We talk a lot about being a well-rounded leader at Forward Focused. Today’s episode shares an easy way to achieve that all-important balance in every area of your life, using the 7 Circles method. This technique comes from the book “The One Thing” (Chapter 10, specifically) and is designed to help you focus on achieving success in the most important areas of your life without sacrificing the others. To get you started, Jon is sharing his own 7 Circles and the thought process behind each.We talk a lot about being a well-rounded leader at Forward Focused. Today’s episode shares an easy way to achieve that all-important balance in every area of your life, using the 7 Circles method. This technique comes from the book “The One Thing” (Chapter 10, specifically) and is designed to help you focus on achieving success in the most important areas of your life without sacrificing the others. To get you started, Jon is sharing his own 7 Circles and the thought process behind each.

In this episode, we’re sharing a quick tip for your entire team to help ensure every single client interaction is treated with the same level of service. It’s called the Rule of Three. This simple communication method can be used to help stay in control of the conversation and provide a great client experience, consistently. Give it a try next time you call or email a client.

Change inevitably brings uncertainty and fear, maybe even resistance. If you’ve ever felt challenged by change as a leader, listen in. We’re trying something a little different with this episode. In this FlashCast, we’re reading some excerpts from a classic story that will help you understand how to embrace change to adapt with your team.

Even the best leaders get overwhelmed with the natural pressures of growing a business or team from time to time. However, there are three particular sources of stress that are within your control to manage — in both your professional and personal life. In this episode, we’re talking about three common causes of stress you can acknowledge today and how to implement coping mechanisms to clear your mental path to success. When you’re building a successful business, your role transitions from the day-to-day tasks of getting the job done into a leader who guides a hard-working team.Even the best leaders get overwhelmed with the natural pressures of growing a business or team from time to time. However, there are three particular sources of stress that are within your control to manage — in both your professional and personal life. In this episode, we’re talking about three common causes of stress you can acknowledge today and how to implement coping mechanisms to clear your mental path to success. When you’re building a successful business, your role transitions from the day-to-day tasks of getting the job done into a leader who guides a hard-working team.

When you’re building a successful business, your role transitions from the day-to-day tasks of getting the job done into a leader who guides a hard-working team. In this Forward Focused interview, we sat down with someone who can speak to that experience firsthand — Joe Kutchey, owner of HSP Diesel. (https://hspdiesel.com/) Listen in to hear about the lessons he learned growing a company organically from the ground up into a $6.5M gross annual sales operation.

What do you want your organization to create in this world? The answer starts with knowing thyself. A strong organization needs a clearly articulated Mission, Vision, Values, Belief System and Perspective (or MVVBP). It’s not as intimidating as it may seem. In this Flash Cast, we’ll help you define your MVVBP with examples and explanations to inspire you.

When you think about the big-picture goals your organization is working on, does your team have a solid strategy in place to get there, or does it seem like you’re spinning in mud? While most leaders think they’re implementing strategy, in reality, they may just be focused on tactics. In this episode, we’re talking about the difference between strategy and tactic, and why you need a balance of both to grow effectively.

If you’re a leader, no matter what industry you’re in, you’re in the people development business. That mindset is critically important when you’re guiding a team through times of change, fear and uncertainty. In this episode, we’re discussing “10 Leadership Virtues for Disruptive Times” by Tom Ziglar (son of iconic motivational speaker Zig Ziglar). The book is about creating an environment that will help your team thrive through adversity, and it should be at the top of your reading list in 2022

As a leader, it’s great to celebrate success in your organization — but don’t let overconfidence blind you to the red flags of potential downfall. This Flash Cast is inspired by Jim Collins’ book, “How the Mighty Fall,” which describes 5 stages of decline in a company and the warning signs to keep on your radar, so you can avoid them. If you find your organization falling, it’s important to act now and rise again.

Even the best leaders have blind spots. In this Flash Cast, we’re talking about an awesome concept in communication called Johari’s Window that will help you get more honest feedback on your own. It’s a useful tool for leaders to help build trust and authenticity in your organization, so you can become the best possible version of yourself, for your team.

When it’s time to hire new employees, finding someone who will add value to your organization is the first step. The next step — which is equally important — is to make sure the new team member has what they need to be successful in your organization. In this Flash Cast, we’re talking about the three things you should do with every new hire to help them be an asset to your organization.

Here’s a simple task you can add to the end of your workday to set yourself up for success the next morning: the Daily Rundown. In this Flash Cast, we’re talking about the three things you should do before closing out the day — and how powerful this small habit can be. Note: This episode builds on the advice of an earlier episode, Breathe (https://getforwardfocused.com/just-breathe), which introduces the concept of setting aside time in your schedule to focus and realign so you can regain control over your calendar.