Learn to Lead
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You've probably heard of the phrase "everything rises and falls on leadership." While this phrase is simple, it is also incredibly profound.This podcast serves those leaders who seek to lead themselves, their team, and their community. Are you a leader or desire to be one? Join me, David Pagano, as we walk the road of leadership together. Every week you'll be equipped with tools to take with you. These tools are to be used for you, your team, and your community. Are you ready?
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You've probably heard of the phrase "everything rises and falls on leadership." While this phrase is simple, it is also incredibly profound.This podcast serves those leaders who seek to lead themselves, their team, and their community. Are you a leader or desire to be one? Join me, David Pagano, as we walk the road of leadership together. Every week you'll be equipped with tools to take with you. These tools are to be used for you, your team, and your community. Are you ready?
Language:
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Contact:
8139574540
Episodes
The story of a recovering micromanager [S3E7]
5/25/2021
If people leave their job because of an absent and incompetent leader, the next best reason would be because their leader watches their every move.
Micromanagement: do I need to say more? It is the second leading reason people find elsewhere to work. Today we discuss and answer three important questions:
Our main takeaways include:
1. What is micromanagement and why is it such a problem?
2. How do I become less of a micromanager?
3. David, I'm being led by a micromanager; what do I...
Duration:00:22:50
When you are rejected, and how to leave a legacy of purpose. Reflections on leadership lessons 5/17/21-5/23/21
5/23/2021
Even as a host of a leadership podcast, I am still learning too.
What did I learn this week? How to deal with rejection and the importance of leaving a legacy.
Today we talk about:
1. Why rejection hurts, how to recover, and why it may be the best thing to ever happen to you.
2. Leaving a legacy; make the world a better place when you leave it.
In loving memory of Dr. George Allen.
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Duration:00:13:37
When people doubt you, and the most important business decision you will make. Reflections on leadership lessons 4/5/21-4/11/21
4/11/2021
Even as a host of a leadership podcast, I am still learning too.
What did I learn this week? Two valuable pieces of wisdom, and even a few celebrations to mention.
Today we talk about:
1. People will doubt you.
2. The most important business decision you will ever make.
Interview link for the Jay Franze Leadership Podcast:
Link to Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XJo2DUasQqc
Link to the podcast: https://jayfranze.com/
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Duration:00:10:23
The best is yet to come
3/28/2021
Where is the new content, David?
In today's brief episode I explain:
1. My absence
2. My future in flux
3. My commitment to this podcast and, more importantly, you the listener.
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Our Patreon supporters who support what we do every week:
1. Maya L.
2. Kathy W.
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Duration:00:05:52
Reaching for your dreams: Why many do not make it into reality. Reflections on leadership lessons 3/8/21-3/14/21
3/15/2021
Even as a host of a leadership podcast, I am still learning too.
What did I learn this week? In order to make your vision a reality, you need one essential element: work "super" hard.
Today we talk about:
1. Why dreams are important for leadership.
2. Why do many of these dreams never come into fruition?
3. How do we make these dreams reality?
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Duration:00:14:14
Leading teams in toxic cultures [S3E7] Part 2
3/12/2021
I received two in the past week. The two questions were:
These are two REALLY good questions that deserve two REALLY good answers. As I answer these questions throughout today’s episode, my goal today is to provide you with tools and knowledge to take into a workplace that may be toxic. Some of you may be in a situation more dire than others, so I ask that you use them to best fit the challenges you face with respect, care, and humility.
Our main takeaways include:
1. Is the place where...
Duration:00:27:56
Leading your team through a toxic culture [S3E6]
3/9/2021
Did you know that the leading cause of employees leaving their jobs is because of toxic work cultures? It’s not surprising, and I am sure you are not too surprised either.
Our main takeaways include:
1. What is considered a toxic culture and what is not?
2. How do you lead a toxic culture and turn it into a healthy one?
3. Give yourself, and your team, time to adapt, heal, and celebrate victories.
Related episodes for your development:
1. Creating a culture people want to work for
2....
Duration:00:28:24
The four-dimensional leader. A reflection on leadership lessons from week 3/1/21-3/7/21
3/8/2021
Even as a host of a leadership podcast, I am still learning too.
What did I learn this week? Leadership is multi-dimensional; you lead in every direction from up, across, down, and even towards one's self.
Today we talk about:
1. What is four-dimensional leadership and why is it important?
2. How do we lead inwards?
3. How do we lead down?
4. How do we lead across?
5. How do we lead up?
6. Our call to action as leaders
Related episodes for your development:
1. Why I Lead
2. How to...
Duration:00:09:38
Choose your battles wisely; why some battles are worth fighting for (and some not so much). A reflection on leadership lessons from week 2/22/21-2/28/21
3/1/2021
Even as a host of a leadership podcast, I am still learning too.
What did I learn this week? Not every battle is worth the fight. If fact, choosing the wrong battle can cause more harm than good, even if it fought with good intentions.
Today we talk about:
1. Why every battle isn't worth fighting.
2. Why do we feel the urge to fight?
3. How do we discern which battles are worth fighting for?
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Duration:00:15:19
Creating a culture people want to work for [S3E5]
2/24/2021
The question then is asked: “How does someone go about creating a culture that shares the elements of a remarkable one?”
