https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/in-the-lead--6215174enSelf-ImprovementTLC Managementhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ce3ebd41267f6c0c882e44b13e03afc2.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/in-the-lead--6215174Wed, 01 Jul 2026 19:12:34 +0000In The LeadTLC Managementinthelead@tlcmgmt.com"In The Lead" is a podcast dedicated to exploring the development of character strengths and their profound impact on effective leadership. Through engaging conversations with influential guests, we provide listeners with valuable insights and...falseepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/unmanaged-time--72777514
Time is the one resource every person has in exactly equal measure — twenty-four hours — and yet something happens to it when nobody's paying attention. In this episode, Nathan Metz draws from Gordon MacDonald's Ordering Your Private World to name four things that happen to unmanaged time: it flows toward your weaknesses, it comes under the influence of dominant people, it surrenders to every emergency, and it quietly drifts toward whatever earns the most applause. Odds are, you'll recognize yourself in at least one.

But the episode doesn't stop at the problem. Nathan closes with three practical moves for reclaiming your time — knowing your rhythms, building real criteria for your yes, and learning to plan your time before you're under its pressure. Plus a simple framework for thinking about fixed time versus flex time that you can put to work immediately.

This is Part 1 of a two-part summer series on time and rest. Part 2 is next.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72777514Mon, 06 Jul 2026 10:00:02 +0000In The LeadJuly is vacation month. And if you're like most leaders, you're already negotiating with yourself about how available you need to stay. This episode is for you. Time is the one resource every person has in exactly equal measure — twenty-four hours —...
Time is the one resource every person has in exactly equal measure — twenty-four hours — and yet something happens to it when nobody's paying attention. In this episode, Nathan Metz draws from Gordon MacDonald's Ordering Your Private World to name four things that happen to unmanaged time: it flows toward your weaknesses, it comes under the influence of dominant people, it surrenders to every emergency, and it quietly drifts toward whatever earns the most applause. Odds are, you'll recognize yourself in at least one.

But the episode doesn't stop at the problem. Nathan closes with three practical moves for reclaiming your time — knowing your rhythms, building real criteria for your yes, and learning to plan your time before you're under its pressure. Plus a simple framework for thinking about fixed time versus flex time that you can put to work immediately.

This is Part 1 of a two-part summer series on time and rest. Part 2 is next.]]>978false213fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-coach-who-listens--72533193https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72533193Mon, 15 Jun 2026 11:24:40 +0000In The LeadGreat listeners aren't born — they're built. In this episode, Nathan steps back and hands the floor to one of the most-watched communication talks of the last decade. Celeste Headlee spent decades as a public radio host before she asked herself a hard...972false212fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/coaching-the-last-two-minutes--72209684https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72209684Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000In The LeadCongrats coach! You've put in the time. You've invested. And then they get up from their chair, leave your office and...nothing changes. Why? How? The most common coaching mistake is the loss of the last two minutes. After spending the scheduled time...690false211fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/coaching-intentions--72020192
Drawing on the experiences of David Marquet, retired U.S. Navy Captain and author of Turn the Ship Around, Nathan tells the story of the USS Santa Fe — the worst-performing submarine in the U.S. Navy — and the single moment that revealed why smart, experienced leaders keep getting mediocre results from the people around them. The problem wasn't the crew. It was the language.

This is Part 2 of a multi-part series on coaching. Today is practical: three questions that replace the instinct to give answers, why fear is the reason your team isn't telling you what they know, and the daily choice every leader faces between task accomplishment and actually developing people.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72020192Mon, 18 May 2026 10:00:03 +0000In The LeadMost leaders think coaching is something they schedule. A one-on-one. A development conversation. A blocked-off hour on the calendar. In this episode, we make the case that coaching is actually a language — and it happens in real time, in the flow of...
Drawing on the experiences of David Marquet, retired U.S. Navy Captain and author of Turn the Ship Around, Nathan tells the story of the USS Santa Fe — the worst-performing submarine in the U.S. Navy — and the single moment that revealed why smart, experienced leaders keep getting mediocre results from the people around them. The problem wasn't the crew. It was the language.

