face Today from 2023-06-04T23:31:57

From cyber security threats to stakeholder conflict, there are many risks that leaders face today. Join me for this episode as I examine several of the risk scenarios that leaders may face today. Listen

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Episode 158 - Leadership in Simple Terms from 2023-06-01T19:32:44

I was challenged to do a podcast to explain leadership in simple terms. This is a great episode to have someone that aspires to be in a leadership position, or as a reminder for all of us in a lead...

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Episode 157 - Speed of the Leader, Speed of the Team from 2023-05-31T03:40:57

It's one of the timeless leadership quotes that continues to prove the point. Join me for this epsiode as we discuss and breakdown what speed of the leader, speed of the team means.

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Episode 156 - The History of Leadership from 2023-05-17T18:42:35

Leadership has been around since the dawn of civilization. Join me for this episode as we take a journey through leadership across history.

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Episode 155 - Dealing with Energy Takers from 2023-05-16T17:17:59

We all have those employees that we spend 80% of our time on. Everyday something is a new crisis and it's always them knocking on your office door. This episode offers some insight into the behavio...

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Episode 154 - How to avoid political discussions at work from 2023-05-03T23:38:32

Believe it or not, political discussion at work account for a record breaking number of harassment and hostile workplace complaints. Join me for this episode for my tips on how to avoid this from h...

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Episode 153 - Team Building on a Budget from 2023-04-19T00:47:46

Learn how I spent just $25 to create a fun, inter-active team building exercise for my staff.

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Episode 152 - Know Your Value from 2023-02-27T01:43:57

People struggle with self-worth and their perceived value all the time. Today, I share some of my advice that I recently shared with some individuals that were struggling with this exact topic.
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Episode 151 - Are You Prepared? from 2023-02-17T15:12:48

With all of the crazy things happening locally and around the world, are you prepared for your life to be disrupted? Today's episode dives deep on some of these incidents and the important need for...

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Episode 150 - Leadership in Austere Environments from 2023-02-06T22:01:51

For this episode I had the chance to interview a dear friend of mine who is working at McMurdo Station, Antarctica. Join us for this exciting episode as he talks about working in such a remote loca...

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Episode 149 - How to Build a Successful Daily Routine from 2023-02-01T19:37:02

Championship teams and successful leaders all share one common thing - they all have a daily routine. Join me today as I share some tips on how to build your own successful daily routine.
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Episode 148 - The 4 Things Leaders Must Be Everyday from 2023-01-30T18:27:41

There are four things I believe leaders need to be everyday:

  1. Visible
  2. Accountable
  3. Transparent
  4. Available
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Episode 147 - The Power of Promotion from 2023-01-26T00:18:31

I recently had the chance to promote two of my employees into their first leadership roles at my organization. I realized several key things in that moment. Take a listen as I share some important ...

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Episode 146 - The Truth About Quiet Hiring from 2023-01-23T21:15:49

2022 was the year of quiet quitting. 2023 is going to be the year of quiet hiring. Join the host today as he explains exactly what quiet hiring is and who is going to beneift from it.

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Episode 145 - The Five Days You MUST Schedule from 2023-01-12T00:20:47

I found an article online from a social media account called @thewerklife and I couldn't wait to share with you their suggestion for the five days you must schedule on your calendar.

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Episode 144 - Leadership Strategies for 2023 from 2023-01-09T19:30:57

Starting a new year for any leader can be a challenge. Make sure you have the right leadership strategy to help achieve your goals for the new year. Today, I share the basic leadership strategy I u...

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Episode 143 - The Positive Side of Leadership from 2023-01-05T22:59:33

Mastering the positive side of leadership takes time to develop. Join the host as he shares some real world examples of this important concept.

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Episode 142 - Free Leadership Resources from 2023-01-03T19:47:16

I recently launched my new website www.paulfalavolito.com and included is a new section called "Free Stuff" and "Store". Just click on the free stuff section and download free leadership resources....

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Episode 141 - What I Learned in 2022 from 2022-12-30T05:21:47

Join me for the final episode of 2022 as I share the leadership tips that I learned this past year.

