592: Ed Batista - How To Give Useful Feedback, What Great Leaders Do, and Why We All Need An Executive Coach | The Learning Leader Show With Ryan Hawk | Podwise
In this podcast, executive coach Ed Batista explores the concept of sustainable excellence in leadership. He emphasizes the importance of being open to feedback without defensiveness, the value of self-directed learning, and the significant impact of executive coaching. Drawing from over 8,000 coaching sessions, Batista underscores the necessity of a collaborative relationship between coach and client, built on empathy and constructive, supportive feedback. He also discusses the drawbacks of traditional feedback methods and highlights the importance of offering consistent, authentic positive reinforcement. Ultimately, Batista shares his coaching philosophy, which centers on partnership and fostering a culture of leadership within organizations.