Welcome to "It's Hard to Be a Leader," the podcast that delves deep into the complexities of leadership, equipping you with brain-based tools and strategies to navigate the toughest challenges faced by leaders like you. Join host Elaina Noell, a certified NLP practitioner and CEO & Author of Inspiring Accountability in the Workplace, as she tackles listeners' toughest questions and issues head-on. Gain practical strategies, thought-provoking questions, and insightful content from seasoned leaders, industry experts, and thought leaders who have cracked the code on effective leadership. From navigating diverse personalities and work styles to mastering the science and art of inspiring accountability, we've got you covered. Expect valuable insights, innovative strategies, and a supportive community that understands the complexities and rewards of leadership. No topic is off-limits as we uncover the secrets to overcoming the hurdles that can make leadership feel like an uphill battle. Don't let leadership be a source of stress. Tune in to "It's Hard to Be a Leader" and unlock new ways to achieve better results from your team with less headache. Together, let's harness the power of what makes us human for a better workplace and a better world. www.itshardtobealeaderpodcast.com
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February 15, 202427 min
Top 5 Accountability Myths
What myths are getting in your way of getting results? Learn about the Top 5 Accountability Myths to get you thinking of new possibilities to how you think about accountability!Referenced: Gretchen Rubin's Four Tendencies: https://gretchenrubin.com/quiz/the-four-tendencies-quiz/Inspiring Accountability CLEAR Results Model: https://www.inspiringaccountability.com/inspiring-accountability-model/Timestamps:1:00 Overview of the 5 Myths01:50 Myth #1: Adults shouldn't need accountability07:37 Myth #2: People don't like accountability10:45 Myth #3: Accountability is uncomfortable (And an introduction to the four accountability styles and moving from confrontation to conversation)16:18 Myth #4: People should be able to figure it out without help21:13 Myth #5: I don't want to hear excuses. (Or personally, I don't want to make excuses)25:35: Quick recap of the 5 Accountability Myths-Write us! Get insight and advice on your leadership questions here: www.itshardtobealeaderpodcast.comWant more? Let's connect:www.inspiringaccountability.comInspiring Accountability in the Workplace book and online course.TikTok: @inspiringaccountabilityInstagram: @inspiringaccountability
December 19, 202321 min
Can You Inspire Accountability with Family? Tips for More Peace at Family Gatherings
Get tips and best practices for clearer communication and better results when family dynamics get triggering! Using the Inspiring Accountability CLEAR Results Model as our guide, we cover a bunch of tips in the bonus holiday-inspired episode.Timestamps:01:27 - Focus on approaching accountability with family and using the Clear Results model01:53 - Discussion on trigger trenches within family dynamics and addressing them02:20 - Application of the Clear Results model in personal life with family03:17 - Clarify desired outcomes and focus on accountability05:09 - Learn what's in the way using open-ended questions07:06 – Use perspective and preference language for effective communication08:32 - Explore possibilities and handle disagreements positively09:32 - Avoid using "why" and seek to understand instead11:00 - Learn from past experiences and explore future possibilities12:53 - Turn disappointment into actionable asks for better outcomes14:19 - Personalize Clear Results model for family interactions15:44 - Ask for action steps and create plans for the future16:41 - Revisit agreements and ensure alignment for the next year17:10 - Bonus: Come up with three anchoring words for personal growth18:39 - Use anchoring words to shift personal dynamics positively19:07 - Closing remarks, call to action, and preview of future content-Writeus! Get insight and advice on your leadership questions here: www.itshardtobealeaderpodcast.comWant more? Let's connect:www.inspiringaccountability.comInspiringAccountability in the Workplace book and online course.TikTok:@inspiringaccountabilityInstagram:@inspiringaccountabilityTikTok:@itshardtobealeaderpodInstagram:@itshardtobealeaderpod
September 6, 202326 min
How Do I Hold An Employee Accountable? (Part 2 - The CLEAR Results Model)
How do you respond to excuses? How do you inspire accountability? This episode answers the "How" by introducing the CLEAR Results Model, your guide to having a supportive and effective accountability conversation.01:26 – Introduction to the CLEAR Results Model02:25 - Step 1: Clarify the desired result03:20 - Step 2: Learn what's in the way03:48 – Why you want to welcome excuses05:13 - Step 3: Explore what's possible07:07 - The value of asking employees possibility thinking questions08:06 - Step 4: Ask for the action step10:00 - Step 5: Revisit10:24 - Importance of revisiting to maintain accountability momentum15:11 - Addressing "I don't know" responses and nurturing critical thinking17:25 - Possible employee responses and potential skill limitations19:15 - The importance of realistic expectations and finding realistic solutions20:13 - Real-world example: Restaurant Scenario25:58 - Call for audience questions and feedback26:26 - Closing remarks and contact information-Writeus! Get insight and advice on your leadership questions here: www.itshardtobealeaderpodcast.comWant more? Let's connect:www.inspiringaccountability.comInspiringAccountability in the Workplace book and online course.TikTok:@inspiringaccountabilityInstagram:@inspiringaccountabilityTikTok:@itshardtobealeaderpodInstagram:@itshardtobealeaderpod
August 29, 202317 min
How Do I Hold An Employee Accountable? (Part 1 - The Neuroscience of Accountability)
What does it actually mean to "hold" an employee accountable? Learn a more useful definition of accountability and what's required for the brain to achieve a new desired result.Timecodes:1:00 Episode Overview01:30 What does it actually mean to hold people accountable?2:15 Current definition of "accountable"3:00 Inspiring Accountability's definition of "accountable"03:51 Traditional vs. inspiring accountability05:17 Accountability for the problem vs. accountability for the solution05:46 The role of fear in accountability06:16 Changing requires a change in thinking, actions, and skills09:29 Importance of facilitating learning in accountability conversations13:41 The changing landscape of burnout14:10 Recap17:02 Conclusion and invitation for feedback-Write us! Get insight and advice on your leadership questions here: www.itshardtobealeaderpodcast.comWant more? Let's connect:www.inspiringaccountability.comInspiring Accountability in the Workplace book and online course.TikTok: @inspiringaccountabilityInstagram: @inspiringaccountabilityTikTok: @itshardtobealeaderpodInstagram: @itshardtobealeaderpod
August 1, 202329 min
How Do I Get My Employee to Be More Detail-Oriented?
