#onethingseries: Leadership & Motivation w/ Kaley Klemp

#onethingseries: Leadership & Motivation w/ Kaley Klemp

by | Aug 11, 2019 | #onethingseries, Learning to Lead, Motivation, Organizational Growth, Organizational Leadership, Principal Leadership

 

Don’t miss this leadership podcast with Kaley Klemp.

Kaley Warner Klemp is a sought-after facilitator, speaker, and coach. She is an expert in small-group dynamics and leadership development. She leads “offsites” to help teams end drama, and, instead, communicate and interact in ways that achieve their strategic objectives—even in the face of challenging circumstances.

Kaley is an Enneagram specialist, helping organizations outperform their competitors by unlocking a deeper understanding of what motivates and drives people. A favorite with Young Presidents Organization (YPO) forums and chapters, Kaley has facilitated retreats for more than 300 member and spouse forums throughout the world. She is known for guiding groups to the next level of depth.

Kaley is the author of 13 Guidelines for Effective Teams and a co-author of The Drama-Free Office and The 15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership. In addition to her study at the Gottman Institute, the Hendricks Institute, and Byron Katie’s School for The Work, she is a certified YPO Forum Facilitator, Enneagram Institute Teacher, TEDx Speaker, and Shadow Work Coach.

She is a graduate of Stanford University, where she earned a B.A. in International Relations and an M.A. in Sociology, with a focus on Organizational Behavior. Kaley is an avid athlete, spending time skiing, hiking, mountain biking, and practicing yoga. Kaley lives in Boulder, Colorado with her husband and daughter.

Her interview with TheSchoolHouse302 is fun and engaging. She provides tons of key takeaways for leaders, focusing on the topic of motivation but diving into much, much more.

TheSchoolHouse302 · One Thing Series: Leadership & Motivation w/ Kaley Klemp

  • Listen to what she says about the difference between “content” and “context.” Don’t miss out on taking an Enneagram test; listen to what she says about it.
  • Let’s all follow Nate Klemp for mindfulness. And, don’t miss what she says about Oprah and Brene Brown.
  • She talks about our need to “create space.” Super important for leaders.
  • Listen to what she says about learning to balance the digital versus the human touch. Wow!
  • Don’t miss what she says about the value of having a coach. We all need one.
  • Her thinking around “possibilities” is evolving. Super cool to hear.

Action Step: Sign up for one of her courses here.

Please follow, like, and comment; it really helps. Use #onethingseries and #SH302 so that we can find you. For more great leadership content, follow dereka206.sg-host.com.

Joe & T.J.

#TheThreeMinuteChallenge

#TheThreeMinuteChallenge

by | Aug 7, 2019 | #TheThreeMinuteChallenge, Action, Leadership, Learning to Lead, Motivation

Motivation Model Clarity of Purpose requires us to peel back the onion, quiet the noise in our head, and identify something that we truly desire to achieve. This can be anything from learning an instrument to speaking a second language to volunteering at your local hospital to carving time for family. Take 3 minutes this week to meet the challenge.

Challenge Yourself: Let’s Get RAW

Reflect–What have you been putting off for days, months, or perhaps even years that you want to do but have lacked the motivation thus far?

Act–Identify one thing that you want to accomplish to make a difference in your life or the lives of others and take the first step toward achieving that goal today.

Write–Formulate your why statement. Write down one sentence that communicates the purpose behind what you want to achieve.

Stay tuned for more challenges, reflection questions, leadership models, podcasts, and more by following dereka206.sg-host.com. It’s our job to curate, synthesize, and communicate so that you can lead better and grow faster. In a world plagued by nothing but noise, we help you by getting to simple. Joe & T.J.
#SH302 — The Three Cs of Motivation: Clarity, Consciousness, and Commitment

#SH302 — The Three Cs of Motivation: Clarity, Consciousness, and Commitment

by | Aug 4, 2019 | #SH302, Daily Habits, Learning to Lead, Motivation, Organizational Growth, Planning and Preparation, Reflect

Carpe Diem

Good, better, best. Never let it rest. ‘Til your good is better and your better is best. ~ St. Jerome

Knowing ourselves and what it means to give our “good, better, best” for any given task is not easy. This understanding requires a deep level of self-awareness, which is only gained through self-reflection. In ancient Greek writings, “know thyself”  comes as a command to look inward. Hobbes uses the Latin translation, nosce teipsum, referring to the need for humans to study themselves to find out more about what influences our inner thoughts and what motivates our actions. This level of consciousness is necessary for us to improve in all facets of life, allowing our good to get better and our better to be best.

