Ep. 201: David Allen in Conversation with Kevin Wilde

Apr 4, 2023

Kevin Wilde, former Chief Learning Officer at General Mills, joins David Allen to discuss the intersection of leadership and coachability. He shares insights on how the 'Getting Things Done' methodology transformed corporate culture and boosted individual productivity. Wilde emphasizes the crucial role of feedback in leadership growth, noting that many leaders plateau when they stop seeking it. They also touch on the evolving expectations from leaders towards authenticity and social responsibility, making for a thought-provoking conversation.

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ANECDOTE

Lessons from GE and General Mills

Kevin Wilde recounts his experience at GE, learning from leaders like Jack Welch and emphasizing leader development.
He also discusses his research on leadership derailment at General Mills.

ADVICE

Coachability for Leaders

Leaders who plateau often stop seeking feedback for improvement.
Cultivate coachability and actively seek input to maintain an edge, especially in uncertain times.

INSIGHT

Self-Management in Modern Organizations

The changing work landscape, with increasing self-employment and flatter organizations, necessitates self-management skills.
GTD has become essential for individuals at all organizational levels to manage their work effectively.

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David Allen has reconnected with Kevin Wilde, for a discussion about learning, leadership, and coachability. Kevin describes how he heard about GTD, and his success with making it a part of the culture at General Mills. His mission in the last few years has been to dive deeper into the science and practical application of leadership coachability. He has found that leaders who plateau below their potential have one thing in common: They stop seeking feedback so they can improve. You can find out more about Kevin's current work on on the coachability of leaders on his website, The Coachable Leader. And you can listen to David's 2007 conversation with Kevin, during his time as Chief Learning Officer for General Mills.

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