Coaching For Leaders

Bob Frisch and Cary Greene: Simple Sabotage For over 30 years, Bob Frisch has worked with Senior Executive Teams and Boards on their most vital strategic and organizational challenges, both as a consultant and a corporate executive. Cary Greene has over 20 years’ experience working with senior executives and boards on challenging and complex strategic issues. They are co-authors of the book Simple Sabotage: A Modern Field Guide for Detecting and Rooting Out Everyday Behaviors That Undermine Your Workplace*. Key Points When creating a book on how to sabotage an occupying enemy’s industry, the OSS (precursor to the CIA) recommended a list of organizational sabotage techniques. Ironically, these techniques look very similar to common actions we see in our organizations today. Committees Make sure a committee is appropriate for the task. What is the purpose of a committee? Who actually needs to be on a committee? Make sure committees are structured and have an agenda. Make it clear what authority the l

Scott Anthony Barlow: Happen to Your Career Scott Anthony Barlow is the Founder of Happen to Your Career. He’s been featured on CNBC, Yahoo, CareerBuilder, Fast Company and Huffington Post and various colleges and universities as a top expert on career happiness. He's held roles executive roles in human resources, business development, and career coaching. Scott is the host of the Happen to Your Career podcast, featuring the career stories of many successful professionals. His team and him have worked with over 25,000 people to help them stop settling, find their signature strengths, and start doing meaningful work they are enamored with. In this conversation, Scott and I explore common career misconceptions, how framing your career around your strengths is key, and tools and assessments like StrengthsFinder that will support you. Key Points Common career misperceptions: You need to have it all figured out at the start You should focus on getting better at the things you’re not good at It takes a

Brian Robertson: Holacracy Brian Robertson (web) (LinkedIn) is the primary developer of Holacracy, which allows leaders to release the reins of personal power and persuasion into a trustworthy and explicit governance process. He co-founded HolacracyOne to support Holacracy’s growth, and he fills and loves a broad variety of the company’s roles. Brian is the author of the book Holacracy: The New Management System for a Rapidly Changing World*. Key Points Holocracy functions like a city; everybody knows the parameters, and they go about their business without constantly having to consult a leader. It replaces the functions of managers with a set of processes. It holds meetings to decide who has authority and is responsible for each project, but not to decide how to do a project. Resources Mentioned Holacracy: The New Management System for a Rapidly Changing World* by Brian Robertson Join the Weekly Leadership Guide Get each episode's show notes and Dave's handpicked resources for leadership in your

Tom Henschel: The Look & Sound of Leadership Tom Henschel (web) (podcast) grooms senior leaders and executive teams. An internationally recognized expert in the field of workplace communications and self-presentation, he has helped thousands of leaders achieve excellence through coaching and his top-rated podcast, The Look & Sound of Leadership. Key Points There is a certain amount of fear involved in a promotion over peers. The situation has feelings attached to it. People’s reactions will be based on a bell curve, with most people not caring, but with a few being either really happy or really unhappy. What group will you focus on? Don’t take things personally. Have intentional conversations with your former peers to acknowledge that feelings are there and to listen to how they feel. Resources Mentioned The First 90 Days* by Michael D. Watkins Self-Esteem at Work* by Nathaniel Branden The Six Pillars of Self-Esteem* by Nathaniel Branden The Look & Sound of Leadership podcast Join the

Bonni Stachowiak: Teaching in Higher Ed Bonni Stachowiak (Web) (Twitter) is Dave’s life partner and best friend, a business professor, past executive leader, and the host of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Key Points Phan asked about how to best identify a business partner. Ruben asked for recommendations on 360 assessments. Jaimee asked about how to educate herself on becoming a leader of leaders. Phillip asked how leaders can themselves find the next opportunity, especially without the right experience. Resources Mentioned Startup podcast The Leadership Challenge* by James Kouzes and Barry Posner Leadership Practices Inventory Human Synergistics 42 Rules for Your New Leadership Role* by Pam Fox Rollin Your First 100 Days In a New Executive Job* by Robert Hargrove Join the Weekly Leadership Guide Get each episode's show notes and Dave's handpicked resources for leadership in your inbox each Wednesday. Plus, get instant access to Dave's readers' guide listing the 10 leadership books

