Coaching for Leaders 165: Trying to Be Everything to Everybody, with Bonni Stachowiak
Nov 3, 2014
38:24
Bonni Stachowiak: Teaching in Higher Ed
Bonni is the host of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast, Dean of Teaching and Learning and Professor of Business and Management at Vanguard University, and my life partner. Prior to her academic career, she was a human resources consultant and executive officer for a publicly traded company. Bonni is the author of The Productive Online and Offline Professor: A Practical Guide*.
Patricia says she’s struggling with working with and working for micromanagers
- Bonni mentioned Drive by Daniel Pink*
Wally asks, “Have you addressed the topic of leaders who believe their executive team can be productive by competing with each other rather than working as a team?”
- Bonni mentioned Susan Gerke’s recent appearances on the show:
- Dave mentioned the Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni
Mike says he’s struggling finding enough time in the day to be everything to everyone. He says he also knows that’s impossible.
- “I do for the few what I wish I could do for everyone.” -Andy Stanley
- Dave mentioned OmniFocus, his task management system of choice.
- Bonni mentioned Michael Hyatt’s ideal week strategy, which Bonni and Dave both use
What about networking?
- Dave suggests setting up a basic LinkedIn profile as a starting point
- Dave mentioned past show 101: How to Get the Most from LinkedIn with Donna Schilder
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