Leadership Realizations, Acting Your Age, and Catching Up with Etienne de Bruin, Founder of 7CTOs
May 13, 2024
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Etienne de Bruin, founder of 7CTOs, shares insights on coaching vs. consulting, valuing time, sustaining sales momentum, and embracing the shift of aging in a dynamic conversation with Modern CTO host, Joel Beasley.
Empowerment over fixing in coaching interactions leads to better outcomes.
Demonstrating desired outcomes empowers team growth and fosters independence in leadership.
Deep dives
Challenging the Coaching Mindset
The podcast discusses a recent leadership revelation related to coaching mindset. The speaker reflects on the balance between coaching and consulting, realizing the importance of not trying to fix problems for others but rather empowering them to find solutions themselves. This shift from carrying the load to a more equal partnership approach emphasizes the role of reflection and courage in coaching interactions.
Showing vs. Doing in Leadership
The episode presents a valuable insight regarding leadership approaches, emphasizing the significance of showing rather than doing for subordinates. The speaker shares a personal experience of guiding team members by demonstrating the desired outcome without directly solving problems for them. This method encourages individual growth, fosters independence, and ultimately leads to more effective outcomes.
Embracing Aging and Giving Back
The conversation delves into the topic of aging and its impact on individuals' roles in society. The speakers discuss the transition towards giving back and sharing knowledge as one ages. They highlight the importance of embracing one's changing position in society, acknowledging the internal pressure to provide meaningful contributions and prepare for a future role in giving back to the community.
Today we’re talking to Etienne de Bruin, Founder of 7CTOs. We discuss what he’s realized recently as a CTO coach, what he’s learned about aging, and just spend time catching up with an old friend of the show.
All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!
To learn more about 7CTOs, check out their website here.