The Brazen Leader
Welcome to the Brazen Leader, a podcast where we will explore typical leadership topics and some non-traditional leadership advice. I will be open, honest, and direct, and you can be the same. The dialogue can and should be a little messy. I hope you will join me on this journey to becoming a strong, bold, and successful leader. Kevin Berchelmann is an executive coach, consultant, and CEO and Founder of Triangle Performance LLC. He set out nearly two decades ago to take leadership lessons learned from his military service and senior executive roles in general management, human resources, and operations to help companies improve performance by getting the most out of their leadership teams. He will be sharing the lessons he has learned through this podcast by talking about traditional and non-traditional leadership topics.
Episodes
29 episodes
Understanding Empathy In Leadership
Empathy is a crucial skill for effective leadership, but it's often misunderstood. In this insightful video, you'll learn how to handle empathy the right way as a leader. Discover proven strategies to develop genuine empathy, actively listen to...
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5:17
Quiet Quitting: Another Mythical Creature
The "quiet quitting" trend is spreading as employees across industries detach and do the bare minimum at work. Discover the driving factors behind this phenomenon and its impact on productivity, morale, and your bottom line. Get actionabl...
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6:12
The Future Of Work: More Hybrid Less Remote
The future of work is hybrid - with a mix of remote days and in-office collaboration. As the world emerges from the pandemic, companies are rethinking the traditional 9-5 office model and embracing hybrid workplace flexibility.In this video...
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5:16
The Missing Elements in Leadership
The Critical Leadership Elements You're Likely Missing !!!!!As a leader, you know the importance of inspiring your team, making tough decisions, and driving your organization forward. But what if there were 3 key leadership qua...
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3:33
Communication in the Work Environment: Navigating Simple and Complex Communication Challenges
Effective communication is essential in any work environment, but communicating successfully can be challenging, especially when dealing with complex information or difficult situations. In this video, we'll explore the differences between simp...
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4:13
The Pitfalls of High Standards for Corporate Leaders
In the fast-paced corporate world, leaders often set high standards for their employees in pursuit of excellence. However, what happens when those expectations become unrealistic? Join us in this eye-opening discussion as we explor...
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3:05
The Power of Accountability Nudges: Achieving Your Goals with a Little Push
Is your company struggling to achieve goals and find yourself falling short of your aspirations? If so, you're not alone! Many people struggle with staying motivated and following through on their commitments. But what if there was...
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4:10
Boosting Employee Engagement: The Power of Celebrating Wins in Your Organization
Are you looking for ways to improve employee engagement and morale in your workplace? Celebrating employee wins is a simple yet powerful strategy that can have a huge impact on your team's productivity and motivation.Recognizing and rew...
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2:20
Should performance reviews be used as a method for layoffs?
This episode of Ask Me Anything was actually asked twice; once by a client of mine, and again on LinkedIn. The gist of the question is: Should performance reviews be used as a method for layoffs?The answer is, of course, “it depends.” O...
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3:08
Senior Leaders Need a Shirt...and No, One Size Does Not Fit All
That's right, a shirt.And no, I'm not changing careers now to sell clothing...When I was active duty Air Force, my last position/assignment was that of a First Sergeant. In the USAF, unlike the Army, this title is a position, no...
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3:39
Needing Leaders…The "make" or "buy" decision...
So, do you grow your own leaders from within, or hire someone new with – presumably – the leadership skills you need are unable to find inside your organization? What do you tell yourself to justify not developing those skills from within...
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5:12
CEO Paycuts: Sharing the pain or eyewash for the masses?
When companies face financial difficulties (especially when layoffs are involved), it’s common for CEOs to announce that they will cut their own pay as a way to demonstrate their commitment to the company's financial well-being and to show some...
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3:10
Layoffs in 2023
Layoffs are becoming all too common today; Some 300 companies have laid off over 100,000 employees in 2023 alone – and those are just the ones that made the news. Tech companies make the headlines, but they aren’t alone, with diverse industries...
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4:43
Employees Asking For a Raise - How Much Pay is Enough?
First, let me be clear: the vast majority of non-sales employees, from receptionist to Senior Vice President, don’t necessarily work for the money alone. That’s not to say that money’s not important – Zig Ziglar is fond of saying t...
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Is There A Difference Between Giving Feedback and Criticism?
"Is there a difference between giving feedback or giving criticism as a leader? Seems like the same thing to me."The differences seem subtle, but in reality, they're pretty damned big. And from a results perspective, the differences are...
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3:02
Courageous Leadership: 5 Actions That Drive Results
Courageous Leadership.I’m not talking about hand-to-hand, gun-to-gun, charge the hill type of courage. No, bravery in battle is not the same thing as courageous leadership. And make no mistake about it—leaders need courage to be success...
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5:51
Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace
EQ (Emotional Intelligence) is a good thing, right? Goodness knows, all the books, articles and blogs certainly say it is. I half expect to read about Emotional Intelligence ending world hunger, or staving off a devastating hurricane.I s...
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7:04
Leading Change: Times... they are a'changin
Change is simple; just close your eyes, hold your breath, and wait. It happens.Effective change management, on the other hand, takes some skill. From my view of the world, 3 things are necessary for senior executives to successf...
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3:33
Fire ready, aim - Using tracer rounds in decision-making
Recently, I mentioned the concept of tracer rounds in a LinkedIn post. I received a surprising handful of emails asking to flesh that out a bit, so abracadabra, here we are. I think the concept of tracer rounds fits today’s decision-making mode...
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5:55
When Leadership is Damned Hard - How to make a difference when no one’s paying attention.
Ok, as Forrest Gump so adroitly quoted his mother, “Stupid is as stupid does,” and I certainly don’t mean to call anyone reading this “stupid,” per se, but leading in challenging times isn’t hugely different from day-to-day leadership.B...
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6:30
The Problem with Accountability
I didn’t have enough time. If only I had more…That’s not my job. Someone else will do it.I don’t know how. I don’t think the boss said/meant that.The list is endless. The bottom line… It’s not my fault!
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7:14
Size matters... doesn't it? Are bigger leaders better?
Some CEOs make a lot of money. Their Vice Presidents don't usually make as much, and the directors, managers, and other leadership positions still further down the organizational food-chain make even less.I know, I know... you're thinkin...
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3:43
Leadership & The Dead Horse...Pony Express in bizarro world
High performers. Key Employees. High Potentials. Those who carry their own weight with ease, and generally go far beyond the basic requirements of their position, role, or responsibilities.Here are some quick tips on how you can...
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