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Engage Relate Perform
Hosted by Murtaza Versi · EN
This is Engage Relate Perform, the show that helps leaders and organizations drive long term results by fostering relationships and enhancing engagement. If you're looking to seriously improve your team's performance while impacting lives and succeeding at driving long-term results, then this is the show for you. I'll be giving you practical tips, relevant commentary, and valuable insights about how you can engage and utilize relationships with talent community and other stakeholders around you to achieve the best results and help them stick long term.
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Sep 8, 202200:06:20Tap to summarizeHappy New Year! There are many reasons that New Year’s resolutions don’t stick, but they can if you approach them right.Today, I talk about resolutions and plans. I explain why many don’t stick and I offer solutions. I talk about the power of strategizing and stopping to take stock. I note the power of shorter-term goals, the benefits of journaling, and the importance of being comfortable with sacrifice.“Please do remember these three words: Sacrifice, Sacrifice, Sacrifice. Success often lies outside of your comfort zone, so get comfortable with being uncomfortable for a while.”- Murtaza VersiThis week on the Engage Relate Perform Podcast:● Strategizing for New Year’s resolutions● The power of a 90-day plan● The power of journaling● Getting comfortable with discomfortResources Mentioned:● The 90 Day Year Plan● hello@murtazaversi.com● Murtaza Versi on LinkedInEngage, Relate, Perform!I’m Murtaza Versi, and this is Engage Relate Perform, the show that helps leaders and organizations drive long-term results by fostering relationships and enhancing engagement. Whether you’re looking to improve your team’s performance while impacting lives and driving long-term results, or you already have that dream title, or you’re simply curious about how far you can challenge yourself, this is the show for you.Get all the latest information at murtazaversi.com/pod and with us at hello@murtazaversi.com.Don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts!Stitcher I TuneIn I Spotify I Google I Apple I iHeart RadioCheck out my ebook!I want to give you the opportunity to get my very free, very useful ebook, Engage, Relate, Perform – 90 Days to Conscious Leadership and Performance Culture. It’s a 90 day, effective guide to get you inspired for your leadership journey daily. In it, you’ll find practical tips you can follow every day to guarantee that you give and get the best out of existing relationships for long-term results.It takes 90 days to create a lifestyle. That’s what culture means: a way of life. So if you want to do the work but still enjoy the journey and, above all, look forward to it day by day, then go to my website and download your copy of Engage, Relate, Perform – 90 Days to Conscious Leadership and Performance Culture.
Transcribe →Mending Broken Trust
Aug 25, 202200:06:58Tap to summarizeTrust is like a mirror. You can fix it when it's broken but you can still the cracks in the reflection. If you built trust with your employees, then there is a chance you can break it as well. But how can you regain that trust if you break it?Today, I talk about how trust affects the performance of your employees. I explain why trust is so important, and provide an example of how easy it is to break that trust. I share some of the steps you can take to rebuild your employee's trust. I also note the different types of trust you have in the workplace.“We have to train others to take our positions instead of seeing them as our competition. Using this approach to build competence shows the team that you trust them to do just as good a job as you.”- Murtaza Versi“Trust is more like a rubber band than a mirror. It can be stretched, sometimes to its limits, and not to go back in its original stretch.”- Murtaza VersiThis week on the Engage Relate Perform Podcast:● Why trust is important in a work environment● What happens when you break your employee’s trust● How to regain broken trust● The role empathy and respect play when building trust● Why you should invest in your team and allow others to grow● The three types of trust relationships you see in the workplaceResources Mentioned:● hello@murtazaversi.com● Murtaza Versi on LinkedIn Engage, Relate, Perform!I’m Murtaza Versi, and this is Engage Relate Perform, the show that helps leaders and organizations drive long-term results by fostering relationships and enhancing engagement. Whether you’re looking to improve your team’s performance while impacting lives and driving long-term results, or you already have that dream title, or you’re simply curious about how far you can challenge yourself, this is the show for you.Get all the latest information at murtazaversi.com/pod and with us at hello@murtazaversi.com.Don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts!Stitcher I TuneIn I Spotify I Google I Apple I iHeart RadioCheck out my ebook!I want to give you the opportunity to get my very free, very useful ebook, Engage, Relate, Perform – 90 Days to Conscious Leadership and Performance Culture. It’s a 90 day, effective guide to get you inspired for your leadership journey daily. In it, you’ll find practical tips you can follow every day to guarantee that you give and get the best out of existing relationships for long-term results.It takes 90 days to create a lifestyle. That’s what culture means: a way of life. So if you want to do the work but still enjoy the journey and, above all, look forward to it day by day, then go to my website and download your copy of Engage, Relate, Perform – 90 Days to Conscious Leadership and Performance Culture.
