http://www.outwardbuzz.com Living the Outward Focused Life! Sun, 22 Feb 2009 13:15:47 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7.1 en hourly 1 ©Steve Sjogren tom@kindnessresources.com (Steve Sjogren) tom@kindnessresources.com(Steve Sjogren) 1440 Business, Leadership, Spirituality, Talk Radio, Management, Outward Focus Living the Outward Focused Life Living the Outward Focused Life! Steve Sjogren Steve Sjogren tom@kindnessresources.com No no http://www.outwardbuzz.com/wp-content/plugins/podpress/images/powered_by_podpress.jpg http://www.outwardbuzz.com 144 144 http://www.outwardbuzz.com/index.php/2008/02/14/outward-focus-creating-a-legendary-work-environment-pt-2-2/ http://www.outwardbuzz.com/index.php/2008/02/14/outward-focus-creating-a-legendary-work-environment-pt-2-2/#comments Thu, 14 Feb 2008 20:13:10 +0000 Steve Sjogren http://www.outwardbuzz.com/index.php/2008/02/14/outward-focus-creating-a-legendary-work-environment-pt-2-2/ http://www.outwardbuzz.com/index.php/2008/02/14/outward-focus-creating-a-legendary-work-environment-pt-2-2/feed/ http://www.outwardbuzz.com/index.php/2008/02/06/outward-focus-creating-a-legendary-work-environment-2/ http://www.outwardbuzz.com/index.php/2008/02/06/outward-focus-creating-a-legendary-work-environment-2/#comments Wed, 06 Feb 2008 20:13:14 +0000 Steve Sjogren http://www.outwardbuzz.com/index.php/2008/02/06/outward-focus-creating-a-legendary-work-environment-2/ http://www.outwardbuzz.com/index.php/2008/02/06/outward-focus-creating-a-legendary-work-environment-2/feed/ 00:01:01 Steve talks about what it takes to create a legendary work environment, one in which every decision-maker makes a difference. As a sidenote he speaks ... Steve talks about what it takes to create a legendary work environment, one in which every decision-maker makes a difference. As a sidenote he speaks against the notion that everybody is replacable. In the final analysis, whether you are making widgets or providing disaster relief, it is not about your products but it is your people that insure your profitability and your ability to make a #34;dent in the world.#34; Atmosphere,,Leadership,,Podcast Steve Sjogren no No http://www.outwardbuzz.com/index.php/2007/11/25/inside-out-leaders-watch-what-you-say/ http://www.outwardbuzz.com/index.php/2007/11/25/inside-out-leaders-watch-what-you-say/#comments Sun, 25 Nov 2007 05:23:58 +0000 Steve Sjogren http://www.outwardbuzz.com/index.php/2007/07/15/inside-out-leaders-watch-what-you-say/ http://www.outwardbuzz.com/index.php/2007/11/25/inside-out-leaders-watch-what-you-say/feed/ 00:01:01 Steve Sjogren talks about how to speak as an inside-out leader. We need to watch our words. Steve Sjogren talks about how to speak as an inside-out leader. We need to watch our words. Leadership,,Outward,Focused,,Servant,Leadership Steve Sjogren no No http://www.outwardbuzz.com/index.php/2007/09/30/removing-leadership-blocks/ http://www.outwardbuzz.com/index.php/2007/09/30/removing-leadership-blocks/#comments Sun, 30 Sep 2007 12:11:08 +0000 Charlie Wear http://www.outwardbuzz.com/index.php/2007/09/30/removing-leadership-blocks/ http://www.outwardbuzz.com/index.php/2007/09/30/removing-leadership-blocks/feed/ 00:01:01 Author-Speaker Steve Sjogren talks about the fears that become barriers to leadership potential. Author-Speaker Steve Sjogren talks about the fears that become barriers to leadership potential. Leadership Steve Sjogren no No http://www.outwardbuzz.com/index.php/2007/09/18/develop-those-around-you/ http://www.outwardbuzz.com/index.php/2007/09/18/develop-those-around-you/#comments