Let father-and-son program hosts Tony Jackson and Alan Jackson "guide" you on the topic of leadership. Each episode is a discussion of an aspect of leadership, how to do it right, what to avoid, and what it means for successful organizations.
Alan and Tony Jackson start the show off, on its first episode, with a little personal background, thoughts on how leadership has evolved over the years, and their hopes for future episodes.
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Alan and Tony welcome you back to the second episode of "Leadership GPS"! This month, the Jackson boys talk about how, despite the fact that anyone can do leader-like things, to become a good leader some people have to learn and do things that are very unnatural for them. Case in point: public speaking, presentations, and being the public face for an organization. Alan and Tony discuss the challenges a natural introvert can face when acting as a leader and provide examples of well-known leaders that have risen to the challenge (as well as some that are still struggling).
Whether it be a letter or an e-mail, leaders have to be effective in their written communications just as in any other forms of communication. But how important is the written word in the leadership realm, and what should those leaders not as effective in writing do to improve? Alan and Tony Jackson discuss written communications in this month's episode of Leadership GPS.
We hear the words "employee satisfaction" used a lot to describe how employees feel about their workplace and the organization where they work. However, does satisfaction always equal "engagement"? Is there a difference, and which one has more impact on the success of an organization? Alan and Tony Jackson, both with The Jackson Group (www.thejacksongroup.com) discuss the differences between these two terms and how those in leadership positions can help manage both. Running time: 54 minutes Tony Jackson is a leadership development consultant and coach, helping organizations turn some of their strongest people into future leaders. For more information about Tony Jackson and his leadership development programs, visit DriveLeadership at www.driveleadership.com.
When you are working for an organization in a mid-level leadership / management role, do you know what your own "leaders" expect from you? Do organization CEOs, Presidents, VPs, etc. have different expectations for their own leaders that you may not be aware of? How do you make sure you are helping push the organization forward in a positive direction? Alan and Tony Jackson, both with The Jackson Group (www.thejacksongroup.com) discuss these expectations and how you can make sure you are serving the role your own leader is expecting of you. Running time: 52 minutes Tony Jackson is a leadership development consultant and coach, helping organizations turn some of their strongest people into future leaders. For more information about Tony Jackson and his leadership development programs, visit DriveLeadership at www.driveleadership.com.
On this episode of Leadership GPS, join your favorite father-son team as Alan and Tony Jackson discuss the dark side of leadership. Is the dark side always a bad side? Does the light side always prevail? Find out just what the Jackson combo is talking about when this duo discusses different styles of leadership, models of leadership and general concepts for those in leadership positions or those who may find themselves leading others. Running time: 47 minutes Tony Jackson is a leadership development consultant and coach, helping organizations turn some of their strongest people into future leaders. For more information about Tony Jackson and his leadership development programs, visit DriveLeadership at www.driveleadership.com.
Your father-son duo, Tony and Alan Jackson, join us on our newest installment of Leadership GPS to discuss the importance of constructive feedback. We’re talking about getting rid of the more familiar term, criticism, and discussing why feedback is the essential component in building strong leaders who are invested in the success of their employees and peers. Abandoning the “sandwich approach” of complimenting, criticizing and complimenting again, Leadership GPS discusses how a straightforward discussion of constructive feedback can help shape the character, work ethic and success of those striving to reach the top. Running Time: 57 minutes
As a follow up to last months episode on “Constructive Feedback”, Alan and Tony now address the “nuts and bolts” of giving feedback properly. No one really likes to give feedback – especially if it’s poor. Where should you conduct your meeting? What makes the employee feel comfortable? Things like employee feedback have the potential to de-rail you, but listen in as this father – son duo pass along some pointers and more on how to “lead well.”
We are surrounded by a variety of leadership assessment tools - self-assessments, 360-style evaluations, personality tests - all designed to help you understand your leadership style and identify areas for potential improvement. But are these assessments all they are cracked up to be, and if so, when and how should they be used effectively? And what type of leadership assessment should be used in different situations? Father-and-son duo Tony and Alan Jackson discuss the world of leadership assessments available in this month's episode of "Leadership GPS". Tony Jackson is a leadership development consultant and coach, helping organizations turn some of their strongest people into future leaders. For more information on Tony and his leadership development program, visit DriveLeadership at www.driveleadership.com.
Tony and Alan Jackson are visited by members of the Hickory Young Professionals to talk about the definition of leadership, challenges, obstacles, and communication. This discussion takes place shortly after Alan and Tony presented to their group at a lunch meeting; in return, three members of HYP joined in on this podcast recording. The discussion is interesting as it features a variety of professionals at different stages of their career development and of different age groups. The Hickory Young Professionals is a group whose goal is to provide opportunities for young professionals to excel professionally, socially and economically in the Greater Hickory North Carolina Metro Area. They are an organization of active young adults from 21-39 who live and/or work in the Hickory North Carolina area, and who have a passion for making this place great. The MESH and Leadership GPS are very proud to be associated with this organization. You can learn more about the Hickory Young Professionals at www.hickoryhyp.com. Guest on this episode include:
Todd Ashworth, Renaissance Financial Managers, www.hickoryncfinancialadvisors.com Erica Brown, Martin Starnes & Associates, CPAs, www.martinstarnes.com Bryan Dingler, Clark Tire & Auto, www.clarktire.com
Running time: 56 minutes