Therese Huston: How Women Decide Therese (Website) (Twitter) is looking to change the conversation about women as decision-makers. Her book, How Women Decide: What’s True, What’s Not, and What Strategies Spark the Best Choices*, debunks popular negative stereotypes about women as decision-makers. She is also the Founding Director for the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning at Seattle University. Key Points When a female leader makes a mistake in a job traditionally held by men, people are much more critical. When women are collaborative, they’re seen as less decisive. Don’t be fooled by someone’s confidence—it could just be a sign they don’t know all the facts. Use the Loopback strategy - think about your situation a year from now, and project what you wish you would have done differently. Strategies to help women in the workplace: Make sure nobody is interrupted when speaking in a meeting. Take designated turns for speaking in meetings. Make it clear that negotiations are expected

Dacher Keltner: The Power Paradox Dacher shows us how to use power for good and the most important ways we can gain and lose influence. Quotes We need to rethink what power is … it’s not necessarily a dirty word. —Dacher Keltner If you can just stay interested in other people and know where their minds are, you will rise in power … and you will keep your power because people will respect you. —Dacher Keltner In today’s collaborative workplace, our power rests critically upon the good work of other people. —Dacher Keltner One of the things that accompanies leadership and power is the privilege of enhancing the lives of other people. —Dacher Keltner I really see power as having an enormous force for good. —Dacher Keltner Resources The Power Paradox: How We Gain and Lose Influence* by Dacher Keltner The Secret to Being a Better Leader: See and Hear Others Discover More Activate your free membership for full access to the entire library of interviews since 2011, searchable by topic.

David Burkus: Author of Under New Management: How Leading Organizations Are Upending Business as Usual* On this week’s episode, David teaches us how leading organizations are now using new management techniques. Quotes If you’re not embarrassed by your work from five years ago, then you’re not growing fast enough. —David Burkus You need to be a great place to be from, not just a great place to be at. —David Burkus Feedback Comments, questions, or feedback for future question and answer shows: http://coachingforleaders.com/feedback The next question and answer show is episode 256 If you're not already subscribed to this show, please do so and you’ll get new episodes every Monday. Just search for Coaching for Leaders on iTunes, Stitcher, or any podcast app you use and subscribe there. Please join my weekly leadership guide. The leadership guide is delivered to your inbox each Wednesday and includes my thoughts and recommendations on the best articles, podcasts, videos, and books to support your developm

Bonni Stachowiak: Teaching in Higher Ed Bonni and Dave team up for the monthly question and answer episode to discuss coaching, values alignment, and work-life balance. Question from Chase I’m wondering about coaching someone who has inherited a job that pushes them beyond their skill set. Specifically, someone who was focused solely on a job specifically training tellers. That function moved from HR to ops. HR retained the former teller trainer for a corporate trainer role. The employee’s wheelhouse is black and white training, ops and compliance focused. Now the employee’s focus is on more ambiguous training around developing staff on a variety of skill sets. It's challenging for her. I struggle coaching her because her natural drive and skill is very ops focused. Any advice on some coaching on this topic would be much appreciated! Question from Diana I have an MSC in environment and sustainable development, and although I do some studies and recommendations on sustainable cities, the reality is that most d

Molly Moseley: Senior Vice President of LinkUp Job Search Engine In this episode, Molly teaches us how to respond when somebody quits. Quotes When someone is approaching you putting in a resignation, you need to throw out that reactive brain and think logically. —Molly Moseley As a manager, you need to know the [career] goals of every one of your direct reports. —Molly Moseley If you are constantly worried that this person is going to leave, maybe you did make the wrong decision to have them stay. —Molly Moseley Resources LinkedIn Article: Employee resignations: counter offer or say good bye? Feedback Comments, questions, or feedback for future question and answer shows: http://coachingforleaders.com/feedback The next question and answer show is episode 252 Chicago Meet-up: July 7th, 2016 Will you be in the Chicago area on Thursday, July 7th, 2016? Join my friend Beth Buelow and me for a Chicago meet-up. If you plan to join us, please visit this page for details and to sign-up: http://coachingfor

