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🎙️ A Podcast to help emerging leaders, helping you make a difference while reducing the cost to yourself. Kurt Kinnear brings a wealth of knowledge from his extensive background in fixing, creating, and growing multiple organizations. With experience managing over 1,250 full and part-time staff and coordinating the efforts of nearly 3,000 volunteers, Kurt’s mission is clear: to empower emerging leaders to make a difference without the cost to themselves. Listen to the podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Google Podcasts. Remember, as an emerging leader, you have the power to make a difference while keeping your life in balance. Disclaimer: The opinions shared in this podcast are for brainstorming and discussion purposes only and do not necessarily reflect the views of any organizations associated with Kurt Kinnear.
Episodes
Monday Aug 16, 2021
Monday Aug 16, 2021
The mistake of thinking that identifying the problem is the most difficult part.
Friday Aug 13, 2021
Friday Aug 13, 2021
I am sharing a painful story about when my tank finally ran out of energy and what I learned about who fills your cup, how to understand and manage my energy and how leading at the right time is critical to leading lightly.
Wednesday Aug 11, 2021
Wednesday Aug 11, 2021
A little reflection on how looking at colleagues doing similar work during difficult times can hurt your organization.
How can you lead in your organization if you are looking over your shoulder?
Tuesday Aug 10, 2021
Tuesday Aug 10, 2021
I recently learned a very cool tip from a leader in another organization to help progress those projects that seem to have gotten stuck.
Also, a key way to ensure your team is focused on progress over perfection.
Friday Aug 06, 2021
Friday Aug 06, 2021
Some friends recently asked us why our kids listen to them as adults and really seem to care.
This episode talks about a different way to visualize listening to all ages, all skills, all interests so that you can be heard.
Wednesday Aug 04, 2021
Wednesday Aug 04, 2021
Conflict is inevitable and as a leader, you are likely the only one who can actually resolve it.
How to avoid common traps of conflict and how to persevere and make a difference during difficult conversations.
Monday Aug 02, 2021
Monday Aug 02, 2021
Learn the basics of Parkinson's Law and how to strategically use it as a leader.
How to use Parkinson's Law to test for experience and competency.
Friday Jul 30, 2021
Friday Jul 30, 2021
How an experience with an MBA student changed my perspective on how to learn.
The importance of applied learning and how to move away from learning too much.
Wednesday Jul 28, 2021
Wednesday Jul 28, 2021
My constant battle with making excuses and using but instead of trusting myself and moving forward.
How one "but" can lead to more "buts" in your life.
A simple way to moving beyond your own excuses and self imposed limitations.
Monday Jul 26, 2021
Monday Jul 26, 2021
How many times do you have a good idea go to waste?
This episode talks about how to strategically get through the bureaucracy and leverage your great ideas to gain opportunities and make a larger impact in your organization.