What Changed? with Dwayne Smith

Having the right people on your team will amplify your leadership. Having the wrong people will as well, just not in your favour.  A positive team chemistry is crucial to success.  We discuss how and…

Whether you choose the right team member or the wrong team member - both come at a cost.  Adding the wrong team member will put you in debt, while the right team member will be a healthy return on yo…

When you think about moving people to action, what comes to mind first?  The carrot or the stick?  In fact, it's a combination of a few things that you will want to understand to make lasting change …

In this part two, I dive into motivation and how to create those flashes of brilliance in people and sustain it for as long as possible.  You'll also find out the answer to the question of whether it…

Sometimes when we venture towards a goal, we end up being so fixated on the end result that we don't stop to recognize what we become in the process.

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How do you find people who are inspired and highly motivated?  Also, listen to find out why you need inspired people before you can begin motivating them.

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You are what you portray!  A healthy dose of self confidence goes a long way in your ability to influence.  We discuss how to build your confidence in the world around you.

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In a world with so much noise and distractions, it's increasingly harder to listen to those around us.  The art of listening is a gift we give to others and what we gain in return is priceless.

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Have you ever kept team members around because of what they might be but they never live up to their potential?  This is a dangerous leader bias called 'Potential-itis'.  It affects you, your team an…

Just think about the greatest leaders that you know, they become great because of their ability to achieve what others may think is impossible.  Every leader has an opportunity at some point to show …

Do you ever wonder, how do I silence the naysayers in my life?  You know, the ones who make comments, or make you feel less than...

Did you know that there’s actually a way to NOT let this bother you…

Leadership is a word that is often used with management positions.  Although many of us have had managers that were not good leaders.  Make no mistake, to be a leader your actions must show leadershi…

Have you ever experienced on your way to winning that you lost something on the journey to success?  To win at anything you have to put in time, effort and focus.  Which means you may put less of the…

Think about all the things you have to accomplish in a day and ask yourself, did I spend time on the most important things?  Your happiness, success and feeling accomplished starts with taking on the…

Have you ever thought about stepping out of your comfort zone?  Just the sound of it sounds scary and exhilarating.  What if you didn't actually have to 'step out' of your comfort zone but instead ex…

The thing about goals is that the easy part is setting them.  The challenge is sticking with them.  Jennifer and Dwayne discuss why this happens and what you can do to set goals that you will stick w…

Let's be real, establishing successful habits is difficult at times.  It isn't easy developing habits that become daily actions you don't have to consciously think about.  What I realized is that my …

There are many competencies that a leader needs to have but the foundation to all of it lies in consistency.  The mental balance needed to remain consistent throughout different challenges can be exh…

When you become a manager, there's another step to Leadership.  Leadership isn't easy so if you're a manager or looking to become one, you need to listen to this!  Dwayne will take you through his ex…

Burnout can creep up on us gradually and suddenly.  It can also erase most or all of the progress that you have been making.  Jennifer and Dwayne discuss 6 things that you can start now to fend off b…