Join Jorge Alzate, a senior R&D manager at PepsiCo and Toastmasters leader, as he shares his inspiring journey of leadership and the vital role of courage. He discusses how self-accountability and the concept of 'blue marbles' can foster new habits. Jorge emphasizes acting despite fear, stating it's essential for building confidence. The conversation also explores the impact of relationship-building and teamwork, urging leaders to embrace discomfort for personal and professional growth.
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Finding the Podcast
Jorge, a lifelong learner, sought leadership podcasts after becoming a team leader.
He found "Coaching for Leaders" while searching for resources to improve his leadership skills.
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Joining the Academy
Jorge applied to the Coaching for Leaders Academy shortly after becoming a leader.
He sought deeper understanding of his skills and hoped to benefit from a remote learning experience.
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Unexpected Challenge
The Academy's focus on a multi-year vision and peer accountability was unexpected and challenging.
This difficulty stemmed from confronting his own assumptions about his leadership style and goals.
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How to Achieve the Professional Success You Deserve by Managing the Details That Matter
Christine Hofbeck
Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway
Dynamic Techniques for Turning Fear, Indecision, and Anger into Power, Action, and Love
Susan Jeffers
In this book, Susan Jeffers offers dynamic techniques to help readers overcome their fears and take action towards their goals. The book emphasizes the importance of facing fears head-on, developing a stronger mindset, and taking small steps towards achieving goals despite fear. Jeffers also discusses the root of all fears as the belief that one cannot handle what happens, and provides tools to build confidence and manage thoughts positively. The book has been highly recommended by many therapists and business leaders for its practical and inspiring approach to managing fear and achieving personal growth.
Jorge Alzate
Jorge Alzate is a senior R&D manager at PepsiCo, an active leader in Toastmasters, and an alum of the Coaching for Leaders Academy. In this conversation, Jorge and I discuss what brought him to the podcast, how he utilized the Academy to help his career move forward, and the critical nature of courage for leadership growth.
Key Points
One action a day (the blue marbles for Jorge) is the way to create a new habit that can develops into a skill.
Accountability is key to move us forward, even if it does not feel comfortable in the moment.
Courage is the ability to act in spite of fear — and almost always necessary before confidence.
Resources Mentioned
Feel the Fear...and Do It Anyway* by Susan Jeffers
Winning Conditions: How to Achieve the Professional Success You Deserve by Managing the Details That Matter* by Christine Hofbeck
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