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February 22, 2013
Chick-fil-A Leadercast 2013 [Event]
I’m thrilled to be the host of this year’s Chick-fil-A Leadercast. It is a one-day leadership event broadcast live from Atlanta, Georgia to hundreds of locations around the world.
Date:
May 10, 2013
Time:
08:00-04:30 p.m.
Event:
Chick-fil-A Leadercast 2013
Topic:
Host
Sponsor:
Chick-fil-A
Venue:
The Arena at Gwinnett Center
Location:
Duluth, GA
Public:
Public
Registration:
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More Info:
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The New Audible 2.0 for iPhone [Photo]
I love listening to audiobooks. This is how I do most of my “reading.” This past week, Audible released version 2.0 of it’s iphone app. It is gorgeous and a delight to use. Check it out.
By the way, I am re-reading EntreLeadership by Dave Ramsey. This is a must-read for anyone running a small business. Highly recommended.)
February 20, 2013
#042: The Fine Art of Delegation, Part 1 [Podcast]
In this episode, I talk about the fine art of delegation. I also share the five levels of delegation. If you want to succeed as a leader, it is imperative that you learn to delegate and delegate well.
My first year as marketing director, I vacillated between micro-managing everything and completely abdicating my role. It would be years before I would learn the art of delegation. However, the techniques I cover in this episode can help you go further, faster.
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One of the first recorded examples of delegation occurs in the book of Exodus, chapter 18. In leading the children of Israel, Moses was wearing himself out. His father-in-law, Jethro, gave him some very specific imperatives. These are as relevant today as they were then.
Imperative #1: Admit that working non-stop is unsustainable.
Imperative #2: Understand your unique calling
Imperative #3: Select qualified leaders to assist you
Imperative #4: Give these leaders responsibility and authority
Level 1: Do exactly what I have asked you to do.
Level 2: Research the topic and report back
Level 3: Research the topic, outline the options and make a recommendation.
Level 4: Make a decision and then tell me what you did.
Level 5: Make whatever decision you think is best.
Imperative #5: Only do those things which others cannot do.
Listener Questions
Adam Rico asked, “How do you avoid the feeling that you are adding another burden to an already overwhelmed team member when you delegate a task to them?”
Gary Morland asked, “What is the biggest mistake you can make when delegating?”
James Randorff asked, “What process do you have for checking your own heart to make sure you aren’t shirking your responsibilities when delegating?”
Jeff Sanders asked, “Currently, I don’t have anyone to delegate to. How do you know when it’s time to hire a virtual assistant?”
Laurie Coombs asked, “What does it look like practically for a leader to delegate?”
Nate Buckwater asked, “How do you overcome the challenges of delegating to people who are older than you are?”
Paolo Sini asked, “I have a hard time delegating. Can you give me any advice on changing this behavior?”
Phil Mershon asked, “I often have a difficult time trusting those to whom I delegate. What strategies can you suggest for overcoming these trust issues?”
Rabbi Evan Moffic asked, “What should I keep and what should I pass on?”
Special Announcements
The Platform Conference was a huge success. We held the two-day event at the Sound Kitchen here in Franklin, Tennessee. The speakers were awesome!
The thing that made this conference different from most was the total engagement of our speakers. All but one stayed the entire time. They sat with the other attendees, took copious notes, and networked with everyone present.
I am pleased to announce that the next Platform Conference will be held November 3–5, 2013 in Dallas at the Omni Hotel at Park West. You can find out more and register on our website.
Platform University is going great. After the Platform Conference last week, I spent two very long days filming content with our video crew. We shot four Master Classes, five Backstage Pass segments, and a slew of Platform Tips. We will be rolling all of this out to our members in the coming months.
So far, We have more than 1,300 members. if you haven’t done so yet, please check it out at PlatformUniversity.com. It’s only $25 a month—less than a dollar a day. I don’t know of a faster, cheaper way to launch your platform or take it to the next level.
My next podcast will be part 2 of “The Fine Art of Delegation.” If you have a question on this subject, please leave me a voicemail message. This is a terrific way to cross-promote your blog or website, because I will link to it, just like I did with the callers in this episode.
Episode Resources
In this episode I mentioned several resources, including:
Post: “What the Bible Says About Leadership and Delegation”
Post: “The Five Levels of Delegation”
Scripture: Exodus 18
Virtual Assistants: eaHELP.com
Show Transcript
You can download a complete, word-for-word transcript of this episode here, courtesy of Ginger Schell, a professional transcriptionist, who handles all my transcription needs.
