The Highly Valued Leader Podcast
Welcome to The Highly Valued Leader podcast where I make it simple for leaders at all levels to amplify their value. My name is Mel Savage. I went from working in the mailroom at a small ad agency to senior management at McDonald’s making multiple six figures to running my own multiple six figure executive coaching business. I’ve had huge successes in my career and epic failures and all of it taught me the World Class leadership mindset and skillsets that I simplify for my clients, and share with you on this podcast. I’ll help you reset your leadership style, demystify the politics and help you become the leader everyone wants on their team. Get ready for the most honest, direct and revolutionary leadership coaching you’ve ever heard. Let’s simplify leadership together.
Episodes
101 episodes
100: How to Get Promoted in the Next 6 Months
I’m giving you an exclusive sneak peek into my Spotlight Strategy – three powerful, yet simple strategies every leader should have in their personal marketing plan.Imagine securing that promotion within half a year – that’s the ...
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32:10
099: How Do Leaders Effectively Deal with Senior-Level Bullies?
In this episode, we tackle the challenging issue of handling senior-level bullies in the workplace.Whether it's a difficult boss or a toxic leader, navigating these situations can be tough. We'll explore practical strategies to m...
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39:30
098: The 90-Day Onboarding Strategy That Doesn’t Burn Leaders Out
Explore how to craft an effective 90-day onboarding plan for your new leadership role without falling into the trap of overworking or burning out.Learn the key elements to include in your plan to ensure you hit the ground running...
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29:46
097: How Do I Improve My Resilience as a Leader?
Dive into the essential skill of resilience and explore how to build emotional capacity to navigate challenges with confidence and clarity.Discover practical strategies to strengthen your mental and emotional resilience over time,...
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31:05
096: How Leaders Can Work 40 Hours a Week
Dive into the myth that great leadership requires burning the candle at both ends.Learn how you can become a highly effective leader by managing your time better and embracing the idea that it’s not only okay but powerful, to wor...
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27:44
095: How Do I Get More Savvy About Self-Promotion
Learn how to prioritize and integrate self-promotion authentically, so it resonates with both you and your audience.I’ll be talking about why self-promotion is critical as a leader and how to do it in a way that’s natural, authen...
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20:26
094: How Do I Get My Confidence Back?
Dive into the common challenge of losing confidence and why it's completely normal for leaders to experience this.We'll explore practical strategies to consistently tap into your confidence, so you can shift your focus from self-...
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20:30
093: Am I Actually Senior Leadership Material?
Explore how to determine if you’re ready for a senior leadership role.I discuss key traits and skills of effective leaders and offer practical advice on assessing your leadership potential. I also provide strategies for overcomin...
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19:20
092: How Do I Get My Team Members to Get Along?
Discover strategies to manage potential conflicts and transform them into opportunities for deeper team connections.I will help you manage potential conflict situations on your team so that instead of festering and becoming a big...
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31:17
091: Do I really hate my job or is it a mid-career crisis?
Discover practical strategies to ground yourself and make thoughtful career decisions when feeling confused or disheartened.I'll help you identify the root of your feelings and provide guidance on navigating this challenging phas...
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27:54
090: How Do I Create a High-Performing Team?
Discover the critical elements to build a high-performing team and learn how your leadership and strategy can make all the difference.Regardless of the company, workload, number of staff, or quality of s...
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37:11
089: How To Let People Do Things Their Way (when my way is better)
Delve into the reasons behind the impulse to micromanage and the blind spots that may be driving this behavior.Learn how to reset your thinking and embrace a leadership style that prioritizes empowering your team. By letting go of...
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36:40
088: How To Play Office Politics With Integrity
We explore the nuances of office politics and distinguish the difference between good and bad office politics.'Politics is everywhere–with your family, friends, partner, community, school, or your book club or golf foursome. Desp...
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36:56
087: How Do I Turn Enemies Into Allies?
Explore a step-by-step guide on how to turn around any relationship and get folks onside without needing them to change who they are.Unlock the secrets to transforming difficult relationships, gaining allies, and fostering collab...
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26:44
086: Getting Promoted on Your Timeline (not theirs)
We dive into the essential steps you need to take to secure a promotion at a leadership level.We discuss the key skills and qualities that organizations look for in their leaders, strategies for demonstrating your readiness for ad...
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35:44
085: Developing Executive Presence
In this podcast episode, we delve into the essence of Developing Executive Presence, exploring its building blocks and how to cultivate it authentically.Drawing inspiration from a recent
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27:19
084: When and How to Create a Vision People Believe In
In this podcast episode, we delve into the various applications of vision and explore strategies for crafting a compelling vision tailored to each specific use case.From organizational missions to personal goals, we uncover the p...
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31:31
083: Easy and Productive Feedback Sessions
In this episode, we explore how feedback can be wielded as a constructive tool to inspire, foster connection, and nurture critical thinking, transforming it from a weapon of criticism to a catalyst for growth and trust.What I will...
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38:19
082: Non-Leaderly Things Bosses Need to Stop Doing
In this podcast episode, we delve into the non-leaderly behaviors that bosses need to stop doing.We explore non-leaderly things (for your people), why you might be doing it, and what to do instead to foster a healthier workplace c...
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37:47
081: Effectively Managing Up
Discover strategies and tactics for mastering the art of managing up as a leader, ensuring effective communication and collaboration with higher-ups for organizational success.In this episode, we’re going to talk about what managi...
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40:16
080: Building a Leadership Brand
In this podcast episode, we delve into the essential elements of creating and utilizing a leadership brand plan.I will share insights into my unique framework, guiding you through a step-by-step process aimed at nurturing and enh...
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31:37
079: The 5 Roles of a Leader
In this podcast, we dive into the essence of leadership value creation.Discover how leaders create value in their role and delve into the 5 main roles every valuable leader needs to prioritize to become a top-performing leader eve...
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48:11
078: How To Manage Imposter Syndrome 2.0
Feeling like a fraud despite your achievements? Join us as we tackle the amplified version of self-doubt – "Imposter Syndrome 2.0". Know what it is, what it looks like and how it shows up in your day to day life, and 3 strategies on how to effe...
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29:12
077: 5 Thoughts Top Leaders Think To Naturally Create Success
Unlock Career Success: Discover 5 powerful beliefs that transform your work, elevate your team, and equip you with skills beyond the ordinary.I’m going to give you 5 beliefs that you'll want to practice integrating into your belief syste...
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39:45