Discover the secrets of effective mentoring from Ruth Gotian, ranked #1 emerging management thinker. Learn about the power of informal mentoring, expanding networks, and celebrating mentee achievements. Explore the importance of active listening, managing egos, and the role of peer mentors in inspiring growth. Uncover the benefits of diverse perspectives, documentation, and setting boundaries in mentorship relationships.

David Novak, retired Chairman and CEO of Yum! Brands, discusses pattern thinking in leadership to create new value. Being an active learner is crucial for successful leadership, seeking out patterns proactively to innovate. He emphasizes the importance of exploring outside usual experiences to gain insights and create something new.

Bonni Stachowiak, host of Teaching in Higher Ed, shares insights on breaking the busy cycle, handling office gossip, and making tough decisions. The discussion covers strategies for intentional leadership, productivity, workplace challenges, career decisions, and improving workplace relationships and communication skills.

Guest Matt Abrahams, a Stanford educator, shares tips on handling Q&A sessions. He suggests reframing it as a dialogue, using the ADD framework to respond, setting boundaries, and starting with a self-posed question for better engagement. Ending with confidence is key.

Michael Bungay Stanier, author of The Coaching Habit, discusses becoming more coach-like, focusing on asking insightful questions, giving autonomy, and avoiding 'why' questions. Emphasizes the power of silence and body language in effective coaching conversations.

Jeff Wetzler, co-CEO of Transcend and expert in learning, discusses how leaders can make it easier for important conversations to happen. Key points include meeting people on their own turf, shifting timing and medium preferences, setting agendas, and fostering open communication in the workplace.

Elaine Lin Hering, a communication expert, discusses unlearning silence. Key points include starting with 'why' for change, expressing different perspectives, guiding others on how to be helpful, and embracing resistance. The conversation emphasizes the power of speaking up for personal comfort, understanding diverse perspectives in global communication, and fostering open communication to address burnout in organizations.

Leaders can better support high-achieving women by framing the 'why,' helping them navigate fearful situations, building confidence by acknowledging past achievements, and promoting financial literacy. The podcast explores practical strategies for empowering women in leadership roles and fostering open dialogue around work-life balance and career growth.

Michael McQueen, a bestselling author and international keynote speaker, shares insights on changing people's minds. He discusses influencing the instinctive mind first, using active listening to preserve dignity, asking questions to clarify resistance, and balancing conviction with openness for effective communication.

Leading thought leader Lauren Wesley Wilson discusses the importance of asking 'What do you need?' instead of 'How can I help?' in allyship. Women of color seek advocacy for opportunities, tie allyship to economic goals, and emphasize reciprocity in relationships with the majority culture.