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435. From Hostess to COO: The Meteoric Rise of Kat Cole
Jan 15, 2024
Kat Cole, a dynamic president and COO, shares her inspiring journey from a waitress to leading major corporations. She introduces the 'hotshot rule' as a self-assessment tool for continuous improvement. Topics covered include seizing opportunities, learning to say 'no,' leadership skills, and the importance of mentors. The podcast emphasizes personal and professional growth through reflective questions and action.
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- The 'Hotshot Rule' is a self-coaching practice where you imagine someone you admire in your role and take action based on their insights.
- Prioritizing and saying 'no' to commitments that don't align with priorities is crucial for effective leadership and avoiding overwhelm.
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The Hotshot Rule: Using an outsider perspective for self-coaching
Kat Cole shares her practice called the Hotshot Rule, where she envisions someone she admires in her position and asks what they would do to improve the business. She then acts on that insight within 24 hours and shares it with her team.
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