Coaching for Leaders Help People Move Towards Vision, with Brooks Bradford
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Mar 12, 2025 
Brooks Bradford, President of Hydrokinetics and a Coaching for Leaders Academy alum, shares his journey in motivating himself and others towards a compelling vision. He discusses the unique challenges of leadership in high-pressure industries and the importance of personal branding on platforms like LinkedIn. Bradford highlights the transformation from skepticism to action through consistent efforts and emphasizes the value of peer support in sustaining leadership growth. His insights encourage listeners to embrace manageable tasks for ongoing professional development.
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Initial Skepticism
- Brooks Bradford, president of Hydrokinetics, was initially skeptical about the Coaching for Leaders Academy.
- He thought it wouldn't apply to his mid-sized oil and gas service company or his volunteer leadership role at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.
Focus on Key Areas
- Focus on three key areas for leadership development.
- Brooks chose task management, delegation, team alignment on vision/goals, and personal branding on LinkedIn.
Small Steps, Big Impact
- Brooks started small with personal branding by reading and interacting on LinkedIn.
- He connected podcast insights to his industry, like applying a discussion on speaking up to safety in oil and gas.