Transcribe →Abdulrahman Hussein - Seize Opportunities to Relate
Jul 28, 202200:22:26Tap to summarizeAbdulrahman Hussein is the head of cybersecurity services at Soft-Tech Consultants. He has a passion for cyber and information security, as well as for helping clients identify their security risks and determine their cybersecurity preparedness. He is a cyclist who organizes cycling events in Tanzania, as well as an active member of the Rotary Club of Dar es Salaam Oyster Bay. He helps the community by implementing various service projects and fundraisers.Today, Abdulrahman joins us to share his leadership journey and how cycling has played a huge role in shaping him both physically and in service to others. He started on a journey to improve his health by cycling and learned many other lessons along the way that improved his self-leadership and service to others. This brings a whole new perspective to the work-life equilibrium because, whereas others choose to separate their at-work and at-home lives, today we explore how lessons learned during play can make for one interesting leader.“Don’t be afraid of leadership opportunities. Take them. Chances are, you may not always be successful, but there will be people there to help you and guide you.”- Abdulrahman HusseinThis week on the Engage Relate Perform Podcast:● How Abdulrahman got into cycling● How leading everyday people outside of work makes it easier to engage and relate with people at work● The power of a shared passion and goal● Abdulrahman’s take on self-leadership● Discipline, clarity, and execution as the three keys to success Engage, Relate, Perform!I’m Murtaza Versi, and this is Engage Relate Perform, the show that helps leaders and organizations drive long-term results by fostering relationships and enhancing engagement. Whether you’re looking to improve your team’s performance while impacting lives and driving long-term results, or you already have that dream title, or you’re simply curious about how far you can challenge yourself, this is the show for you.Get all the latest information at murtazaversi.com/pod and with us at hello@murtazaversi.com.Don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts!Stitcher I TuneIn I Spotify I Google I Apple I iHeart RadioCheck out my ebook!I want to give you the opportunity to get my very free, very useful ebook, Engage, Relate, Perform – 90 Days to Conscious Leadership and Performance Culture. It’s a 90 day, effective guide to get you inspired for your leadership journey daily. In it, you’ll find practical tips you can follow every day to guarantee that you give and get the best out of existing relationships for long-term results.It takes 90 days to create a lifestyle. That’s what culture means: a way of life. So if you want to do the work but still enjoy the journey and, above all, look forward to it day by day, then go to my website and download your copy of Engage, Relate, Perform – 90 Days to Conscious Leadership and Performance Culture.
