The Career Accelerator

Hosted by Percy Cannon

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Helps corporate managers accelerate their career growth by learning how to deliver results through others.

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May 25, 2026Episode 819 min

Episode #81: Tips to Become a Better People Manager

What makes someone a great people manager?Many managers are trained on the technical aspects of their jobs… but very few are taught how to lead people effectively.In Episode #81, I share 5 practical leadership practices that can help managers improve their impact with their teams:Giving feedback that drives growthTurning conflict into a leadership advantageEmpowering teams to take ownershipHelping teams navigate changeMotivating people based on what matters to themOne key principle behind all of them is:Treat others the way they, not you, want to be treated. (The Platinum Rule)If you manage people, or aspire to lead others, I hope you find this episode useful.

February 1, 2026Episode 8010 min

Podcast #80: Discipline Is Destiny: The Leadership Skill That Shapes Careers and Legacy

If there is one leadership capability that most determines long-term success, it is not intelligence, it is not charisma, it is not even strategy.It is discipline.In his book Discipline Is Destiny, Ryan Holiday reminds us of a powerful truth: The greatest advantage in leadership is not what you know but how well you govern yourself.In today’s corporate environment, that insight matters more than ever.

December 27, 2025Episode 7911 min

Episode #79: Command & Control or Trust & Inspire in 2026?

In this episode, I will outline the key differences between two leadership styles, Command & Control and Trust & Inspire.Which style do you think is going to win in 2026? Which one will be better for attracting and retaining talent? And which will define the organizations that thrive in the future?Tune in to identify how you can become an even better leader in 2026.

September 30, 2025Episode 788 min

Episode #78: Building Bridges: How Emotional Account Deposits Overcome Team Dysfunctions

In today's episode, you will learn how the concept of the “Emotional Bank Account” can be applied to overcome team dysfunctions.

July 28, 2025Episode 779 min

Episode #77: How to Make Your Work Meetings More Effective and Efficient

In today's episode, I'm sharing several tips to make your meetings more effective and efficient.I have grouped them into the five critical instances where I suggest focusing your attention: 1. Before the meeting,2. At the beginning of the meeting,3. During the meeting,4. At the end of the meeting, and5. After the meeting.Contact me thru email, LinkedIn or WhatsApp if you wish to receive a PDF with these tips.

June 16, 2025Episode 7610 min

Episode #76: How to Improve Organizational Health

Today, we’re diving into a vital topic that can determine the success of any organization: organizational health, inspired by the insights of best-selling author Patrick Lencioni.If you’re a leader or aspiring to be one, prioritize these four steps in your organization:Building a cohesive leadership team,Creating clarity,Overcommunicating that clarity, andEmbedding clarity in your organizational processes and meetings.A healthy environment leads to higher morale and lower turnover rates, a win-win for everyone.

April 19, 2025Episode 758 min

Episode #75: How Emotional Intelligence Can Help Overcome Team Challenges

In today’s episode, we're diving into the powerful role of emotional intelligence, or EQ, in overcoming three significant challenges that corporate leaders frequently encounter within their teams:Silos hindering collaboration,Engaging in productive conflict, andReluctance to provide feedback.

February 28, 2025Episode 7410 min

Episode #74: Silos, Conflict and Feedback: A Leader's Guide to Team Challenges

In a rapidly evolving corporate landscape, understanding what holds teams back is crucial for effective leadership.Recently, we posed the question: "As a corporate leader, which of the following challenges do you find most significant within your team?"The responses have revealed some eye-opening trends that we’ll dissect in today's episode.

December 21, 2024Episode 739 min

Episode #73: How to Apply EQ to your Work in 2025

If you want to improve your EQ skills, make it a priority for 2025.You can seek help from a coach, mentor, co-worker, family member, or friend. You can make it a habit to observe how people you interact with manage their emotions, good or bad, and to learn from them.You can also pay close attention to your own emotions. Keep track of those people or situations that trigger a negative reaction from you.Above all, use whatever visual or sound aids work best for you to keep EQ top of mind in 2025 and beyond.

November 13, 2024Episode 7210 min

Episode #72: How to Maximize Your Team’s Strengths at Work

In this episode I share tips on how focusing on your strengths, and on those of your team members, can maximize the collective business results. Learn about the “Five Truths of a Strong Team” model from Gallup, and how it is not just individual talent that matters, but how team members collaborate, leverage the different CliftonStrengths themes and domains present in the team, and support one another in achieving common goals.