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Have you ever considered what truly defines a great leader? Is it confidence? Experience? The ability to inspire and motivate others?  Sure, all of those are great qualities, but there’s one often …

Have you ever consid…

Have you ever considered what truly defines a great leader? Is it confidence? Experience? The ability to inspire and motivate others?  Sure, all of those are great qualities, but there’s one often overlooked trait that sets good leaders apart from great ones: mental strength. The world’s most successful leaders are elite at separating themselves from their challenges and emotions to take thoughtful and intentional action.  Check out this week’s episode of the Lead Up Podcast to learn from special guest, Scott Mautz on how you can begin improving your mental strength to uplevel your lea…

There is no cookie-cutter blueprint to being a great leader. Successful leaders are products of countless different personalities, backgrounds, perspectives, theories, etc.  Although, the most succes…

There is no cookie-c…

There is no cookie-cutter blueprint to being a great leader. Successful leaders are products of countless different personalities, backgrounds, perspectives, theories, etc.  Although, the most successful leaders all understand the importance of Stephen Covey’s 5th habit:  ‘Seek first to understand, then to be understood.’ In this week’s episode of the Lead Up Podcast, we talk about why this is the most important practice for leaders trying to lead successful teams. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to leave a 5-star review on your streaming platform. Mike encourages you to reach o…

If you want to get the most out of your employees, develop a thriving culture, and retain great employees, then your primary objective should be to develop authentic connections with your people. This…

If you want to get t…

If you want to get the most out of your employees, develop a thriving culture, and retain great employees, then your primary objective should be to develop authentic connections with your people. This means showing up consistently. Not once a year, or once a quarter.  You have to make intentional connections a regular part of your routine.  In this week’s episode of the Lead Up Podcast, Mike and special guest Ken Schmidt talk about “Making Some Noise” and making people your priority to improve results. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to leave a 5-star review on your streaming plat…

No matter how amazing your company is, you will lose people.  Even the most impressive team cultures experience turnover.  The problem is, that most companies sort exiting employees into either the …

No matter how amazin…

No matter how amazing your company is, you will lose people.  Even the most impressive team cultures experience turnover.  The problem is, that most companies sort exiting employees into either the “don’t leave” or “good riddance” categories instead of latching on the opportunities that leaving employees offer. Check out this week’s episode of the Lead Up Podcast, where we discuss 5 Tactics for you to make the most of employee exits and start releasing talent to sing your praises! If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to leave a 5-star review on your streaming platform. Mike encou…

One of the most important things to emphasize when trying to lead and encourage the behavior of others is trust.  For people to willingly accept your guidance and example, they have to trust you. In …

One of the most impo…

One of the most important things to emphasize when trying to lead and encourage the behavior of others is trust.  For people to willingly accept your guidance and example, they have to trust you. In this episode of the Lead Up Podcast, Mike and special guest Michele Thomson discuss how ANYONE can take on a leadership role and begin fostering trust within the workplace. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to leave a 5-star review on your streaming platform. Mike encourages you to reach out to him through: Mike@harbourresources.com to let him know your thoughts on this episode & to share s…

Managers are often mistaken for leaders due to their titles and responsibilities.  But, leaders are rare. Leaders aren’t just managers of people. Leaders make intentional and consistent efforts to …

Managers are often m…

Managers are often mistaken for leaders due to their titles and responsibilities.  But, leaders are rare. Leaders aren’t just managers of people. Leaders make intentional and consistent efforts to inspire others to be more, not just do more.  In this episode of the Lead Up Podcast, Mike shares what the true distinction is between managers and leaders, and how you can start climbing the ladder to Elite Leadership. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to leave a 5-star review on your streaming platform. Mike encourages you to reach out to him through: Mike@harbourresources.com to let him kno…

Becoming an ELITE LEADER is a lifelong pursuit, but the process is sped up when you have more knowledge of what it takes from those who have already achieved what you are after.  In this episode of t…

Becoming an ELITE LE…

Becoming an ELITE LEADER is a lifelong pursuit, but the process is sped up when you have more knowledge of what it takes from those who have already achieved what you are after.  In this episode of the Lead Up Podcast, special guest Jesse Hernandez Jr. shares phenomenal insight into what Elite Leaders practice daily.  From habits and skills, to mindset and attitude, Mike and Jesse go deep on what leaders must be prioritizing to start stepping into their potential. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to leave a 5-star review on your streaming platform. Mike encourages you to reach out to him…

While holding people accountable and creating a culture of peer accountability is a great strategy, it’s not highly effective for most leaders.  This culture of accountability mostly comes from goo…

While holding people…

While holding people accountable and creating a culture of peer accountability is a great strategy, it’s not highly effective for most leaders.  This culture of accountability mostly comes from good intentions, but without the right roots in place, it won’t produce the results you wish to see. In this episode, Mike dives into 4 reasons why accountability might not be working for you and how you can fix it:Alignment is weak or nonexistent Inconsistent Modeling Poorly executed Coaching Striving for Fairness rather than EquityIf you enjoyed this episode, be sure to leave a 5-star review …

Have you considered the energy you’re bringing to workplace interactions?  The energy you want to see in your workplace starts with you. You MUST get connected with your purpose and let a true pass…