This is Part 2 of a multi-part series on coaching. Today is practical: three questions that replace the instinct to give answers, why fear is the reason your team isn't telling you what they know, and the daily choice every leader faces between task accomplishment and actually developing people.]]>1385false210fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/advice-monsters--71789912https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71789912Mon, 04 May 2026 10:00:03 +0000In The LeadFrequently, we promote people into leadership based on a criteria that doesn't translate and often works to undercut their own success. To begin addressing the issue, we're starting with one many angles: the pressure to have the answers. In this...1597false29fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-story-you-added--71462058
What if the lost time and energy is all a response to nothing that actually happened but to the story we added? This is part two of our "Soft Heart, Thick Skin" series...an honest look at the emotionally healthy leader.

In The Lead is a leadership development podcast of TLC Management. New episodes on the 16th of each month.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71462058Mon, 20 Apr 2026 10:00:02 +0000In The LeadThe average employee spends two hours and twenty-six minutes every workday in what researcher Cy Wakeman calls drama — not conflict, not hard conversations, but the mental energy spent rehearsing grievances, replaying meetings, and building the case...
What if the lost time and energy is all a response to nothing that actually happened but to the story we added? This is part two of our "Soft Heart, Thick Skin" series...an honest look at the emotionally healthy leader.

In The Lead is a leadership development podcast of TLC Management. New episodes on the 16th of each month.]]>1962drama,emotions,leadership,wakemanfalse28fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-weight-of-words--71104077
In this episode, we bring in two voices to build one argument. Neuroscientist Lisa Feldman Barrett has spent twenty-five years studying what emotions actually are — and what she found will change the way you think about every reaction you've ever had. Then Brant Hansen, author of Unoffendable, asks a question most of us have never seriously considered: what if being offended is mostly a choice? Together, they make a case that is equal parts science and conviction.

Your brain is constructing your emotions — which means you have more agency than you think. And holding onto offense isn't just exhausting. It's costing you more than you know. This is Part 1 of a two-part series on being hard to offend. Part 2 — Soft Heart, Thick Skin — looks at what easily offended leadership costs the people around you. 

Voices featured: Lisa Feldman Barrett — You Aren't at the Mercy of Your Emotions — ted.com Brant Hansen — Unoffendable TEDx Talk — youtube.com/watch?v=0Rh8uywILZk

Clips used for nonprofit, educational, non-commercial purposes.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71104077Mon, 06 Apr 2026 10:00:02 +0000In The LeadWhat does it mean to be hard to offend? Not hard-hearted. Not checked out. But the kind of leader who can absorb a difficult moment — a sharp word, an unfair situation, a bad day — and still lead well on the other side of it. In this episode, we...
In this episode, we bring in two voices to build one argument. Neuroscientist Lisa Feldman Barrett has spent twenty-five years studying what emotions actually are — and what she found will change the way you think about every reaction you've ever had. Then Brant Hansen, author of Unoffendable, asks a question most of us have never seriously considered: what if being offended is mostly a choice? Together, they make a case that is equal parts science and conviction.

Your brain is constructing your emotions — which means you have more agency than you think. And holding onto offense isn't just exhausting. It's costing you more than you know. This is Part 1 of a two-part series on being hard to offend. Part 2 — Soft Heart, Thick Skin — looks at what easily offended leadership costs the people around you. 

Voices featured: Lisa Feldman Barrett — You Aren't at the Mercy of Your Emotions — ted.com Brant Hansen — Unoffendable TEDx Talk — youtube.com/watch?v=0Rh8uywILZk

Clips used for nonprofit, educational, non-commercial purposes.]]>1751false27fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-virtuous-cycle--70622232https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70622232Mon, 16 Mar 2026 10:00:02 +0000In The LeadThe previous episode showed how even good leaders can get trapped in cycles that drain their teams. Today we flip it. Drawing on research from MIT's Nelson Repenning and Harvard's Amy Edmondson, we explore what happens when you invest in your people...1638administration,cycles,leadership,nursing,systems,teamsfalse26fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/effectiveness-and-the-cycle--70381528In the Lead, we kick off a vital two-part series on Efficacy—the power to produce a result. We dive deep into the "vicious cycle" of turnover and burnout that plagues many healthcare facilities, exploring the scientific reason smart leaders get stuck: The Capability Trap.

