Episodes

Working with new and emerging leaders requires patience and humility and a healthy dose of self reflection. My name is James Mayhew, YOUR chief culture officer, and that’s the topic for this Jam Session. The other day while w...

"Why Are YOU Here?" Have I got a great story to share with you today about those three words on this edition of JAM Session! I was leading a training last week for a client and I wanted to do …

Your culture drives everything you do; - what you do - why you do it - and how you do it It communicates exactly what you can expect anytime that you do business with us. A select few businesses have …

Faith-based health coach, Jill Boogerd joins James on episode 17 to talk about the correlation of health and wellness and how you perform at work. ** Upcoming Webinar – Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at 11:30am CT ** Register ...

The overly busy leader will always struggle to be a leader that others want to follow. I’ve chosen the word ‘follower’ intentionally. It’s not bad to be a follower. I’m a follower. You’re a follower. We follow those who’ve go...

The overly busy leader will always struggle to be a leader that others want to follow. That’s why the topics we’re discussing in this series are so crucial, because when you start to slide into any of these negative leadershi...

We are smack dab in the middle of a series on the 5 undesirable attributes of leadership that any leader can struggle with regardless of position, age, or experience. This is part 3 of 5, so I’d encourage you to …

Got questions for James about leadership? Send them to coach@jamesmayhew.com and your question may be featured in an upcoming podcast. James will personally respond to your questions even if they aren't featured. 'The Critic'...

The Controlling leader is the first of 5 negative leadership behaviors of overly busy leaders. The controlling leader is described as a control freak, a micromanager... even as a dictator in some cases because of their desire...

<< Check out James Mayhew's ' Leading Remotely' live online workshop schedule >> 5 tips for effective ZOOM meetings Make no mistake, virtual meetings are here for good. But leading an effective ZOOM meeting can be intimidatin...

A good leadership coach understands the client’s needs. Their culture Their organizational structure They’ve learned about the dynamics that are driving the need for this new leadership role. Compared to Training, leadership ...

Three simple, yet powerful attributes of Unbusy Leaders: Aware Available Approachable Remember: the real sin of busyness is hurriedness. But the best leaders – unbusy leaders – are Aware : They are "Noticers" They see what's...

BONUS episode : Has COVID19 forever changed how we run meetings? What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word, Meeting. Does that word make you cringe? Is it because you’ve been a victim of bad …

I may be the worst person to produce a podcast on busyness. But maybe, I’m the best. I’ve realized something in this journey…I have a humble calling to an extravagant call. That calling is to help author your story. To …

Leader: Has your nose been 'down to the grindstone' lately? If so, do your team a favor and pause... take a look around and intentionally notice things. Here are 5 things you might notice when you become a notice: People …

Are you giving energy away to negativity? This is my lesson for today and I want to share it with you. I allowed myself to blame LinkedIn for stealing 30 minutes from me after a post that I created vanished …

Would you hire a company that specializes in restoration and cleaning services if... Their fleet vehicles were excessively dirty and with rust and dents? The employees who drive the vehicle aren’t in clean uniforms? The music...

You’ve heard these dangerous business phrases before... We’ve always done it that way. We tried that before. That’s not my job. Except it’s so easy to slide back into them. They subtly creep back into your life when... You ar...

When you know how you're gifted it lays a solid foundation for your success. Fundamentals are vital to coaching individuals in sports – and in business. Essential skills Having awareness Having humility Acting courageously Be...