Transcribe →Hire for Values, Maximise Value
Jul 21, 202200:05:34Tap to summarizeIn today’s short-and-sweet episode, I talk about what to look for in your work relationships.I note that, just like other relationships, they require time, effort, and patience. I talk about the importance of going for people who share your values. I talk about what to look for in employees and I share the value of working with the right people. I also talk about how you can treat your employees and coworkers to cultivate the best possible relationship with them.“No one leaves their jobs. They leave bad bosses.”- Murtaza VersiThis week on the Engage Relate Perform Podcast:● How work relationships are similar to other relationships● What to look for in employees● The value of working with the right people● How to cultivate good relationships with your employees and coworkersEngage, Relate, Perform!I’m Murtaza Versi, and this is Engage Relate Perform, the show that helps leaders and organizations drive long-term results by fostering relationships and enhancing engagement. Whether you’re looking to improve your team’s performance while impacting lives and driving long-term results, or you already have that dream title, or you’re simply curious about how far you can challenge yourself, this is the show for you.Get all the latest information at murtazaversi.com/pod, and don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts!Stitcher I TuneIn I Spotify I Google I Apple I iHeart RadioCheck out my ebook! I want to give you the opportunity to get my very free, very useful ebook, Engage, Relate, Perform – 90 Days to Conscious Leadership and Performance Culture. It’s a 90 day, effective guide to get you inspired for your leadership journey daily. In it, you’ll find practical tips you can follow every day to guarantee that you give and get the best out of existing relationships for long-term results.It takes 90 days to create a lifestyle. That’s what culture means: a way of life. So if you want to do the work but still enjoy the journey and, above all, look forward to it day by day, then go to my website and download your copy of Engage, Relate, Perform – 90 Days to Conscious Leadership and Performance Culture.
Transcribe →Ruth Shah-Wigley: Attitude and Adaptability of Leaders
Jul 14, 202200:29:57Tap to summarizeRuth Shah-Wigley is the Managing Director and Principal Consultant of ARS IURA Consultancy Service Ltd. Her experience includes the application of key international frameworks, multi-stakeholders, and civil society initiatives. She possesses a breadth of specialized expertise in human rights matters, particularly in business and human rights, as well as women’s and children’s rights.Today, Ruth joins me to talk about the power of attitude and adaptability. She breaks down these terms and shares the story of how she discovered their power. She talks about the importance of creating spaces for justice and discusses how her mindset has changed over the course of her career. We talk about the importance of endurance, and she shares how her faith acts as her support system. She notes the importance of being realistic, flexible, compassionate, and empathetic. She discusses the need to give people grace, and she explains why it’s more important to be intentional about trying than it is to succeed every single time. She notes the importance of considering other people’s wants as well as your own, and she talks about how and how not to express a belief, even when you know yourself to be right.“At the worst times...I sought value in myself through the eyes of God, because despite the fact that I’m unworthy and I’m a sinner, He thinks I’m worthy. And therefore, if that’s my benchmark, then nothing can touch me. Not even my own insecurity.”- Ruth Shah-Wigley“You have to give people grace. It’s not always easy, and I’m not saying that I always do that without moaning and groaning under my breath--because I do. But what’s paramount for me is that I remember; I am intentional.”- Ruth Shah-WigleyThis week on the Engage Relate Perform Podcast:● The power of attitude and adaptability● Creating spaces for justice● The importance of endurance● Faith as a support system● Giving grace and the importance of compassion● Expressing your views respectfullyResources Mentioned:● hello@murtazaversi.com● Murtaza Versi on LinkedIn Engage, Relate, Perform!I’m Murtaza Versi, and this is Engage Relate Perform, the show that helps leaders and organizations drive long-term results by fostering relationships and enhancing engagement. Whether you’re looking to improve your team’s performance while impacting lives and driving long-term results, or you already have that dream title, or you’re simply curious about how far you can challenge yourself, this is the show for you.Get all the latest information at murtazaversi.com/pod and with us at hello@murtazaversi.com.Don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts!Stitcher I TuneIn I Spotify I Google I Apple I iHeart RadioCheck out my ebook!I want to give you the opportunity to get my very free, very useful ebook, Engage, Relate, Perform – 90 Days to Conscious Leadership and Performance Culture. It’s a 90 day, effective guide to get you inspired for your leadership journey daily. In it, you’ll find practical tips you can follow every day to guarantee that you give and get the best out of existing relationships for long-term results.It takes 90 days to create a lifestyle. That’s what culture means: a way of life. So if you want to do the work but still enjoy the journey and, above all, look forward to it day by day, then go to my website and download your copy of Engage, Relate, Perform – 90 Days to Conscious Leadership and Performance Culture.
