The Lead Up Podcast

The Lead Up Podcast

Hosted by: Mike Harbour

You are looking for quick answers and shortcuts. You want better results as a leader. All leaders desire better performance out of themselves and their teams, but you don't have time to waste. The Lead Up Podcast is...

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Episode 425 Attracting and Retaining Top Talent with Stephanie Shine and Chris Chunn

In this episode of the Lead Up Podcast, host Mike Harbour sits down with guests Chris Chunn and Stephanie Shine of Arkansas Talent Group to discuss the critical challenges organizations face in attracting and...
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Episode 424 The Ultimate Activation Playbook for New Employees

In this week’s episode of the Lead Up Podcast, host Mike Harbour emphasizes the importance of activating new hires’ potential from day one to foster early engagement and long-term success. Mike outlines a detailed...
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Episode 423 Emotionally Intelligent Leadership with Jeff Drummonds

In this episode of the Lead Up Podcast, host Mike Harbour discusses emotional intelligence (EQ) with expert Jeff Drummonds.  Jeff shares insights about the importance of EQ in leadership, its impact on professional...
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Episode 422 Adding Value: Unlocking Potential and Purpose in Your Team

In this episode of the Lead Up Podcast, host Mike Harbour discusses how leaders can add value to their teams and unlock their potential by understanding their strengths and fostering a sense of purpose.  Mike offers...
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Episode 421 An Antidote for Management Vertigo with Garrett Delph

In this week's episode of the Lead Up Podcast, host Mike Harbour welcomes special guest Garrett Delph with a discussion on leadership and the impact of ineffective leadership models.  Mike and Garret cover strategies...
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Episode 420 -Crafting the Perfect Job Ad to Draw Exceptional Talent

In this episode of the Lead Up Podcast, host Mike Harbour delves into the critical role job ads play in the recruitment process.  Mike highlights the importance of well-crafted job advertisements and their impact on...
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Episode 419 Value-Based Leadership with Scott Street

In this episode of the Lead Up Podcast, host Mike Harbour interviews Scott Street, CEO of Pediatrics Plus.  They dive into Scott's 35-year leadership journey, the philosophy and challenges of leadership, and the...
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Episode 418 - 3 Keys to Cultivating a Winning Attitude in Leadership

In this week’s episode of the Lead Up Podcast, host Mike Harbour kicks off 2025 by diving into how leaders can cultivate a winning mindset and attitude to inspire their team, foster resilience, and drive...
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Episode 417 5 Brutal Leadership Truths

Holding a position of leadership is always something to be grateful for, but it’s not always glamorous.  Unfortunately, as leaders, we are faced with some brutal truths that we must accept to grow into our...
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Episode 416 - 5 Actions to Take to Be An Elite Leader Next Year

Becoming an elite leader is a long game made up of small decisions. One of those being the decision to never settle for how far we’ve come, but to always strive for more.  In this week’s episode, Mike discusses five...
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Episode 415 3 Steps to Prepare Your Team for the Year Ahead

Three out of every ten Americans claim to set new years resolutions, but over 90% of them fail.  Why?  It’s not because they aren’t capable of fulfilling their goal. It’s because they aren’t setting goals with the...
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Episode 414 - 3 Ways to Engage Your Employees When There is No Promotions Available

Employee engagement is not a unique challenge and actually, it’s an area that will always have room to improve While many organizations and leaders rely on promotion opportunities and salary bumps to motivate...
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