...Or do anything you've asked for a million times! Interrupt poor performance with this episode's prompts to coach your employee from learned helplessness to strategic thinking, how to approach hard issues in a light way, and how the "compassionate curiosity" mindset can help you facilitate the learning needed to get new results.TIME STAMPS:3:21 Leader Letter (This episodes question)4:05 Jen’s 1st question: “What's at the core of your concern?”4:55 Elaina’s 1st question: “What have you learned about what's in the way of this person being more naturally able to be detail oriented?”6:00 Jen’s 2nd question: “If you're not if you're addressing this and you're not seeing the change, how clear are you on the roadblocks that they're facing?”7:33 Elaina’s 2nd question: “What has this person already tried?”11:24 Jen’s 3rd question: “How can you leverage what they're already good at to develop this [under-performing] area?”13:22 Elaina’s 3rd question: “Are you open to investing in other resources to cover this area if this person will never be able to meet expectations, would that be worth it?”15:39 Bonus Questions: Right person in right role vs unrealistic role?18:35 The ABC’s18:47 Assess: Components20:19 Be Compassionately Curious: How to Get in the Mindset24:24 Reframe: “Excuses are reasons” and “Adults need learning, too!”25:54: Collaborate: When do you help vs. when are you creating learned helplessness29:24: Challenge of the Week for Our Listeners-This episode's guest is fellow leadership coach Jen Bulkowski of Luma Collective.Jen is a certified coach on a mission to help leaders step into their confidence and find their authentic voice. She is the founder of Luma Collective, a leadership development firm focused on creating tailor-made experiences to develop leaders and healthy work cultures. Before founding her company, Jen spent 16 years in marketing building global beauty brands, and leverages her unique experience to elevate leaders and cultivate healthy organizational cultures.Connect with Jen at www.luma-collective.com-Write us! Get insight and advice on your leadership questions here: www.itshardtobealeaderpodcast.comWant more? Let's connect:www.inspiringaccountability.comInspiring Accountability in the Workplace book and online course.TikTok: @inspiringaccountabilityInstagram: @inspiringaccountabilityTikTok: @itshardtobealeaderpodInstagram: <a href="https://my.captivate.fm/www.instagram.com/itshardtobealeaderpod" rel="noopener noreferrer"...
June 17, 202323 min
How Do I Provide Casual Feedback to Remote Employees?
And how can leaders address when employees misrepresent how much they're available online? Get gems for providing feedback and addressing remote work's lingering leadership challenges.Timestamps:0:00 Welcome and Introductions1:53 Why it's (extra) hard to be a leader right now3:19 Let's Get Curious segment: Are my remote employees actually working?13:30 Leader Mailbox segment: How do I give more casual feedback to remote employees?This episode's guest is fellow leadership coach Naveed Siddiqui. In addition to being a certified executive coach, Naveed is a future-of-work consultant helping growth-minded leaders and forward-thinking organizations create people-centered cultures where employees show up with drive and purpose. An avid writer and thought leader you can find thought-provoking content and digital resources on his website https://www.naveedsiddiqui.com/ and follow on TikTok @coachnaveedWrite us! Get insight and advice on your leadership questions here: www.itshardtobealeaderpodcast.comWant more? Let's connect:www.inspiringaccountability.comInspiring Accountability in the Workplace book and online course.TikTok: @inspiringaccountabilityInstagram: @inspiringaccountabilityTikTok: @itshardtobealeaderpodInstagram: @itshardtobealeaderpod
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