Learn why we instinctively "steal" time from long-term improvements to surviving the daily grind, and how this creates a "resource debt" that eventually leads to system collapse. We discuss the Brave Interruption—the moment a leader must jam a bar into the spokes of a failing system to prioritize mentorship and belonging over quick fixes. Whether you are short-staffed or just overwhelmed, this episode provides a roadmap for acknowledging the cycle, gaining team buy-in, and drawing a starting line toward a more sustainable future.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70381528Mon, 02 Mar 2026 11:00:06 +0000In The LeadAre you running as fast as you can just to keep from falling off the treadmill? In this episode of In the Lead, we kick off a vital two-part series on Efficacy—the power to produce a result. We dive deep into the "vicious cycle" of turnover and...In the Lead, we kick off a vital two-part series on Efficacy—the power to produce a result. We dive deep into the "vicious cycle" of turnover and burnout that plagues many healthcare facilities, exploring the scientific reason smart leaders get stuck: The Capability Trap.

Learn why we instinctively "steal" time from long-term improvements to surviving the daily grind, and how this creates a "resource debt" that eventually leads to system collapse. We discuss the Brave Interruption—the moment a leader must jam a bar into the spokes of a failing system to prioritize mentorship and belonging over quick fixes. Whether you are short-staffed or just overwhelmed, this episode provides a roadmap for acknowledging the cycle, gaining team buy-in, and drawing a starting line toward a more sustainable future.]]>1315false25fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-character-of-candor-w-jerry-batterbee-denise-mcgarvey-and-martha-blackburn--70037122Our guests challenge the modern obsession with climbing the corporate ladder, suggesting instead that true influence is a "life laid down." They argue that leadership isn't a title to be demanded, but a role earned through humility, service, and character. From sweeping parking lots to offering a single sentence of life-changing encouragement, the discussion highlights how small acts of investment build the trust necessary for honest "ministry of candor."
By shifting the focus from self-promotion to empowering the next generation, this episode redefines a successful leader as someone dedicated to working themselves out of a job.
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70037122Mon, 16 Feb 2026 11:00:03 +0000In The LeadIn this poignant second installment on leadership and candor, we continue the conversation with Jerry Batterbee, Denise McGarvey, and Martha Blackburn. While the previous episode focused on the "spine" of leadership—the courage to speak hard...Our guests challenge the modern obsession with climbing the corporate ladder, suggesting instead that true influence is a "life laid down." They argue that leadership isn't a title to be demanded, but a role earned through humility, service, and character. From sweeping parking lots to offering a single sentence of life-changing encouragement, the discussion highlights how small acts of investment build the trust necessary for honest "ministry of candor."
By shifting the focus from self-promotion to empowering the next generation, this episode redefines a successful leader as someone dedicated to working themselves out of a job.
]]>1900false24fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-kindness-of-candor-w-jerry-batterbee-denise-mcgarvey-and-martha-blackburn--69728345https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69728345Mon, 02 Feb 2026 11:00:08 +0000In The LeadIn this episode of In the Lead, host Nathan Metz sits down with guests Jerry Batterbee, Denise McGarvey, and Martha Blackburn in Brooksville, Florida, to explore the character strength of candor—the courage to speak truth with grace. Together they...1920false23fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/alignment-at-the-table-tlc-operations-team--69486682https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69486682Mon, 19 Jan 2026 11:00:08 +0000In The LeadIn our latest episode, we pull the mission statement off the wall and put it into the crosshairs of the Monday morning boardroom. We sat down with the Corporate Ops team to see what happens when the "theory" of a mission hits the "fog" of regulations,...1771alignment,leadership,mission,purpose,teamfalse22fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/alignment-in-the-mission--69301704https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69301704Mon, 05 Jan 2026 11:00:08 +0000In The LeadIn this first episode of season two of In The Lead  we explore the mission statement’s evolution from a 1500s Jesuit mandate into a vital modern management tool. Host Nathan Metz takes this opening episode to analyze how "the fog of growth" creates...1404false21fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/leaders-who-celebrate-w-amy-angie-kim-and-brooke--69009048https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69009048Mon, 15 Dec 2025 11:00:07 +0000In The LeadFollowing the first half of this conversation on the personal strength of celebration, we now turn to the