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Episode 140 - My Private Pilot Journey from 2022-10-10T21:16:44

This is a story about not giving up and why it's important to finish what you started. Join me as I share my love for aviation and my own private pilot journey.

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Episode 139 - Hurricane leadership from 2022-09-28T03:04:25

Do you have a plan in place for your remote workers that may be in the path of a hurricane or other weather disaster? Today's episode explores some insightful ideas to help you prepare a plan for y...

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Episode 138 - How to build trust with your team from 2022-09-26T18:57:55

Employee's have to trust you as a leader and they must trust the company they work for. Today, we dive into the list of ways to help build trust with your team. A must listen for any new leader. Listen

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Episode 137 - How to deal with difficult employees. from 2022-09-21T15:16:20

At some point in our career we will all have to deal with difficult employees. Join me today as I share my best advice for dealing with difficult employees.

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Episode 136 - How to build a speaker kit from 2022-09-19T11:48:59

Every leader should have a digital speaker kit ready to send out. This episode contains the critical elements of what should be included in your speaker kit.

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Episode 135 - Essential leadership lessons from 2022-09-14T13:32:10

For any new leader or seasoned veterans, this is the list of key leadership lessons to be aware of and learn.

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Episode 134 - Leadership decision making from 2022-09-12T21:17:09

Being aware of the different decision making biases that are out there are a crucial awareness skill for every leader. The folks at timely did a great job gathering this information. Join me for th...

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Episode 133 - Do you obsess about being accessible? from 2022-09-11T15:21:05

Do you let everyone have instant access to you? Is your productivity suffering? Join me as I go over the steps I took to become more productive and less accessible to everyone.

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Episode 132 - The mental health box from 2022-09-06T19:31:16

More than ever, today's employee is hurting in someway. Listen to today's episode to hear what one company decided to do for their employee's mental health and what I think is a better solution. Listen

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Episode 131 - What you need to know about business acumen from 2022-09-05T14:54:26

Today we discuss business acumen; What it is should mean to you, and how to use it to your advantage.

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Episode 130 - The ups and downs of leadership from 2022-09-02T22:58:22

Leadership is an amazing journey. Just beware that there are ups and downs, and if you manage them correctly, you will have a very rewarding and fulfilling career.

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Episode 129 - What will cause your next organizational crisis? from 2022-08-31T23:09:48

A vast majority of our society live in denial that a crisis could happen to them. The same applies to decision makers in the business sector. Today, we discuss a list of the top reasons that could ...

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Episode 128 - The Leadership Challenge from 2022-08-29T17:05:01

How do you practice leadership? What do you do everyday to develop your leadership skill-set? Today, the host shares his list of items included on his daily 7 Minute Leadership Challenge.
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Episode 127 - The Most Important Management Concept You're Missing from 2022-08-24T22:49:19

When you understand the concept behind this term, your day will become much more clear on who and where to divert your attention to.

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Episode 126 - How to Improve Workplace Culture from 2022-08-23T21:36:21

Workplace culture is a tricky thing. It takes everyone being plugged into a certain concept and making it happen. Today, I share my top ten tips for improving your workplace culture.

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Episode 125 - Quiet Quitting Isn't New from 2022-08-22T14:28:32

While quiet quitting might seem like a relatively new concept, it in fact is not new. For years, managers have dealt with sliding performance reviews. Today, those reasons may be much different tha...

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Episode 124 - Things that are illegal to do as a boss from 2022-04-06T22:57:03

We have all worked for a company that did something illegal. It could have been something like asking your age on your application or ignoring a hostile work environment. This is a great refresher ...

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Episode 123 - Practice Makes Leadership from 2022-03-30T19:55:30

Leadership is very much like learning to play a musical instrument or being good at a sport. It just takes time. Join the host as he talks about some real world scenarios that ties this concept tog...

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Episode 122 - Show Updates from 2022-03-09T21:43:43

This episode contains some important show updates for listeners such as; following the host on Tik Tok and Instagram. Why ads are now included in the show and much more.

