“The Manager’s Handbook” with David Dodson, author, faculty member at Stanford University, successful serial entrepreneur, a board member of more than 40 companies, and an active investor in over 100 businesses.
Jul 18, 2023
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David Dodson, author and faculty member at Stanford University, discusses the five key skills that effective leaders possess. He emphasizes hiring based on outcomes and the power of instant performance feedback. Dodson also shares strategies for prioritization and taking advice as a leader. Lastly, he offers advice to HR leaders on improving the quality of leaders in their companies.
Effective leaders possess mastery of five key skill areas regardless of their background, education, or appearance.
Being good at seeking and taking advice gives leaders an unfair advantage, accelerating decision-making and improving decision accuracy.
Deep dives
The Universal Skillset of Effective Leaders
All effective leaders possess a mastery of five particular skill areas, regardless of their background, education, or appearance.
The Value of Seeking and Taking Advice
Being good at seeking and taking advice gives leaders an unfair advantage. It accelerates decision-making and improves decision accuracy.
Instant Performance Feedback
Great managers provide instant performance feedback rather than waiting for formal review periods. They create a culture of radical candor and focus on coachable moments.
Managing Time and Priorities
Effective managers prioritize their own tasks and do not allow the priorities of others to impede what is important. They use simple techniques, like shortening meetings, to save time and increase productivity.
Why do some leaders consistently outperform their peers?
What is it that differentiates the most effective leaders from the rest?
My guest on this episode is David Dodson, the author of “The Manager’s Handbook: The Five Steps to Build a Team, Stay Focused, Make Better Decisions, and Crush Your Competition” In addition to being an accomplished author, David is a faculty member at Stanford University’s Graduate School of Business, a successful serial entrepreneur, a board member of more than 40 companies, and an active investor in over 100 businesses.
During our conversation David and I discuss:
His research on the five must-have skills from people who get things done
Why you should be hiring based on outcomes, not likability
Why he believes “Instant Performance Feedback” is so powerful and how to do it
How the most effective leaders find an additional 80 minutes a day without working longer
Why being good at seeking and taking advice is a competitive advantage
His advice to HR on how to improve the quality of leaders at your company