Tue, 18 Sep 2007 16:51:50 +0000 Steve Sjogren http://www.outwardbuzz.com/index.php/2007/09/18/develop-those-around-you/ http://www.outwardbuzz.com/index.php/2007/09/18/develop-those-around-you/feed/ 00:01:01 Steve continues on the theme, #34;How to Retain Your Team,#34; by giving practical pointers on ways to develop those around you. Steve continues on the theme, #34;How to Retain Your Team,#34; by giving practical pointers on ways to develop those around you. Leadership Steve Sjogren no No http://www.outwardbuzz.com/index.php/2007/09/05/build-retention-with-a-vision-of-the-spectacular/ http://www.outwardbuzz.com/index.php/2007/09/05/build-retention-with-a-vision-of-the-spectacular/#comments Thu, 06 Sep 2007 00:11:38 +0000 Steve Sjogren http://www.outwardbuzz.com/index.php/2007/09/05/build-retention-with-a-vision-of-the-spectacular/ http://www.outwardbuzz.com/index.php/2007/09/05/build-retention-with-a-vision-of-the-spectacular/feed/ 00:01:01 Author-Speaker Steve Sjogren talks about building an effective organization and retaining each of your team members by seeking a vision for the spectacular in their ... Author-Speaker Steve Sjogren talks about building an effective organization and retaining each of your team members by seeking a vision for the spectacular in their lives. Leadership Steve Sjogren no No http://www.outwardbuzz.com/index.php/2007/08/28/retaining-your-team-by-making-them-personally-successful/ http://www.outwardbuzz.com/index.php/2007/08/28/retaining-your-team-by-making-them-personally-successful/#comments Wed, 29 Aug 2007 02:20:33 +0000 Charlie Wear http://www.outwardbuzz.com/index.php/2007/08/28/retaining-your-team-by-making-them-personally-successful/ http://www.outwardbuzz.com/index.php/2007/08/28/retaining-your-team-by-making-them-personally-successful/feed/ 00:01:01 Author-Speaker Steve Sjogren talks about how to retain your team by making them personally successful. Author-Speaker Steve Sjogren talks about how to retain your team by making them personally successful. Leadership,,Success Steve Sjogren no No http://www.outwardbuzz.com/index.php/2007/08/21/retaining-your-team-by-updating-expectations/ http://www.outwardbuzz.com/index.php/2007/08/21/retaining-your-team-by-updating-expectations/#comments Tue, 21 Aug 2007 05:23:23 +0000 Charlie Wear http://www.outwardbuzz.com/index.php/2007/08/21/retaining-your-team-by-updating-expectations/ http://www.outwardbuzz.com/index.php/2007/08/21/retaining-your-team-by-updating-expectations/feed/ 00:01:01 Author-Speaker Steve Sjogren talks about how to retain your team members for the long haul by keeping expectations updated. Author-Speaker Steve Sjogren talks about how to retain your team members for the long haul by keeping expectations updated. Leadership Steve Sjogren no No http://www.outwardbuzz.com/index.php/2007/08/12/retaining-momentum-and-your-team/ http://www.outwardbuzz.com/index.php/2007/08/12/retaining-momentum-and-your-team/#comments Mon, 13 Aug 2007 02:44:03 +0000 Charlie Wear http://www.outwardbuzz.com/index.php/2007/08/12/retaining-momentum-and-your-team/ http://www.outwardbuzz.com/index.php/2007/08/12/retaining-momentum-and-your-team/feed/ 00:01:01 Steve Sjogren talks about how leaders can retain momentum and their team. Steve Sjogren talks about how leaders can retain momentum and their team. Leadership Steve Sjogren no No http://www.outwardbuzz.com/index.php/2007/08/06/inside-out-leaders-unleash-kindness/ http://www.outwardbuzz.com/index.php/2007/08/06/inside-out-leaders-unleash-kindness/#comments Mon, 06 Aug 2007 23:34:25 +0000 Steve Sjogren