Magic is found in every room where people connect over a shared purpose. In this weekly podcast, Luke, Hannah, and Chris explore the role of purpose, courage, mindset, and culture in every leader’s quest for transformational performance.
The foodservice and hospitality industry can be a hard place to work. The fast pace, high stress, and high turnover can combine to create unhealthy work environments. However, it does not have to be …
As the year comes to a close, this is a great time to reflect on what you are grateful for. In this episode, Chris, Bob, and Ben discuss why gratitude is important and share some things they are than…
Execution is getting stuff done. In this episode of Magic in the Room, Hannah, Chris, and Luke discuss how to know if you are successfully executing the most important tasks, and give practical tips …
Why does your company exist? What is its “why”? In this episode of Magic in the Room, Chris, Luke, and guest John Stewart discuss John’s company Encompass. The people and leadership of Encompass work…
Anything we experience is shaped by all of our senses and perceptions. Leaders trying to create high-quality experiences for their team and customers have to pay attention to how things look, feel, t…
It’s Halloween! Love it or hate it (listen to the episode for our opinion) Halloween brings scary stories to mind. In this episode of Magic in the Room, Chris, Luke, and Hannah discuss three business…
In this episode of Magic in the Room, Chris, Luke, and Hannah discuss applying the Six Discoveries of High Performance to daily life. If you have not listened to Episode 71: The Six Discoveries of Hi…
In this special episode of Magic in the Room, Chris Province presents The Six Discoveries of High Performance. The six discoveries are Ignitor Mindset, Role Clarity, Purpose Clarity, Daily Commitment…
Every leader wants their team to work together and achieve at a high level, but conflict, poor relationships, or lack of clarity may be hindering performance. Leaders cannot press a magic button to t…
When we experience physical trauma, such as a skinned knee or a broken bone, we are well equipped to deal with it. People know when to put on a bandage or go to the doctor. However, when people exper…
Employees are quitting or changing jobs at a record pace. One reason is that people want more meaning from their work. There are active steps that leaders can take to instill purpose and connection i…
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, during April, May, and June 2021, a total of 11.5 million workers quit their jobs. The Great Resignation is real. As leaders, we must prepare for a rapidly …
There won’t be new episodes of Magic in the Room for the next few weeks, but don’t worry, we will be back for Season 3 soon! In the meantime, would you leave us a review on your favorite podcast plat…
Hope may seem like an intangible idea, but leaders can intentionally nurture hope in the people around them. In episode 65 of Magic in the Room, Chris, Hannah, and special guest Dr. Chan Hellman disc…
Many people are in leadership positions. They may be a manager with direct reports, a parent, or the president of a civic organization. These people have influence. However, few people are intentiona…
Stories are the connection between data and emotion, between knowing about something and taking action. In this episode of Magic in the Room Chris and special Guest David Hutchens discuss how to use …
Telling stories is one way that teams connect, learn about each other, and build trust. In this episode of Magic in the Room, Luke, Chris, and Hannah talk about some of their best experiences. Before…
A strategic framework is a model that defines why we exist, what's unique about us, what business we are in, and what we do every day. A classic example is Mission, Vision, Values, and Strategy. In t…
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Sometimes you have presented your arguments, told great stories, appealed to emotions, and explained your logic, but somebody is still unconvinced. Now what? In episode 60 of Magic in the Room, Luke,…