The De Hicks Podcast

Great Mental Models Make Great Leaders---Part 1 Einstein, Bourbon, Cigars, and The Importance of Your Frame of Reference: Podcast #80

Dr. De talks about some great bourbon from Florida, a good cigar from Nicaragua, and starts this series talking about the Great Mental Models that Make Great Leaders.  This episode is all about Einstein's Theory of Relativity applied to you as a Leader, Manager, or Supervisor.  It's more fun that it sounds.  

The Hidden (and High) Costs of Poor Performers on Your Team

Dr. De reviews King's Creek 9 year old Sour Mash Whiskey and talks about the hidden and high costs of having poor performers on your team and what to do about it.  Whiskey and cigar review ends at about 11 minutes, in case you aren't interested in the finer things in life. 

Do You Need Better Friends? The Art and Science Behind the Influence of Your Closest Friendships: Podcast #78

Maybe you need better friends.   Dr De talks about the profound influence a few people have on the direction and quality of your life.  Most people pay more attention to choosing a car than they do to choosing their closest relationships. They leave this most important choice up to circumstances.  Learn how important it is to choose your relationships and become a better leader for it.  

Just STOP It! Don’t GROW or GO Before You Stop It! --Podcast #77

Just STOP it!  I know you want more time, money, security, friendships, wisdom, opportunity... and on, and on.  But, before you grow--before you GO--prune.  Learn what to cut out before you add. 

Beyond Resilience--How the Storms of Life Can Make You Stronger: Podcast #76

Learn the 9 disciplines practiced by everyone who is beyond resilient.  They lean in and embrace the cold, harsh storms of life and are stronger for it. 

It’s Time to Forgive--How to Develop a Forgiving Mind: Podcast #75

Learn the secret to forgiveness and benefit from the freedom of developing a forgiving mind at work (and outside of work).  You'll be glad you did. 

You Have Two Jobs...Creating Clarity and Creating Alignment: Podcast #74

Leaders, Managers, Supervisors, and especially Influencers (those people who are daring others do to something great) have only two jobs: Create Clarity and Create Alignment.  Turns out, it's harder than it looks. 

The Biggest Mistakes Boards Make and How to Overcome Them: Podcast #73

On a Board?  Work with a Board?  Learn about the 9 biggest mistakes Boards make and how to overcome them.  Also learn about the 3 jobs healthy Boards have, the 6 questions to ask if you are considering Board membership, and the 6 Disciplines of healthy Boards.  

Great Question! Learn How to Ask the 4 Great Questions that Make You More Effective as a Leader: Podcast #72

Learn how to ask the 4 Great Questions that will dramatically improve your effectiveness as a leader, manager, supervisor or influencer of people.  

Thinking Backwards--7 Ways Leaders Think that Seem Completely Backwards: Podcast #71

Learn about the 7 ways leaders think that are completely BACKWARDS. Does this describe you? Leaders think backwards about time, and risk, and saying No, and more.