“Leaders are made not born - nurture or nature”
Dave and Bonnie - Coaching for leaders podcast
People congratulating “coaching for leaders” podcast - Dave and Bonnie - thanking for 10million downloads in 8 years - and sharing their gems that they learnt from the podcast
A gem π “positive feedback is the fuel of champions!” - be sure to give this in abundance!
The gem π Feedback, transparency - trust and the Power of movement - taking action and doing things consistently
Steve - was inspired to do coaching for leaders academy focussing on taking “Action and teaching” - he formed a mastermind / circle ⭕️/ where leadership is being taught — which is building a solid connected community -
The gem π consistency is key
The gem π Make it personal to you and take action
Our very own Bill Mclellan -
the gem π showing up every week - finding that idea, thought or discussion -
The gem π the power of showing up and serving
The gem π Refer, serve and share
The gem π from Dave - show up - even if it doesn’t feel great - the benefit is there - example go to a dentist and a gym - consistently
The gem π - even if you are struggling -act positive as a leader - it’s contagious and you will make a positive interest in a 10x way
Daniel - North Carolina - teacher - awe - acronym (what is it ? )
The gems π Grow and be better prepared
The gem π Have Intentional conversations
The gem π Dave feels like an Archaeologist - dig in and be an evangelist of great ideas - help someone learn something each poscast
Steve - San Antonio -
The gem π episode 44 - power of introverts - do what you do best / and communicate that to others . The podcast inspired Steve to Start his own bookkeeping firm from home - helping his clients collect and analyse data , proved insights and change lives
Dave highlights a gem π Showing up consistently is key - be mediocre until you are an expert - in midst of learning and mediocrity - lots happen
Isabel - strengthsfinder coach
The gem π - the importance of existing networks vs building new networks - stay connected - put energy into adding value to your networks - what you give you get - 10x - the law of reciprocation
The gem π Build better relationships and
Stephen -
The gem π - episode 285 - how to write a killer LinkedIn profile - Just do it - help connecting with more of the right people -
Needs to reflect mission purpose values
Fine tune it over long period -
The gem π be consistent
Margaret MacArthur - Melb -
A gem π especially for a woman - interact in meeting - be the 2nd person who speaks - ensures you actively listen to keynote or person answering a question - helps you be present and listening - be part of the conversation and make a contribution
The gem π- be grateful and thank others - David thanking Bonnie - it’s the little things that give the power of wow!
Tory - Kenya - how to lead a team - country director and teach other in aid work -
The gem π- Building relationships is key
Some interesting podcasts
- Peter Block (episode 328), author of The Empowered Manager: Positive Political Skills at Work (one of my all-time favorite reads from our graduate education, which recently had an update)
- Susan Cane (episode 44), author of Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Won’t Stop Talking
- John Kotter (episode 249), author of Leading Change
- Adam Grant (episode 238), author of Give and Take
- David Allen (episode 184), author of Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-free Productivity