HQ School of Leadership is a podcast that captures the tools, tips, and perspectives shared in Dr. De Hicks' School of Leadership focusing on improving the effectiveness of high-impact, high-performance leaders. Learn how to make small changes that make a big difference right away.
Episodes
Nov 25, 2022
Nov 25, 2022
33 min
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.
Nov 18, 2022
Nov 18, 2022
46 min
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.
May 27, 2022
May 27, 2022
18 min
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.
May 20, 2022
May 20, 2022
28 min
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.
May 13, 2022
May 13, 2022
32 min
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.
Apr 29, 2022
Apr 29, 2022
20 min
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.
Apr 22, 2022
Apr 22, 2022
15 min
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.
Apr 15, 2022
Apr 15, 2022
25 min
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.
Apr 8, 2022
Apr 8, 2022
31 min
Learn how to ask the 4 Great Questions that will dramatically improve your effectiveness as a leader, manager, supervisor or influencer of people.
Apr 1, 2022
Apr 1, 2022
16 min
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.