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]]>29:52falsefullChris MeroffWhat's Your Value?What's Your Value?Wed, 22 Apr 2020 11:00:00 +0000Our world has changed drastically over the last couple of weeks. This digital and isolated world has made people question how they can be of value to anything they are a part of. Chris and Kyle talk about their struggles and how they have sought community to help fight the lies and remind them of their intrinsic value. ]]>Our world has changed drastically over the last couple of weeks. This digital and isolated world has made people question how they can be of value to anything they are a part of. Chris and Kyle talk about their struggles and how they have sought community to help fight the lies and remind them of their intrinsic value. ]]>28:15falsefullChris MeroffPrioritizing TimePrioritizing TimeWed, 15 Apr 2020 11:00:00 +0000Prioritizing time is difficult, especially when you're working from home and have a plethora of distractions. Chris and Kyle discuss the importance of having a community to hold you accountable to the time you have prioritized. ]]>Prioritizing time is difficult, especially when you're working from home and have a plethora of distractions. Chris and Kyle discuss the importance of having a community to hold you accountable to the time you have prioritized. ]]>35:16falsefullChris MeroffThe Intentionality of a LeaderThe Intentionality of a LeaderWed, 08 Apr 2020 11:00:00 +0000With all that is going on in the world right now leaders have got to be intentional with their time and people. Chris and Kyle discuss the realities of working from home and the lessons they have learned along the way. ]]>With all that is going on in the world right now leaders have got to be intentional with their time and people. Chris and Kyle discuss the realities of working from home and the lessons they have learned along the way. ]]>30:33falsefullChris MeroffInvest to InfluenceInvest to InfluenceWed, 01 Apr 2020 11:00:00 +0000As a leader, it is a privilege to have influence over your people, but that is not always easy. It takes time and invest into your people. Chris and Kyle break down the difference between authority and influence and why you should strive for influence.]]>As a leader, it is a privilege to have influence over your people, but that is not always easy. It takes time and invest into your people. Chris and Kyle break down the difference between authority and influence and why you should strive for influence.]]>26:22falsefullChris MeroffThe Evolution of Professional Development DaysThe Evolution of Professional Development DaysWed, 25 Mar 2020 11:00:00 +0000Chris and Kyle recount the old days of what professional development used to look like and celebrate how far they've come. It has always been important to Chris to pour into his employees. In this episode you'll see how that desire has only grown over the years.]]>Chris and Kyle recount the old days of what professional development used to look like and celebrate how far they've come. It has always been important to Chris to pour into his employees. In this episode you'll see how that desire has only grown over the years.]]>23:57falsefullChris MeroffLIVE at the ALT ConferenceLIVE at the ALT ConferenceWed, 18 Mar 2020 11:00:00 +0000This week Chris and Kyle are joined by the executive leadership team of Alignment Leadership - Graylyne, Josh, and Jessica. They are recording this episode live at the Align Lead Thrive Conference as they discuss GREATNESS and what it means to them. ]]>This week Chris and Kyle are joined by the executive leadership team of Alignment Leadership - Graylyne, Josh, and Jessica. They are recording this episode live at the Align Lead Thrive Conference as they discuss GREATNESS and what it means to them. ]]>31:57falsefullChris MeroffWhat is Alignment Leadership?What is Alignment Leadership?Wed, 11 Mar 2020 11:00:00 +0000Chris and Kyle talk about the ins and outs of their leadership style - Alignment Leadership. People are the driving force behind everything they do. When we are aligned on a purpose we are able to accomplish so much more together. ]]>Chris and Kyle talk about the ins and outs of their leadership style - Alignment Leadership. People are the driving force behind everything they do. When we are aligned on a purpose we are able to accomplish so much more together. ]]>33:34falsefullChris MeroffGuest Interview with Gunnar RogersGuest Interview with Gunnar RogersWed, 04 Mar 2020 12:00:00 +0000Our first special guest on the show, Gunnar Rogers from Alignment Leadership, shares his life experiences and his story on writing a children's book. Chris, Kyle, and Gunnar talk about communicating value and how that influences their leadership.]]>Our first special guest on the show, Gunnar Rogers from Alignment Leadership, shares his life experiences and his story on writing a children's book. Chris, Kyle, and Gunnar talk about communicating value and how that influences their leadership.]]