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Episode 121 - The New Shift in Today's Work Force from 2022-03-06T17:10:03

After the great walk-out of 2021, employee's have found a new way to disengage from their day-to-day jobs and I can say, I don't blame them. Listen to today's episode for more.

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Episode 120 - 3 Leadership Tips to Know During Wartime from 2022-02-24T16:56:48

During any global crisis there are three things you must do to prepare yourself and your work staff. Join the host as he covers these topics.

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Episode 119 - How to Stop Being Angry All the Time from 2022-02-22T21:28:08

We all work with someone who is angry all the time. Don't let this become you. Join the host for some tips on how you can avoid being angry all the time.

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Episode 118 - How to Beat the Sunday Blues from 2022-02-21T03:17:01

Did you know the Sunday blues impacts nearly 60% of all people world-wide? Here are some tips that can help you better manage those feelings you might be experiencing on Sunday night.

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Episode 117 - How to Spot Your Next Leader from 2022-02-18T04:45:32

Some companies will spend a tremendous amount of money searching for their next leader when chances are, they are right there in front of you. This episode offers some fun activities you can implem...

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Episode 116 - Keeping Yourself Motivated from 2022-02-16T03:54:22

Are your employees showing up with enough juice in the tank to get the job done? Are you suffering from motivational issues yourself? Today's episode offers some helpful tips to help everyone who i...

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Episode 115 - The People You Should Avoid from 2022-02-13T17:37:07

There is a gigantic list of different personality types that you will encounter in the workforce. Today's episode is a short list of the personality types that are the most dangerous in your profes...

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Episode 114 - Leadership During Crisis - Part II from 2022-02-10T17:00:16

Kelly McKinney from NYU Langone joins the show and discusses leadership lessons he has learned during the past two years of the global pandemic.

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Episode 113 - Investing in Yourself from 2022-02-08T05:05:19

Today, I share my top list of ways to invest in yourself for a successful and healthy future.

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Episode 112 - The Magic Leadership Equation from 2022-02-06T15:08:45

Leadership+Teamwork=Results. It's simple, but can be complicated if you don't know the proper way to overlay this concept across your staff. Join the host as he shares specific examples of how to m...

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Episode 111 - The Leadership Job Description from 2022-02-04T10:21:56

Every job type has a formal job description, except "Leader." Listen in as the host explains why it is necessary that all leaders under the leadership expectations that go along with their formal j...

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Episode 110 - The Leadership Scrum from 2022-02-02T12:48:28

Do you host quick, informal meetings with your management team? You should. Listen to today's episode as the host shares some benefits from hosting this type of meeting and what to do with those ac...

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Episode 109 - Your Leadership Health from 2022-01-31T03:14:44

This might be the most important episode I have ever recorded, because within it contains a message you might not know or might not be getting from any of your co-workers, family, or friends.
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Episode 108 - The Current State of Leadership from 2022-01-26T15:34:38

Gene Komondor joins the show to discuss the current state of leadership and offer some advice for young leaders and entrepreneurs.

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Episode 107 - The Leadership Mantra from 2022-01-25T01:20:55

Your leadership mantra is everything. It's what defines you. It's what you believe in. It's your core beliefs and your own personal mission statement as a leader. Do you have one or know how to dev...

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Episode 106 - Leading with an Elite Mindset - Part II from 2022-01-19T18:07:51

Leading with an elite mindset begins and ends with you. If the performance from your staff is lacking, chances are they do not have an elite mindset of their own. Tips from the aviation and restaur...

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Episode 105 - The Leadership Advice I Would Give to My Younger Self from 2022-01-16T21:58:42

Did you ever have that moment where you wish you would have known about something before you took a certain action? Today, we dive into the leadership advice I would now give to my younger self. Listen

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Episode 104 - Cyber Security for Leaders from 2022-01-13T20:25:20

Today, Josh Gelman joins me in the studio to talk about Cyber Security and what every leader needs to know to protect their information and business.

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Episode 103 - The Leadership Training Program from 2022-01-10T18:31:29

Do you have a leadership training program within your company? Do you know what topics to include? Join the host in this episode for his top list of Leadership Training program topics to include wh...

