The Practicing Leader Podcast

The Practicing Leader Podcast

Hosted by: Parul Bhargava

Practicing leadership is about accepting and inspiring others to be able to do their best work. Learn not just the theoretical, but tangible how-to of being a great leader, manager, and coach

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You too can be gritty

In today's fast-paced and competitive work environment, success often requires more than just talent and intelligence. Research has shown that grit, a unique combination of passion and perseverance towards long-term...
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How Leaders Handle Frustration at Work

Frustration is a common experience in the workplace, and it can be challenging to manage it effectively, especially when you're in a leadership position. What sets effective leaders apart is their ability to handle...
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Speak Up: Tips for Powerful Public Speaking

Becoming proficient at public speaking is a skill which can benefit you in many areas of life, from personal relationships to professional opportunities. For many people, the thought of speaking in front of others can...
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Making the hybrid workplace work

It's becoming increasingly common for people to work with colleagues who are in different locations and time zones. While this can be challenging, it's essential for effective collaboration. Here are some tips on how...
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Micromessaging: Powerful Subtle Communication

Have you ever been in a conversation where the other person's body language seemed to be saying something different than their words? Or maybe you've had a boss who always seemed to give you a certain look when they...
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People need your message where they can consume it

Creating content is an essential part of delivering on leadership principles, but not all content is created equal. By producing messages in different mediums, you can offer benefits to your audience that cater to...
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Finding common ground

There will be often times where you are asked to work where discussions are necessary and you need to find common ground. This week's podcast is about putting yourself in the right mindset to find common ground.
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Slow down so you can speed up

Decision debt refers to the cost of making short-term decisions that can have long-term consequences. As a leader, it's your responsibility to limit or mitigate decision debt by considering both the short term and...
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Three easy steps to asking for help

As professionals, we all need help from time to time. Whether you're facing a challenging project, a tight deadline, or simply feeling overwhelmed, it's important to know how to ask for help in an effective way.Ā Let's...
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Helping others reach their potential

We all want our people to hit the ground running no matter how new they are. This, however, will lead to missed expectations. All people need an opportunity to learn the ins and outs of new tasks. In order to help any...
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So you want a resume

How many times have you said the words, I better update my resume or, worse yet, I need to find my resume or, even worse, How do I make a resume. It is one of those things that everyone hates to do, but it is...
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How to handle challenging conversations

You know those conversations. The ones where the hair on the back of your neck stand up or your ears get hot. This podcast will introduce you to a structured approach to tackling them more predictably.
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