Transcribe →EQ Is A Trainable Superpower. Here’s How-PT2
Jul 7, 202200:07:26Tap to summarizeAs we discussed last week, there are three key steps to training and strengthening your emotional intelligence as well as the emotional intelligence of others. Step two in the journey to improving your EQ is to take a good, hard look at your ability to be emotionally empathetic toward others. According to Dr. Daniel Goleman, emotional empathy is when you feel physically aligned with another person – as if their emotions are contagious. It’s when you feel a deeper connection with another person’s feelings.This week, I explain what emotional empathy means and how it helps you improve your emotional intelligence. I discuss how emotional empathy helps us build deeper connections with the people around us and how asking your team to join a shared charity, cause, or community project can help strengthen their emotional empathy. I highlight how encouraging your team to spend time in less-formal, 1-to-1 settings focused on building their relationships with others can help improve their emotional empathy for the people they work with. I also explain why it’s essential for leaders to listen to their team members to understand their point of view regarding an issue or problem and how it can help you connect with them on a deeper level.“Hold off on the judgment and be open to different ideas. We want to get an understanding of their emotional state, at that moment, and find a way to relate.” - Murtaza VersiThis week on Engage Relate Perform:● What emotional empathy means● How emotional empathy helps us build deeper connections with others● Understanding other people’s emotional states ● Joining a shared charity, cause, or community project to strengthen your team’s emotional empathy● Setting aside time to focus on 1-to-1 relationship-building activities● The importance of listening to understand● Examples of empathetic responses● The negative impact of ‘feeling-stopper’ responsesEngage, Relate, Perform!Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of Engage Relate Perform. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts.Stitcher I TuneIn I Spotify I Google I Apple I iHeart RadioBe sure to share your favorite episodes on social media to help me reach more amazing listeners, like you.Join me on Facebook and LinkedIn. For more exclusive content and information, visit my website. While you’re there, be sure to download your free copy of my ebook: Engage, Relate, Perform – 90 Days to Conscious Leadership and Performance Culture, an effective guide to getting inspired for your leadership journey to guarantee that you give (and get) the best out of your existing relationships for long-term results.
Transcribe →EQ Is A Trainable Superpower. Here’s How-PT1
Jun 30, 202200:06:38Tap to summarizeDo you believe it is possible to increase your own emotional intelligence? Is it possible to increase the EQ of others? According to Dr. Daniel Goleman, a person’s emotional intelligence is a malleable, trainable skill – unlike your IQ. He argues that a person could even train their emotional intelligence well beyond its natural levels.So if EQ is a trainable skill, how can we work that skill like a muscle to build it up to that capacity?In today’s episode, I explain what emotional intelligence is and discuss some of the key competencies of emotional intelligence. I explain how increasing your EQ can help you form better relationships. I explain what cognitive empathy is and share strategies you can use to improve it. I also discuss the benefits and drawbacks of using cognitive empathy skills when negotiating with others.“Having empathy increases the likelihood of helping others and showing compassion.” - Murtaza VersiThis week on Engage Relate Perform:● Understanding what emotional intelligence is● The connection between EQ and empathy● How increasing your EQ can help you build better relationships● Understanding cognitive empathy● How to improve your cognitive empathy● The benefits and drawbacks of using cognitive empathy skills when negotiating with othersEngage, Relate, Perform!Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of Engage Relate Perform. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts.Stitcher I TuneIn I Spotify I Google I Apple I iHeart RadioBe sure to share your favorite episodes on social media to help me reach more amazing listeners, like you.Join me on Facebook and LinkedIn. For more exclusive content and information, visit my website. While you’re there, be sure to download your free copy of my ebook: Engage, Relate, Perform – 90 Days to Conscious Leadership and Performance Culture, an effective guide to getting inspired for your leadership journey to guarantee that you give (and get) the best out of your existing relationships for long-term results.
