Coaching For Leaders

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.

The vast majority of us both want and need a strong professional network to support our career and leadership success…but a lot of us don’t know where to start. On this episode, I welcome former white house speechwriter John Corcoran to teach us how to grow our network. Guest: John Corcoran Author, How To Create Your Personal Networking Plan Download here: http://smartbusinessrevolution.com/coachingforleaders Community Feedback Leave an audio message now USA: (949) 38-LEARN feedback@coachingforleaders.com Twitter: #CFLshow Thank you to Seth Wexler, Gonul Reyhanoglu, Jason Buschlen, Kaylene Walker, Jesus Marco, and Brenda Lorraine Hall for subscribing to my weekly article this past week. I email one update each week that will give you a booster shot between shows on how to lead better by giving you actionable advice to improve your communications, human relations, or personal productivity. If you’d to receive it in your inbox, just go to coachingforleaders.com/subscribe. Plus, you’ll get instant access t

Dave Stachowiak: Coaching for Leaders In Greek mythology, Mentor was a friend of Odysseus and was placed in charge of his son Telemachus when Odysseus left for war. Merriam-Webster's dictionary calls a mentor, "A trusted counselor or guide." What do you want to get from mentoring? Probably what you aren’t good at (or at least not yet) Plus, it's something that's important for you to get better at Advance planning Who do you know who's good at that? Are there multiple people? You don't have to know them today Your greatest mentors will never expect anything Identify specifically how someone can help and begin there Make a mind map of the people who could help Create a board of directors Getting Started Start off with a specific question Know that not everyone will respond or won’t be willing to help Wait on asking someone to “be a mentor” Everyone has a different context for this It could seem like a huge commitment It's awkward if they don't want to make that committment

It’s a busy time of the year for many of us and perhaps you’re struggling with overwhelm recently and#8211; or maybe you feel out of control already. On today’s show, you’ll discover how to maintain control when completely overwhelmed.

Olivia Klaus: Sin By Silence Inside the California Institution for Women, the first inmate initiated and led group in U.S. prison history, shatters the misconceptions of domestic violence. Convicted Women Against Abuse (CWAA) was created in 1989 to help women inside prison break the silence about abuse and learn more about what they needed to do to help others stop the cycle of violence. Director Olivia Klaus joins me to discuss how she influenced social change throughout the State of California through her film, Sin by Silence. Discover More Activate your free membership for full access to the entire library of interviews since 2011, searchable by topic.

Are you taking on a role as a new manager? Do you know what to say in your first conversations with members of the team? Many new managers recognize the importance of early conversation with the people they will manage, but they don’t always know how to start those conversations. In this episode, I welcome back Bonni to review the seven questions to ask the people you’ll be managing. Guest: Bonni Stachowiak How did you come to work here? Tell me what you do for the team? What’s working on the team? What isn’t? How does this job fit (or not) into your career objectives? What keeps you busy outside of work? (And ask it exactly that way). What advice do you have for me on how to best work with you? If I ever have an issue with something you’re doing, what’s the best way to tell you? Community Feedback Leave an audio message now USA: (949) 38-LEARN feedback@coachingforleaders.com Twitter: #CFLshow I’ve moved the show’s RSS feed. This should not affect most listeners. However, community members on two

Do you have a LinkedIn profile? Is it up to date? Do you get any benefit from it? If not, on today’s show you’ll learn how to get the most from LinkedIn to help you network, build your brand, and influence the world. I welcome back Donna Schilder who originally appeared on episode #97 to share her expertise on LinkedIn to help us maximize the use of this network. Guest: Donna Schilder Get LinkedIn Now! Resources from Donna: 8 Ways to Make Your Profile More Powerful Than a Resume Blog Post LinkedIn Profile Picture Bloopers Get LinkedIn Now! purchase page (Donna's course) Discover More Activate your free membership for full access to the entire library of interviews since 2011, searchable by topic.

It’s the two year anniversary of the show! On this episode, I turn the microphone to you and share how the #CFLshow community has benefitted from this show over 100 episodes. If you’re checking out the show for the first time, it’s also a great way to discover which past episodes have been most valuable to others. Thank you to the following community members for your contribution to this show: Ben Krueger Episode 98: Five Rules For Your New Leadership Role 42 Rules for Your New Leadership Role by Pam Fox Rollin Oliver Pelayo Episode 70: How 3 Words Can Drive Your Development This Year Steve Chase Three Ways To Handle a Sudden Change of Plans Episode 44: Susan Cain on The Power of Introverts Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a Word That Can’t Stop Talking DebB Bixler Episode 42: How To Gain Insight Into Personality Also see episodes 43, 44, 45, 46, & 47 Episode 89: The Value of the StrengthsFinder Assessment Episode 90: How to Interpret Your StrengthsFinder Results Rick Gray Episode 55:

One of the most common times that we seek to reinvent ourselves in during a time of great change. While we all like to control change, we also know that sometimes big change comes when we least expect it. Today I welcome colleague and friend Nancy Santarelli from Dale Carnegie of Southern Los Angeles to share her she has navigating major changes in her career in the past decade. Guest: Nancy Santarelli Vice President, Dale Carnegie of Southern Los Angeles Community Feedback CoachingforLeaders.com/99 USA: (949) 38-LEARN feedback@coachingforleaders.com Twitter: #CFLshow Episode #100 (and the two year anniversary of this show) is just around the corner. On episode #100, the show is going to be about success stories and lessons from our community members. That’s you! Please call (949) 38-LEARN to record a contribution or visit coachingforleaders.com/speak to submit by computer. Tell me three things: What’s one thing you’ve discovered from listening to this show? How did you apply it? What was the result?

