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In this discussion, Simpson recommends ways to merge mission, vision, and values, as outlined in previous chapters, into an actual plan.

In this discussion, learn how to seek strategic clarity and create your personal mission statement.

In this discussion learn about what "whack-a-mole" leaders are, how they act, and how to avoid being one.

In this discussion, Simpson advises that when giving feedback, it is important to balance weaknesses and drawbacks with strengths and accomplishments.

In this discussion, Simpson breaks down the steps to implementing the Organizational Effectiveness Cycle by using definitions of mission, vision, and values.

In this discussion, Simpson outlines the potential responses to negative feedback and suggests ways to address them through positive coaching.

In this discussion, adopt the four steps to challenge paradigms and remove false assumptions.

In this discussion, Simpson details the importance of accountability and what can be done to make sure all team members meet their goals.

In this discussion learn how to create a vision that includes a strategic attack to accomplish team and individual goals.

In this discussion, Simpson shares his thoughts on how to get middle-level performers to become high-level achievers.

In this discussion, learn the seven key coaching skills and support your team by building a clear vision and strategy to achieve goals.

In this discussion, Simpson introduces the concept of giving effective feedback as well as how to handle reactions to negative feedback.

In this discussion you will be introduced to various coaching principles that will help you mold your employees into successful leaders.

In this discussion you will learn about trust and its importance in a corporate setting.

In this discussion challenge paradigms by changing your perspective and help fuel the flame of your team's potential.

Michael K. Simpson, a senior consultant to FranklinCovey, has spent more than twenty-five years training executives to become effective coaches, mentoring and guiding leaders and managers to encourage and develop the talent of their people - the most important asset in any organization. In this guide, you will acquire the skills to coach your personnel from the ground up, maximizing their potential on a personal level, as members of the team, and as contributors to the organization as a whole.

"The vast majority of the workforce in any organization possesses far more talent, intelligence, capability, and creativity than their present jobs require or even allow." - Dr. Stephen R. Covey. That's what Talent Unleashed is about - unleashing that unlimited store of potential in people. That's a leader's job.

Over the past six years, Michael K. Simpson’s Unlocking Potential has helped leaders motivate, inspire, and fully engage their teams. This revised edition, written with Maria Sullivan and Kari Saddler, builds on that powerful foundation for a new generation of leaders. The key is not just managing but coaching - developing the talents of your organization’s most important asset: the employees. In any successful organization, that begins with the basic skills developed by Simpson: building trust, recognizing potential, challenging paradigms, and more.

Michael and Nick have both viewed the critically acclaimed Peter Jackson films multiple times since their release, but neither of them have read the iconic books from J.R.R. Tolkien! So join them as they rectify this pop culture calamity by engaging in a chapter-by-chapter reaction and discussion of one of the most iconic stories of all time, including characters, events and their similarities/differences to the films, and an odd tangent here and there as well.