Leadership Is Calling
A podcast all about leadership with Annie Hyman Pratt, CEO and Founder of Leading Edge Teams. Let Annie help you answer the call to leadership!
Episodes
59 episodes
Business Outcomes: The Foundation for Effective Communication & Teamwork
Struggling to achieve success in today's fast-paced business environment? Great communication and teamwork are essential, but there's a foundational skill that's even more important: understanding business outcomes. This video dives deep ...
The Everyday Leadership Script: How to Discuss Gaps and Adapt Your Plan
Is your business struggling to adapt to change? Learn how Agreement #6 from the People Part book by Annie Hyman Pratt and it's powerful GAPA Script can help your team navigate change and achieve better results.In this video, Coach...
Leading with Appreciation: How to Celebrate Your Team's Wins
In this week's Leadership Solutions, we discuss the importance of finding joy and accomplishment in everyday tasks, even seemingly mundane ones. We explore the story of someone appreciating their work and how that feeling can be contagious. We ...
From Dream Job to Burnout: The Hidden Cost of Self-Sacrifice
Struggling with work-life balance? Is your job slowly turning into your entire life? You're not alone. Many fall into the trap of self-sacrifice, prioritizing work over their well-being. This video explores the hidden dangers of extreme d...
"Should I Speak Up?" The Leadership Choice You ALWAYS Face
Feeling stuck in your leadership? Struggling to know when to speak up or step back in challenging situations?This conversation between business leadership experts Barbara Schindler and Heather McGonigal dives into the power of sel...
Can "Good Enough" Be the Key to Success?
Tired of feeling overwhelmed in your business? Struggling to prioritize goals and navigate the current market uncertainties? In this conversation, we discuss the crucial skill of "good enough" and how it can unlock business growth and success.<...
Onboarding A-Players: Strategies for Managing Energy & Expectations
Are you excited about your new hire, but worried they're moving too fast or might burn out? You're not alone! Harnessing the energy of high-potential employees (A-players) during onboarding is crucial for their success and your team's growth.
How Your Judgments About Your Team Can Limit Success (Part 1)
Do your judgments about your team limit their potential? Many CEOs fall into the "crystal ball fallacy," labeling team members as "good" or "bad" - hindering collaboration and results. This video introduces the powerful concept of l...
The People Part Book Chapter 5: Agreements as a Process, Not a Promise
Struggling with inefficient teamwork? Discover the power of "conscious agreements" in this video! Coach Heather dives deep into agreement types, delegation scripts, and a mindset shift for empowered teams. Learn how agreements go beyond p...
How CEOs Perceive Their Teams: The Impact of Your Mindset on Building Success
Do you ever feel like you're constantly evaluating your team and finding them lacking? You're not alone! Many leaders fall into the trap of negativity bias, constantly looking for what's wrong instead of what's right, but this mindset can actua...
Short-Term Hits, Long-Term Misses: How Decisions Today Impact Your Future
In today's fast-paced business landscape, leaders face the constant challenge of juggling short-term demands with long-term aspirations. This insightful fireside chat with leadership experts Barbara Schindler and Heather McGonigal delves into t...
Leadership Line vs. Goal Line: The Secret to Unlocking True Success
Are you tired of setting New Year's resolutions that fizzle out by February? Do you ever feel like achieving your goals comes at the cost of your well-being? In this video, Annie takes you on a journey beyond traditional goal setting and introd...
The People Part Book Chapter 4: Building Secure Working Relationships
Struggling with communication gaps, fear of mistakes, and low trust in your team? Learn how to build unbreakable bonds and unlock peak performance with Coach Heather's insights from The People Part book by Annie Hyman Pratt. Discover practical ...
Calm, Cool, & Productive Business Leadership: Managing Tension and Making Good Decisions
Are you a "Decider" or a "Thinker"? This powerful video by business leadership experts Annie Hyman Pratt and Heather McGonigal dives deep into the psychology of productive interactions. Discover how your natural tendencies impact y...
From Chaos to Clarity: How Mapping Your Team's Flow Fuels Success
Struggling with unclear roles, chaotic team dynamics, and compensation headaches? You're not alone! Discover the hidden leadership weapon every team needs: the functional org chart.In this video, leadership experts Barbara S...
Stop Talking, Start Hearing: How Active Listening Transforms Teams
Are you struggling to get your team on the same page? Feeling like communication breakdowns are holding you back? You're not alone.In this conversation, leadership experts Heather McGonigal and Barbara Schindler delve into the often-ove...
The People Part Book Chapter 3: Understanding Role Clarity for Better Teamwork
Feeling like your team is bumping heads and projects are falling through the cracks? Chapter 3 of The People Part holds the key: Role Clarity!Coach Heather dives deep into why clear roles are crucial for teamwork efficiency and ho...
The People Part Book Chapter 2: Aligning on Outcomes for Success & Avoiding Misfires
Discover Agreement #2 from Annie Hyman Pratt's "The People Part" book: defining and aligning on intended outcomes. This powerful mindset shift takes teams from task-focused to outcome-driven, eliminating miscommunication and delivering stellar ...
Turn Meetings into Opportunities for Innovation and Problem-Solving
Tired of meetings that feel stuck in the rut? Discover how to create an Innovation Think Tank in your team, even if you're busy! Learn how to stretch your imagination, embrace uncertainty, and unlock the hidden potential of your team members.
The People Part Book Chapter 1: Self Leadership & the Power of the Pause
Discover the power of the "Pause" - a simple 90-second technique that can revolutionize your communication and leadership.In this video, Heather McGonigal dives into Chapter 1 of "The People Part" book by Annie Hyman Pratt, exploring:
Appreciating Your Team: The Simple Act That Can Make a Big Impact
In this insightful conversation, we explore the transformative impact of specific appreciation on team engagement, culture, and results. Learn how to acknowledge your team's efforts, foster a culture of gratitude, and unleash the potential of y...
Navigating Restructuring: Maintaining Role Clarity Amidst Change
In today's ever-changing business landscape, organizations are constantly evolving and adapting to new challenges and opportunities. Restructuring is often a necessary part of this process, but it can also be a time of uncertainty and upheaval ...
Uncertainty: The Opportunity for Teamwork and Leadership
In this episode of Leadership Is Calling, Barbara Schindler and Heather McGonigal discuss the challenges and opportunities of leading teams through uncertain times. They share their insights on how to build a team that can thrive in uncertainty...
How to SOAR as an Entrepreneur: Self-Leadership, Outcome Focus, Agreements, and Relationships
Do you want to move from authority and control to influence and collaboration? Do you want to build a high-trust team that can achieve extraordinary things?In this episode of Leadership Is Calling, I share the SOAR framework, a proven f...
Harnessing the Power of Agreement: A Guide to Effective Decision-Making
In this insightful conversation between two experienced business leaders, CEO Annie Hyman Pratt and Executive Coach Heather McGonigal, they delve into the critical topic of decision-making and team engagement.They explore the challenges...
