How to Grow Your People

This podcast episode centers on a three-conversation model designed to help leaders prioritize the professional development of their direct reports. The model emphasizes the importance of leaders first doing their homework to define what they want their direct reports to do differently and why it matters. Conversation one focuses on setting the stage by discussing the "what" and "why," followed by assigning homework for the direct report to envision success and plan how to close the gap. Conversation two involves the direct report sharing their homework findings, with the leader offering encouragement. Conversation three consists of ongoing check-ins where the leader asks, "What are you learning?" to facilitate reflection and self-teaching. The host shares a story about a client named Helen to highlight the importance of the envisioning homework.