Transcribe →Sarah Majengo - Communication Culture Defined
Jun 23, 202200:37:27Tap to summarizeSarah Majengo is a strategic communications professional with over twenty years of experience in strategy, communications, public affairs, business development, and marketing. She has delivered successful outcomes for companies by addressing strategic operational and leadership challenges for major local and international brands, helping them navigate complex market and operating environment dynamics. Passionate about developing people, she is an advocate for work-life balance, noting its value for a thriving society. She is the founder of Fanisi Program, a learning and networking platform that equips middle managers with essential tools to elevate their careers and excel in their entrepreneurial pursuits. She is a member of the boards of New Forests Company and Capital Mining Services (CMS), as well as a graduate of the pioneer class of the CEO Apprenticeship program. She is also the sister of Santina Benson, a previous guest on the show.Today, Sarah joins me to talk about communication, self-care, and the modern workplace. We talk about the implications of the fact that the workforce consists of three generations working side-by-side. She notes the power of authenticity and we discuss the need to focus on the individual, especially post-COVID. Sarah defines authenticity in the real world, listing its three main elements. We talk about the importance of emotional intelligence and the power of coaching. She distinguishes coaching from mentorship, and we discuss the power of collaboration, especially in our age-diverse workforce. Finally, Sarah underscores the importance of getting to know yourself.“Do the work to know yourself, and the rest will unfold.”- Sarah MajengoThis week on the Engage Relate Perform Podcast:● The power of communication and collaboration● Navigating a multigenerational workforce● The importance of authenticity● The importance of emotional intelligence● The power of coaching● People as the foundation of the workplace● The urgency of the climate change situationResources Mentioned:● Engage Relate Perform - Santina Benson● Engage Relate Perform - Aliraza Versi● hello@murtazaversi.com● Murtaza Versi on LinkedInEngage, Relate, Perform!I’m Murtaza Versi, and this is Engage Relate Perform, the show that helps leaders and organizations drive long-term results by fostering relationships and enhancing engagement. Whether you’re looking to improve your team’s performance while impacting lives and driving long-term results, or you already have that dream title, or you’re simply curious about how far you can challenge yourself, this is the show for you.Get all the latest information at murtazaversi.com/pod and with us at hello@murtazaversi.com.Don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts!Stitcher I TuneIn I Spotify I Google I Apple I iHeart RadioCheck out my ebook!I want to give you the opportunity to get my very free, very useful ebook, Engage, Relate, Perform – 90 Days to Conscious Leadership and Performance Culture. It’s a 90 day, effective guide to get you inspired for your leadership journey daily. In it, you’ll find practical tips you can follow every day to guarantee that you give and get the best out of existing relationships for long-term results.It takes 90 days to create a lifestyle. That’s what culture means: a way of life. So if you want to do the work but still enjoy the journey and, above all, look forward to it day by day, then go to my website and download your copy of Engage, Relate, Perform – 90 Days to Conscious Leadership and Performance Culture.
