Podcasts

Planning & Organizing (Series Ep. 1)

Host Dale Dixon and Business Advisor Ron Price talk today about the power of a plan.

Conceptual Thinking (Series Ep. 2)

Host Dale Dixon and Executive Advisor Ron Price continue their discussion of Conceptual Thinking. Ron peels back the layers of conceptual thinking and lays out how concepts are joined together to create a model.

Intro to Conceptual Thinking (Ep. 1)

Host Dale Dixon and Executive Advisor talk today about Conceptual Thinking, starting by defining the term and what it means for a leader.

Futuristic Thinking (Series Ep. 3)

Host Dale Dixon and Executive Advisor Ron Price continue their discussion of Futuristic Thinking, talking about how the greatest roadblock to success is ideation, and why groups struggle to come up with ideas.

Futuristic Thinking (Series Ep. 2)

In this second episode of the Futuristic Thinking series, host Dale Dixion and executive advisor Ron Price discuss why Futuristic Thinking is a difficult competency to master.

Futuristic Thinking (Series Ep. 1)

Host Dale Dixon and Executive Coach Ron Price discuss Futuristic Thinking and its importance for a leader.

Identifying Your Ideal Customer (Customer Focus Ep. 3)

In this the final episode of the Customer Focus series, host Dale Dixon and executive advisor Ron Price talk about understanding your ideal customer.

A Commitment to Customer Satisfaction (Customer Focus Ep. 2)

Continuing their discussion of customer focus, host Dale Dixon and executive advisor Ron Price talk about customer perception, the noise that gets in the way of customer focus, and how customer connection can be a business differentiator.

Is the Customer Always Right? (Customer Focus Ep. 1)

Host Dale Dixon and Executive Advisor Ron Price discuss Customer Focus and why he classifies it as a leadership skill instead of a frontline skill.

Finding the Hidden Treasure in Every Employee

Host Dale Dixon and Business Advisor Ron Price dive into the leadership competency of Employee Development & Coaching. Ron tell us the four skills that a leader needs to excel at Developing & Coaching, why your

Teamwork: The Magic of Working with Others

Host Dale Dixon and Executive Advisor Ron Price talk today about the importance of Teamwork, and what it takes for leaders to develop this skill. Ron details the elements of a well-functioning team, and the difference

Conflict Management: Managing the Emotions of Interpersonal Conflict (Ep. 2)

Hosted by Dale Dixon

Today host Dale Dixon and executive advisor Ron Price finish the second half of their conversation about Conflict Management. Ron references Andy Johnson's book, Pushing Back Entropy, to address the steps that lead to team conflict.

Conflict Management: The Tough Conversations (Part 1)

Hosted by Dale Dixon

Host Dale Dixon and Executive Advisor Ron Price discuss Conflict Management this week. In Part 1 of a two-part series, they start by defining the two types of conflict and begin the series with the nuances of Ideological Conflict.

How to Relate to All Kinds of People

This week host Dale Dixon and executive advisor Ron Price talk about Interpersonal Skills, and why building relationships is key for leaders. Ron talks about systems to build interpersonal skills, and why this is a

Negotiation: Facilitating Agreements Between Two or More Parties

Host Dale Dixon and executive coach Ron Price talk about Negotiation this week, and how this elusive and often complicated skill is truly the basis for ongoing relationships. Ron defines and gives examples of the four

Persuasion: How Leaders Can Inspire Commitment in Their Teams

Host Dale Dixon and Executive Advisor Ron Price talk today about the skill of Persuasion--the positive and negative responses it can elicit, and what it really means for a leader to master persuasion.

Write to the Point

This week host Dale Dixon and leadership advisor Ron Price talk about the evolution of written communication as technology advances, and why these skills are more important for leaders now than ever before.

Leading with Finesse & Thoughtfulness

In this week's episode, host Dale Dixon and TCL author and leadership advisor Ron Price discuss Diplomacy and Tact. Ron introduces the three different ways of thinking about this leadership skill, and talks about why

Honing Presenting Skills

Host Dale Dixon and The Complete Leader co-author Ron Price discuss the importance of presenting skills for a leader. They talk about why the digital era has helped people get more exposure to speaking, and in turn

The Not-so-soft Side of Empathy

Host Dale Dixon and The Complete Leader author Ron Price talk about the often-misunderstood skill of Empathy, and why it has been identified as one of the most important skills for leaders in the 21st Century.

Can You Find the Right Fit for Your Team?

Today host Dale Dixon and The Complete Leader author Ron Price talk about Understanding & Evaluating Others. They tell us why leaders often rely on a sixth sense when it comes to hiring, but why research shows that is ineffective.

Getting Back on the Horse

Host Dale Dixon and The Complete Leader author Ron Price talk today about Resiliency, and its value for leaders. They discuss whether Resiliency is a skill or a trait, how and how leaders can model Resiliency to their teams.

Goal Achievement

Host Dale Dixon and The Complete Leader author Ron Price discuss the fundamental leadership competency of Goal Achievement. Ron reports that Goal Achievement doesn't come naturally to most leaders, but that it

Flexibility in Leadership

Our host, Dale Dixon, and TCL co-author and program founder, Ron Price talk today about the importance of Flexibility as a leader. They discuss the difference between natural flexibility and the learned competency,

Aspirational vs Desperational Leadership

Today Ron Price, co-author of The Complete Leader, talks with host Dale Dixon about the two types of leadership: aspirational and desperational. He defines both types, and talks about the importance of focusing on