#248: I Was Your Peer, but Now I'm Your Boss

Get the learning guide from today's episode here! In this episode, Chris Goede and Perry Holley explore the difference between being busy and being effective as a leader. They illustrate how motion—such as planning and preparing—can often masquerade as progress when true impact c ...  Show more

Get the learning guide from today's episode here! In this episode, our hosts discuss what it means to become an influential person instead of an influencer. You'll learn about the five levels of leadership, discover how influential people think differently, and gain practical tip ...  Show more

Getting promoted is a thing to celebrate! But when you get promoted to boss on your own team... the transition can be hard to make. Modern Mentor answers a listener question about how to gracefully transition from peer to boss.Read the companion article on Quick and Dirty Tips.Ch ...  Show more

Taking on a new leadership role. Trying to get the new team "on track" when they're working on the "wrong stuff". How to align two different departments. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content 

The harsh reality of leadership is that the more successful you are, the less accessible you become. Common dilemmas are deciding who gets your time, when they get it, and how much they get. In this episode from 2012, I discuss how to manage these tensions.

Did you get a new boss for the new year? With turnover still high, and many people seeking out new jobs, it’s not uncommon to walk into work and find out a new person is leading your team. Wall Street Journal reporter Chip Cutter tells us about the challenges these new bosses fac ...  Show more