Randy Cantrell

Randy Cantrell is the founder of Bula Network, LLC - an executive leadership advisory company helping leaders leverage the power of others through peer advantage, online peer advisory groups. Interested in joining us? Visit ThePeerAdvantage.com

Recharging Yourself

Recharging Yourself

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Lisa and I admit we had to learn this skill. In my 20s, 30s, and 40s, it was almost impossible to step away and recharge. Not because I felt indispensable, but because I was in full-chase mode. As an admitted stress junkie, I leaned heavily into the rush of being a leader and operator. Experience brought about maturity in that realm of my leadership. But it wasn’t easy to figure it out. 

Hopefully, today’s discussion can fuel you to invest more in yourself to be more valuable and impactful in your leadership.

Be well. Do good. Grow great!

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Great Leaders Conduct Great Meetings

Great Leaders Conduct Great Meetings

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Wrecking meetings happens daily. Probably hourly. Bosses often struggle to conduct effective meetings. Many people fail to put in the effort to improve their skills. 

A disastrous meeting lacks an agenda, a clear purpose, a desired outcome, and adequate preparation. They’re not merely a waste of time, but they’re detrimental to culture and the leader’s credibility. 

Here are three things we should consider before calling or entering any meeting:

a. Who is this meeting for?

b. What’s the point?

c. What outcome is needed?

A meeting might be for the boss to convey some idea, philosophy, or priority. A meeting might also be to brainstorm possible solutions to a problem. Or possible opportunities in a situation. In each case, the WHO question may differ. That’s fine. The point isn’t to aim for every meeting to address the same WHO. Instead, it’s to ensure we’re thoughtful and intentional in knowing who this meeting is for.

Don’t put too much pressure on a meeting to accomplish too many things. Have a point. One main thrust of the meeting will make it a much better meeting. This is the WHY of the meeting. 

Too often, we want our meeting to accomplish a long list of things. Instead, consider THE ONE BIG THING and omit everything else. Call a separate meeting to address a different issue. Make this meeting impactful and memorable. Prevent the ordinary from ruining every meeting. 

Aim for the desired outcome. People need to know where they’re going. This is the roadmap showing us where we hope to arrive by the end of the meeting. 

Step up. Put in the effort to make your meetings great, and I promise it will elevate your leadership!

Be well. Do good. Grow great!

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3 Things That Determine Your Life & Leadership

3 Things That Determine Your Life & Leadership

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I saw this quote float through one of my social media feeds. I had to Google who said it, but no matter – I *mostly* agree with it.

3 Things That Determine Your Life & Leadership

  1. Be wise in what you’re running from.
  2. Be even wiser in what you’re running to.
  3. Be even wiser still in who you surround yourself with.

Are you an HR Director for a city in Texas? 

Last week, I finalized the four members of the second cohort of CITY HR DIRECTORS in Texas and approved my charter member of the third cohort. I’m now looking for three (3) more to form this final cohort of Texas HR DIRECTORS.

This will be a small group of four (4) CITY HR DIRECTORS. Details and a brief application are here: BulaNetwork.com/cohort

There is no obligation to complete the application. It will prompt us to have a 30-minute Zoom conversation.

If you are a CITY HR DIRECTOR in TEXAS interested in surrounding yourself with peers willing and anxious to serve each other, this is a unique opportunity for personal and professional growth.

If you are a Texas CITY MANAGER who believes your HR DIRECTOR might benefit from this experience and you’re happy to invest in their growth, please forward this to them. This is 100% virtual and online, making it convenient for all participants.

Be well. Do good. Grow great!

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A Bad System Will Beat A Good Person Every Time

A Bad System Will Beat A Good Person Every Time

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The headline is a quote from W. Edwards Deming. Let’s consider the powerful truth of this quote.

Be well. Do good. Grow great!

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Great Leaders Mediate Disagreements

Great Leaders Mediate Disagreements

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Heated disagreements don’t need to escalate to strife. Great leaders manage disagreements to foster innovation and growth and navigate them to avoid letting them become destructive.

212 The Extra DegreeLisa suggested a book, 212 The Extra Degree

It’s the difference between disagreement boiling over or not. We must help our team and organization navigate these situations. 

It also requires finesse to navigate it upward – not just downward or sideways. 

Be well. Do good. Grow great!

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Leaders Can't Perform Well Without Feedback

Leaders Can’t Perform Well Without Feedback

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Foolish leaders make decisions in isolation. 

Go to a live music concert. Every band member will have in-ear monitors to hear the part they play. If the lead singer isn’t monitoring his singing and getting feedback on how well he’s doing, he’ll be off-key and off the tempo. 

Likewise, great leaders constantly foster feedback to better understand how their decisions impact the organization’s performance. 

Be well. Do good. Grow great!

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