Leaders aren’t born; they’re made. Many leaders reach points in their careers where what worked yesterday doesn’t work today. This Monday show helps leaders thrive at these key inflection points. Independently produced weekly since 2011, Dr. Dave Stachowiak shares insights from a decade of leading a global leadership academy, plus more than 15 years of leadership at Dale Carnegie. Bestselling authors, proven leaders, expert thinkers, and deep conversation have attracted 50 million downloads and over 300,000 followers. Join the FREE membership to search the entire leadership and management library by topic at CoachingforLeaders.com
This episode addresses problem-solving within organizations using a five-step design thinking framework. Monica Chartier, a group product manager and Coaching for Leaders fellow, joins Dave Stachowiak to illustrate the model with a real-world example from their community. The discussion emphasizes empathy through inten...
Team performance hinges more on team norms and interactions than on the raw talent or individual skills of its members. Vanessa Druskat, author of "The Emotionally Intelligent Team," emphasizes that fostering a sense of belonging is crucial, as it directly impacts team members' willingness to share information and supp...
Transitioning into a top leadership role is the central focus, with McKinsey senior partner Scott Keller outlining key strategies for success. The discussion emphasizes the critical importance of making the transition about the institution rather than personal legacy. Keller highlights the need for new CEOs to listen t...
The podcast explores how leaders can find common ground through shared humanity, featuring Neil Ghosh, author of "Do More Good." Ghosh emphasizes empathy, unity without uniformity, and learning from diverse perspectives, drawing from his experiences across various sectors and countries. The discussion highlights the im...
The importance of self-understanding in effective leadership is explored through an interview with Margaret Andrews, author of "Manage Yourself to Lead Others." Andrews introduces the "best boss" exercise, revealing that interpersonal skills, rather than IQ or technical abilities, are the defining traits of great leade...
Employee well-being, not just engagement, is critical for thriving teams. Mark Crowley, author of "The Power of Employee Well-Being," argues that traditional engagement surveys are ineffective because they often don't lead to tangible changes or accountability, breeding cynicism among employees. True well-being stems f...
Team effectiveness hinges more on structural elements than real-time coaching. Colin Fisher, author of The Collective Edge, argues that leaders often overemphasize coaching while neglecting team structure, which includes team composition, clear goals, task design, and established norms. Fisher references the 60-30-10 r...
Small talk, often perceived as awkward, is explored as a powerful tool for connection and career advancement, particularly with executives and stakeholders. Lorraine K. Lee, author of "Unforgettable Presence," shares strategies to transform autopilot small talk into meaningful conversations by using conversational thre...
This episode explores how the Coaching for Leaders Academy supported Mel Rivera, a senior manager in a software company, through a period of significant team expansion and organizational change. Mel shares how the academy's structure, particularly the 60-day commitment framework, helped her focus on being a narrative s...
The conversation explores the complexities of authenticity in leadership, challenging the notion of a singular, static self. Sabina Nawaz, executive coach and author, argues that leaders often hide behind the excuse of "that's just how I am," avoiding necessary self-calibration. Nawaz highlights the importance of recog...
Follow this podcast in Podwise
Sign in to get AI summaries, transcripts and mind maps for any episode, including new ones.