Have you considered …

Have you considered the energy you’re bringing to workplace interactions?  The energy you want to see in your workplace starts with you. You MUST get connected with your purpose and let a true passion flow in your conversations.  The better you get at controlling your energy, the better you get at shifting it in others. Check out this episode of the Lead Up Podcast for a very impactful conversation with special guest Julie Hutchinson where we discuss how leaders can take control of their energy and be defined by their vision rather than memories of the past! If you enjoyed this episode, be…

As you know, the energy you project is the energy that is picked up by your people.  If you want to inspire action in your people that creates the results that you envision, you MUST be intentional i…

As you know, the ene…

As you know, the energy you project is the energy that is picked up by your people.  If you want to inspire action in your people that creates the results that you envision, you MUST be intentional in the energy you present.  In this episode of the Lead Up Podcast, host Mike Harbour talks about 3 different types of energy that you might be projecting to your people and how they are affecting both the actions of your people and the results they create!  If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to leave a 5-star review on your streaming platform. Mike encourages you to reach out to him through: M…

Being a successful leader who leads a thriving culture doesn’t happen by accident.  It requires full ownership, a conscious decision, and intentional action toward crafting a culture that attracts …

Being a successful l…

Being a successful leader who leads a thriving culture doesn’t happen by accident.  It requires full ownership, a conscious decision, and intentional action toward crafting a culture that attracts and retains your industry’s top talent.  If you want to lead a culture of passionate employees who want to stay with your organization, it starts with your transformational leadership.  Check out this episode of the Lead Up Podcast for insight into what it takes to become the transformational leader who inspires change in their workplace. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to leave a 5-star …

Difficult conversations are a frequent occurrence for every leader, but every leader doesn’t handle them the same.  Your job is to create power WITH people, not power OVER people. The 4 traps we di…

Difficult conversati…

Difficult conversations are a frequent occurrence for every leader, but every leader doesn’t handle them the same.  Your job is to create power WITH people, not power OVER people. The 4 traps we discuss in this episode are natural responses to difficult situations that in most cases cause even more trouble down the road.  Check out this episode of the Lead Up Podcast to learn 4 ways you can improve your approach to difficult conversations to start creating unity on your team.  If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to leave a 5-star review on your streaming platform. Mike encourages you to …

You can’t create the future you envision by repeating the same actions that are creating your current reality.  To reach the level of leadership you aspire to reach, or whatever your goals for the …

You can’t create t…

You can’t create the future you envision by repeating the same actions that are creating your current reality.  To reach the level of leadership you aspire to reach, or whatever your goals for the future are, you are going to have to make changes to both your mindset and behavior. In this episode, host Mike Harbour shares with you the greatest question you can ask yourself to find out what it truly takes to grasp hold of the future you envision! If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to leave a 5-star review on your streaming platform. Mike encourages you to reach out to him through: Mike@har…

Do you ever find your actions not aligning with your leadership aspirations? Well, you’re not alone.  Being an effective leader who embodies the values you preach is challenging with all the unexpe…

Do you ever find you…

Do you ever find your actions not aligning with your leadership aspirations? Well, you’re not alone.  Being an effective leader who embodies the values you preach is challenging with all the unexpected chaos constantly thrown at you.  In this episode of the Lead Up Podcast, host Mike Harbour and special guest Gary Harpst discuss what it takes the make the shift in your performance to become the leader you’ve always aspired to be. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to leave a 5-star review on your streaming platform. Mike encourages you to reach out to him through: Mike@harbourresources…

Elite Leadership is a journey, not a destination, but there are certain qualities and competencies that you HAVE TO be in constant pursuit of improvement in.  In this episode, Mike dives into the 6 C…

Elite Leadership is …

Elite Leadership is a journey, not a destination, but there are certain qualities and competencies that you HAVE TO be in constant pursuit of improvement in.  In this episode, Mike dives into the 6 C’s of Elite Leadership and teaches how you can apply new habits to create the future you want to see. The 6 C’s of Elite Leadership that Mike talks about are:Commitment Courage Confidence  Clarity Calmness  CompassionGive this episode a listen and learn what it takes for you to take the next massive stride in your journey of Elite Leadership. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to leave…

Improving customer/ patient experience starts with first improving employee experience.  In this week’s episode of the Lead Up Podcast, Mike and special guest, Tom Dahlborg, discuss the importance …

Improving customer/ …

Improving customer/ patient experience starts with first improving employee experience.  In this week’s episode of the Lead Up Podcast, Mike and special guest, Tom Dahlborg, discuss the importance of prioritizing culture and measuring the right things to create a positive work environment, and the significance of self-love and empathy in leadership.  If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to leave a 5-star review on your streaming platform. Mike encourages you to reach out to him through: Mike@harbourresources.com to let him know your thoughts on this episode & to share some topics you w…

There are endless factors that go into retaining employees due to the varying personalities of individuals in your organization, but there are certain things that are universally true that need to be …

There are endless fa…

There are endless factors that go into retaining employees due to the varying personalities of individuals in your organization, but there are certain things that are universally true that need to be implemented in every workplace to create a culture where people want to stay. In this week’s episode of the Lead Up Podcast, Mike shares 5 steps you can take to immediately make a shift in your organization’s culture to start keeping the quality talent you work so hard to attract. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to leave a 5-star review on your streaming platform. Mike encourages you to r…