Coaching for Leaders

John Corcoran: Smart Business Revolution Key Points Ursula Burns (CEO of Xerox) and her thoughts on work-life balance, as reported by the Wall Street Journal The Storyline Productivity Schedule (used by John) David Allen's Getting Things Done* (both John and Dave use the philosophy of this system) ProductiveFlourishing.com (John uses) OmniFocus (Dave's task management system) Drafts (how Dave captures thoughts throughout the day) 5 Days To Your Best Year Ever (Dave attended this course over the holidays to set his 2014 goals) iCloud calendars (Dave's family uses this to coordinate family scheduling) Boomerang for Gmail (John uses this to delay sending emails) Coaching for Leaders episode #70: How Three Words Can Drive Your Development This Year (Dave's podcast that aired in early 2013 that John and Dave referenced during the show) Book recommendation: Give and Take by Adam Grant* Book recommendation: How To Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie* Book recommendation: The Secrets of Happy Families by Bruce Feiler* (mentioned by Dave post-interview) Follow Dave's reading on GoodReads.com by visiting CoachingforLeaders.com/goodreads Discover More Activate your free membership for full access to the entire library of interviews since 2011, searchable by topic.

Richard Sheridan: Joy, Inc. Author of the new book Joy, Inc.* CEO, Menlo Innovations Discover More Activate your free membership for full access to the entire library of interviews since 2011, searchable by topic. To accelerate your learning, uncover more inside Coaching for Leaders Plus.

Mario Livio: Brilliant Blunders* A lot of us fear making mistakes, but mistakes are such an important part of the process in moving forward. Today, you’ll hear why this is important even for (and maybe especially for) the most successful thinkers and doers. Discover More Activate your free membership for full access to the entire library of interviews since 2011, searchable by topic. To accelerate your learning, uncover more inside Coaching for Leaders Plus.

How do I manage my former peers? Should I get an MBA? What can I do to get my organization to train people? I tackle these and more community questions on today’s show. If you have a question for a future Coaching for Leaders Q&A show, be sure to submit it at coachingforleaders.com/feedback Resources I mentioned for Kyle's question on managing peers vs. being buddies: My appearance on Firefighter Toolbox to discuss How To Motivate and Lead in the Fire Station FirefighterToolbox.com Resources I mentioned for Kirks' question on deferred email: Sanebox.com Mailbox app for iOS devices Halina's question on getting an MBA: How can I apply my passions for coaching and training? [VIDEO] American Society for Training and Development Jennifer's question on how to get the training her organization needs: Leading Change by John Kotter* Discover More Activate your free membership for full access to the entire library of interviews since 2011, searchable by topic. To accelerate your learning, uncover more inside Coaching for Leaders Plus.

David Sparks: MacSparky Author of Email* and Paperless Co-Host of the Mac Power Users podcast David and I speak about his new book Email and how we can use more effective workflows and planning to take control of email. You'll find his perspective helpful for considering actions you can take with your email. Discover More Activate your free membership for full access to the entire library of interviews since 2011, searchable by topic.

Mastering the art of delegation is key for managers. Discover the seven steps to delegate effectively, starting with defining what success looks like in terms of time, cost, and quality. Learn how to choose the right person for the task, ensuring they have the necessary resources. Communicate expectations clearly, and let team members take ownership of their projects. Milestone check-ins help maintain accountability without micromanaging. This framework empowers teams and enhances overall performance.

Tony Stubblebine: CEO and Founder of Coach.me Article mentioned by Tony early in the show: Do You Suffer From Decision Fatigue by John Tierney Discover More Activate your free membership for full access to the entire library of interviews since 2011, searchable by topic.

We all want to be right, but of course we are sometimes wrong. The advice from Dale Carnegie almost a century ago is as good today as its ever been. I welcome back Bonni Stachowiak to explore why when you are wrong, you should admit it quickly and emphatically. Guest: Bonni Stachowiak Dale Carnegie said almost 100 years ago in How To Win Friends and Influence People, “When you’re wrong, admit it quickly and emphatically.” Four truths: My truth Your truth Our shared truth The actual truth Three benefits you get from admitting you are wrong: You advance immediate progress on organizational goals You drive future innovation and creativity You inspire people to move forward The best marriages are not without conflict. The best teams and leaders and not without error. Discover More Activate your free membership for full access to the entire library of interviews since 2011, searchable by topic.

Tom Henschel: The Look & Sound of Leadership Many of us are told time and time again in our careers that we should be asking for feedback from the people we work with and manage. However, a lot of us mess it up. On today’s show, 3 steps to soliciting feedback from Tom Henschel, executive coach and host of The Look & Sound of Leadership podcast. Discover More Activate your free membership for full access to the entire library of interviews since 2011, searchable by topic.

John Corcoran: How To Create Your Personal Networking Plan Key Points You're the average of the five people you spend the most time with. Identify 50 people you want to build relationships with. The most meaningful relationships get beyond industry talking points and connect with someone at a personal level. Discover More Activate your free membership for full access to the entire library of interviews since 2011, searchable by topic.