But even with this deep level of personal awareness, we can get trapped by the fact that knowledge alone is not a motivator. Something else from inside of us must crave change. Real improvements are drawn about by the desire to live a life in pursuit of the best we can be. Not a better you, but the best you. In fact, it has been said that hell is only your future realization regarding all that you could have accomplished in life but didn’t. The thought that so many people are disengaged with life and work, unmotivated to do their best (upward toward 70% of the workforce), is dispiriting. It’s downright unproductive and wasteful.

The world is desperate for us to be more and give more, for us to follow our dreams and lift from within. Whether it is in service to others, building a business, innovating in a new space, or challenging the status quo, every ounce of us–our intellect, spirituality, physical being–will fall short if our motivation is inconsistent or frail. Regardless of the reason–fear, rejection, doubt, or discomfort–the key is to find that magical point where we are truly motivated to accomplish what we want from every moment of every day.

Undoubtedly, a climatic event or situation can cause this to happen. Richard Rohr describes this as the coming of our second selves. It occurs when we experience something so powerful that our outlook and attitude toward life is immediately altered. But outside of such a drastic scenario, motivation is the result of what we call The Three Cs of Motivation: Clarity, Consciousness, and Commitment. Using these three Cs can help you find your motivation and stay consistent so that you can achieve your goals. 

Motivation Model

Regardless of the area in your life where you need greater motivation, whether that be parenting, starting a business, teaching in the classroom, or leadership of any kind, these three Cs are the foundational elements to get you moving.

#1: Clarity of Purpose–The first step is always to identify what you truly want to achieve, your why.

#2: Consciousness of Ourselves–The second step to reflect on your strengths and weaknesses. This allows us to see where we can take advantage of our natural abilities, and it helps to forecast any potential pitfalls or missteps.

#3: Commitment to Accountability–The third step is to hold yourself accountable, both by having the will to continue after you fail and by systematizing a way to ensure that you stay consistent.

That’s this month’s model for motivation. Stay tuned for challenges, nuggets of wisdom, reflection questions, and more. Follow us at dereka206.sg-host.com to join thousands of others who get alerts, resources, podcasts, and more.

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TheSchoolHouse302 is about getting to simple by maximizing effective research-based strategies that empower individuals to lead better and grow faster.

Joe & T.J.

#reviewandreflect: 3 Practices to See Results in Action

#reviewandreflect: 3 Practices to See Results in Action

by | Jul 28, 2019 | Action, Learning to Lead

Results Into Action This is TheSchoolHouse302’s monthly #review&reflect, wrapping up our focus on Results in Action. Our review and reflect series offers readers the opportunity to take a deep dive into our leadership content by taking time to reflect and identify the skills you need, to explore how you can learn those skills, and to connect with industry leaders to follow to gain greater expertise. Skills I need to develop for improved results…

Are your actions getting you the results you desire? The key is to never confuse being busy with being productive. The following are three action-strategies to help you achieve the results you desire.

Results in Action Strategy #1:

Focus on the Process, Not the Product — #performance

Challenge Question #1: How can you create a culture where each individual monitors his or her own performance to determine progress toward the predetermined goal?

Results in Action Strategy #2:

Concentrate on the Conditions, Not the Bottomline — #resources

Challenge Question #2: How effectively are you  communicating the overall goal while maintaining a culture of care and compassion?

Results in Action Strategy #3:

Create a Culture of Engagement, Not a Culture of Exhaustion — #fun

Challenge Question #3: What’s one new perk that you can provide your people for a stronger sense of work-life fit and personal well-being so that they can be even more productive and engaged at work?

Not only will the three strategies help your organization, but you can see your results in action, too, by developing a systematic process, creating optimal conditions, and creating teams of people who are committed and engaged in the work.

Self Assessment:

Leadership is difficult and our efforts need to produce results. In education, we have several proven initiatives alive in our schools all at the same time. The question is how well are they working to achieve results? Take a moment to answer and reflect on the following questions.  

Results_in_Action_Assessment

Based on these three simple questions, what do you need to work on starting today?

Great Leaders Are Avid Readers

Review: In our #readthisseries we featured books that highlight real people who we can emulate and real wisdom for the courage we need to succeed as leaders.