Ryan Williams Author of The Influencer Economy* On this episode, Ryan teaches us how to master the influencer economy — and the importance of getting started. Quotes When it comes to a platform, it’s all about the relationships. —Ryan Williams In the internet, everyone is reachable. —Ryan Williams Never ask for a favor … always make it a win-win. —Ryan Williams You need to make it as easy as possible for influencers to say yes. —Ryan Williams You’ve got to give people value and make sure it’s the right fit. And if it is, then it’s a win-win. —Ryan Williams If you'd like to receive the free book chapter that Ryan promised, visit this link: http://www.influencereconomy.com/coachingforleaders/ Feedback Comments, questions, or feedback for future question and answer shows: http://coachingforleaders.com/feedback The next question and answer show is episode 252 Chicago Meet-up: July 7th, 2016 Will you be in the Chicago area on Thursday, July 7th, 2016? Join my friend Beth Buelow and me for a Chicago meet

John Kotter: Author of “That’s Not How We Do It Here!”* On this week’s episode, John shares how to succeed with leadership and management. Feedback Comments, questions, or feedback for future question and answer shows: http://coachingforleaders.com/feedback The next question and answer show is episode 252 If you're not already subscribed to this show, please do so and you’ll get new episodes every Monday. Just search for Coaching for Leaders on iTunes, Stitcher, or any podcast app you use and subscribe there. Please join my weekly leadership guide. The leadership guide is delivered to your inbox each Wednesday and includes my thoughts and recommendations on the best articles, podcasts, videos, and books to support your development between shows. It also includes a brief overview and link to the full weekly show notes. If you, like me, tend to listen to podcasts while you’re on the road or exercising, this will give you an easy way to follow up later on the links and resources we mention in every show.

Bonni Stachowiak Teaching in Higher Ed “Where you can really hone your leadership skills is when you have to rely on your own ability to influence and less on your ability to wield power.” —Bonni Stachowiak Question from Marcelo I am from Brazil and I would like to let you know that since January I’ve been listening your podcast and I think it’s fantastic. Even though I’ve had great experiences in leadership, your podcasts have been changing my perspective. Don’t you think that instead of considering someone as a leader we should recognize people who have good human relations? Because of this skill, people start to follow you, but on the other hand, you are still learning and you also follow someone. Leading Change* by John Kotter Question from Lea We have two departments which have been merged in November last year but the new team are still not working together - they seem to be stuck in their old teams. We have tried team building, changes their seats etc. and yet they are not integrated. I know it has

Chase Carey: Author of Chasin' Meditation: The Step By Step Guide to a Stress-Free Life Through Meditation* www.chasingmeditation.com On this week’s episode, Chase teaches us how to reduce stress using the practice of meditation. Quotes Meditation isn’t about what happens in meditation; it’s all about what happens in your external life. —Chase Carey Just because you have a thought doesn’t mean you have to pay attention to it, and it doesn’t mean you have to come up with a conclusion or emotional response to it. —Chase Carey If you’re a business leader, a coach, or a professional, you need some space just to be quiet. —Chase Carey Feedback Comments, questions, or feedback for future question and answer shows: http://coachingforleaders.com/feedback The next question and answer show is episode 248 If you're not already subscribed to this show, please do so and you’ll get new episodes every Monday. Just search for Coaching for Leaders on iTunes, Stitcher, or any podcast app you use and subscribe there.

Zvi Band: CEO and Co-Founder of Contactually Zvi from Contactually shares how his organization conducts one-on-ones and how their strategy leads to results. Zvi’s Articles: Getting the Pulse of Your Company What a Startup Should Offer Its Employees Exit Interview One-on-Ones Servant Leadership Feedback Comments, questions, or feedback for future question and answer shows: http://coachingforleaders.com/feedback The next question and answer show is episode 248 If you're not already subscribed to this show, please do so and you’ll get new episodes every Monday. Just search for Coaching for Leaders on iTunes, Stitcher, or any podcast app you use and subscribe there. Please join my weekly leadership guide. The leadership guide is delivered to your inbox each Wednesday and includes my thoughts and recommendations on the best articles, podcasts, videos, and books to support your development between shows. It also includes a brief overview and link to the full weekly show notes. If you, like me, te

