First-Time Leaders Accelerated℠
Claim This Podcastby Timothy Dean Smith, Leadership Speaker, Coach and Podcast Host
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<p>Leading people is the most important responsibility in the world, yet, alarmingly, 60% of first-time leaders fail.</p><p><br></p><p>With over 4 decades of experience in leader development and culture improvement, I created this podcast to help you solve 3 critical and costly people problems:</p><p> </p><p> 1. Endangered People Skills: The Communication Paradox</p><p> 2. Peer to Leader, Now What?</p><p> 3. Sunday Feelings About Monday Mornings</p><p> </p><p>If you’re a first-time leader, someone who hires or promotes first-time leaders or a solopreneur building your first team, this is your podcast.</p><p> </p><p>I’m Timothy Dean Smith, your host & coach.</p><p> </p><p>Monthly, from January through July, I’ll offer you concise, practical solutions you can apply immediately and benefit from for a lifetime.</p><p><br>If you find my solutions valuable, share this podcast with your collages, wherever they listen to podcasts.</p><p> </p><p>Leading people is the most important responsibility in the world and I’m here to ensure your leadership matters.</p><p> </p><p>Thank you for listening to the</p><p><b>First-Time Leaders </b><b>Accelerated</b><b>℠</b> Podcast.</p><p> </p><p>Take care.<br><br>If you need a <b>Leadership Speaker</b> or you need help with <b>Leader Development</b> and/or <b>Culture Improvement</b>, visit <a href="https://www.tdspi.com/"><b>tdspi.com</b></a> and Click on <a href="https://www.tdspi.com/meetme"><b>Meet Me</b></a>.</p><p>I look forward to our "<b>get to know each other" </b>conversation.<br><br></p><p>Treat people like they make a difference and they will.</p>
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Recent Episodes
July 1, 2026
Leader Transition: Your First 3 Months and Beyond
"Send me a text message and let me know what you think of the First-Time Leaders Accelerated℠ Podcast." In this episode I focus on the first 3 months of your leader transition phase. Your first 3 months are about positioning yourself as the right people-centered leader. I call the first 3 months the Listening, Learning, and Leading Tour. This tour is critical for the first 3 months but should continue daily. Are the right people leading your people? If you're not completely confident in your ...
June 5, 2026
Critical KPIs Most People Miss
"Send me a text message and let me know what you think of the First-Time Leaders Accelerated℠ Podcast." There are three types of KPIs. Two measure results and one shapes your team and culture. KPIs help prevent blind spots. Ironically, the most important of these KPIs, are the ones most organizations miss. If you need assistance assessing and accelerating the transformation and transition of first-time leaders, Click Meet Me or visit tdspi.com. Support the show Timothy Dean Smith First-Time L...
May 1, 2026
Leader "Fix-it" Obsession: Being the Hero Hurts
"Send me a text message and let me know what you think of the First-Time Leaders Accelerated℠ Podcast." A common pitfall for first-time leaders is, the "Fix-it" Obsession. I will explain why "rescuing" your team often leads to burnout for you and stagnation for them. You attempt to be the hero, but you become a bottleneck, holding your team back. If you need assistance assessing and accelerating the transformation and transition of first-time leaders, Click Meet Me or visit tdspi.com. Support...
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- What is First-Time Leaders Accelerated℠?
<p>Leading people is the most important responsibility in the world, yet, alarmingly, 60% of first-time leaders fail.</p><p><br></p><p>With over 4 decades of experience in leader development and culture improvement, I created this podcast to help you solve 3 critical and costly people problems:</p><p> </p><p> 1. Endangered People Skills: The Communication Paradox</p><p> 2. Peer to Leader, Now What?</p><p> 3. Sunday Feelings About Monday Mornings</p><p> </p><p>If you’re a first-time leader, someone who hires or promotes first-time leaders or a solopreneur building your first team, this is your podcast.</p><p> </p><p>I’m Timothy Dean Smith, your host & coach.</p><p> </p><p>Monthly, from January through July, I’ll offer you concise, practical solutions you can apply immediately and benefit from for a lifetime.</p><p><br>If you find my solutions valuable, share this podcast with your collages, wherever they listen to podcasts.</p><p> </p><p>Leading people is the most important responsibility in the world and I’m here to ensure your leadership matters.</p><p> </p><p>Thank you for listening to the</p><p><b>First-Time Leaders </b><b>Accelerated</b><b>℠</b> Podcast.</p><p> </p><p>Take care.<br><br>If you need a <b>Leadership Speaker</b> or you need help with <b>Leader Development</b> and/or <b>Culture Improvement</b>, visit <a href="https://www.tdspi.com/"><b>tdspi.com</b></a> and Click on <a href="https://www.tdspi.com/meetme"><b>Meet Me</b></a>.</p><p>I look forward to our "<b>get to know each other" </b>conversation.<br><br></p><p>Treat people like they make a difference and they will.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates bi-weekly.
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This podcast is available on 10 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
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No, this podcast does not typically feature guests.
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