What should I read to become more aware of the qualities, both personally and organizationally, necessary for Results in Action?

Rich dad poor dad: What the rich teach their kids about money that the poor and middle class do not! By Robert Kiyosaki

Shift the work: The revolutionary science of moving from apathetic to all in using your head heart and gut. By Joe Mechlinski

Results now: How we can achieve unprecedented results in teaching and learning. By Mike Schmoker

You can’t miss our #readthisseries on 3 books you need to read for stronger courage.

Who should I follow…

What does an expert have to say about getting results? An expert on helping organizations excel and creating top performance, John Hittler, eloquently describes how the carrot and stick method of improving performance is outdated and ineffective. His explanation of the pilot light and how a small continual flame is what we actually need for sustained peak performance is profound.

Review: For our #onethingseries, we interviewed John Hittler

Action: Listen to the entire podcast on iTunes, One Thing Series, and please rate and like (it helps).

That’s our #review&reflect for Results in Action. Take a look back to take a step forward. TheSchoolHouse302 is about getting to simple and maximizing effective research-based strategies that empower individuals to lead better and grow faster. Please let us know how our leadership posts are working for you, what you are reading to improve yourself, and your thoughts on leadership and growth here on our blog and Twitter. Follow our #onethingseries podcast on iTunes and our #readthisseries on YouTube. Joe & T.J.
#readthisseries: 3 Books You Need to Read to Take Action for Results

#readthisseries: 3 Books You Need to Read to Take Action for Results

by | Jul 21, 2019 | #readthisseries, Action, Learning to Lead

#readthisseries

Don’t miss this vblog on books you need to read to lead better and grow faster. We recommend three titles that are must-reads on the topic of seeing your results in action. You can find our catalog of great leadership books at dereka206.sg-host.com — click on #readthisseries.

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Kiyosaki, R. (1997). Rich dad poor dad: What the rich teach their kids about money that the poor and middle class do not! New York: Warner Books, Inc.

Mechlinski, J. (2018). Shift the work: The revolutionary science of moving from apathetic to all in using your head heart and gut. New York: Morgan James Publishing.

Schmoker, M. Results now: How we can achieve unprecedented results in teaching and learning. Alexandria, VA: ASCD.

Don’t miss your chance to win this month’s give-away by tweeting to us using #readthisseries. The directions are in the video. We can’t wait to hear from you.

As always, please like, follow, and comment. If you have books that we should read and recommend, please let us know that as well.

Joe & T.J.

#onethingseries: Taking Action w/ John Hittler

#onethingseries: Taking Action w/ John Hittler

by | Jul 14, 2019 | #onethingseries, Action, Learning to Lead

 

Don’t miss this leadership podcast with John Hittler. John specializes in creating seemingly impossible outcomes, whether transforming a struggling team to become the top performer, or engaging an audience with his playful, interactive, life-changing style. His belief is simple: we are each endowed with one unique genius, different than any other person on the planet. John uses his genius to create seemingly impossible outcomes and in doing so, helps people win big!

John runs Evoking Genius, a transformational business coaching company, working primarily 1:1 with CEO’s to grow exponentially. John is also a father to 7 kids, with 6 sets of DNA, happily married, competitive athlete, world’s worst Tango dancer, health freak, and avid learner.

His interview with TheSchoolHouse302 is enlightening with insights for leaders in any field. We talk about teamwork, results, taking responsibility, and much much more. 

TheSchoolHouse302 · One Thing Series: Taking Action w/ John Hittler

  • Don’t miss what he says about the pilot light as a constant source of energy. And, how the traditional carrot-and-stick approach falls short in the long run. 
  • He follows Shane Parrish for knowledge and inspiration. Listen to why.
  • He talks about his “Top One, Top Three” practice. You’ll want to put this into action for sure.
  • He wants to engage in trauma therapy and he’s learning about it from Tucker Max.
  • Check out what he says about healthy habits and the transfer to leadership.
  • More-and-more he’s learning that people fundamentally stay the same. And, he says it’s both good and bad. Don’t miss what he says about punching his 7th grade teacher in the face.

John’s interview is packed with great advice along with tons of interesting nuggets from his past, present, and even future self. Leaders will gain perspective on taking action and all kinds of other fun stuff.

Please follow, like, and comment; it really helps. Use #onethingseries and #SH302 so that we can find you.

Joe & T.J.