David Nihill: Do You Talk Funny?: 7 Comedy Habits to Become a Better (and Funnier) Public Speaker On this week’s episode, David teaches us how to practically engage with humor. Quotes Humor isn’t a nice-to-have; it’s a must-have. —David Nihill If there’s embarrassment in there, there’s humor in there. It’s just about whether you’re willing to talk about it. —David Nihill The end of laughter is followed by the height of listening. —Jeffrey Gitomer Resources Conference: http://funnybizz.co/funnybizz-conference/ Public speaking blog: http://www.7comedyhabits.com/ 80 free tips from the book: http://www.7comedyhabits.com/80-free-tips/ Example of rule of 3 with President Obama: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BFcWz9eyovA GIFS for follow up emails: http://funnybizz.co/inbox-happiness-12-proven-gifs-you-can-use-now/ Feedback Comments, questions, or feedback for future question and answer shows: http://coachingforleaders.com/feedback The next question and answer show is episode 248 If you're not al

Joe Knight: Financial Intelligence www.business-literacy.com Joe teaches us how to improve our own financial intelligence, so we can influence within organizations more effectively. He is a highly regarded finance and business literacy keynote speaker, trainer, and published author. Quotes Those who understand [financial statements] are the vast minority of people who are moving up in the corporate environment. —Joe Knight One of the problems with fraud is that you have these companies reporting profit, but it wasn’t real profit, and it was never converting to real cash. —Joe Knight Wall street, other investors, and banks have shifted to looking at cashflow as a concrete, tangible number. —Joe Knight It’s important never to lose sight of the fact that cash flow almost eliminates the possibility of fraudulent financial reporting. —Joe Knight We’re not trying to create high-level financial people; we’re trying to decode [financial statements] for the rest of us. —Joe Knight Links mentioned: The 100 Best

Bonni Stachowiak: Teaching in Higher Ed Bonni Stachowiak is the host of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast, a professor of business and management at Vanguard University, and my life partner. Prior to her academic career, Bonni was a human resources consultant and executive officer for a publicly traded company. She joins me monthly to respond to listener questions. Question from Tiffany Last week I got a phone call offering me a great position. I was not looking for a job, and I had no intentions of leaving anytime soon. But after reading the job description, it really seems like a job I would love. After speaking with them, I learned the position would offer much better pay, benefits, retirement, a year-end bonus, and it's also offering to pay to send me back to college to further my education. Taking into account just what I would gain career-wise, it's a no-brainer. But when I think of the organization I'm leaving behind and what it stands to lose, my heart breaks. I don't want to disappoint all the peop

Joel Comm: Author, Twitter Power 3.0* @joelcomm www.joelcomm.com www.twitterpower.com Joel shares strategies from his book Twitter 3.0* to help us discover how to use Twitter to support leadership development. Quotes The crazy, mundane tweets actually turn out to be one of the areas that more people connect with because we can relate to the silly things … it provides real human connection. —Joel Comm When we talk about search, people immediately go to Google … but Twitter is actually one of the greatest search engines on the web. —Joel Comm Authenticity is the key word; people are tired of being marketed to. —Joel Comm The question shouldn’t be, “How do I use Twitter to market?” The question should be, “How do I reach into this audience … and bring value to them?” —Joel Comm Twitter is the watercooler of our time. —Joel Comm Feedback Comments, questions, or feedback for future Q&A shows: http://coachingforleaders.com/feedback The next Q&A show is episode 243 If you're not already subscribed to this

David Marquet: Turn the Ship Around!* Website: www.davidmarquet.com Former nuclear submarine commander David Marquet teaches us how to of turn followers into leaders. Quotes Good leaders give good orders, but great leaders don’t give any orders because they’ve built a team that doesn’t need to be told what to do. —David Marquet Too many times leaders think the problem is “out there,” but the real problem is in their own head. —David Marquet You only need to do one thing to engage employees: give them decision-making authority. —David Marquet By treating people like leaders, you build more leaders. —David Marquet The concept is act your way into new thinking, not think your way into new actions. —David Marquet Feedback Comments, questions, or feedback for future Q&A shows: http://coachingforleaders.com/feedback The next Q&A show is episode 243 If you're not already subscribed to this show, please do so and you’ll get new episodes every Monday. Just search for Coaching for Leaders on iTunes, Stitcher