Synopsis
The Accelerating Excellence podcast will energize and equip you to be your best, personally and professionally. Each episode provides clear, practical insights that will enable you to thrive in the marketplace and beyond.
Episodes
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Accelerating Excellence-Episode 76: The Power of Positive Feedback
15/02/2021 Duration: 13minOne of the easiest and best things you can do for another person is give them positive feedback. Giving positive feedback takes so little time and effort on our part but can be a life-changer for the receiver. Use your words as a force for good. Build others up! In this episode, I share 5 reasons to give positive feedback, 3 types of feedback, and 3 ways to deliver feedback. To download The Powers of Positive Feedback Resource Guide, CLICK HERE.
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Accelerating Excellence, Episode 75: 7 Dangers of Digital Distraction: and How to Overcome Them
30/01/2021 Duration: 14minResearch shows that the average person spends 144 minutes a day on social media. And the average person checks their phone around 300 times a day. Many people are literally scrolling their lives away. In this episode, I share 7 specific dangers of Digital Distraction and 7 ways to gain control over this common issue. To download the 7 Dangers of Digital Distraction Resource Guide, CLICK HERE.
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Accelerating Excellence-Episode 74: The Mindset That Leads to Success
10/01/2021 Duration: 16minYour beliefs influence your behavior. Right thinking leads to the right actions which lead to the right results. In this episode, I describe how embracing a Growth Mindset will lead you to more freedom, less fear, and higher performance. To download the Mindset That Leads to Success Resource Guide, CLICK HERE.
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Accelerating Excellence-Episode 73: How to Establish High-Performance Habits
13/12/2020 Duration: 24minIt's estimated that 50% of what we do every day is done out of habits. Good habits are the foundation for mastery. Developing high-performance habits not only simplify your life but also build a foundation for success. In this episode, I share strategies on how to develop high-performance habits and suggest 3 high-performance habits to build into your life. To download the How to Establish High-Performance Habits Resource Guide, CLICK HERE.
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Accelerating Excellence-Episode 72: 7 Practices of a High-Performing Organization
29/11/2020 Duration: 20minExcellence is a lot more fun than mediocrity. In this episode, I share 7 best practices of high-performing organizations. How many of them does your company practice? What areas need the most improvement? Get a jump start on your move to exceptional with these insights. To download 7 Practices of a High-Performing Organization Resource Guide, CLICK HERE.
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Accelerating Excellence-Episode 71: The Power of Goals
14/11/2020 Duration: 17minThe world makes way for a person who knows where they are going. In this episode, I share why it's important to set goals, how to set goals, and the important difference between Outcome Goals and Process Goals. This powerful episode will provide you with the motivation and tools to go after your biggest ambitions. To download The Power of Goals Resource Guide, CLICK HERE.
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Accelerating Excellence-Episode 70: Handling Corrective Feedback with Skill
01/11/2020 Duration: 16minMany people get angry, defensive, or discouraged when given corrective feedback. However, corrective feedback can be a gift. In this episode, I provide 5 Ways to Handle Corrective Feedback with Skill and share several benefits of receiving corrective feedback. To download the Handling Corrective Feedback Resource Guide, CLICK HERE.
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Accelerating Excellence Episode 69: 7 Essential Life Skills: (Part 7) Service Skills
17/10/2020 Duration: 19minYour success in the marketplace will be in direct proportion to your ability to serve well. In this episode, I provide 7 Service Excellence Practices to help you gain not just customer satisfaction, but customer loyalty. To download the Service Skills Resource Guide,CLICK HERE.
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Accelerating Excellence Episode #68: 7 Essential Life Skills (Part 6) Leadership Skills
04/10/2020 Duration: 13minYou don't have to have a title to be a leader. Leadership is really about being an influential person. Leaders drive employee engagement, promote teamwork, and a create positive work culture. In this episode, I provide 7 qualities of an effective, influential leader, whether you have the title or not. To download the Leadership Skills Resource Guide,CLICK HERE.
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Accelerating Excellence, Episode 67: 7 Essential Life Skills: (Part 5) Collaboration Skills
20/09/2020 Duration: 18minOne of Life's Essential Skills is the ability to work well with others. Employers and organizations put a high value on those who help the company and team win. In this episode, I provide 7 practical ways you can be a valuable, contributing member of any team. To download the Productivity Skills Resource Guide,CLICK HERE.