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Episode 102 - A Bad Leadership Decision from 2022-01-07T02:39:10

During times of crisis, it is imperative that you maintain your common leadership sense and continue to make good decisions. Don't let the crisis get the better of you or you will make bad leadersh...

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Episode 101 - Leadership 101 from 2022-01-03T18:18:24

Based on listener feedback, an episode that covers the basic fundamentals of being a good and effective leader.

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Episode 100 - The Truth about Leadership from 2021-12-17T04:05:20

This past year has taught me a lot of truths about leadership. Join me for this milestone episode as I unpack some of the hard lessons I learned this past year.

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Episode 99 - What are we drinking? from 2021-12-12T10:43:22

Leadership means you have to lead everyone. You can't just gravitate toward those you feel most comfortable with. Join the host for this episode as he shares a concept he used during his 2021 annua...

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Episode 98 - Facing Mortality from 2021-09-29T17:09:14

It can be one of the hardest realizations you face in your life. Are you prepared to face it and do you have the necessary tools? Listen to today's episode to discover something you might not know ...

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Episode 97 - Understanding why employees are leaving from 2021-09-13T18:35:09

We are in the middle of a national workforce shortage. Do you know why this is happening or how to weather the storm? Listen to today's episode for some tips that can help you through this difficul...

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Episode 96 - Leadership Life Hacks from 2021-03-03T02:57:03

Join the host as he shares five top leadership life hacks that he uses throughout his work week.

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Episode 95 - I'm giving away a policy from 2021-02-27T14:18:04

Today, I am giving away the very first policy I created sixteen years ago. It set's expectations and introduces accountability on day one.

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Episode 94 - The truth about accountability from 2021-02-26T23:50:58

The truth about accountability = It is lacking in most workforces today.

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Episode 93 - What to do when your leadership is challenged from 2021-02-25T21:05:41

Every leader will face this moment at some point in their career. What are you going to do when you face that moment of truth?

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Episode 92 - Why you're stuck in the mud. from 2021-02-25T00:29:47

Do you feel like you or your team are stuck in the mud right now? Are you having difficulty trying to figure out what is slowing down things like: productivity or creativity? Jump into today's epis...

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Episode 91 - Don't be held hostage by your employees from 2021-02-20T18:36:39

Do you ever feel like you are being held hostage by your employees? Do you feel like you can't make the decisions you need to out of fear that they are going to quit? Listen to today's episode for ...

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Episode 90 - The Leadership Audit from 2021-02-19T18:41:16

I call it the, "Leadership Audit", and it is the process I used to identify and communicate to my staff what caused the most issues and turn-over in my company.

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Episode 89 - The Fine Line of Leadership from 2021-02-18T16:18:55

There is a very fine line that we walk in the leadership world. It encompasses everything from what we say, the decisions we make, and the behaviors we allow. Do you know how to stay centered?
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Episode 88 - Virtual Leadership from 2021-02-16T22:10:40

One of the biggest challenges facing todays leadership community is, how do I lead my team when everyone is working virtually? Listen to today's episode for a list of best practices to help with vi...

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Episode 87 - The leader within you vs the leader you actually are from 2021-02-15T15:58:35

Did you know that you are two different leaders? Join me for today's episode as I explain my concept.

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Episode 86 - Emotional Intelligence for Leaders from 2021-02-13T15:39:29

Emotional intelligence is a critically important skill that all leaders must understand and master. Failure to do so can result in negative impacts to your individual reputation as a leader, and pa...

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Episode 85 - Tips for Conducting Virtual Interviews from 2020-11-21T20:21:41

Almost every business has had to switch to some form of virtual capability during the pandemic. By now, virtual interviews should be very easy to conduct. In case they are not, here is my list of t...

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Episode 84 - Leadership when everything is broken from 2020-11-14T23:30:18

How do you lead when everything around you seems to be broken? How do you lead when everything in the country or world seems broken? It's all the same. Join me for today's episode and learn my top ...

