Episodes

  • Celebrating Success

    Celebrating Success
    Nov 21 2024
    In this episode, David dives into the often overlooked but essential practice of celebrating success within your team. He explores how recognition is a key form of communication that boosts morale, strengthens cohesion, and drives productivity. Drawing from his own experiences and insights from The Communication Code, he emphasizes the importance of genuine celebration, whether big or small, to create a positive and engaged work environment.

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    23 mins
  • Mastering Life's Gears

    Mastering Life's Gears
    Nov 13 2024
    In this episode, David discusses the "five gears" framework for living a purposeful life, emphasizing the importance of intentionality and balance. He shares his personal experience of applying this framework during a trip to Mexico, where he engaged in various activities representing different gears: focused work (fifth gear), tasking (fourth gear), social connection (third gear), personal connection (second gear), and recharging (first gear). He highlights the need for leaders to transition seamlessly between these gears to avoid burnout and enhance overall well-being.

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    26 mins
  • The Good Shepherd

    The Good Shepherd
    Nov 6 2024
    In this episode, David discusses leadership qualities through the analogy of a shepherd, emphasizing clarity, integrity, and care for your team. He highlights the importance of a leader's voice being trustworthy and consistent, akin to a shepherd guiding his flock. He stresses the need for leaders to know their team's strengths and weaknesses, to be transparent, and to create a safe environment where team members can be vulnerable. He also underscores the significance of leading with vision and purpose, sacrificing personal needs for the team's benefit, and fostering a culture of innovation and trust.

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    25 mins
  • Building Assertive Influence

    Building Assertive Influence
    Oct 30 2024
    In this episode, David discusses strategies for overcoming the "nice guy syndrome" and building assertive leadership through four pillars: character, chemistry, competency, and credibility. He emphasizes the importance of trust, highlighting that leaders must prioritize team interests over self-interest. He advises leaders to be intentional in building relationships, recognizing their limitations, and aligning competencies with team needs. He also encourages regular check-ins and fostering positive team dynamics to enhance project success and influence.

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    24 mins
  • Mastering Assertive Leadership

    Mastering Assertive Leadership
    Oct 23 2024
    In this episode, David discusses the challenges of "nice guy syndrome" in leadership, emphasizing the difference between being nice and being kind. He highlights the negative impact of avoiding conflict, such as project delays and team confusion while stressing the importance of assertive communication. He shares personal experiences from the AEC industry, noting how passive behavior can undermine leadership effectiveness. He introduces tools like the Giant Leadership Audit and the Warrior Tools to help leaders assess and improve their communication, execution, and capacity. He also encourages self-reflection and radical accountability to overcome self-doubt and become more assertive and influential leaders.

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    21 mins
  • Reimagining Leadership

    Reimagining Leadership
    Oct 16 2024
    In this episode, David discusses strategies for leadership and team success. He introduces the "Giant Leadership Audit" and the "Five Voices for Teams" to help leaders assess and improve their performance in communication, capacity, execution, alignment, and relationships. He emphasizes the importance of strategic planning, self-assessment, and proactive problem-solving. He highlights the interconnectedness of these leadership areas and the need for regular evaluations to address issues like poor communication, burnout, and misaligned goals. He encourages leaders to set targeted goals, use diagnostic tools, and engage in ongoing development to enhance team dynamics and organizational success.

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    23 mins
  • Storms Of Change

    Storms Of Change
    Oct 9 2024
    In this episode, David discusses the challenges of navigating organizational changes, using natural disasters as metaphors for unexpected events. He emphasizes the importance of proactive management to mitigate the impact of losing key team members or integrating new ones. He highlights the need for clear communication, strategic planning, and cultural alignment to ensure smooth transitions. He shares personal experiences and advises on the emotional and operational implications of changes. He also promotes the use of tools like the Five Voices Framework and offers consulting services to help leaders prepare for and manage these transitions effectively, maintaining organizational health and core values.

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    24 mins
  • Unlocking Your Leadership Potential

    Unlocking Your Leadership Potential
    Oct 2 2024
    In this episode, David explores the powerful distinction between inhibitions and prohibitions that shape our daily lives and leadership effectiveness. While prohibitions are external rules imposed by society and organizations, inhibitions are internal limiting beliefs that often hold us back. Using the Five Voices Framework, he highlights common blind spots leaders face and provides strategies to overcome these self-imposed limitations. He suggests practical strategies for each voice to enhance your leadership potential and he encourages you to evaluate and address both inhibitions and prohibitions to achieve better team performance and personal growth.

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    26 mins