It starts with a leadership team committed to making values, goals, and habits an expectation from the top to the bottom.
If it is not a priority to you, neither will it be anyone else. Don’t expect a remarkable culture to come into existence by chance. Intentional focus has to be made in order for your vision for the team to come to life.
Our main takeaways...
Duration:00:20:32
Don't expect traffic on the extra mile: Leadership lessons from week 2/15 - 2/21
2/22/2021
Even as a host of a leadership podcast, I am still learning too.
What did I learn this week? You'll find a crowd with you along the first mile, but expect a lot less running along the second, third, and fourth mile.
We talk today about:
1. Why leaders need the 2nd mile.
2. How do we go the second mile?
3. What happens when we go the second mile?
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Duration:00:11:20
Let's build your leadership bench: how to find great leaders for your team [S3E4]
2/16/2021
How do we find great leaders? Are they hiding from us, or are we blind to them? Is it that we miss them in our day to day business, or are there so little left that they are hard to find? The short answers to those questions are yes and no; however, it takes considerable effort and time to find, develop, and equip them.
Where do we start? We ALWAYS begin in the hiring process.
Our main takeaways include:
1. The problems of promoting and hiring out of urgency
2. Where do we find great...
Duration:00:11:05
Sometimes you're the problem: A reflection on leadership lessons from week 2/8-2/14
2/15/2021
Welcome to the Learn to Lead podcast where we equip you to lead yourself, your team, and your community. My name is David Pagano, and I have the pleasure of serving as your host and coach.
Even as a host of a leadership podcast, I am still learning too.
What did I learn this week? The humbling fact that sometimes as a leader you can be the problem. Yikes.
We talk today about:
1. Pride in leadership (the problem)
2. Humility in leadership (the solution)
3. Admitting when your wrong...
Duration:00:11:07
Building relationships with your team that last a lifetime [S3E3]
2/9/2021
Welcome to the Learn to Lead podcast where we equip you to lead yourself, your team, and your community. My name is David Pagano, and I have the pleasure of serving as your host and coach.
Every team needs their leader to be physically and psychologically present. What is it then that your team needs to hear from you daily? We break it down into three simple steps in our episode today
Our main takeaways include:
1. How to be intentional with your relationships.
2. How to have patience...
Duration:00:12:26
What your team needs to hear from you every day [S3E2]
2/2/2021
Welcome to the Learn to Lead podcast where we equip you to lead yourself, your team, and your community. My name is David Pagano, and I have the pleasure of serving as your host and coach.
Every team needs their leader to be physically and psychologically present. What is it then that your team needs to hear from you daily? We break it down into three simple steps in our episode today
Our main takeaways include:
1. How a leader acknowledges their team.
2. How a leader appreciates their...
Duration:00:15:40
BONUS Episode: The top 10 leadership questions answered
1/28/2021
Welcome to the Learn to Lead podcast where we equip you to lead yourself, your team, and your community. My name is David Pagano, and I have the pleasure of serving as your host and coach.
This podcast has exploded in growth due to one reason: your continued listening, sharing, and support. Because of that, I have compiled the top ten leadership questions. I hope these questions stir ideas and thoughts to challenge and equip your leadership.
And from all of us on the Learn to Lead team,...
Duration:00:34:23
The greatest gift you could give your team [S3E1]
1/26/2021
Welcome to the Learn to Lead podcast where we equip you to lead yourself, your team, and your community. My name is David Pagano, and I have the pleasure of serving as your host and coach.
If a leader could give their team one gift, what would the greatest of them be? Newsflash: this isn't something you can buy off of Amazon.
Our main takeaways include:
1. Why is psychological safety important for me?
2. How do I create a culture of psychological safety?
3. What can I do as a leader to...
Duration:00:14:20
Learn to Lead: Your leadership lid and effectiveness (Season finale) (S2E8)
1/20/2021
Welcome to the Learn to Lead podcast where we equip you to lead yourself, your team, and your community. My name is David Pagano, and I have the pleasure of serving as your host and coach.
Leadership lid is the level of effectiveness by which you lead your team and organization. When your lid increases or decreases, so does your team. Your leadership lid is completely in your control.
Our main takeaways include:
1. Why is leadership lid important?
2. How do I determine what my leadership...
Duration:00:12:05
Learn to Lead: Three daily habits all successful leaders follow [S2E6]
1/13/2021
Welcome to the Learn to Lead podcast where we equip you to lead yourself, your team, and your community. My name is David Pagano, and I have the pleasure of serving as your host and coach.
All great leaders consistently follow daily habits that make them successful? It's because all great leaders:
1) Read daily
2) Write daily
3) Listen daily
In our episode today we will discuss how to do just that, and I hope it adds value to you and your team.
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Duration:00:16:41
Learn to Lead: How to make your leadership count every day [S2E6]
1/6/2021
Welcome to the Learn to Lead podcast where we equip you to lead yourself, your team, and your community. My name is David Pagano, and I have the pleasure of serving as your host and coach.
All great leaders want to make their leadership count, so why is it that some are more effective than others? It's because all great leaders:
1) Know where their time is going
2) Know what to focus on
3) Know when and how to use their energy
In our episode today we will discuss how to do just...
Duration:00:18:42