leader. What happens when a leader celebrates? Are there right/wrong ways to do it? Has there been a leader who celebrated you in a memorable...1496false124fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/celebrate-good-times-come-on-w-amy-angie-kim-and-brooke--68799916https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68799916Mon, 01 Dec 2025 11:00:08 +0000In The LeadFor an episode on celebration, I gathered a few of my friends around a table. They also happen to be coworkers...but as you'll hear from the conversation, they know a thing or two about the topic. Over the course of four short segments, you'll grab a...1628false123fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-power-of-a-listening-leader-w-amy-luedtke--68601557https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68601557Mon, 17 Nov 2025 12:35:39 +0000In The LeadBuilding of our last conversation on listening, Amy here identifies the specific impacts in leadership. The power of a listening leader is felt in every corner of the team and on every level. This episode is full of notable ideas, key takeaways and...1454false118fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/becoming-a-great-listener-w-amy-luedtke--68391909https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68391909Mon, 03 Nov 2025 11:00:08 +0000In The LeadWhat is the most treasured and rare strengths that should be normal and accessible? Listening. It sounds like an easy task. Just don't talk. Listen. But it's more than that...it's a skill. For this episode, host Nathan Metz met up with one of the best...2066false121fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/before-change-three-leadership-ideas--68207624https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68207624Mon, 20 Oct 2025 10:00:09 +0000In The LeadWhy does change in leadership fail? Often, it's not the plan—it's the preparation. This episode explores the three crucial steps before change: "Seeing" reality, "Majoring on the Majors" to focus energy, and "Rallying Around the Why" to create shared...1043falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-do-you-deal-with-change--68003810https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68003810Mon, 06 Oct 2025 10:00:08 +0000In The LeadChange is the only constant. Our personal relationship with change has a dramatic impact on the way we lead through change. In this first episode on the subject, we'll focus on three ideas related to personal change. You'll get a clear picture to...1679false119fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-empathetic-leader-w-alissa-meyer-taylor-frank-and-brad-wright--67759394https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67759394Mon, 15 Sep 2025 10:00:09 +0000In The LeadWe're back for part two with the chaplains conversation about empathy. Sitting around a kitchen table, Alissa, Taylor and Brad share thoughts and experiences about the relationship between empathy and leadership. This rich dialogue is packed with...1611false118fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/growing-in-empathy-w-alissa-meyer-taylor-frank-and-brad-wright--67575413https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67575413Mon, 01 Sep 2025 10:00:09 +0000In The LeadJoin host Nathan Metz as he invites three chaplains for lunch around his kitchen table. They discuss empathy from all angles! What does it look like? What does it cost? How can it grow?1737false117fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/integrity-in-leadership-w-gary-ott--67380644https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67380644Mon, 18 Aug 2025 10:00:08 +0000In The LeadLeading with integrity is easier said than done. It's not just about setting goals, rules or boundaries. It's about keeping to those lines, even if it means losing sometimes. In this second episode with special guest, Gary Ott, we're covering some of...1279false116fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/invaluable-integrity-w-gary-ott--67229604https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67229604Mon, 04 Aug 2025 10:00:13 +0000In The LeadGary Ott founded TLC Management in the late 1980's and led thirty years of growth by doing it the right way. In this first half of our conversation, Gary outlines what he believes to be central to personal integrity. Along the way, he shares stories...1864false115fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rest-in-leadership-w-brian-scramlin--67029286https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67029286Mon, 21 Jul 2025 10:00:08 +0000In The LeadThere is a common belief in the workspace that good workers show their value with more effort, more time, and more energy. There's a difference between "more work"and "good work". In fact, in this episode we learn that working harder sometimes yields...1435false114fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-healing-power-of-rest-w-brian-scramlin--66853425https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66853425Mon, 07 Jul 2025 11:35:24 +0000In The LeadRest is more than just sleep. It's easier than vacation. It's as necessary as water. Without rest, your body doesn't have what it needs to perform highly or healthily for the long haul. What is it? What does it do? What happens