Coaching for Leaders

Bonni Stachowiak: Teaching in Higher Ed Bonni is the host of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast, Dean of Teaching and Learning and Professor of Business and Management at Vanguard University, and my life partner. Prior to her academic career, she was a human resources consultant and executive officer for a publicly traded company. Bonni is the author of The Productive Online and Offline Professor: A Practical Guide*. Questions Tyler asked about the usefulness of anger in the workplace. Yanko asked about making a major career transition. Rich asked about navigating challenges when coaching someone internally. Resources Mentioned Man’s Search for Meaning* by Viktor Frankl What Color is Your Parachute* by Richard Nelson Bolles How to Write a Killer LinkedIn Profile … And 18 Mistakes to Avoid* by Brenda Bernstein Related Episodes How to Improve Your Coaching Skills, with Tom Henschel (episode 190) How to Be a Non-Conformist, with Adam Grant (episode 238) How to Figure Out Your Career, with Scott Anthony Barlow (episode 259) Discover More Activate your free membership for full access to the entire library of interviews since 2011, searchable by topic.

Mariano Mosquera: Preventing Corruption Mariano Mosquera, is an Edmond J. Safra Network Fellow at Harvard University and Postdoctoral Fellow of the National University of Cordoba. He is a professor of Ethics and Access to Public Information of the National University of Córdoba and professor of Public Policy at the Catholic University of Cordoba. Key Points Different places in the world have different concepts of corruption. A lot of corruption is created by poorly conceived or implemented laws. Some actions may be legal but should be still be considered institutional corruption. Just trying to catch corrupt individuals doesn’t work; we need to change the rules that incentivize or allow corruption. If you can anticipate corruption you can help prevent it. Rather than immediately reporting corruption, sometimes it’s better to simply steer the conversation another way. Resources Mentioned Mariano Mosquera’s website Harvard articles by Mariano Mosquera Related Episodes How We Do Things Around Here To Get Results, with Kent Rhodes (episode 144) Eight Ways To Use Power For Good (episode 154) Use Power for Good and Not Evil, with Dacher Keltner (episode 254) Discover More Activate your free membership for full access to the entire library of interviews since 2011, searchable by topic.

Jurgen Appelo: Management 3.0 Jurgen Appelo calls himself a creative networker. Since 2008 Jurgen has penned a popular blog covering the creative economy, agile management, and personal development. He is the author of Management 3.0*, the bestselling agile management text and the proactive follow-up book, Managing for Happiness*. Key Points Not all things work for each company. You must experiment to see what works for your company culture. Incentives should be tangible. Managers should only have to manage the business systems, and the employees should be able to manage themselves. You are learning the most when half your experiments fail. Figure out how to incentivize experimentation, not just successful results. Resources Mentioned Management 3.0: Leading Agile Developers, Developing Agile Leaders* by Jurgen Appelo Managing for Happiness: Games, Tools, and Practices to Motivate Any Team* by Jurgen Appelo That’s Not How We Do It Here!: A Story about How Organizations Rise and Fall–and Can Rise Again* by John Kotter Related Episodes How To Create Joy At Work with Richard Sheridan (episode 122) Start With Why, with Simon Sinek (episode 223) How to Succeed with Leadership and Management, with John Kotter (episode 249) Discover More Activate your free membership for full access to the entire library of interviews since 2011, searchable by topic.

Terry Lipovski: Underdog Coaching Terry Lipovski is the President of Ubiquity Executive Coaches. He is a leadership coach and workshop facilitator to top organizations around the world include organizations like Schlumberger, Air Canada, and GE. Key Points Being different from colleagues can present a challenge Many people at a disadvantage don’t realize it Some people just need someone who is in their corner Resources Mentioned Ubiquity Executive Coaches Why We Need Diversity Coaching by Terry Lipovski Quotes for Leaders by Terry Lipovski Related Episodes These Coaching Questions Get Results, with Michael Bungay Stanier (episode 237) How Women Make Stronger, Smarter Choices, with Therese Huston (episode 255) How to Ask for Career Help, with Larry Braman (episode 269) Discover More Activate your free membership for full access to the entire library of interviews since 2011, searchable by topic.

Bonni Stachowiak: Teaching in Higher Ed Bonni is the host of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast, Dean of Teaching and Learning and Professor of Business and Management at Vanguard University, and my life partner. Prior to her academic career, she was a human resources consultant and executive officer for a publicly traded company. Bonni is the author of The Productive Online and Offline Professor: A Practical Guide*. Questions John asked about what to do when it’s the leader who is planning to leave the organization. Allison asked about strategies to train the most people with minimal resources. Andrew asked about giving feedback to an entire group of people. Resources Mentioned Transitions: Making Sense of Life’s Changes* by William Bridges First Things First* by Stephen R. Covey, A. Roger Merrill, and Rebecca R. Merrill altMBA reading list 3 Reasons Why Punishing A Team Is A Bad Idea Managing Transitions: Making the Most of Change* by William Bridges and Susan Bridges Related Episodes Giving Positive Feedback to Others (episode 9) Giving Constructive Feedback to Others (episode 10) Three Steps To Soliciting Feedback, with Tom Henschel (episode 107) The Seven Steps You Follow To Delegate Work (episode 117) Discover More Activate your free membership for full access to the entire library of interviews since 2011, searchable by topic.

