The De Hicks Podcast

The Art of the Long View--Staying in the Game When You Want to Give Up: Podcast #70

Learn the Art of the Long View: How to stay in the game when everyone else, and all that is within you, says QUIT! 

Check Yourself (Before You Wreck Yourself)--6 Strategies That Make You Depression-Proof as a Leader: Podcast #69

The hallmarks of Leadership Depression can sneak up on you.  A huge percentage of Leaders in our surveys report experiencing most of these but don't call it depression.  Check yourself against this list and see if it is your experience.  Then, learn 6 strategies that you can easily do right now that will make you depression-proof.  

The Monkey of Incongruity on Your Shoulder--Keep it from Driving You Crazy: Podcast #68

We hate incongruity.  Every time we notice it, we hear a Monkey chattering on our shoulder.  Learn why great leaders don't ignore incongruity.  They also don't assume they know why it's there. 

Lonely Legends and Reclusive Rare Breeds---Overcoming Leadership Loneliness: Podcast #67

Leadership can be lonely, but it doesn't need to be.  Learn how to spot and deal with the particular kind of loneliness brought on by success and the unique challenges of leadership.

When ”Go!” Meets ”Slow Down! Not So Fast, Buddy!” Managing the Tension of Change: Podcast #66

What happens when a good idea encounters resistance?  What happens when everyone agrees to change and grow and then nothing moves? Learn to understand and manage the tension between those who want to change and grow and those who want to slow down and maintain the status quo.

The Art of Complaining (Without Going Down the Rabbit Hole of Negativity): Podcast #65

Complaining is a sign of commitment, althought it does not feel like it. Here's how to complain about the right thing, to the right person, at the right time and not get labeled as as Negatiave Ned or a Never-Work Nancy. 

The Hard Thing About Managing Your Emotions as a Leader (So Your Team Doesn’t Have to): Podcast #64

Leaders who cannot manage their strong emotions force their teams to manage their own behavior in order to avoid the YUK of the negative vibes coming out of their boss.  Here's what you can do about it. 

Delegate or Die! Overcoming the 5 Roadblocks Between You and Great Delegation (Podcast #63)

You know you want to delegate, but you haven't gotten good at it yet. Learn about the 5 roadblocks between you and effective delegation and how to overcome them. 

Don‘t! Just Don‘t (Be Lazy or Selfish). Everything Else Worthwhile Follows That (Podcast #62)

Avoid these two things and you will be a much better leader.  It's that simple.  Sometimes we don't need a new tool, a new method, a new system.  We just need to quit being lazy and selfish.  And, DON'T drink Hamm's Beer! 

That‘s Gonna Leave a Mark! Your Relationship with Pain, Part 6: A Rare Breed! (Podcast #61)

Are you a Rare Breed?  Learn how your purpose in life dramatically impacts your experience of pain.