If your goals aren’t working, you might be ignoring two vital elements: checkpoints and communication. In this episode, Dennis and Lisa continue their conversation about how to create goals that actually stick. You’ll discover the value of setting manageable checkpoints and communicating with others for feedback, celebration, and focus.

The Leadership Development Group is a consulting firm led by Dennis and Lisa McIntee that exists to help you create a better work culture through drama free strategies, leadership coaching, and training. Since 2005, they have helped over 2,000 companies become drama free and significantly increase their productivity as a result. Discover the freedom of a better work culture today at leadershipdevgroup.com.

Resources Mentioned in the Episode:

• FREE Strategic Goals & Communication Guide

• Episode 203: The Secret to Goals That Stick: Clarity & Accountability

• The Leadership Roundtable™
  

Everyone is setting goals this time of year, but most won’t stick. Why? In this episode, Dennis and Lisa unpack two common reasons goals fail and how to avoid them. You’ll learn how greater clarity and shared accountability can help you start strong and keep your momentum going.

The Leadership Development Group is a consulting firm led by Dennis and Lisa McIntee that exists to help you create a better work culture through drama free strategies, leadership coaching, and training. Since 2005, they have helped over 2,000 companies become drama free and significantly increase their productivity as a result. Discover the freedom of a better work culture today at leadershipdevgroup.com.

Resources Mentioned in the Episode:

• The Intention Clarifier™

• FREE Strategic Goals & Communication Guide
  

Always saying “yes” to things you don’t want to do? In this episode, Dennis and Lisa share the top 10 reasons people don’t speak up or advocate for what they truly want. You’ll discover practical steps to face these fears, set healthy boundaries, and start living courageously.

The Leadership Development Group is a consulting firm led by Dennis and Lisa McIntee that exists to help you create a better work culture through drama free strategies, leadership coaching, and training. Since 2005, they have helped over 2,000 companies become drama free and significantly increase their productivity as a result. Discover the freedom of a better work culture today at leadershipdevgroup.com.

Resources Mentioned in the Episode:

• Not Nice by Dr. Aziz Gazipura

• Episode 200

• When Dealing With Me™

• Leadership 101 Holiday Bundle
  

Wish you could stay calm no matter what life throws at you? In this episode, Dennis and Lisa continue their Window of Tolerance series with two new skills: mindfulness and resilience. From reframing setbacks to staying present, these practical tools help you handle stress and stay focused under pressure.

The Leadership Development Group is a consulting firm led by Dennis and Lisa McIntee that exists to help you create a better work culture through drama free strategies, leadership coaching, and training. Since 2005, they have helped over 2,000 companies become drama free and significantly increase their productivity as a result. Discover the freedom of a better work culture today at leadershipdevgroup.com.

Resources Mentioned in the Episode:

• Episode 200: How to Expand Your Window of Tolerance (Happiness & Shame)

• Leadership 101 Holiday Bundle
  

Your brain and body have a bandwidth for handling the realities of life. It’s called your Window of Tolerance. In this episode, Dennis and Lisa unpack what that means, why it matters, and how to expand it. You’ll get practical tips to boost happiness and reduce shame so you can widen your window and stay calm, even on the hardest days.

The Leadership Development Group is a consulting firm led by Dennis and Lisa McIntee that exists to help you create a better work culture through drama free strategies, leadership coaching, and training. Since 2005, they have helped over 2,000 companies become drama free and significantly increase their productivity as a result. Discover the freedom of a better work culture today at leadershipdevgroup.com.

Resources Mentioned in the Episode:

• Dr. Dan Siegel

• The Disappointment Navigator™

• Black Friday Deal: The Resilient Leader Toolbox™
  

Do you believe that your value depends on your performance? In this episode, Dennis and Lisa expose the harmful performance myth and share five steps to break free from comparison, stress, and burnout. Learn how letting go of that lie gives you more confidence and energy to pursue a fulfilling life.

The Leadership Development Group is a consulting firm led by Dennis and Lisa McIntee that exists to help you create a better work culture through drama free strategies, leadership coaching, and training. Since 2005, they have helped over 2,000 companies become drama free and significantly increase their productivity as a result. Discover the freedom of a better work culture today at leadershipdevgroup.com.

Resources Mentioned in the Episode:

Emotionally Intelligent Course

The Leadership Roundtable

Leadership 101

When you think of “emotionally messy people,” who comes to mind? As a leader, you can’t control their chaos, but you can choose your response. In this episode, Dennis and Lisa share 9 practical tips to help you set healthy boundaries, protect your peace, and stay grounded when others get defensive or dramatic.

The Leadership Development Group is a consulting firm led by Dennis and Lisa McIntee that exists to help you create a better work culture through drama free strategies, leadership coaching, and training. Since 2005, they have helped over 2,000 companies become drama free and significantly increase their productivity as a result. Discover the freedom of a better work culture today at leadershipdevgroup.com.

Resources Mentioned in the Episode:

Leadership 101

The Emotional Regulator™

Success isn’t about doing more; it’s about becoming more. In this episode, Dennis and Lisa share nine practical ways to recalibrate your goals and habits so that the work you’re doing actually shapes the life you want. From regular reflection to simplified habits and smarter goals, you’ll discover how small shifts can create lasting identity transformation.

The Leadership Development Group is a consulting firm led by Dennis and Lisa McIntee that exists to help you create a better work culture through drama free strategies, leadership coaching, and training. Since 2005, they have helped over 2,000 companies become drama free and significantly increase their productivity as a result. Discover the freedom of a better work culture today at leadershipdevgroup.com.

Resources Mentioned in the Episode:

Leadership 101

The Leadership Roundtable™

Episode 195: 8 Keys for Taming Your Harsh Inner Critic

The Excuse Buster™