http://www.outwardbuzz.com/index.php/2007/08/06/inside-out-leaders-unleash-kindness/ http://www.outwardbuzz.com/index.php/2007/08/06/inside-out-leaders-unleash-kindness/feed/ 00:01:01 Author-Speaker Steve Sjogren talks about how inside-out leaders unleash the power of kindness in their organizations. Author-Speaker Steve Sjogren talks about how inside-out leaders unleash the power of kindness in their organizations. Leadership,,Outward,Focused Steve Sjogren no No http://www.outwardbuzz.com/index.php/2007/07/30/inside-out-leaders-give-courage/ http://www.outwardbuzz.com/index.php/2007/07/30/inside-out-leaders-give-courage/#comments Mon, 30 Jul 2007 18:54:17 +0000 Steve Sjogren http://www.outwardbuzz.com/index.php/2007/07/30/inside-out-leaders-give-courage/ http://www.outwardbuzz.com/index.php/2007/07/30/inside-out-leaders-give-courage/feed/ 00:01:01 Steve talks about how inside-out leaders give courage to those around them. #160; Steve talks about how inside-out leaders give courage to those around them. #160; Leadership,,Outward,Focused Steve Sjogren no No http://www.outwardbuzz.com/index.php/2007/07/20/inside-out-leaders-are-mentors-and-mentees/ http://www.outwardbuzz.com/index.php/2007/07/20/inside-out-leaders-are-mentors-and-mentees/#comments Fri, 20 Jul 2007 14:53:51 +0000 Steve Sjogren http://www.outwardbuzz.com/index.php/2007/07/20/inside-out-leaders-are-mentors-and-mentees/ http://www.outwardbuzz.com/index.php/2007/07/20/inside-out-leaders-are-mentors-and-mentees/feed/ 00:01:01 Author/Speaker Steve Sjogren talks about the ways that inside-out leaders make themselves available as mentors and how they learn. Author/Speaker Steve Sjogren talks about the ways that inside-out leaders make themselves available as mentors and how they learn. Leadership,,Outward,Focused,,Servant,Leadership Steve Sjogren no No http://www.outwardbuzz.com/index.php/2007/07/02/being-an-inside-out-leader/ http://www.outwardbuzz.com/index.php/2007/07/02/being-an-inside-out-leader/#comments Mon, 02 Jul 2007 12:21:02 +0000 Steve Sjogren http://www.outwardbuzz.com/index.php/2007/07/02/being-an-inside-out-leader/ http://www.outwardbuzz.com/index.php/2007/07/02/being-an-inside-out-leader/feed/ 00:01:01 Top-down leadership is the #34;norm#34; for most organizations. Steve Sjogren talks about what it takes to be an #34;Inside-Out#34; leader. Top-down leadership is the #34;norm#34; for most organizations. Steve Sjogren talks about what it takes to be an #34;Inside-Out#34; leader. Leadership,,Outward,Focused Steve Sjogren no No http://www.outwardbuzz.com/index.php/2007/06/24/networking-is-a-vital-skill-for-leaders/ http://www.outwardbuzz.com/index.php/2007/06/24/networking-is-a-vital-skill-for-leaders/#comments Mon, 25 Jun 2007 02:57:18 +0000 Steve Sjogren http://www.outwardbuzz.com/index.php/2007/06/24/networking-is-a-vital-skill-for-leaders/ http://www.outwardbuzz.com/index.php/2007/06/24/networking-is-a-vital-skill-for-leaders/feed/ 00:01:01 Leaders are constantly developing their networking skills as they constantly build their network. Leaders are constantly developing their networking skills as they constantly build their network. Leadership,,Networking Steve Sjogren no No http://www.outwardbuzz.com/index.php/2007/06/17/networkers-connections/ http://www.outwardbuzz.com/index.php/2007/06/17/networkers-connections/#comments Mon, 18 Jun 2007 00:29:10 +0000 Steve Sjogren http://www.outwardbuzz.com/index.php/2007/06/17/583/ http://www.outwardbuzz.com/index.php/2007/06/17/networkers-connections/feed/ http://www.outwardbuzz.com/index.php/2007/06/10/networkers-show-authentic-care/ http://www.outwardbuzz.com/index.php/2007/06/10/networkers-show-authentic-care/#comments Sun, 10 Jun 2007 13:33:23 +0000 Steve Sjogren http://www.outwardbuzz.com/index.php/2007/06/10/networkers-show-authentic-care/ http://www.outwardbuzz.com/index.php/2007/06/10/networkers-show-authentic-care/feed/ 00:01:01 Networking is an essential skill for leaders of all types. One of the keys to networking is showing care for others in an authentic way. ... Networking is an essential skill for leaders of all types. One of the keys to networking is showing care for others in an authentic way. In this podcast, Steve Sjogren talks about building your network through authentic care and with favor. [youtube xeLi5nv7PZI] Leadership,,Networking,,Outward,Focused Steve Sjogren no No http://www.outwardbuzz.com/index.php/2007/06/06/building-a-network/ http://www.outwardbuzz.com/index.php/2007/06/06/building-a-network/#comments Wed, 06 Jun 2007 22:49:02 +0000 Steve Sjogren http://www.outwardbuzz.com/index.php/2007/06/06/building-a-network/ http://www.outwardbuzz.com/index.php/2007/06/06/building-a-network/feed/ 00:01:01 How do Servant Leaders build a network? Steve Sjogren talks about following up on the connections you make. Steve comments and elaborates on #34;pinging,#34; a ... How do Servant Leaders build a network? Steve Sjogren talks about following up on the connections you make. Steve comments and elaborates on #34;pinging,#34; a term coined by author Keith Ferrazzi. [youtube ayNfUcbX7jM] Leadership,,Networking,,Outward,Focused Steve Sjogren no No http://www.outwardbuzz.com/index.php/2007/04/06/the-fine-art-of-forwardness/ http://www.outwardbuzz.com/index.php/2007/04/06/the-fine-art-of-forwardness/#comments Fri, 06 Apr 2007 11:56:07 +0000 Steve Sjogren http://www.outwardbuzz.com/index.php/2007/04/06/the-fine-art-of-forwardness/ http://www.outwardbuzz.com/index.php/2007/04/06/the-fine-art-of-forwardness/feed/ http://www.outwardbuzz.com/index.php/2007/03/19/outward-focus-dealing-with-disappointments-in-planning-ipod/ http://www.outwardbuzz.com/index.php/2007/03/19/outward-focus-dealing-with-disappointments-in-planning-ipod/#comments Mon, 19 Mar 2007 14:20:57 +0000 Steve Sjogren http://www.outwardbuzz.com/index.php/2007/03/19/outward-focus-dealing-with-disappointments-in-planning-ipod/ http://www.outwardbuzz.com/index.php/2007/03/19/outward-focus-dealing-with-disappointments-in-planning-ipod/feed/ 00:01:01 Ipod edition. Ipod edition. Leadership,,Planning,,ipod Steve Sjogren no No http://www.outwardbuzz.com/index.php/2007/03/19/outward-focus-dealing-with-disappointments-in-planning-online-video/ http://www.outwardbuzz.com/index.php/2007/03/19/outward-focus-dealing-with-disappointments-in-planning-online-video/#comments Mon, 19 Mar 2007 14:19:23 +0000 Steve Sjogren http://www.outwardbuzz.com/index.php/2007/03/19/outward-focus-dealing-with-disappointments-in-planning-online-video/ http://www.outwardbuzz.com/index.php/2007/03/19/outward-focus-dealing-with-disappointments-in-planning-online-video/feed/ 00:01:01 Online video podcast. Online video podcast. Leadership,,OnlineVideoPodcast,,Planning Steve Sjogren no No http://www.outwardbuzz.com/index.php/2007/03/19/outward-focus-dealing-with-disappointments-in-planning/ http://www.outwardbuzz.com/index.php/2007/03/19/outward-focus-dealing-with-disappointments-in-planning/#comments Mon, 19 Mar 2007 14:09:43 +0000 Steve Sjogren http://www.outwardbuzz.com/index.php/2007/03/19/outward-focus-dealing-with-disappointments-in-planning/ http://www.outwardbuzz.com/index.php/2007/03/19/outward-focus-dealing-with-disappointments-in-planning/feed/ 