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First-Time Leaders Accelerated℠

Timothy Dean Smith, Leadership Speaker, Coach and Podcast Host
First-Time Leaders Accelerated℠
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  • First-Time Leaders Accelerated℠

    Leader Transition: Your First 3 Months and Beyond

    2026/07/01 | 9 mins.
    "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 answer, I invite you to join my free executive discovery session, July 14, 2026, and find out. Click "Free Discovery Session" to save your virtual seat.
    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 Leader Accelerator | Coach | Podcast Host
    www.tdspi.com
    tds@tdspi.com
    (607) 221-6191
    Thank you for listening to the First-Time Leaders Accelerated℠ Podcast.
  • First-Time Leaders Accelerated℠

    Critical KPIs Most People Miss

    2026/06/05 | 10 mins.
    "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 Leader Accelerator | Coach | Podcast Host
    www.tdspi.com
    tds@tdspi.com
    (607) 221-6191
    Thank you for listening to the First-Time Leaders Accelerated℠ Podcast.
  • First-Time Leaders Accelerated℠

    Leader "Fix-it" Obsession: Being the Hero Hurts

    2026/05/01 | 6 mins.
    "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 the show
    Timothy Dean Smith
    First-Time Leader Accelerator | Coach | Podcast Host
    www.tdspi.com
    tds@tdspi.com
    (607) 221-6191
    Thank you for listening to the First-Time Leaders Accelerated℠ Podcast.
  • First-Time Leaders Accelerated℠

    Peer to Leader: It's Not a Promotion

    2026/04/01 | 6 mins.
    "Send me a text message and let me know what you think of the First-Time Leaders Accelerated℠ Podcast."
    Often when a peer is select to lead their current team, the process is mistakenly viewed as a promotion, when it’s actually a career transformation and transition.
    If you need assistance of a first-time leader trainer, coach and/or dysfunctional culture improvement, click here, schedule our "get to know each other" conversation.
    Treat people like they make a difference and they will.
    Support the show
    Timothy Dean Smith
    First-Time Leader Accelerator | Coach | Podcast Host
    www.tdspi.com
    tds@tdspi.com
    (607) 221-6191
    Thank you for listening to the First-Time Leaders Accelerated℠ Podcast.
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    Leader Illusion: You Can Feel It

    2026/02/27 | 6 mins.
    "Send me a text message and let me know what you think of the First-Time Leaders Accelerated℠ Podcast."
    This episode is about recognizing and taking the first step to correct Leader Illusion.
    If you think you’re leading but feel like no one is following, your initial instinct is usually right. You are probably experiencing leader illusion. People may give you the illusion they are following you, because they must, due to your title, formal authority and your control of their professional destiny. This is leader Illusion.
    If you need assistance with leader development and/or dysfunctional culture improvement, click here, schedule our "get to know each other" conversation.
    Treat people like they make a difference and they will.
    Support the show
    Timothy Dean Smith
    First-Time Leader Accelerator | Coach | Podcast Host
    www.tdspi.com
    tds@tdspi.com
    (607) 221-6191
    Thank you for listening to the First-Time Leaders Accelerated℠ Podcast.
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About First-Time Leaders Accelerated℠
Leading people is the most important responsibility in the world, yet, alarmingly, 60% of first-time leaders fail.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: 1. Endangered People Skills: The Communication Paradox 2. Peer to Leader, Now What? 3. Sunday Feelings About Monday Mornings 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. I’m Timothy Dean Smith, your host & coach. Monthly, from January through July, I’ll offer you concise, practical solutions you can apply immediately and benefit from for a lifetime.If you find my solutions valuable, share this podcast with your collages, wherever they listen to podcasts. Leading people is the most important responsibility in the world and I’m here to ensure your leadership matters. Thank you for listening to theFirst-Time Leaders Accelerated℠ Podcast. Take care.If you need a Leadership Speaker or you need help with Leader Development and/or Culture Improvement, visit tdspi.com and Click on Meet Me.I look forward to our "get to know each other" conversation.Treat people like they make a difference and they will.
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