• Caring - One of Four Leader Prerequisites
    May 1 2025

    "Send me a text message and let me know what you think of the First-Time Leaders Accelerated℠ Podcast."

    To be a great people-centered leader, you must genuinely care FOR and ABOUT people. You need to do both.

    1.Caring FOR people is doing something for their well-being and helping them grow. It’s something you do to demonstrate you care for those you lead.

    2.Caring ABOUT people is being emotionally concerned about their well-being and growth. It’s a feeling you have for them.

    If you need a Leadership Speaker or you need help with Leader Development and/or Culture Improvement, visit tdspi.com and Click on Meet Me.

    I look forward to our "get to know each other" conversation.

    Treat people like they make a difference and they will.

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    Timothy Dean Smith
    Leadership Speaker, Coach, Podcast Host
    www.tdspi.com
    tds@tdspi.com
    (607) 221-6191

    Thank you for listening.

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    5 mins
  • Technology Timeout Tips and More
    Mar 31 2025

    "Send me a text message and let me know what you think of the First-Time Leaders Accelerated℠ Podcast."

    We live in an “always on” and “always connected” world. We expect instant gratification, either accessing information or receiving a response.

    Are you prepared to lead people? Find Out

    If you need a Leadership Speaker or you need help with Leader Development and/or Culture Improvement, visit tdspi.com and Click on Meet Me.

    I look forward to our "get to know each other" conversation.

    Treat people like they make a difference and they will.

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    Timothy Dean Smith
    Leadership Speaker, Coach, Podcast Host
    www.tdspi.com
    tds@tdspi.com
    (607) 221-6191

    Thank you for listening.

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    9 mins
  • Get Rid of Your Best People and Wreck Your Culture, In Three Easy Steps
    Mar 1 2025

    "Send me a text message and let me know what you think of the First-Time Leaders Accelerated℠ Podcast."

    It's unfortunate but all too often organizations unknowingly get rid of their best people and simultaneously wreck their culture, in three easy steps. I will explain how and why this problem occurs and how to fix it.

    Are you prepared to lead people? Find Out

    If you need a Leadership Speaker or you need help with Leader Development and/or Culture Improvement, visit tdspi.com and Click on Meet Me.

    I look forward to our "get to know each other" conversation.

    Treat people like they make a difference and they will.

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    Timothy Dean Smith
    Leadership Speaker, Coach, Podcast Host
    www.tdspi.com
    tds@tdspi.com
    (607) 221-6191

    Thank you for listening.

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    7 mins
  • Atypical New Year's Resolutions All Year
    Jan 22 2025

    "Send me a text message and let me know what you think of the First-Time Leaders Accelerated℠ Podcast."

    New Year's resolutions should not only consider improving existing processes but also have an atypical consideration of whether those processes should continue to be performed at all.

    Are you prepared to lead people? Find Out

    If you need a Leadership Speaker or you need help with Leader Development and/or Culture Improvement, visit tdspi.com and Click on Meet Me.

    I look forward to our "get to know each other" conversation.

    Treat people like they make a difference and they will.

    Support the show

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    Timothy Dean Smith
    Leadership Speaker, Coach, Podcast Host
    www.tdspi.com
    tds@tdspi.com
    (607) 221-6191

    Thank you for listening.

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    4 mins
  • Sunday Feelings About Monday Mornings
    Jul 29 2024

    "Send me a text message and let me know what you think of the First-Time Leaders Accelerated℠ Podcast."

    Late Sunday afternoon or early Sunday evening, many people start thinking about Monday morning and their return to work. These thoughts reflect their feelings about their work culture.

    Are you prepared to lead people? Find Out

    If you need a Leadership Speaker or you need help with Leader Development and/or Culture Improvement, visit tdspi.com and Click on Meet Me.

    I look forward to our "get to know each other" conversation.

    Treat people like they make a difference and they will.

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    Timothy Dean Smith
    Leadership Speaker, Coach, Podcast Host
    www.tdspi.com
    tds@tdspi.com
    (607) 221-6191

    Thank you for listening.

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    6 mins
  • People-Centered Leader Cycle
    Jun 29 2024

    "Send me a text message and let me know what you think of the First-Time Leaders Accelerated℠ Podcast."

    Many things in life are cyclical. Leading people is no different. Today I will explain the People-Centered Leader Cycle.

    Are you prepared to lead people? Find Out

    If you need a Leadership Speaker or you need help with Leader Development and/or Culture Improvement, visit tdspi.com and Click on Meet Me.

    I look forward to our "get to know each other" conversation.

    Treat people like they make a difference and they will.

    Support the show

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    Timothy Dean Smith
    Leadership Speaker, Coach, Podcast Host
    www.tdspi.com
    tds@tdspi.com
    (607) 221-6191

    Thank you for listening.

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    8 mins
  • Get the Right People Right - Only Half the Story!
    May 24 2024

    "Send me a text message and let me know what you think of the First-Time Leaders Accelerated℠ Podcast."

    Remember, it’s more than having the right people on the bus, those people need to be in the right seats. This means the right people should be performing using their strengths.

    If you need help with Leader Development and/or Culture Improvement, visit tdspi.com and Click on Meet Me.

    I look forward to our "get to know each other" conversation.

    Treat people like they make a difference and they will.

    Support the show

    Enroll in the First-Time Leader Development Program

    Timothy Dean Smith
    Leadership Speaker, Coach, Podcast Host
    www.tdspi.com
    tds@tdspi.com
    (607) 221-6191

    Thank you for listening.

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    5 mins
  • Improvement or Adaptability? You Need Both!
    Apr 27 2024

    "Send me a text message and let me know what you think of the First-Time Leaders Accelerated℠ Podcast."

    Improvement and adaptability are our two most important abilities for survival. Just focusing on continuous performance improvement will not necessarily sustain an organization. Adapting to our everchanging world is important to remain relevant.

    Visit tdspi.com and select one of two options:

    Click on Find Out to take my free, self-assessment to determine if you are prepared to lead people?

    or

    Click on Schedule to schedule our "Get to know each other conversation", to determine how I can help you with Leader Development or Culture Improvement.


    Treat people like they make a difference and they will.

    Support the show

    Enroll in the First-Time Leader Development Program

    Timothy Dean Smith
    Leadership Speaker, Coach, Podcast Host
    www.tdspi.com
    tds@tdspi.com
    (607) 221-6191

    Thank you for listening.

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    5 mins