Confessions of a Reformed Control Freak Podcast (c)

By: Brian Smith - Power Link Dynamics
  • Summary

  • I understand the challenges facing managers and business leaders today, having spent 40+ years as general manager for a major retailer, college professor and an award-winning entrepreneur. Hi - My name is Brian Smith. In my "Confessions of a Reformed Control Freak" podcast, I will give you my take on the ins and outs of today's business world and share tips and techniques to help you develop the people skills needed to manage or lead others more effectively, regardless of gender or generation. Tune in and learn how to manage and lead the 21st Century way.
    Brian Smith - Power Link Dynamics
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Episodes
  • Your Aging Workforce Is Your Competitive Advantage
    Apr 1 2024
    Would it surprise you to learn that the fastest-growing segment of today's workforce is not Millenials or Gen. Z - it's Boomers? According to Gallop, that demographic is growing at 10,000 people per day. Stop letting your most experienced employees walk out the door, or worse, getting hired by your competition. Why not encourage them to stay, if only in a part-time capacity, instead of ushering them out the door? Adults can learn new things given the correct set of circumstances and in an environment conducive to learning. Listen to my podcast and learn Knowles's Five Adult Learning Principles to create a positive learning environment.
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    7 mins
  • Start Embracing Your Unique Talents
    Mar 17 2024
    Have you ever wondered why you do what you do, why you do it the way you do it, and why you might not fit into someone else's puzzle? We become who we are at a very young age which heavily influences how we communicate with others, build collaborative teams, resolve conflicts, and manage others and like to be managed. I believe you are who you are. Start embracing your unique talents by visiting my website and downloading a Free DISC E-Book and determine your ideal career.
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    8 mins
  • But We've Always Done It This Way Isn't An Option.
    Feb 11 2024
    But we've always done it this way. How many times have you heard someone say that famous line.? You've probably heard it so many times you've lost count. Just because you've always done it that way doesn't necessarily mean you should keep doing it that way. The business environment is constantly changing. Technology changes. Management changes. Team's change. Leadership changes. Ownership changes and organizations must change to keep pace with the changes that are swirling around them. Listen to this podcast and discover the three questions you and your team need to ask and answer because we've always done it this way is no longer an option.
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    7 mins

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