00:01:01 Steve talks about dealing with disappointments, failures that come our way. Today's takeaway points are: 1) Don't give up planning, the wise person makes goals ... Steve talks about dealing with disappointments, failures that come our way. Today's takeaway points are: 1) Don't give up planning, the wise person makes goals and plans; 2) Learn from what has NOT happened, when met with disappointment we need to learn to #34;shake the dust from our feet;#34; and 3) Find out your rhythm, how many failures per month or per quarter can you handle. Leadership,,Planning,,Podcast Steve Sjogren no No http://www.outwardbuzz.com/index.php/2007/03/15/outward-focus-planning-for-the-unexpected-2/ http://www.outwardbuzz.com/index.php/2007/03/15/outward-focus-planning-for-the-unexpected-2/#comments Thu, 15 Mar 2007 11:06:28 +0000 Steve Sjogren http://www.outwardbuzz.com/index.php/2007/03/15/outward-focus-planning-for-the-unexpected-2/ http://www.outwardbuzz.com/index.php/2007/03/15/outward-focus-planning-for-the-unexpected-2/feed/ 00:01:01 In today's podcast Steve acknowledges that the wisest and best plans can't be tightly gripped in our chaotic world. He encourages us to 1) Make ... In today's podcast Steve acknowledges that the wisest and best plans can't be tightly gripped in our chaotic world. He encourages us to 1) Make adjustments on the move, and 2) Think on our feet when the inevitable winds of change blow in our daily lives. Holding our plans loosely will allow us to ready to recapture our momentum when we are temporarily knocked off course. Leadership,,Planning Steve Sjogren no No http://www.outwardbuzz.com/index.php/2007/03/15/outward-focus-planning-for-the-unexpected-ipod/ http://www.outwardbuzz.com/index.php/2007/03/15/outward-focus-planning-for-the-unexpected-ipod/#comments Thu, 15 Mar 2007 05:30:36 +0000 Steve Sjogren http://www.outwardbuzz.com/index.php/2006/11/09/outward-focus-planning-for-the-unexpected-ipod/ http://www.outwardbuzz.com/index.php/2007/03/15/outward-focus-planning-for-the-unexpected-ipod/feed/ 00:01:01 Ipod edition. Ipod edition. Planning,,ipod Steve Sjogren no No http://www.outwardbuzz.com/index.php/2007/03/15/outward-focus-planning-for-the-unexpected-online-video/ http://www.outwardbuzz.com/index.php/2007/03/15/outward-focus-planning-for-the-unexpected-online-video/#comments Thu, 15 Mar 2007 05:29:16 +0000 Steve Sjogren http://www.outwardbuzz.com/index.php/2006/11/09/outward-focus-planning-for-the-unexpected-online-video/ http://www.outwardbuzz.com/index.php/2007/03/15/outward-focus-planning-for-the-unexpected-online-video/feed/ 00:01:01 Online Video Podcast. Online Video Podcast. OnlineVideoPodcast,,Planning Steve Sjogren no No http://www.outwardbuzz.com/index.php/2007/03/13/outward-focus-more-on-bringing-god-into-our-planning-3/ http://www.outwardbuzz.com/index.php/2007/03/13/outward-focus-more-on-bringing-god-into-our-planning-3/#comments Tue, 13 Mar 2007 05:11:55 +0000 Steve Sjogren http://www.outwardbuzz.com/index.php/2006/11/08/outward-focus-more-on-bringing-god-into-our-planning-3/ http://www.outwardbuzz.com/index.php/2007/03/13/outward-focus-more-on-bringing-god-into-our-planning-3/feed/ 00:01:01 Ipod edition. Ipod edition. Planning,,ipod Steve Sjogren no No http://www.outwardbuzz.com/index.php/2007/03/13/outward-focus-more-on-bringing-god-into-our-planning-2/ http://www.outwardbuzz.com/index.php/2007/03/13/outward-focus-more-on-bringing-god-into-our-planning-2/#comments Tue, 13 Mar 2007 05:09:18 +0000 Steve Sjogren