One of the most common times people think about their own development is when starting a new leadership role. Today, I welcome Pam Fox Rollin to teach us five rules we should all follow in a new leadership role. Pam is an executive coach and author of the book 42 Rules For Your New Leadership Role. Guest: Pam Fox Rollin Author, 42 Rules For Your New Leadership Role Principal & Executive Coach, IdeaShape @PamFR Community Feedback CoachingforLeaders.com/98 USA: (949) 38-LEARN feedback@coachingforleaders.com Twitter: #CFLshow Episode #100 (and the two year anniversary of this show) is just around the corner. On episode #100, the show is going to be about success stories and lessons from our community members. That’s you! Please call (949) 38-LEARN to record a contribution or visit coachingforleaders.com/speak to submit by computer. Tell me three things: What’s one thing you’ve discovered from listening to this show? How did you apply it? What was the result? Deadline to submit is August 1, 2013! Thank

I received a lot of notes recently from community members who are using the term "reinventing themselves" to describe their current career activities. Many of us reach points in our careers where we decide to look inward to determine if we're on the path that's right for us. In this show, I speak with Donna Schilder, an expert career coach, on three things that you can get more clarity on how to reinvent your career. Guest: Donna Schilder Leadership, Career, and Business Coach (562) 434–7822 Access Donna’s Desired Work Characteristics Assessment Community Feedback CoachingforLeaders.com/97 USA: (949) 38-LEARN feedback@coachingforleaders.com Twitter: #CFLshow Episode #100 (and the two year anniversary of this show) is just around the corner. On episode #100, the show is going to be about success stories and lessons from our community members. That’s you! Please call (949) 38-LEARN to record a contribution or visit coachingforleaders.com/speak to submit by computer. Tell me three things: What’s one thi

Most of us will either ask to or be called upon to roll out a new initiative sometime in our careers. My guest Christina Kull Martens and her team successfully launched the greeNG initiative at the Northrop Grumman Corporation. Today, you’ll learn how they did it. Guest: Christina Kull Martens Manager, Manufacturing Integration Northrop Grumman Corporation Community Feedback CoachingforLeaders.com/96 USA: (949) 38-LEARN feedback@coachingforleaders.com Twitter: #CFLshow Episode #100 (and the two year anniversary of this show) is just around the corner. On episode #100, the show is going to be about success stories from our community members. That’s you! Please call (949) 38-LEARN to record a contribution or visit coachingforleaders.com/speak to submit by computer. Tell me three things: What’s one thing you’ve discovered from listening to this show? How did you apply it? What was the result? Want a mid-week booster shot? I send an email article out every week via email. Just go to coachingforleaders.

The more successful we become, the more likely we will get distracted by other people and priorities. Every effective leader learns how to manage distractions so they can be more productive. Lynn Coffman and Michael Valentine from Coffman Valentine & Associates bring their expertise to help us discover 10 things we can do to become more productive. Guests: Lynn Coffman & Michael Valentine Coffman Valentine & Associates (951) 677-8203 To a knowledge worker, productivity means effectiveness. It’s time to shed the idea that creative, innovative, and evolving work fits neatly into a tightly controlled assembly lined approach. Today’s work is collaborative, often iterative and needs coordination in real time in order to meet the demands of the market. It is fast paced, ever evolving and 24/7/365. Now it’s about doing the right work at the right time in the best way. Are you overwhelmed yet? With so many things pulling you in multiple and competing directions, it is critical to develop focus. It’s easier said

You simply can’t manage without the appropriate amount of authority. In this show, I walk you through six things you can do if you find yourself in this situation. In addition, this is a good check-point for ourselves as leaders to ensure we aren’t putting others into this situation. The most important thing to know? You can’t manage without authority. 1. What’s likely the scenario? Poor communication? Organizational politics? Discomfort area of the leader? Is it you? Do you really need authority in this area? 2. Watch and record what happens (or anticipate what could happen). 3. Connect your objectives and evidence to the bottom-line or organizational mission Almost always there is a cost factor What does it keep you from being able to do? Speaks to the logical minds of many leaders (task-oriented, people-oriented) 4. Make the request Be clear on the problem you are trying to solve and what you need Have a plan (timeline, steps, etc.) Show evidence that you have a plan Be prep

