Tim Schneider

Garrett Sutton

In this episode, Tim Schneider gives an incredible insight on what Aegis Learning is all about and how he became an inspirational speaker and leadership development coach. Tim also explains what he believes are a few qualities great leaders should possess and why a support system is so important to have when in leadership roles.

Show notes:

[1:35] Tim fills us in on how he got to where he is today.

[2:35] Why Aegis Learning was started.

[3:50] When tim realized he would be a great inspirational speaker and leadership development coach

[4:50] Background on what Aegis Learning is all about

• Most programs offered at Aegis are extended term programs, rather than just a 3 hour one-time consulting class.

[6:35] Qualities a great leader should possess.

• Tim lists the "Big 5" of the 10 competencies of an outstanding leader.

[9:42] What actions to take to achieve your greatest success.

• Focus on 3 things to work on and 3 things to stop doing and dont stop until you completely master them all.

[12:40] What key skills and abilities to focus on to move from mid-level to upper-level management.

• Learn the art of empowerment
• Allow leaders to make mistakes and avoid micro-managing

[15:00] How to seperate micro-managing from ensuring team members still get done what they need to get done.

• Manage to the result, not to the effort.

[15:50] Can anyone be a leader and how to gain the confidence to become a leader.

• Leadership is a set of behaviors that are 100% learnable.

[18:40] Why you need a good support system.

[20:42] Where to get your hands on Tim's leadership books.

• Amazon.com: Tim Schneider: Books, Biography, Blog, Audiobooks, Kindle