Coaching for Leaders
Dave Stachowiak
Leaders aren’t born; they’re made. Many leaders reach points in their careers where what worked yesterday doesn’t work today. This Monday show helps leaders thrive at these key inflection points. Independently produced weekly since 2011, Dr. Dave Stachowiak shares insights from a decade of leading a global leadership academy, plus more than 15 years of leadership at Dale Carnegie. Bestselling authors, proven leaders, expert thinkers, and deep conversation have attracted 50 million downloads and over 300,000 followers. Join the FREE membership to search the entire leadership and management library by topic at CoachingforLeaders.com
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May 29, 2023 • 39min
632: Moving Towards Meetings of Significance, with Seth Godin
Seth Godin, an influential author of 21 bestsellers and founder of altMBA, shares insights on transforming ordinary meetings into significant conversations. He emphasizes that effective communication starts with confidence and permission, urging leaders to create a culture where dialogue thrives. Godin critiques traditional meeting styles as barriers to progress and advocates for 'page 19 thinking'—a collaborative approach to innovation. Listeners are encouraged to redefine their meeting dynamics, fostering relationships that lead to meaningful work.
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May 22, 2023 • 29min
631: How to Get Moving, with Gladys McGarey
Gladys McGarey, a 102-year-old practicing doctor and a pioneer in allopathic and holistic medicine, shares her wisdom. She emphasizes that all life needs movement, highlighting how 'stuckness' is just an illusion. Gladys encourages starting with small steps, likening progress to a flashlight revealing the path ahead. Her personal anecdotes illustrate the importance of social connections and self-expression in personal growth. Ultimately, she inspires listeners to embrace gradual change and seek out opportunities for improvement.
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May 15, 2023 • 40min
630: Better Ways to Lead Brainstorming, with Jeremy Utley
Jeremy Utley, Director of Executive Education at Stanford's d.school, dives into the world of brainstorming. He reveals that most leaders underestimate the sheer volume of ideas needed for innovation—2,000 to one! Discussing cognitive closure, he explains how familiar solutions can stifle creativity. Jeremy offers fresh tactics for effective brainstorming, emphasizing low-barrier prototyping and problem framing. By fostering collaborative environments and embracing failures, he suggests teams can turn brainstorming into a continuous journey of innovation.
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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.