Gary Takacs has been helping dentists become better business leaders for virtually his entire career. He is an expert in professional practice management and helps dentists to learn how to grow and develop their business and leadership skills so they can better serve patients and grow their practices. Gary is also the host of The Thriving Dentist podcast, airing weekly. Whether you are in healthcare or not, you’ll learn lots about practical business leadership from Gary. Guest: Gary Takacs The Thriving Dentist Podcast Community Feedback CoachingforLeaders.com/93 USA: (949) 38-LEARN feedback@coachingforleaders.com Twitter: #CFLshow Thank you to Jacquelyn Thorp, Russ Kennedy, Rachel Hall, Jamie Davis, Monica B, Scott Allison, and Jack Kelly for following me this week on social media. If you’d like to stay connected as well, simply go to CoachingforLeaders.com and find the social media icons on this page. Want a mid-week booster shot? I send an email article out every week via email. Just go to coachingfo

Leadership is often most challenging when the path forward is not clear. In this week’s episode, I talk with Barry Schwartz, author of the book Practical Wisdom: The Right Way To Do the Right Thing to help us discover how we can make better decisions as leaders. Guest: Barry Schwartz Author with Kenneth Sharpe of Practial Wisdom: The Right Way To Do the Right Thing Here are Barry’s TED Talks: Our Loss Of Wisdom Using Our Practical Wisdom The Paradox Of Choice Barry also mentioned the book The Blessing Of A Skinned Knee by Wendy Mogel Connect with Barry on the LinkedIn Influencer platform Community Feedback CoachingforLeaders.com/92 USA: (949) 38-LEARN feedback@coachingforleaders.com Twitter: #CFLshow Check out my new series of QuickCoach videos, that will be airing each week. Thank you to Philippa Willitts, Abdul Rauf, Randy Alvarez, Pekka Peltonen, Mariela Diaz, Mark Sieverkropp, Julie Starnes, Greg Payne, and Kelly Anderson, Ben Kanu, Khalil Kouidrat, Eneogwe Chinyere Linda, and Akuyela Evelina

Mark Goulston: Real Influence Check out Mark’s article on this same topic on the Harvard Business Review blog Three three-step process that Mark recommended: 1. What are you most frustrated about? 2. What are you most angry about? 3. What are you really worried about? Here are links to Mark’s books: Real Influence: Persuade Without Pushing and Gain Without Giving In Just Listen Discover More Activate your free membership for full access to the entire library of interviews since 2011, searchable by topic.

On episode #89, I welcomed Steve Dosier, a StrengthsFinder expert formerly of Gallup and now with Blue Star Intel, to teach us about the history of CliftonStrengths (formerly StrengthsFinder). This week, he takes Bonni and I through our StrengthsFinder 2.0 results so you can learn more about the value of utilizing your CliftonStrengths report. Guest: Steve Dosier Blue Star Intel Questions Steve asked of us: Individual Questions How closely do you feel your Top–5 Strengths match you? What do you agree strongly with? Are there any areas that don’t quite sound like you? Relationship Questions What Strengths do you feel you both connect upon and why? What Strengths do you find complimentary to your own and why? How do you leverage each other’s Strengths to get the best from each other? (You get the best of me when…) I feel this Strength helps me provide a unique contribution to our relationship… (My contribution to this relationship is….) Now that you know each other’s Strengths as defined

  CliftonStrengths (formerly StrengthsFinder) is one of the most popular instruments utilized in corporate training and coaching programs. In this episode, I welcome Steve Dosier, a StrengthsFinder expert formerly of Gallup and now with Blue Star Intel, to teach us about the history of CliftonStrengths (formerly StrengthsFinder) and help us discover how we can get the most value from the CliftonStrengths assessment. Guest: Steve Dosier Blue Star Intel Here are some of the resources we discussed during the show: StrengthsFinder 2.0 book* (a code is included in this book for the instrument) Now Discover Your Strenghts* (also includes assessment) Living with Your Strengths book (also includes assessment) You can purchase a code ala carte to take the StrengthsFinder assessment at this link without purchasing the book. Community Feedback CoachingforLeaders.com/89 USA: (949) 38-LEARN feedback@coachingforleaders.com Twitter: #CFLshow Thank you to Regan Kakoschke, Malik Tayyab, Zouré Basnewendé, Nakhli

Meaning and significance goes way past how much money you make and the title you hold. Most lasting happiness is tied to the larger picture. In this episode, Bonni and I look at the importance of goal-setting and life planning, in order to help you get on track to maximize your full potential. Community Feedback USA: (949) 38-LEARN Global: +1 (949) 385-3276 Twitter: @DaveStachowiak #CFLshow feedback@coachingforleaders.com Guest: Bonni Stachowiak What does a life plan give you? Clarity around what is important The ability to better manage priorities and balance your time Better sense of what to say no to… More of a sense that you are truly living "Contrary to popular belief, great things almost never happen by accident. Great accomplishments are planned. Sadly, much of the planning we do goes into accomplishments that leave us feeling empty in the end." -Donald Miller How to phrase a goal: SMART goals Careful of negatively-focused goals, such as I want to lose weight... Focus on what you will