Transcribe →Make Irate Customers Happy Again
Jun 16, 202200:07:39Tap to summarizeThe average business only hears from 4% of dissatisfied customers. So when you do hear from an irate customer, it's important to look at it as a golden opportunity to improve your services, prevent future complaints, and gain a loyal customer. This approach is not intuitive, but it's effective.Today, I talk about how to react to an irate customer and why it's never productive or acceptable to simply yell back. I offer insight into the ideal mindset when engaging with irate customers, and I share eight steps for turning them into loyal ones."Remain calm. Do not try and match their anger levels. It is never okay to be rude to a customer."- Murtaza VersiThis week on the Engage Relate Perform Podcast:● Why returning rudeness doesn't solve anything● Why the customer's anger is not actually directed at you● The presence of emotion in the encounter● The power of sympathy, empathy, and listening● Why you should thank the irate customerEngage, Relate, Perform!I’m Murtaza Versi, and this is Engage Relate Perform, the show that helps leaders and organizations drive long-term results by fostering relationships and enhancing engagement.Whether you’re looking to improve your team’s performance while impacting lives and driving long-term results, or you already have that dream title, or you’re simply curious about how far you can challenge yourself, this is the show for you.Get all the latest information at murtazaversi.com/pod and with us at hello@murtazaversi.com. Don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts!Stitcher I TuneIn I Spotify I Google I Apple I iHeart RadioCheck out my ebook!I want to give you the opportunity to get my very free, very useful ebook, Engage, Relate, Perform – 90 Days to Conscious Leadership and Performance Culture. It’s a 90 day, effective guide to get you inspired for your leadership journey daily. In it, you’ll find practical tips you can follow every day to guarantee that you give and get the best out of existing relationships for long-term results.It takes 90 days to create a lifestyle. That’s what culture means: a way of life. So if you want to do the work but still enjoy the journey and, above all, look forward to it day by day, then go to my website and download your copy of Engage, Relate, Perform – 90 Days to Conscious Leadership and Performance Culture.
Transcribe →Johnny Black: Good Plans vs. Good Execution
Jun 9, 202200:20:53Tap to summarizeJohnny Black is the Director of EpicIT Pty Ltd where he works with leaders to facilitate the journey from strategy to measurable performance. He is a registered psychologist with experience in business development specializing in Strategy, Leadership, Organizational Development, and Performance Management. Residing on a small farm in the KZN Midlands, Johnny has helped a wide range of clients ranging from large corporations to small family-owned businesses. He is passionate about helping organizations and leaders translate their strategy into execution. Johnny joins me today to discuss how to lead through leaders and take the journey from strategy development to creating measurable, sustainable leadership performance. We discuss why Johnny believes its more important for organizations to focus on lead metrics over lag metrics and how they impact the overall health and sustainability of your company. We explain the four disciplines of execution and why your strategy should be concise yet informative. We also discuss some of the common challenges many organization leaders face when developing a sustainable strategy, why many businesses often fail to meet their strategic goals, and why a top-down approach to measuring leadership performance can be ineffective. “It’s not about building a great strategy. It’s about how do you take that strategy, filter it down, get everyone focused on it, and deliver on that strategy.” - Johnny Black This week on Engage Relate Perform: ● The connection between leadership development and building a sustainable business● Focusing on lead measures vs lag measures● The four disciplines of execution● How many strategic objectives should your strategy have● How to measure your strategy’s success● The biggest challenge many leaders face when developing a sustainable strategy● Why a ‘top down’ approach to leadership may be ineffective when measuring a leader’s performance● Understanding accountability performance and how to build a system around it● Where leadership ‘fits into’ good strategic planning and execution● The necessary narratives that Johnny believes leaders of the 21st century should focus on Resources Mentioned: ● Book: Closing the Execution Gap by Richard Lepsinger● Book: Execution: The Discipline of Getting Things Done by Larry Bossidy and Ram Charan Connect with Johnny Black: ● EpicIT Pty Ltd● EpicIT Pty Ltd on LinkedIn● EpicIT Pty Ltd on Facebook● Johnny Black on LinkedInEngage, Relate, Perform! Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of Engage Relate Perform. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts.Stitcher I TuneIn I Spotify I Google I Apple I iHeart RadioBe sure to share your favorite episodes on social media to help me reach more amazing listeners, like you. Join me on Facebook and LinkedIn. For more exclusive content and information, visit my website. While you’re there, be sure to download your free copy of my ebook: Engage, Relate, Perform – 90 Days to Conscious Leadership and Performance Culture, an effective guide to getting inspired for your leadership journey to guarantee that you give (and get) the best out of your existing relationships for long-term results.
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