Accelerating Excellence With Del Gilbert

Keeping all your tasks in one location is the foundation for personal productivity. The Master Task List is 'command central’ for planning your weeks and days with maximum effectiveness. In this episode, Del explains 3 reasons to keep a Master Task List. He also discusses how to create and keep a Master Task List using several examples. For additional resources, get the Master Task List Template and Resource Sheet here.

To grow and thrive, you must regularly put yourself in situations of discomfort. No one ever became great by staying in their comfort zone. In this episode, Del discusses three ways you can begin to be comfortable with the uncomfortable. Download the Getting Comfortable with the Uncomfortable Resource Sheet here.

A big part of personal excellence and career success is developing positive relationships. In this episode, Del gives 7 practical ways you can be pro-active in forging a strong relationship with your boss.   Download the Managing Up Resource Sheet here.

Communication is life’s most important skill. Communicating well will enhance relationships and reduce misunderstandings. Communicating well will enhance your influence and expand your opportunities. In this episode, Del gives practical advice and numerous examples to help your communication be clear, concise and compelling. Download my free ebook: Power Focus: 3 Keys to Overcoming Distractions and Doing Great Work.

One of the biggest challenges leaders face is delivering corrective feedback.  Many managers don’t handle the conversation well or they avoid the conversation altogether. In this episode, Del will explain his DIRECT Model that any manager can use to address performance issues with both sensitivity and candor. The episode concludes with 7 Principles of Effective Feedback.    Download the DIRECT Model One-Sheet Resource Guide here.

We live with tension. The world is in constant motion and full of change. But we, as humans, love our routines, our comfort zones, and to be in control. It’s wise to have a game plan for change when, not if, it happens.    In this episode, we will share 6 practical strategies to help you skillfully respond to the changes life throws at you.

Your career success will be in direct proportion to your ability to serve others well. In this episode, we discuss 6 ways in which you can set yourself apart in the marketplace by delivering exceptional service.

High performers understand the importance of self-replenishment.  They intentionally take time for to build up their emotional reserves.  In this episode, we explore 5 simple ways you can build up replenish yourself, so you can be at your best for others.

It has been said that the game of life is won or lost in the mind.  In this episode, Del discusses the Abundance and Growth Mindsets and how both are essential for personal and team success. Find out about these mindsets and how they can lead to greater enjoyment, resilience and prosperity.

Time is the most precious resource we have.  In order to live a rewarding and fulfilling life, you need to use time wisely.   Are you constantly distracted, overwhelmed and disorganized?    In this episode, Del takes you through a simple but effective system so that you: Focus on your highest priorities Follow through on commitments and beat deadlines 'Win the Day’ with a daily game plan Have a system to get tasks out of your head and down on paper Overcome procrastination Have a plan to properly address emergencies and interruptions

Understanding what your strengths are, developing them and using them in service to others is one of the most important things you can in your life. People who know their strengths are: More confident More positive More productive Have more direction in their life   In this episode, Del explains the key difference between a talent and strength.  Del also explores various ways you can discover your strengths.   As usual, this episode is packed with inspirational and practical insights.

You can either manage by authority or lead by influence. Authority results in short-term compliance while influence results in long-term commitment. In this episode, we look at 7 practical ways to lead by influence so employees are engaged and desire to give their best work every day.

Most presentations are either dull and boring or a total data dump. In this episode, we look at 7 strategies to make your next presentation clear, cohesive, and compelling. 

Job skills will get you in the game but behavior skills will enable you to win the game in the marketplace. In this episode, Del discusses the importance of Optimism, Initiative, Service Orientation, Adaptability and Collaboration. Exhibiting these 5 qualities will get you out of the "mountain of average" and enable you to stand out from the crowd.

Possessing strong relational skills is a critical factor in professional and personal success. In this inaugural episode of the Accelerating excellence podcast, Del Gilbert will discuss four specific behaviors that will enhance your relational intelligence and increase your influence. You will learn that these behaviors do not come natural, but with intention and training, you can develop the skills.