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Episode 83 - Stop selling yourself short from 2020-10-24T20:33

If you have employees that are underperforming, it might be because they feel like they are not good enough. I decided to evaluate one of my employees and what I discovered truly shocked me.
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Episode 82 - Leadership during crisis from 2020-03-18T20:13:46

Leadership is under the microscope for everyone managing the global pandemic, COVID-19. The decisions we make today will absolutely impact of tomorrow and beyond.

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Episode 81 - How a Tree Can Help You Understand Leadership from 2020-02-22T06:10:10

This concept came into my mind the other night during a very challenging discussion I had with senior leaders in my company. Take a listen and let me know what you think.

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Episode 80 - A Warning for Leaders from 2020-02-13T22:08:39

There is one thing that leaders do that drives me crazy and it is the fastest way to lose good employees. Here is my warning.

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Episode 79 - What you don't realize about Election Day. from 2020-02-09T17:47:05

There is something you may not realize about Election Day. November 3, 2020, is the most important day of the year. Will you make your vote count?

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Episode 78 - Political Leadership from 2020-02-05T18:10:49

What are the top 10 qualities the public is looking for in any political candidate? Listen in to find out.

Host: Paul Falavolito

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Episode 77 - The Moral Obligation of Leadership from 2020-02-03T18:26

Every leader has moral obligations to their people. Listen in to find out what they are.

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Episode 76 - Are you a leader of one, or are you a leader of many? from 2020-01-22T01:07:42

There are two types of leaders out there. Those that lead themselves to success and those that lead others to success. Which one are you?

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Episode 75 - Top 4 New Year's Resolutions for Leadership from 2019-12-30T23:03:45

As leaders, do you make resolutions or set goals each year? Listen in to today's episode for my top 4 New Year's Resolutions for Leadership.

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Episode 74 - Leadership means you're visible from 2019-11-22T02:58:30

How visible are you in the workplace and to your staff? Leadership visibility is fundamentally one of the most important traits that every leader needs to understand from day one. Listen to today's...

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Episode 73 - What is your leadership legacy? from 2019-11-19T04:12:06

What would happen if something happened to you? How much would your company change? Or would your leadership legacy live on? Listen to today's episode for the full discussion.

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Episode 72 - So you want to start a podcast? from 2019-11-18T00:11:54

I have been asked this question a lot over the years and have been approached by some big companies for advice on how to start a podcast. Listen to this episode and hear my top ten lists of things ...

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Episode 71 - Effective leadership with 1 skill from 2019-11-15T02:06:49

Listen to today's episode and learn the one skill that will help you be a more effective leader.

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Episode 70 - Leadership Reality Check from 2019-11-13T03:09:28

Do you need a leadership reality check? Do you know what one is? Never underestimate the power of open and honest feedback from your employees. Listen in to today's discussion for more.

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Episode 69 - Doing things right the first time from 2019-11-09T02:31:18

"You cannot raise your children the way your parents raised you, because they raised you for a world that no longer exists." The same applies to the workforce or does it? Listen in for today's disc...

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Episode 68 - Winning when it matters. When is your game seven? from 2019-10-30T23:05:48

Do you know when your game 7 is? You know, the moment when you have to be your very best. Listen in to today's topic for a different way to think about how to win when it absolutely matters.
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Episode 68 - Winning when it matters. When is your game seven? from 2019-10-30T23:05:48

Do you know when your game 7 is? You know, the moment when you have to be your very best. Listen in to today's topic for a different way to think about how to win when it absolutely matters.
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Episode 67 - Living a great professional life and living a reckless private life from 2019-09-27T23:29:47

I see talented people, all the time, flush their career away because of the reckless private lives they live. Listen in to today's episode for my views on this critical topic.

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Episode 66 - Book Release Announcement from 2019-09-14T14:42:55

The 7 Minute Leadership Handbook is finally published and is available at Barnes and Noble, Amazon, and Apple Books as an eBook, paperback, and hardback. Listen in for a few behind the scenes detai...