when it doesn't happen?...2013false113fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/creativity-in-leadership-w-jeanette-oke--66531429https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66531429Mon, 16 Jun 2025 10:00:08 +0000In The LeadStep into the rolling hills of Rebi, Alberta, and join us for a special episode of In the Lead as we visit Jeanette Oak, one of Canada’s most celebrated authors. At 90, Jeanette reflects on a lifetime of creativity, sharing wisdom on balancing...1444adaptability,creativity,ingenuity,innovation,leadership,rest,writingfalse112fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/creative-energy-w-daniel-and-jordan-rife--66319138https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66319138Mon, 02 Jun 2025 10:00:09 +0000In The LeadDaniel and Jordan Rife are musicians. They lead worship, a task that includes everything from strong leadership skills to song writing to musicianship and performance. Every week they put together a new set list with a new band, pumping out creative...2015false111fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/communication-in-leadership-w-dr-brian-fry--66101396https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66101396Mon, 19 May 2025 10:00:07 +0000In The LeadThis second half of our discussion with Dr. Brian Fry covers key communication topics such as being direct, personalizing encouragement, normalizing feedback and fostering virtues. Fry challenges us to "back up into" the character strengths we desire...1822clarity,communication,leadership,virtue,vulnerabilityfalse110fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-heart-of-communication-w-dr-brian-fry--65857705https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65857705Mon, 05 May 2025 10:00:09 +0000In The LeadExplore the power of presence and vulnerability in leadership communication with Dr. Brian Fry on this episode of In The Lead Podcast. Host Nathan Metz explores strategies for seeking honest feedback and leading with authenticity. Discover why...2088communication,development,fry,leadership,willardfalse19fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/passion-in-leadership-w-leslie-hendricks-holt--65614383https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65614383Mon, 21 Apr 2025 10:00:07 +0000In The LeadIn this episode of the In The Lead podcast, we unveil the power of passionate leadership with Leslie Hendricks Holt, Executive Director of CASA. Leslie shares how advocating for children in the court system has transformed her life and shaped her...1842advocacy,casa,leadership,passionfalse19fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-place-of-passion-w-leslie-hendricks-holt--65352581https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65352581Mon, 07 Apr 2025 10:00:08 +0000In The LeadThis episode of In The Lead Podcast explores passion as a vital character strength in leadership. Leslie Hendricks Holt, Executive Director of CASA, shares how her life experiences shaped her leadership journey, emphasizing the importance of...1789casa,development,leadership,passion,socialworkfalse17fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/humility-in-leadership-w-coach-tonegal-and-staff--63340924https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63340924Mon, 17 Mar 2025 10:00:06 +0000In The LeadWe're back with part two of our conversation with the IWU Men's Basketball Coaching staff. In this episode, discover how personal humility translates into effective team leadership, and why it's a strength rather than a weakness. The coaches share...1800basketball,coaching,development,humility,iwu,leadership,nursingfalse16fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-strength-of-humility-w-coach-tonegal-and-staff--63340946https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63340946Mon, 03 Mar 2025 11:00:08 +0000In The LeadThis episode explores the power of humility, featuring insights from Indiana Wesleyan University's highly successful basketball program. Led by Coach Greg Tonagel, the team has achieved remarkable success with humility as a core value. The coaches...1691healthcare,humility,leadership,nursingfalse15fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/risk-in-leadership-w-jean-ross--64381563https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64381563Mon, 17 Feb 2025 11:00:07 +0000In The LeadIn Part 2 of this month on Risk, host Nathan Metz speaks with Jean Ross, Founder and CEO of Primary Record, about applying the concepts of personal risk (bravery vs. recklessness and worthiness) to leadership. They explore the importance of creating a...1749development,entrepreneur,healthcare,leadership,nursing,riskfalse14fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/when-risk-is-personal-w-jean-ross--63344766https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63344766Mon, 03 Feb 2025 11:00:07 +0000In The LeadIn this episode of "In the Lead," host Nathan Metz interviews Jean Ross, founder and CEO of Primary Record, exploring the theme of risk. Jean shares her journey from healthcare professional to innovative entrepreneur, highlighting her experiences in...1471development,entrepreneur,healthcare,leadership,nursing,risk,startupfalse13fullhttps://www.tlcmgmt.com/
Leadership Lessons

