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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Aug 17, 2019 • 36min
425: Change Comes Through Resilience, with Leonardo Baumworcel
Leonardo Baumworcel, director of Hospital São Lucas in Brazil, shares insights from his extensive experience overseeing a large team in healthcare. He emphasizes the crucial role of resilience in driving effective change and warns against giving up too soon. Baumworcel discusses the importance of establishing frameworks that allow staff the freedom to innovate. He also highlights the value of peer mentoring for mutual growth among leaders, illustrating how compassionate leadership can transform organizational culture and improve patient care.
Aug 12, 2019 • 37min
424: Craft a Career to Fit Your Strengths, with Scott Anthony Barlow
Scott Anthony Barlow, founder of Happen to Your Career, shares his expertise on finding career happiness. He emphasizes that skills aren't the same as strengths and urges listeners to prioritize their unique talents. The conversation highlights the CliftonStrengths assessment as a tool for career clarity. Scott encourages proactive communication about strengths in the workplace and advocates for designing a career path that aligns with one's abilities. He offers insights on moving away from focusing on weaknesses to embrace personal and professional growth.
Aug 5, 2019 • 37min
423: Step Into Leadership and More Questions, with Bonni Stachowiak
Navigating the complexities of leadership is no easy feat! The hosts dive into strategies for addressing resistant employees and leading without formal authority. They share tips for transitioning into leadership roles among former peers, focusing on clear communication and vision. Handling stakeholder suggestions can be tricky, especially when they clash with organizational goals, but effective engagement strategies can make a difference. Overall, it's about empowering leaders to embrace their roles and make a positive impact.
Jul 28, 2019 • 35min
422: Influence Through Overlapping Networks, with Sandie Morgan
In this engaging discussion, Sandie Morgan, Director at the Global Center for Women & Justice and a leading expert on human trafficking, emphasizes the importance of overlapping networks in driving cultural change. She shares insights on how diversity in partnerships strengthens influence and highlights that change often comes with conflict. Sandie explains why collaborating with 'elites' outside the typical power centers can lead to significant social impact, encouraging listeners to prioritize collective goals over individual ambitions for meaningful progress.
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Jul 22, 2019 • 38min
421: Help People Learn Through Powerful Teaching, with Pooja Agarwal
Pooja Agarwal, an expert in cognitive science and founder of RetrievalPractice.org, shares valuable insights on enhancing teaching effectiveness. She emphasizes the importance of retrieval over mere information encoding, highlighting strategies that lead to long-term retention. Pooja challenges the myth of learning styles, advocating for varied teaching methods. She also discusses the significance of creating a supportive learning environment that embraces mistakes as growth opportunities. Her research-backed advice is essential for leaders aiming to develop talent more successfully.
Jul 20, 2019 • 34min
420: Find Your Leadership Voice, with Johanna Nalau
Johanna Nalau, an adaptation scientist and lead author for the IPCC Sixth Assessment Report, shares her journey of finding her leadership voice. She emphasizes the need for collaborative idea-sharing and defines leadership as empowering future leaders. The conversation highlights the value of blogging as a tool for personal growth and effective communication in climate adaptation. Johanna also discusses the importance of engaging women in leadership roles and the transformative power of community in navigating complex global challenges.
Jul 15, 2019 • 39min
419: Performance Measurement That Gets Results, with Stacey Barr
Stacey Barr, a specialist in strategic performance measurement and creator of the PuMP® methodology, shares her expertise on transforming how organizations gauge success. She highlights common pitfalls like confusing tasks with true performance measures and emphasizes the need for clarity in KPIs. Stacey explains the critical elements of well-formulated metrics, such as the importance of comparison methods and the relevance of granular data. Plus, she offers valuable resources, including a free copy of her book, to help leaders improve their measurement practices.
Jul 8, 2019 • 39min
418: The Way to Nurture New Ideas, with Safi Bahcall
Join Safi Bahcall, a second-generation physicist and biotech entrepreneur, as he unpacks the secrets behind nurturing innovative ideas in organizations. He introduces the concept of 'loonshots'—neglected yet transformative ideas—and emphasizes the leader's role as a gardener, cultivating creativity with genuine curiosity. Bahcall discusses the delicate balance between 'soldiers' and 'artists' in teams and shares historical examples like Steve Jobs that illustrate the importance of supporting unconventional innovations. Discover how to bridge the gap for successful execution and innovation.
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Jul 1, 2019 • 39min
417: Finding Joy Through Intentional Choices, with Bonni Stachowiak
Bonni Stachowiak, a professor of business and management at Vanguard University and the host of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast, shares insights on finding joy through intentional choices. She emphasizes prioritizing quality over quantity in relationships and the discomfort of saying no to societal pressures. Bonni discusses the benefits of intentional technology use, outsourcing tasks, and redefining traditions to enhance connections. Her approach encourages listeners to reflect on their true priorities for greater fulfillment in both personal and professional lives.
Jun 24, 2019 • 39min
416: How to Negotiate When Others Have Power, with Kwame Christian
Kwame Christian, a business lawyer and the Director of the American Negotiation Institute, shares insightful strategies for negotiating from a position of perceived weakness. He emphasizes the importance of preparation and researching the other party to level the playing field. Kwame discusses the emotional toll of power imbalances and the necessity of self-awareness in negotiations. His tips on leveraging personal strengths and employing strategic questioning can lead to more collaborative outcomes, even in challenging situations.
