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First-Time Leaders AcceleratedAuthor: Timothy Dean Smith, First-Time Leader Accelerator Coach Podcast Host
Welcome to First-Time Leaders Accelerated. Leading people is the most important responsibility in the world, yet 60% of first-time leaders fail. The good news? It's preventable. Incorrect leader selection distresses your people, increases your operating costs, and erodes your culture experience. Drawing on more than four decades of transforming leaders, I share concise, practical solutions you can apply immediately to become a more effective people-centered leader. This podcast is for first-time leaders and those responsible for hiring, selecting, and developing them. I'm Timothy Dean Smith, your host and coach. Each month, we'll solve a leader challenge together.If you find my podcast valuable, please share it with those responsible for hiring, selecting, and developing them. I help organizations select the right people and prepare them to successfully transition into people-centered leaders for a lifetime. Are the right people leading your people? If you're not completely confident in your answer, I invite you to visit tdspi.com and Click on Meet Me. Let's have a "get to know each other" conversation. Until next time, remember, leading people is not just another responsibility. It is the most important responsibility in the world. Thank you for listening to the First-Time Leaders Accelerated Podcast. Take care. Language: en-us Genres: Business, Careers, Management Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Contagious Performance Improvement℠
Episode 7
Thursday, 30 July, 2026
"Send me a text message and let me know what you think of the First-Time Leaders Accelerated℠ Podcast."Today, I will to introduce you to a concept I pioneered that has become the goal of everything I teach, coach, and speak about: Contagious Performance Improvement℠.Are the right people leading your people? If you're not completely confident in your answer, I invite you to register for my complimentary Executive Discovery Session, and let's find out together.Discovery Session RegistrationIf you need assistance assessing and accelerating the transformation and transition of first-time leaders, Click Meet Me or visit tdspi.com.Support the showTimothy Dean SmithFirst-Time Leader Accelerator | Coach | Podcast Hostwww.tdspi.comtds@tdspi.com(607) 221-6191Thank you for listening to the First-Time Leaders Accelerated℠ Podcast.













