Greatness on the Go
This is the audio version of the Delivering Greatness blog by Tom V. Quinn, author of the nationally award winning leadership and management book, Delivering Greatness.
Season 2, Ep. 2 : Don't Worry, You're Fine
In this episode, we dispel the concept that there is something wrong with us just because we are bombarded with this messaging all the time from all different media sources. We are just fine. There is always room to improve but it doesn't mean there is anything wrong with the "today you". In the podcast, we discuss the journey of continuous improvement and the positive effect it will have on your life. A great listen that will reset how you see yourself and the world.
Season 2, Ep. 1: Footprints in the Snow
In this kickoff episode of Season 2 of Greatness on the Go, we delve into the topic of how the perception of a new year is different between sales and operations and how leaders and managers are built through the various opportunities an organization provides. Great listen to start off the new year right!
Episode #12: Beware Who Packs Your Parachute
In this final episode of Season 1 of Greatness on the Go, we cover the risks and solutions of having others prepare information for you that you ultimately have to present, not the people preparing it. This situation is normal and inevitable as we continue to progress in our careers so it it critically important to understand how to successfully navigate this challenge. This episode provides the "How To" guide.
Episode 11: The Crowd Doesn't Have The Music
In this episode, we discuss live presentation skills and best practices for a successful presentation to a group. One of the key points of this mini-podcast is that the crowd you are standing in front of has no idea what you plan on saying so unless you give away a stumble or mistake, the will have no idea and will just process what you present. A great primer for successful and smooth presentations whether to groups of five or five hundred.
Episode 10: Fork In The Road
In this episode of the mini podcast series, Greatness on the Go, we look at why it is important to consistently reassess our skills and the skills of those around us. As we continue to improve as individuals and our abilities widen, tasks that used to be very difficult or near impossible become commonplace events. The tasks haven't changed, we have. A great listen with an important message.
Episode 9: Making Magic
This episode of the mini-podcast series Greatness on the Go discusses the perspective of what magic really is and how we create magic every day in our work and our lives but likely don't realize it. This podcast episode will give you a different, and hopefully, deeper appreciation of what you and those around you do every single day.
Episode #8 : The Boy Scout Mottos
This episode is an excerpt from my book, Delivering Greatness, and share some of the most important life lessons that have shaped both my personal life and my professional career. If you only choose one episode to listen to (and I hope you listen to them all, each shares something important) this one is it.
Episode #7: Trying vs. Doing
In this latest installment of Greatness on the Go, we examine the difference between "Trying" and "Doing". In business and in life, you do not get a trophy just for participating, you need to make an impact in your world and actually "Do". An important listen with a few chuckles mixed in along the way.
Episode #6: Don't Let the 3% Win
In this latest episode of Greatness on the Go, we discuss how much we accomplish in a day and how many wins we get but often focus on the 3% of issues that take up all our thoughts. Remember, 3% of issues means 97% success. Great listen and a good reminder to focus on what's important.
Episode #5- The Art of Lifesaving
This episode shares a very important life tip on how to deal with others, specifically, how to help people without being dragged under. A must listen episode.
Episode #4- It's amazing how much you can get done if you don't care who gets the credit
In this episode, we discuss that it is the outcome that matters at the end of the day and as leaders, we are judged by the number of successful outcomes we help deliver. Success is not about having those around you give you credit, being successful will bring its own credit.
Episode #3-You Never Get Credit for the Crises You Avoid
In this latest installment of Greatness on the Go, we visit the concept that all the efforts and hard work we put in every day to avoid all sorts of crises is seldom noticed by those around us as nothing bad ever happens when we do our jobs right. It also discusses that as leaders, we need to be aware enough to recognize when those in our charge do these right things and give them credit accordingly. An important leadership enhancement lesson.
It's amazing how much you can get done when you don't care who gets the credit
Outcome, it's all about outcome. You don't get extra points for taking credit for the successes, our job is to deliver the wins.
You never get credit for the crises you avoid
In this episode, we explore the concept that all the work we do every day keeps bad things from happening, so they don't, and as a result, you guessed it, you never get credit for the crises you avoid.
Episode 2-Whether you think you can or you can't, you're right
This episode of the new audio podcast series, Greatness on the Go, talks about how we control, to a great extent, our ability to be successful in reaching our objectives.
Episode 1-Grace Under Pressure....Eventually
This inaugural episode of the new audio series, Greatness on the Go, talks about how those that we observe often look so more under control than we feel and really they are just further down the experience road than we are at this point.