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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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.
Mar 4, 2023 • 37min
619: Finding Leadership Confidence Through Diverse Perspectives, with Kathy Fiddler
In this engaging conversation, Kathy Fiddler, Vice President of Population Health at TidalHealth and former US Air Force Major, shares her inspiring journey from clinical roles to executive leadership. She discusses the importance of diverse perspectives for building leadership confidence and creating better outcomes. Kathy emphasizes how navigating discomfort can foster personal and organizational growth. Additionally, she highlights the need for small groups to empower introverted leaders and the critical role of community in achieving health equity.
Feb 27, 2023 • 35min
618: Leadership Through the Complexity of Current Events, with Adi Ignatius
Adi Ignatius, Editor in Chief of Harvard Business Review and a seasoned journalist, dives into the evolving responsibilities of leaders in today's complex political landscape. He discusses whether organizations should take stands on current events, noting that silence can convey unintended messages. The conversation also highlights the unique challenges CEOs face in balancing activism with stakeholder opinions and navigating the implications of geopolitical crises on corporate decision-making. Ignatius emphasizes the importance of authenticity in leadership responses.
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Feb 20, 2023 • 39min
617: How to Start a Big Leadership Role, with Carol Kauffman
Carol Kauffman is a renowned leadership coach with 40,000 hours of coaching experience and serves as an assistant professor at Harvard Medical School. In this insightful discussion, she dives into the challenges of stepping into a new leadership role, emphasizing the importance of mindset and self-awareness. Kauffman shares strategies for establishing clarity and navigating team dynamics, while also highlighting the significance of peer relationships and empathy. Additionally, she talks about her book, 'Real-Time Leadership,' and resources available for aspiring leaders.
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Feb 13, 2023 • 37min
616: How to Discover What Others Value, with Joe Hart
In this discussion, Joe Hart, President and CEO of Dale Carnegie, dives into the art of uncovering others' values through meaningful conversations. He shares practical techniques for asking the right questions, which helps to illuminate what truly matters to others without awkwardness. Joe emphasizes the importance of empathy and the power of interpersonal skills in building relationships. He also introduces a 'conversation stack' method to ease networking anxieties, making connections more genuine and impactful.
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Feb 6, 2023 • 38min
615: How to Respond Better When Challenged, with Dolly Chugh
Dolly Chugh, a social psychologist and management professor at NYU Stern, shares insights on navigating challenges to self-identity. She discusses how nostalgia can obscure reality and the importance of preparing for criticism. Emphasizing the roles of guilt and shame as growth indicators, Dolly advocates for a 'good-ish' mindset in leadership. The conversation explores how understanding our emotional responses can foster resilience and improve interpersonal communication, equipping listeners with tools for personal and professional development.
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Jan 30, 2023 • 40min
614: The Way to Get Noticed by Key Stakeholders, with Daphne E. Jones
Join Daphne E. Jones, a seasoned executive and author of "Win When They Say You Won't," as she shares insights on professional visibility. With 30 years at giants like IBM and GE, she discusses the importance of viewing yourself as a product. Three critical factors—performance, image, and exposure—shape how stakeholders perceive you. Daphne emphasizes strategic relationship management and the art of stakeholder mapping to boost your career. She also reflects on personal growth, urging leaders to empower others while enhancing their own personal brands.