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Episode 65 - Getting the most out of your team from 2019-07-16T00:35:12

Ever wonder why your team may not be giving their very best effort or why they might be coming up short? Listen to today's episode for some helpful tips that might help your team succeed at their n...

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Episode 64 - Social Undermining from 2019-06-25T22:00:27

Social undermining is one of the most personal and harmful things that can happen to high-performance​ employee's. There is no room for it from your family and friends and certainly no place for it...

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Episode 63 - Making an impact from 2019-06-08T22:22:16

Do you make an impact as a leader? If you have no idea what I am talking about, then listen in to today's episode. "Stop worrying about being in charge and start worrying about making an impact" - ...

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Episode 62 - The Long Road of Leadership from 2019-05-29T23:57:39

Leadership isn't quick and it doesn't happen overnight. To be a leader, you must understand that you are going to be a student of leadership for the rest of your life. Listen to today's episode as...

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Episode 61 - You just graduated high school. Now what? from 2019-05-27T22:02:16

A podcast for the future leaders of our generation. It is never too early to learn some good leadership tips. Join me for this important episode as I discuss some tips that I wish were available to...

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Episode 60 - Mental Leadership for You from 2019-05-14T17:23:01

Who leads you? You might be a great leader at work, but are you a great leader at home? Join Paul as he discusses some tips and tricks to help keep you motivated in your personal life.

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Episode 59 - Where power comes from in the workplace. from 2019-04-29T20:47:37

Did you ever wonder why certain people have different types of "power" trips? To truly understand power, you must understand the different types of power. Listen in as I discuss the 6 different po...

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Episode 58 - Applying SWAT Team Leadership to Everyday Business. from 2019-04-15T00:58:33

I had the chance to work with some SWAT Teams recently and observe their leadership. What I witnessed was truly remarkable and today I share some of it with you in this episode.

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Episode 57 - Stop telling your staff to give 100%. from 2019-04-02T00:08:35

Do you really know what you are asking for when you tell your staff to give 100%? Listen in as I break this complex question down and offer a better solution for asking for 100% of their efforts ev...

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Episode 56 - Why great teams fail. from 2019-03-09T02:07:42

Do you ever wonder why the best sports teams and business teams sometimes fail? Listen in as I share my perspective on this interesting question.

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Episode 55 - Firing people sucks!!! from 2019-02-26T07:13:48

It is one of the necessary evil's in business and it is something I will never get used to. Firing an employee is never easy and it is something I can admit that I dread having to do. Listen in as...

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Episode 54 - Leadership when you can't see the tools from 2019-02-24T15:13:40

Leadership does not have the ability to reach for a medication or a hammer to help fix the problem. Listen in as I describe the invisible things that every leader needs in their leadership tool bo...

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Episode 53 - Sewing the threads of leadership. from 2019-02-16T01:10:11

Do you sew the threads of leadership everyday? Do you know what this concept entails? Listen in as I reveal some tips and tricks to help you sew the threads of leadership.

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Episode 52 - Leading with an Elite Mindset. from 2018-07-20T00:38:48

Do you lead with an elite mindset? You must or you can never expect anything but routine. Listen in as I share some proven leadership tactics to help you achieve your own elite leadership mindset.<...

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Episode 51 - Coaching your employees to break-out without fear of stepping on their co-workers’ toes. from 2018-05-13T23:51:48

Are you fearful of stepping on your co-workers toes when assigned to projects or tasks? Listen in for some helpful tips to stop feeling this way.

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Episode 51 - Coaching your employees to break-out without fear of stepping on their co-workers’ toes. from 2018-05-13T23:51:48

Are you fearful of stepping on your co-workers toes when assigned to projects or tasks? Listen in for some helpful tips to stop feeling this way.

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Episode 50 - Performance improvement plans&managing the Hawthorne effect. from 2018-04-28T18:46:19

Do you know how to manage the Hawthorne Effect or even know what it is? Listen in as I share some tips on using a performance improvement plan to help manage the Hawthorne Effect.

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Episode 49 - Leading from the middle. from 2018-04-24T22:43:32

Do you lead from the front or do you lead from the rear? Listen in as I discuss why leading from the middle might be the best recipe for success.