Mindy Danna: Adult Development Mindy Danna has over 20 years experience helping individuals and organizations achieve their goals through coaching, organization development, and strategic facilitation. She specializes in workplace communication, influencing skills, sales management, team building, strategic facilitation, and conflict resolution. Key Points The stages of development from Robert Kegan: Impulsive mind (early childhood) Imperial mind (adolescence) Socialized mind (46% of the adult population) Self-Authoring mind (41% of the adult population) Self-Transforming mind There are only modest correlations with age and the adult developmental stages. We can absolutely regress backward into prior stages depending on context and situation. Knowing more about what stage(s) you identify with will help you have more compassion for yourself and for others. Your most practical development plan: Do one thing every day that scares you. Resources Mentioned Invictus movie Immunity to Change: How to Overcome It and Unlock the Potential in Yourself and Your Organization* by Robert Kegan and Lisa Laskow Lahey In Over Our Heads: The Mental Demands of Modern Life* by Robert Kegan Changing on the Job: Developing Leaders for a Complex World* by Jennifer Garvey Berger Cultivating Leadership website Related Episodes The Best Way to Do On-the-Job Training (episode 32) What Every Leader Ought to Know About Sending People to Training (episode 36) How To Get The Most Out Of Training, with Bonni Stachowiak (episode 135) Discover More Activate your free membership for full access to the entire library of interviews since 2011, searchable by topic.

Muriel Wilkins: Own the Room Muriel is the Managing Partner and Co-Founder of Paravis Partners. She hosts the Coaching Real Leaders podcast, presented by Harvard Business Review. She’s also the co-author, with Amy Su, of Own the Room: Discover Your Signature Voice to Master Your Leadership Presence. Key Points It’s about learning to adapt and learning how you bring your best self forward for the situation at play. Effective leadership presence does two things: (1) it makes an impression through the value it brings to the table and (2) it connects with its stakeholders. A leader who has presence is able to both demonstrate their value in an authentic way that is unique to them while at the same time connect with their stakeholders. Credibility and reliability are two things people look for in every leader. When you walk into a meeting, think about what assumptions you are making, what communication strategies you are going to use, and what kind of energy you’re bringing. Related Episodes The Art of Stage Presence, with James Whittaker (episode 188) The Way to Make New Behaviors Stick, with Marshall Goldsmith (episode 196) How to Find the Right Voice, with Laura Sicola (episode 220) Discover More Activate your free membership for full access to the entire library of interviews since 2011, searchable by topic.

Judith Glaser, an influential organizational anthropologist and world-renowned executive coach, dives into the concept of conversational intelligence. She reveals how great conversations foster robust relationships and create thriving cultures. Glaser discusses the impact of cortisol and oxytocin on communication—how they can either spark fear or connection in leadership. Additionally, she emphasizes the importance of nurturing conversational skills in children and shares her personal journey, highlighting the transformative power of meaningful dialogue.

Bonni Stachowiak: Teaching in Higher Ed Bonni is the host of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast, Dean of Teaching and Learning and Professor of Business and Management at Vanguard University, and my life partner. Prior to her academic career, she was a human resources consultant and executive officer for a publicly traded company. Bonni is the author of The Productive Online and Offline Professor: A Practical Guide*. Questions Joshua asked about creating a genuine connection with the team he leads. Warren is wondering what he can do to create a culture where people bring solutions instead of problems. Brian asked about handling an employee who is dominant and intimidating. Mark asked about how to handle degrading comments in the workplace. Warren asked about the best strategies to encourage senior employees to embrace sharing their knowledge with newer employees. Resources Mentioned Analyzing Performance Problems* by Robert F. Mager and Peter Pipe Related Episodes The Best Way to Do On-the-Job Training (episode 32) How to Improve Your Coaching Skills, with Tom Henschel (episode 190) How to Manage Former Peers, with Tom Henschel (episode 257) Discover More Activate your free membership for full access to the entire library of interviews since 2011, searchable by topic.

Larry Braman, Career Consultant and Coach, shares tips on asking for career help: Focus on building relationships with mentors, seize opportunities by following up promptly, and make genuine human connections. Emphasizes the importance of seeking help and building connections for career growth.