Accelerating Excellence With Del Gilbert

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

In this podcast episode, I share 10 simple interviewing and hiring practices that will allow to hire smart to get the right people on the bus. Key Points  1. Hire for attitude, train for skills. 2. Consider chemistry 3. Ask Behavioral Based Questions 4. Ask the Candidates the Same Questions 5. Follow the 80/20 rule 6. Get Others Involved 7. Check the Candidate’s social media 8. Use Your Intuition at the End of the Process 9. Think Out of the Box 10. Make Your Default ‘No’      

Your company can deliver exceptional service, even in this challenging environment.  In this podcast episode, I share 10 simple service excellence practices that will allow everyone in your company to focus on the reason your organization exists; to serve the customer. To download the 10 Best Practices in Customer Service resource guide, CLICK HERE.

Many people are distracted and diffused. In order to be effective and achieve great work, you must be intentional, focused, and disciplined. In this podcast episode, I share 10 practices that will enable you to work with greater effectiveness, execute on your highest priorities, and deliver superior results.  To download the 10 Best Practices to Enhance  Your Productivity resource guide, CLICK HERE.

Giving a presentation should not be something to dread or to get through. Look at it in a positive and confident way. It’s your opportunity to make the world a little better place. With these 10 Best Practices for Delivering a Dynamic Presentation, you will be better able to influence, engage, and inspire others. To download the 10 Best Practices for Delivering a Dynamic Presentation  resource guide, CLICK HERE.

Working through a conflict effectively with another person takes planning, skill, and the right attitude.  In this episode, I share with you a simple and practical model to help you navigate conflict successfully. It's much more rewarding to resolve a conflict than to dissolve a relationship. To download the How to Resolve a Conflict with Another Person  resource guide, CLICK HERE.

If you don't go out on a limb, you'll never get the fruit. And if you are afraid of criticism, you'll never make a difference. In this jam-packed podcast, I share 3 practical ways you can overcome your fears and open up a world of possibilities and potential. To download the 3 Ways to Overcome Fear  resource guide, CLICK HERE.

Right thinking leads to right actions which lead to right results. Your thoughts either hurt you or help you. They either become a source of your limitation or your liberation. In this jam-packed 18 minute podcast I share how you can change your mind so you can change your life. To download the The Power of Right Thinking  resource guide, CLICK HERE.

Every day is a gift and a unique opportunity to thrive.  It’s easy to get overwhelmed thinking about all the days in the future and all we have to do. But all you have to do is live this day well. Think of living life in day-tight compartments. In this jam-packed 18 minute podcast I give you 10 practical ways you can make the most of each day. To download the 10 Ways to Make Each Day a Masterpiece  resource guide, CLICK HERE.

There are two parts to job success: job competency and winning behaviors. A great way to intentionally build a winning work culture is to create crystal clear behavioral expectations. In this episode, I walk you through the process of creating high behavioral standards for all team members. People live up or down to expectations. Design high workplace standards and give every team member something to live up to! To download the How to Create a Winning Work Culture  resource guide, CLICK HERE.

Many people act like their purpose in life is to arrive safely at death. But you are put on earth for a reason. In this podcast episode, I will share with you how you can live a happy and exciting life by fulfilling your purpose and maximizing your potential. To download the 7 Ways to Unleash Your Potential resource guide, CLICK HERE.

Inner strength is very different from outward success. In this podcast episode, I provide the final 5 practices that will enable you to live a life of flourishing. To download the 11 Ways to Live a Strong Life, Part 2 resource guide, CLICK HERE.

Inner strength is very different from outward success. In this podcast episode, I provide 6 specific practices (the other 5 will be described in Part 2) that will enable you to live a life of flourishing. To download the 11 Ways to Live a Strong Life resource guide, CLICK HERE.

Clear communicators provide information in an easy-to-understand, engaging way. In this podcast episode, I provide 3 practical ways to transform your communication so that your message gets through to your audience intellectually and emotionally. To download the 3 Ways to Be a Clear Communicator resource guide, CLICK HERE.

Meetings go a long way in helping your team work in a coordinated way. However, meetings get a bad rap. Because many meetings are run poorly. In this episode, I share 7 best practices to help your meetings tap the brainpower of all involved, build a sense of belonging, and deliver results.  To download the 7 Best Practices for Effective Meetings resource guide, CLICK HERE.

Job knowledge, experience, and expertise will get you in the game. In this episode, I share 5 Character Skills and 5 Interpersonal Skills that will enable you to win the game.   To download the 10 Skills That Lead to Career Success resource guide, CLICK HERE.

Make the move from being a perfectionist to being a producer. Aim for Prolific Quality Output. This 17-minute episode is jam-packed with practical ideas to help you become a finisher. To download the 7 Ways to Overcome Perfectionism resource guide, CLICK HERE.

In order to be effective and produce great work, you need a plan to deal effectively with interruptions.  In this episode, I provide 6 questions you can quickly ask yourself when an interruption or incoming task occurs. To download the How to Effectively Handle Interruptions resource guide, CLICK HERE.

You change your life for the better when you make better choices.  In this episode, I give you a simple formula and provide 3 practical keys to help you think through and make good choices.  To download the 3 Keys to Making Good Choices resource guide,CLICK HERE.

One of the easiest and best things you can do for another person is give them positive feedback. Giving positive feedback takes so little time and effort on our part but can be a life-changer for the receiver. Use your words as a force for good. Build others up! In this episode, I share 5 reasons to give positive feedback, 3 types of feedback, and 3 ways to deliver feedback.  To download The Powers of Positive Feedback Resource Guide, CLICK HERE.