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Episode 48 - Optimize your cell phone for an optimal day. from 2018-04-21T21:20:12

Cell phones have become a huge distraction for many of us in the workforce. The change must start with it's leaders. Listen in for some helpful tips.

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Episode 47 - How leadership survives in today's digital world. from 2018-04-16T22:56:41

Social media is such a powerful tool. It is both helpful and harmful to everyone. Listen in as I share my tips on how leadership can survive in the digital age.

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Episode 46 - What's the naughty word in the business industry? from 2018-04-14T16:07:03

What is the naughty word in the business industry? Listen in to find out.

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Episode 45 - Master the art of having difficult conversations. from 2018-04-04T16:39:41

Master the art of having difficult conversations with people. Listen is as the host shares some tips learned from watching an MLB baseball game and how he applied that to his day to day job.
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Episode 44 - Build the future or sink in your past. from 2018-04-04T15:21:31

After a one year layoff, the 7 Minute Leadership podcast returns. Join the host as he shares some business insight into this past year and some of the challenges he had to face within his company ...

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Episode 43 - Why your leadership style matters. from 2016-12-12T04:29:05

What ripples will your leadership style send throughout your company?

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Episode 42 - Lessons learned from Clint Hurdle, Part 2. from 2016-08-13T03:26:42

Lessons learned from Clint Hurdle, Part 2. Tune in for the final segment from the coach of the Pittsburgh Pirates.

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Episode 41 - Lessons learned from Clint Hurdle, Part 1. from 2016-08-01T23:18:48

Lessons learned from Clint Hurdle, part 1. I had the great fortune of attending a leadership talk with the skipper of the Pittsburgh Pirates.

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Episode 40 - What are the top 10 tips to help decrease your turnover rate? from 2016-07-18T22:21:45

What are the top 10 tips for managers to decrease your turn over rate? Listen here to find out.

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Episode 39 - What's the 1 thing the world needs right now? from 2016-07-15T11:55:21

A discussion on all the senseless killing in the world today. From #blacklives matter to the recent #ISIS attacks. The one thing the world needs today is....

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Episode 38 - What's the 1 tip that might make your day a little bit easier as managers? from 2016-07-12T12:18:42

What's the one tip that just might make your day a little bit easier as managers?

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Episode 37 - Why developing managers should be like a slow-paced marathon and not a sprint. from 2016-07-08T12:03:13

Why developing managers should be like a slow paced marathon, not a sprint.

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Episode 36 - Facebook leadership posts are discussed. from 2016-07-04T18:56:34

Happy 4th of July. Today's episode is dedicated to Facebook leadership posts and comments.

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Episode 35 - What's the difference between a boss and a leader? from 2016-07-01T03:07:27

What's the difference between a boss and a leader? Listen in to find out.

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Episode 34 - What are the 3 things you must do right now and everyday as a leader? from 2016-06-27T18:03:25

What are the 3 things you must do right now and everyday as a leader? Listen in to find out.

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Episode 33 - Low morale and poor work performance in the workplace. from 2016-06-22T23:04:59

Paul receives feedback from a listener in the food service industry in Texas.

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Episode 33 - Low morale and poor work performance in the workplace. from 2016-06-22T23:04:59

Paul receives feedback from a listener in the food service industry in Texas.

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Episode 32 - What's the #1 thing leaders need to realize? from 2016-06-20T16:55:19

What's the #1 thing leaders need to realize? Listen here to find out.

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Episode 31 - What incentives do you use for your employees? from 2016-06-16T12:41:15

Employee incentives. Make sure you go above and beyond for your employee's

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Episode 30 - Do you allow past employees the chance to work for you again? from 2016-06-13T20:53:50

Second chance employment cards? Do you give them out or keep them in the desk drawer?

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Episode 29 - Why 1 bad manager is like 9 bad employees. from 2016-06-12T14:26:01

Why 1 bad manager is like 9 bad employees.

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Episode 28 - Why it's ok to watch your employees strike out. from 2016-06-09T22:46:43

Why it's ok to watch your employee's strike out the first few hours of the day.