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Question: What questions do you still have about delegating? You can leave a comment by clicking here.
February 19, 2013
Training Minds Camp [Event]
I am looking forward to speaking to these junior high and high schoolers. They gather together at camp to prepare for the coming school year’s academic speech and debate competitions.
Date:
August 3, 2013
Time:
08:00 a.m.
Event:
Training Minds Camp
Topic:
How to Create a Life Plan
Sponsor:
Training Minds
Venue:
Point Loma Nazarene University
Location:
San Diego, CA
Public:
Private
Registration:
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Training Minds Camp [Event]
I am looking forward to speaking to these junior high and high schoolers. They gather together at camp to prepare for the coming school year’s academic speech and debate competitions.
Date:
August 2, 2013
Time:
07:00 p.m.
Event:
Training Minds Camp
Topic:
Platform: Get Noticed in a Noisy World
Sponsor:
Training Minds
Venue:
Point Loma Nazarene University
Location:
San Diego, CA
Public:
Private
Registration:
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More Info:
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Leadership and the Law of Replication
My dad was injured in the Korean War, a few years before I was born. As a result of that injury, he walks with a limp. As a young boy, I unconsciously emulated him. I just thought that was the way grown men walked.
When I was about three or four, I remember my Mom saying to me, “Michael, you don’t need to walk with a limp. Dad walks that way because he was hurt in the war.” Regardless, I still walked with a limp for another year or so, simply because I wanted to be like my dad.This was the “law of replication” in action. This law says that like begets like. Dogs beget dogs. Trees beget trees. And people beget people.
This law also applies to leadership. Like it or not, you will replicate yourself. Your followers will adopt your behaviors, habits, and—if you have a strong personality— even your mannerisms.
Years ago, I remember visiting one of our authors at his corporate headquarters. I was amused to see his staff imitating him, down to the cadence of his speech and the inflection of his voice. It was as if they were paid impersonators.
This has powerful implications for leadership. Unconsciously, your people will mimic you. This means:
If you are late to meetings, your people will be late to meetings.
If you don’t take notes in meetings, your people won’t take notes in meetings.
If you are angry and defensive when you get negative feedback, your people will be angry and defensive when they get negative feedback.
Conversely:
If you are humble and grateful, your people will be humble and grateful.
If you are warm and engaging, your people will be warm and engaging.
If you are even-tempered and unflinching under fire, your people will be even-tempered and unflinching under fire.
Gandhi said, “Be the change you want to see in the world.” I would add, “Be the change you want to see in your organization.” If you don’t like the culture of your department, division, or company, start by changing yourself. Set a new standard. Let your word become flesh. This is the most powerful thing you can do to change your world.
The bottom line is that you are the prototype for your followers. Your actions speak louder than words. You must pay careful attention to your own behavior. You are a living example of what it takes to go to the next level. You will replicate yourself.
Question: If your people imitated you in everything you do, would you be happy with their performance? You can leave a comment by clicking here.
February 18, 2013
None of This Has Ever Happened Before [Video]
If you are not charting new territory, you don’t need a leader; a manager will do. But if you are charting new territory—something that has never been done before—then you need a leader. George Carlan calls this Vuja De.
Fourth Annual InterpretAmerica Summit [Event]
I will be speaking to leaders at this annual gathering of the language interpreting industry.
Date:
June 14, 2013
Time:
09:30-10:30 a.m.
Event:
Fourth Annual InterpretAmerica Summit
Topic:
Platform: Get Noticed in a Noisy World
Sponsor:
InterpretAmerica
Venue:
Hyatt Reston Town Center
Location:
Reston, VA
Public:
Public
Registration:
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More Info:
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February 16, 2013
Mophie Juice Pack Helium for iPhone 5 [Photo]
I used to have a Mophie Juice Pack for my iPhone 4 and loved it. I just received Mophie Juice Pack Helium for iPhone 5. It is even better. It provides 80% more battery life with each charge. Unlike other battery cases, it is very slim and light.
Mophe Juice Pack Helium for iPhone 5 [Photo]
I used to have a Mophe Juice Pack for my iPhone 4 and loved it. I just received Mophe Juice Pack Helium for iPhone 5. It is even better. It provides 80% more battery life with each charge. Unlike other battery cases, it is very slim and light.