1. A clear leader synthesizes with what's already in place
2. Clear leaders value permission over control
3. Personal clarity allows space for others' strengths  

Notable Quotes

1. "Our business is here for people. People are not here for our business."
2. “Don't allow the perfect direction prevent you from taking them in a good direction”
3. "I'll take the high character, the well-rounded, the emotionally intelligent, the self-aware individual over the MBA or doctorate or any degree."
4. "Too many times when we come into positions, we don't take the time to understand the identity and the mission and what has been done good and pull out that good of the organization or that position before we just point out the deficits."  

Research Mentioned

1. Cornell University study: "What Predicts Executive Success" found that high self-awareness was the strongest predictor of overall success.
2. The Potential Project research: Self-awareness has a more positive impact on leadership than an MBA.
3. Harvard Business Review: Leaders who communicate with clarity nearly double their trustworthiness.  

Book Recommendation

• "The Seven Primal Questions" - A book that unpacks questions motivating our behaviors and helps define identity.  

Practical Questions

1. What's something great your predecessor did that you admire?
2. Where might loosening control actually lead to success?

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63340960Mon, 20 Jan 2025 11:00:07 +0000In The LeadIn this episode of "In the Lead," host Nathan Metz continues his conversation with Ryan Ott, President of TLC Management, focusing on clarity in leadership. They discuss the importance of self-awareness, synthesizing past and present leadership...
Leadership Lessons

1. A clear leader synthesizes with what's already in place
2. Clear leaders value permission over control
3. Personal clarity allows space for others' strengths  

Notable Quotes

1. "Our business is here for people. People are not here for our business."
2. “Don't allow the perfect direction prevent you from taking them in a good direction”
3. "I'll take the high character, the well-rounded, the emotionally intelligent, the self-aware individual over the MBA or doctorate or any degree."
4. "Too many times when we come into positions, we don't take the time to understand the identity and the mission and what has been done good and pull out that good of the organization or that position before we just point out the deficits."  

Research Mentioned

1. Cornell University study: "What Predicts Executive Success" found that high self-awareness was the strongest predictor of overall success.
2. The Potential Project research: Self-awareness has a more positive impact on leadership than an MBA.
3. Harvard Business Review: Leaders who communicate with clarity nearly double their trustworthiness.  

Book Recommendation

• "The Seven Primal Questions" - A book that unpacks questions motivating our behaviors and helps define identity.  

Practical Questions

1. What's something great your predecessor did that you admire?
2. Where might loosening control actually lead to success?

]]>1594clarity,development,healthcare,leadership,self-awarenessfalse12fullhttps://www.tlcmgmt.com/self-awareness, recognizing gifts and weaknesses, and creating an effective personal mission statement. They delve into the core principles of self-awareness, the importance of honest self-reflection, and the benefits of focusing on strengths rather than weaknesses. Don't miss this insightful conversation filled with valuable tools to help you navigate your leadership journey.
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63558621Mon, 06 Jan 2025 11:00:08 +0000In The LeadWelcome to the In The Lead Podcast! In this first episode, host Nathan Metz sits down with Ryan Ott, President and CEO of TLC Management, to discuss personal clarity as it relates to self-awareness, recognizing gifts and weaknesses, and creating an...self-awareness, recognizing gifts and weaknesses, and creating an effective personal mission statement. They delve into the core principles of self-awareness, the importance of honest self-reflection, and the benefits of focusing on strengths rather than weaknesses. Don't miss this insightful conversation filled with valuable tools to help you navigate your leadership journey.
]]>1612clarity,healthcare,leadership,nursing,selfawarenessfalse11fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/introduction--63376926https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63376926Wed, 18 Dec 2024 16:53:20 +0000In The LeadYou are In the Lead! Join us as we explore the significance character that fueal great leaders. This podcast features engaging interviews with guests providing insight through experience. New episodes released every first and third Monday beginning...385character,growth,influence,leadershipfalsetrailer