Mindy Pankoke, a healthcare technology product manager, Jeff VandenHoek, a business consultant and coach, and Andrew Mugford, a Salesforce administrator in higher education, share their insights on supporting fellow leaders. They emphasize the power of external perspectives and the importance of setting clear expectations. Each discusses the value of celebrating milestones in leadership journeys. They explore how nurturing professional relationships can enhance accountability and problem-solving abilities in a collaborative environment.
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A Unique Connection
Three podcast listeners (Mindy, Jeff, and Andrew) met during a Zoom breakout session in 2017.
They clicked so well that they have continued monthly conversations, supporting each other's leadership development.
volunteer_activism ADVICE
The Power of "Thank You"
When seeking feedback, simply say "thank you," even if unsure of its immediate usefulness.
This encourages further idea sharing and maintains a balanced exchange within the group.
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Value of External Perspective
External perspectives, outside of one's organization and industry, provide valuable objectivity.
This helps leaders navigate challenges without internal biases or political considerations.
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Working Out Loud
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The Coaching Habit
Say Less, Ask More & Change the Way You Lead Forever
Michael Bungay Stanier
In 'The Coaching Habit,' Michael Bungay Stanier provides a straightforward and effective approach to coaching. Drawing on his extensive experience training managers worldwide, he introduces seven essential coaching questions designed to help managers unlock their team's potential. These questions include the Kickstart Question, the AWE Question, the Lazy Question, the Strategic Question, the Focus Question, the Foundation Question, and the Learning Question. The book emphasizes the importance of saying less and asking more, fostering a collaborative and empowering work environment. It combines practical advice with research in neuroscience and behavioral economics, making coaching a daily, informal part of managerial work rather than a formal event.
Mindy Pankoke, Jeff VandenHoek, and Andrew Mugford
On this SaturdayCast, longtime listeners Mindy, Jeff, and Andrew join Dave to discuss how they’ve worked together to support each other in their leadership development. They share the importance of setting expectations in advance, getting external perspective, and celebrating key milestones.
Key Points
Getting people together outside of the organization/industry is helpful for objective perspective.
“You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with.” -Jim Rohn
There’s the temptation to think, “What could I possibly offer?” Almost always, each person is able to offer a lot more than they expected.
Say “thank you” when someone offers something, even if you’re not sure it’s useful.
It is important to celebrate significant milestones.
Resources Mentioned
The Coaching Habit* by Michael Bungay Stanier
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