http://www.outwardbuzz.com/index.php/2006/11/08/outward-focus-more-on-bringing-god-into-our-planning-2/ http://www.outwardbuzz.com/index.php/2007/03/13/outward-focus-more-on-bringing-god-into-our-planning-2/feed/ 00:01:01 Online Video Podcast. Online Video Podcast. OnlineVideoPodcast,,Planning Steve Sjogren no No http://www.outwardbuzz.com/index.php/2007/03/13/outward-focus-more-on-bringing-god-into-our-planning/ http://www.outwardbuzz.com/index.php/2007/03/13/outward-focus-more-on-bringing-god-into-our-planning/#comments Tue, 13 Mar 2007 05:05:23 +0000 Steve Sjogren http://www.outwardbuzz.com/index.php/2006/11/08/outward-focus-more-on-bringing-god-into-our-planning/ http://www.outwardbuzz.com/index.php/2007/03/13/outward-focus-more-on-bringing-god-into-our-planning/feed/ 00:01:01 Steve continues on yesterday's topic by exploring three important factors in hearing God's will for our lives and then joining God by praying for those ... Steve continues on yesterday's topic by exploring three important factors in hearing God's will for our lives and then joining God by praying for those goals. Once we have slowed down, then 1) Ask God to tell us how we should pray; 2) Pray with an expectation (faith) that God will answer; and 3) be prepared to capture God's inspiration, perhaps with a digital recorder. Planning,,Podcast Steve Sjogren no No http://www.outwardbuzz.com/index.php/2007/03/09/outward-focus-bringing-god-into-our-planning-ipod/ http://www.outwardbuzz.com/index.php/2007/03/09/outward-focus-bringing-god-into-our-planning-ipod/#comments Fri, 09 Mar 2007 05:09:11 +0000 Steve Sjogren http://www.outwardbuzz.com/index.php/2006/11/07/outward-focus-bringing-god-into-our-planning-ipod/ http://www.outwardbuzz.com/index.php/2007/03/09/outward-focus-bringing-god-into-our-planning-ipod/feed/ 00:01:01 Ipod edition. Ipod edition. Planning,,ipod Steve Sjogren no No http://www.outwardbuzz.com/index.php/2007/03/09/outward-focus-bringing-god-into-our-planning-online-video/ http://www.outwardbuzz.com/index.php/2007/03/09/outward-focus-bringing-god-into-our-planning-online-video/#comments Fri, 09 Mar 2007 05:08:08 +0000 Steve Sjogren http://www.outwardbuzz.com/index.php/2006/11/07/outward-focus-bringing-god-into-our-planning-online-video/ http://www.outwardbuzz.com/index.php/2007/03/09/outward-focus-bringing-god-into-our-planning-online-video/feed/ 00:01:01 Online Video Podcast. Online Video Podcast. OnlineVideoPodcast,,Planning Steve Sjogren no No http://www.outwardbuzz.com/index.php/2007/03/09/outward-focus-bringing-god-into-our-planning/ http://www.outwardbuzz.com/index.php/2007/03/09/outward-focus-bringing-god-into-our-planning/#comments Fri, 09 Mar 2007 05:07:02 +0000 Steve Sjogren http://www.outwardbuzz.com/index.php/2006/11/07/outward-focus-bringing-god-into-our-planning/ http://www.outwardbuzz.com/index.php/2007/03/09/outward-focus-bringing-god-into-our-planning/feed/ 00:01:01 On today's podcast Steve talks about bringing the #34;vertical#34; into our #34;horizontal#34; planning by including God in the process. He references Solomon's Proverbs and Jesus' ... On today's podcast Steve talks about bringing the #34;vertical#34; into our #34;horizontal#34; planning by including God in the process. He references Solomon's Proverbs and Jesus' statement that He only did what He saw the Father doing (John 5) to emphasize the importance of being sensitive to divine guidance. Steve encourages us to slow down the metronome of our lives from 120 to 20 beats per minute so that we can hear God's purposes and then joining those purposes in prayer. Planning,,Podcast Steve Sjogren no No