Coaching for Leaders
Dave Stachowiak
Leaders aren’t born, they’re made. This Monday show helps you discover leadership wisdom through insightful conversations. Independently produced weekly since 2011, Dr. Dave Stachowiak brings perspective from a thriving, global leadership academy, plus more than 15 years of leadership at Dale Carnegie. Bestselling authors, expert researchers, deep conversation, and regular dialogue with listeners have attracted 40 million downloads and over 250K followers on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Activate your FREE membership to access the entire leadership and management library at CoachingforLeaders.com
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May 8, 2023 • 39min
629: How to Grow Your Business, with Donald Miller
Donald Miller, a New York Times bestselling author, shares his journey of growing his business from scratch to nearly $20 million. He emphasizes the importance of effective marketing, focusing on clear messaging over aesthetics. By positioning businesses as guides rather than heroes, leaders can connect better with customers' needs. He also highlights the essential role of profit for sustainability and offers practical insights for small businesses and nonprofits to thrive.
May 1, 2023 • 39min
628: How to Read an Income Statement, with Brian Feroldi
Brian Feroldi, a financial educator and author, shares his passion for simplifying finance and investment. He breaks down the essential components of an income statement, explaining how it reveals a company’s revenue, expenses, and profit. Listeners learn the significance of financial literacy for career growth and how to analyze key metrics like operating income. Feroldi also tackles the concepts of depreciation and amortization, making them accessible with relatable examples, empowering leaders to make informed financial decisions.
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Apr 24, 2023 • 39min
627: How to Influence Through Your Questions, with Kwame Christian
Kwame Christian, best-selling author and CEO of the American Negotiation Institute, shares his insights on using questions as powerful tools for influence. He emphasizes three key types of questions: rapport, information, and persuasion, highlighting the need for trust in conversations. The discussion delves into the importance of open-ended questions to uncover deeper issues and facilitate collaborative dialogue. Kwame also touches on the creation of Negotiable, an online community aimed at enhancing negotiation skills, emphasizing personal growth and effective communication.
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Apr 17, 2023 • 38min
626: The Starting Point for Repairing Trust, with Henry Cloud
Henry Cloud, a renowned leadership expert and clinical psychologist, discusses the nuances of rebuilding trust after betrayal. He identifies five crucial factors of trust: understanding, motive, ability, character, and track record. Cloud emphasizes that repairing trust starts with self-reflection and support networks. The conversation highlights that trust repair is messy and requires emotional regulation and forgiveness. Cloud's insights draw on personal experiences to illustrate how past influences decisions in the workplace, making trust a complex but vital component of leadership.
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Apr 10, 2023 • 36min
625: How to Release Some Control, with Morra Aarons-Mele
Morra Aarons-Mele, a digital consultant and the host of The Anxious Achiever podcast, dives into the intricacies of leadership and control. She highlights how fear often drives the need to micromanage, suggesting small shifts in practices to foster open awareness and trust. Morra introduces the 'so what' technique from cognitive behavioral therapy to help tackle anxiety by facing fears directly. The discussion also emphasizes the importance of setting boundaries and embracing flexibility in hybrid workplaces to empower teams and improve resilience.
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Apr 3, 2023 • 40min
624: How to Make Smarter Investments in Your Learning, with Jill Schlesinger
Jill Schlesinger, an Emmy Award-winning Business Analyst for CBS News and host of the Jill on Money podcast, dives into the nuances of educational investments. She discusses common pitfalls in pursuing degrees and certifications and emphasizes the importance of tailored financial advice based on individual circumstances. Jill also highlights transformative career changes, the evolving landscape of education, and how personal experiences can reshape financial decisions. Her insights encourage listeners to align their learning with personal goals for a fulfilling career and life.
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Mar 27, 2023 • 39min
623: How to Align an Employee to a Role, with Jonathan Raymond
Jonathan Raymond, founder of Refound and author of *Good Authority*, offers insightful strategies for aligning employees with their roles. He discusses the importance of clarity in job responsibilities and how depersonalizing roles can facilitate better communication. Listeners will learn about four key questions to enhance alignment conversations, the significance of defining role purposes, and the connection between employee engagement and business outcomes. Raymond also shares concepts to foster accountability and create a more people-first organizational culture.
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Mar 20, 2023 • 35min
622: The Way to Manage an Over-Confident Team Member, with Bonni Stachowiak
Explore strategies for managing over-confident team members while balancing skills gaps and accountability. Delve into the importance of trust, clear expectations, and feedback for fostering effective team dynamics. Discover the impact of implicit bias in professional interactions and how aligning strengths can enhance workplace culture. Additionally, learn practical tips for managing household tasks that prioritize joy and collaboration, transforming everyday chores into supportive team experiences.
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Mar 13, 2023 • 40min
621: How to Approach a Reorg, with Claire Hughes Johnson
Claire Hughes Johnson, former COO of Stripe and a seasoned leader with a decade at Google, shares valuable insights on leading reorganizations. She explains that reorganizations can signal growth, not just problems, and highlights triggers like misaligned structures and talent issues. The importance of acting swiftly is underscored—don’t let ice cream melt! Claire discusses the need for strategic alignment and effective communication, while also advocating for accountability in leadership. She emphasizes the shift from management to visionary leadership during change.
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Mar 6, 2023 • 37min
620: How to Respond When You Get Triggered, with Sally Helgesen
Sally Helgesen, a leading authority on women’s leadership and bestselling author, shares her insights on overcoming emotional triggers in the workplace. She reveals how our instinct to vent or internalize can hinder effective responses. Sally emphasizes creating positive scripts and assuming goodwill in interactions, which can transform workplace dynamics. She also discusses the 'authenticity trap' and the importance of balancing authenticity with professionalism. Her practical strategies promote healthier communication and conflict resolution for more inclusive environments.