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Episode 27 - You don't need to wear a C on your jersey to lead. from 2016-06-07T14:30:59

Why a hockey team is like day to day leadership in your workplace.

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Episode 26 - You hit send and wish you didn't. from 2016-06-06T16:09:24

You hit send and wish you didn't.

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Episode 25 - Are you prepared to deal with the media when they show up at your front door? from 2016-05-31T17:08:25

Are you prepared to deal with the media?

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Episode 24 - Hate mail has finally arrived! from 2016-05-26T19:41:55

Hate mail has finally arrived....

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Episode 23 - The leadership toolbox. What's in yours? from 2016-05-24T15:19:05

Leadership is a collection of tools. Knowing how and when to use them is the key to being a successful leader.

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Episode 23 - The leadership toolbox. What's in yours? from 2016-05-24T15:19:05

Leadership is a collection of tools. Knowing how and when to use them is the key to being a successful leader.

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Episode 22 - What are the 2 biggest mistakes you can make to destroy your team? from 2016-05-20T14:07:56

The two biggest mistakes you can make to destroy your team.

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Episode 21 - How planning a trip to Disney is like day-to-day leadership. from 2016-05-18T21:06:16

How planning a trip to Disney is very much like day to day leadership.

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Episode 20 - What's the #1 leadership tip you must understand? from 2016-05-17T21:17:52

It's all about influence.

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Episode 19 - Understanding the generation gap in the workplace. from 2016-05-16T18:08:32

Understanding the generation gap in the workplace.

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Episode 18 - Motivating the un-motivated. from 2016-05-16T17:11:04

Motivating the unmotivated

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Episode 17 - How do you re-motivate employees in your workforce? from 2016-05-08T16:45:24

How do you re-motivate employees?

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Episode 16 - Listener feedback from social media. from 2016-05-07T03:55:37

This episode features some listener feedback from social media.

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Episode 15 - What distractions do you encounter throughout your day? from 2016-05-06T23:10:13

Today we examine some of the distractions you may encounter during your day to day operations.

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Episode 14 - Excuses, excuses. Everyone's got one. from 2016-05-03T22:36:18

Excuses, excuses. Everyone's got one.

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Episode 13 - Top tips for new managers. from 2016-05-02T18:16

Tips for new managers.

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Episode 12 - Why it's important for leaders to always be first. from 2016-04-29T02:29:28

Remeber to always be first.

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Episode 11 - What are the various leadership styles out there? from 2016-04-26T23:55:15

Today, different leadership styles are examined.

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Episode 10 - Garth Brooks Interview from 2016-04-21T16:43:59

In honor of the 10th episode, Paul shares his once in a lifetime interview with Garth Brooks.

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Episode 9 - Through every difficulty, success awaits you. from 2016-04-21T00:56:48

And through every difficulty, success awaits you.

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Episode 8 - In leadership, you must be your own momentum. from 2016-04-21T00:41:36

Be your own momentum....

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Episode 7 - What's the most powerful tool you have in your leadership toolbox? from 2016-04-21T00:12:22

Self Belief is the theme of today's episode.

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Episode 6 - Paul's leadership&inspirational quotes part 4. from 2016-04-19T15:00:43

Quotes, quotes and more quotes from the 60 original quote series.

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Episode 5 - Paul's leadership&inspirational quotes part 3 from 2016-04-19T14:41:16

More of the original leadership and motivational quotes from EMS Chief Paul Falavolito.

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Episode 4 - Paul's leadership&inspirational quotes part 2 from 2016-04-19T14:19:20

Continuing the original quotes and how they apply to day to day living and leadership.

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Episode 3 - Paul's leadership&inspirational quotes part 1 from 2016-04-19T13:53

This episode begins the sharing of 60 unique quotes that Paul has created over the years that will be eventually turned into his own book.

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Episode 1 - Leadership traits. from 2016-04-18T23:26:36

Episode 1 shares some of the leadership traits that EMS Chief Paul Falavolito has followed over an almost two decade career at White Oak EMS.

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