Accelerating Excellence with Del Gilbert

Many managers today tolerate poor behaviors and attitudes because of the tight job market. But this hurts the organization's culture and discourages high performers. 

In this episode, I share why you should step into difficult conversations and address problem behaviors and attitudes.

You have to make a decision;
Do you want to impress others or impact others?

True happiness and fulfillment come from making a positive difference in the lives of others.

In this podcast episode, I share 3 practical ways you can become a person of influence.

Other people need you to step up big.

The good thing about life is that it comes at us one day at a time.

Do your best to live in day-tight compartments. Focus on living each day well.

In this episode, I share with you 3 simple ways to set yourself up for success every day. 

We work best and are happiest when we are on a mission. When we are working toward something important to us.

There is joy in the journey. There is fulfillment in living with intent and purpose.

In this podcast episode, I share 3 Powerful Reasons to Set Goals.

No one achieved greatness by wandering around. 

• to make plainer, clearer
• to make easier to use
• to make less complex or complicated

A few years ago, Apple was worth more than any company in the world. And you could fit all of their products on a normal-sized table.

In this episode, I share three ways you can get lean and mean in several areas of your life.

Communication is life's most important skill. If you become a great communicator, you can rapidly improve every area of your life. Clear communication enhances your influence, your marketability, and your relationships.

In this episode, Del shares 10 ways to become a clear, confident, and compelling communicator.

Key Points

1. Be Clear
2. Be a Simplifier
3. State Your Purpose Up Front
4. Layout the Agenda
5. Speak in the Positive
6. Use the Rule of 3
7. Use Stories, Analogies, and Quotes
8. Focus More on How Than What
9. Use Full Sentences in Email
10. Read Your Emails Out Loud Before Sending

Many businesses experience internal competition, department silos, and internal conflict. Don't compete against yourself! 

Learn how to get everyone on your team pulling in the same direction. Then you will be able to achieve great work, meet challenging goals, and provide a positive environment.

In this episode, Del shares 10 ways to build a mutually-supportive, high-performing team.

Key Points
1. Promote the Abundance Mindset
2. Create a Compelling Vision
3. Build Trust
4. Make Differences Work For You
5. Establish Key Performance Indicators
6. Encourage Debate
7. Require Loyalty
8. Establish Ground Rules
9. Build a Culture of Accountability
10. Celebrate Wins

Conflict is a fact of life. Anywhere there are people, there will be conflict. The key question is, 'How do you handle conflict?'.

In this podcast episode, Del shares 10 ways to work through conflict constructively and be a peacemaker.

Key Points 

1. Think win/win.

2. Respond rather than react.

3. Give others the benefit of the doubt.

4. Seek first to understand.

5. Speak the truth in love.

6. Never have a public feud.

7. Always take the high road.

8. Decide to be unoffendable.

9 Aim for reconciliation.

10. Focus on doing your part well.

Strong interpersonal skills help to build healthy personal relationships. And because every business is a relationship business, solid relational skills lead to professional success. In this podcast episode, Del shares 10 simple ways to be 'People Smart'. 

Key Points 

1. Adopt the abundance mindset.
2. Make a great 1st impression
3. Remember and Use Names
4. Be Others-Oriented
5. Build Rapport
6. Be a Good Listener
7. Build Others Up
8. Adapt to Other Personality Styles
9. Keep a List of Key Relationships and Stay in Touch
10. Treat Everyone with Dignity and Respect