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Accelerating Excellence, Episode #66: 7 Essential Life Skills (Part 4) Productivity Skills
07/09/2020 Duration: 17minOne of Life's Essential Skills is the ability to separate the important from the unimportant. Get clear on your highest priorities then live in alignment with your priorities. In this episode, I provide 10 practices of exceptionally productive people. To download the Productivity Skills Resource Guide,CLICK HERE.
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Accelerating Excellence, Episode 65: 7 Essential Life Skills (Part 3) Relational Skills
23/08/2020 Duration: 19minOne of Life's Essential Skills is the ability to get along well with others. Strong relational skills will improve your personal relationships and turbo-charge your career. We want to work with others we know, trust, and like. In this episode, I provide 10 practices of relationally intelligent people. To download the Relational Skills Resource Guide, CLICK HERE.
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Accelerating Excellence, Episode 64: 7 Essential Life Skills Part 2: Communication Skills
09/08/2020 Duration: 20minCommunication is one of life's most important skills. 80% of our waking hours are spent in some form of communication. In this episode, I provide 3 ways to be an exceptional communicator and a simple way to be an effective listener. To download the Communication Skills Resource Guide, CLICK HERE.
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Accelerating Excellence, Episode 63: 7 Essential Life Skills: Part 1 Character Skills
25/07/2020 Duration: 24minIn this episode, I discuss 10 Character Qualities that lead to a strong internal life and an outward life of flourishing. I think it is one of the most important episodes I have created. I encourage you to give it a listen and share it with others. To download the Character Skills Resource Guide, CLICK HERE.
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Accelerating Excellence, Episode 62: Bringing Out Your Brilliance: How to Discover and Develop Your Strengths
12/07/2020 Duration: 18minOne of your most important tasks in life is to discover and develop your areas of giftedness and use them in service to others. In this episode, I give you practical steps to help you on your journey. To download the Bringing Out Your Brilliance Resource Guide, CLICK HERE.
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Accelerating Excellence Episode #61: 5 Ways to Achieve Great Work The Power of Focus
26/06/2020 Duration: 20minIn this episode Del gives you 5 practical steps to free yourself from busyness and distractions and achieve high-quality priority work. To download the 5 Ways to Achieve Great Work Resource Guide, visit DelGilbert.com.
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Accelerating Excellence, Episode 60: The Best Way to Change Behavior: Managing Your Mind
14/06/2020 Duration: 16minTo act differently you must think differently. Right thinking leads to the right actions which lead to the right results. In this episode, Del by-passes popular superficial nonsense on possibility thinking and gives practical advice on the importance of optimism, confidence, and self-belief. To download the Best Way to Change Behavior Resource Guide, visit DelGilbert.com.
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Accelerating Excellence, Episode 59-Essential Life Skills: The Big 7
30/05/2020 Duration: 20minTalent, Skill, and Expertise alone is Partial Performance. Talent, Skill, and Expertise combined with the 7 Essential Life Skills leads to Peak Performance. In this episode, Del identifies and explains the 7 Essential Life Skills that will turbo-charge your professional career and enhance your personal development. Download the Essential Life Skills: The Big 7 Resource Guide at DelGilbert.com
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Accelerating Excellence, Episode #58: Hire Smart: The No-Nonsense Approach to Hiring the Right Person
29/03/2020 Duration: 19minHiring good people is one of the most important responsibilities of any manager or company. Yet, this responsibility is often taken far too casually. In this episode Del shares a straightforward, systematic approach to interviewing and selecting the right candidate. Download the Hire Smart: The No-Nonsense Approach to Hiring the Right Person Resource Guide at DelGilbert.com
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Accelerating Excellence, Episode #57: 10 Career Stallers and How to Overcome Them
13/03/2020 Duration: 21minCareer success involves much more than expertise and knowledge. There are several common pitfalls that prevent people from thriving in the marketplace. In this episode, Del explains 10 behavioral dangers to avoid so that you are in a position to flourish. Download the Organizational Excellence Resource Guide at DelGilbert.com