>41:33falsefullChris MeroffWhy do we have difficult conversations?Why do we have difficult conversations?Wed, 26 Feb 2020 12:00:00 +0000How should you handle difficult conversations at work? Why do you need to have them? Chris and Kyle discuss why it is so important to address the elephant in the room and how this will help your employees in the long run. ]]>How should you handle difficult conversations at work? Why do you need to have them? Chris and Kyle discuss why it is so important to address the elephant in the room and how this will help your employees in the long run. ]]>26:16false19fullChris MeroffWhat is Fulfillment?What is Fulfillment?Wed, 19 Feb 2020 16:35:32 +0000Leadership is defined as loving and serving people towards fulfillment. As a leader you have the opportunity to provide space for your people to fight for fulfillment. Chris and Kyle talk about how to take advantage of these opportunities.]]>Leadership is defined as loving and serving people towards fulfillment. As a leader you have the opportunity to provide space for your people to fight for fulfillment. Chris and Kyle talk about how to take advantage of these opportunities.]]>30:58false18fullChris MeroffWhy should I do the hard work to create culture?Why should I do the hard work to create culture?Wed, 12 Feb 2020 12:00:00 +0000Culture is hard work, so why is it worth it? Chris and Kyle discuss the importance of understanding why you are a leader and how to best support your employees in their fight fulfillment. ]]>Culture is hard work, so why is it worth it? Chris and Kyle discuss the importance of understanding why you are a leader and how to best support your employees in their fight fulfillment. ]]>25:10false17fullChris MeroffHow to make sure actions don't cost your organization good peopleHow to make sure actions don't cost your organization good peopleWed, 05 Feb 2020 12:00:00 +0000Actions in the workplace can cost your organization good people. Chris and Kyle talk about how to identify the rules of the game to make sure that your employees know how they are expected to show up and act towards the collective purpose of the organization.]]>Actions in the workplace can cost your organization good people. Chris and Kyle talk about how to identify the rules of the game to make sure that your employees know how they are expected to show up and act towards the collective purpose of the organization.]]>27:47false16fullChris MeroffHow to Leverage Beliefs towards PurposeHow to leverage Beliefs towards PurposeWed, 29 Jan 2020 12:00:00 +0000There has been a lot of time spent talking about culture and purpose. In this episode, Chris and Kyle will take it a step further and break down how to leverage your beliefs towards purpose. ]]>There has been a lot of time spent talking about culture and purpose. In this episode, Chris and Kyle will take it a step further and break down how to leverage your beliefs towards purpose. ]]>28:44false15fullChris MeroffHow to shape Culture through Purpose and Guiding PrinciplesHow to shape Culture through Purpose and Guiding PrinciplesWed, 22 Jan 2020 12:00:00 +0000Once you have an understanding of what culture is and how to define it, now how do you shape it? Chris and Kyle talk about the two best tools for shaping culture - purpose and guiding principles - through lessons of excellent failures.]]>Once you have an understanding of what culture is and how to define it, now how do you shape it? Chris and Kyle talk about the two best tools for shaping culture - purpose and guiding principles - through lessons of excellent failures.]]>21:22false14fullChris MeroffHow to Make Culture TangibleHow to Make Culture TangibleWed, 15 Jan 2020 16:35:49 +0000Culture is an ambiguous word that everyone says your organization needs to have, but why? What even is culture? Chris and Kyle talk about how they define culture and how to make it tangible. ]]>Culture is an ambiguous word that everyone says your organization needs to have, but why? What even is culture? Chris and Kyle talk about how they define culture and how to make it tangible. ]]>30:31false13fullPilot - Why are we here?Pilot - Why are we here?Wed, 15 Jan 2020 15:00:00 +0000Leadership is tough. This episode is all about diving deeper into who we are and why we are here? Chris and Kyle will tell the story of why this podcast exists and what they are hoping for it to accomplish.]]>Leadership is tough. This episode is all about diving deeper into who we are and why we are here? Chris and Kyle will tell the story of why this podcast exists and what they are hoping for it to accomplish.]]>28:46false12fullChris Meroff and Kyle WatsonExcellent Failures TrailerExcellent Failures TrailerFri, 20 Dec 2019 21:17:48 +0000Leadership can be isolating, exhausting, confusing, and can leave you questioning your level of success. Let's redefine what success in leadership looks like by exploring the way we behave in business and in life. We'll speak candidly about our excellent failures and what we learned from them so you can unlock your unique power to lead people. Join Kyle Watson and Chris Meroff, author of Align, as they discuss their journeys through leadership.
]]>Leadership can be isolating, exhausting, confusing, and can leave you questioning your level of success. Let's redefine what success in leadership looks like by exploring the way we behave in business and in life. We'll speak candidly about our excellent failures and what we learned from them so you can unlock your unique power to lead people. Join Kyle Watson and Chris Meroff, author of Align, as they discuss their journeys through leadership.