So you’re in the midst of conflict and frustrated with the other party. What can you do get what you really want? On today’s show, Bonni Stachowiak joins me to discuss the path to get there. Guest: Bonni Stachowiak Bonni and I discussed three steps for getting what you most want out of conflict: Recognize our tendency to focus on ourselves being right and the other party being wrong. Getting clear on the feeling factor: becoming aware of our own feelings and learning to express them accurately t...
Jan 20, 2014•42 min•Ep 124•Transcript available on Metacast John Corcoran: Smart Business Revolution Key Points Ursula Burns (CEO of Xerox) and her thoughts on work-life balance, as reported by the Wall Street Journal The Storyline Productivity Schedule (used by John) David Allen's Getting Things Done* (both John and Dave use the philosophy of this system) ProductiveFlourishing.com (John uses) OmniFocus (Dave's task management system) Drafts (how Dave captures thoughts throughout the day) 5 Days To Your Best Year Ever (Dave attended this course over the ...
Jan 13, 2014•1 hr 9 min•Ep 123•Transcript available on Metacast What if you loved starting your work most days? What if you were able to create a workplace where people felt joy? Our guest today leads a place that Inc. Magazine has called, “The most joyful company in America,” and is here to inspire us to do more for the people we lead. Guest: Richard Sheridan Author of the new book Joy, Inc.* CEO, Menlo Innovations Community Feedback CoachingforLeaders.com/feedback USA: (949) 38-LEARN Episode #125 airing later this month will be an all question and answer s...
Jan 06, 2014•48 min•Ep 122•Transcript available on Metacast A lot of us fear making mistakes, but mistakes are such an important part of the process in moving forward. Today, you’ll hear why this is important even for (and maybe especially for) the most successful thinkers and doers. Guest: Dr. Mario Livio Author, Brilliant Blunders* Astrophysicist, Space Telescope Science Institute Community Feedback CoachingforLeaders.com/feedback USA: (949) 38-LEARN Thank you to Bradd Molner, Rob Camann, David Embleton, Paul Johnson, Brendan Van Deusen, Aimee Armstron...
Dec 30, 2013•Transcript available on Metacast How do I manage my former peers? Should I get an MBA? What can I do to get my organization to train people? I tackle these and more community questions on today’s show. If you have a question for a future Coaching for Leaders Q&A show, be sure to submit it at coachingforleaders.com/feedback Resources I mentioned for Kyle's question on managing peers vs. being buddies: My appearance on Firefighter Toolbox to discuss How To Motivate and Lead in the Fire Station FirefighterToolbox.com Resources I m...
Dec 23, 2013•Transcript available on Metacast David Sparks: MacSparky Author of Email* and Paperless Co-Host of the Mac Power Users podcast David and I speak about his new book Email and how we can use more effective workflows and planning to take control of email. You'll find his perspective helpful for considering actions you can take with your email. Discover More Activate your free membership for full access to the entire library of interviews since 2011, searchable by topic.
Dec 16, 2013•43 min•Ep 119•Transcript available on Metacast What is the difference between management and leadership? Do you know? Do you care? Today I welcome executive coach Bill Bliss from Bliss & Associates, Inc. to share his wisdom and experience with us about the distinction. After listening to this episode, you'll have a much better understanding of the difference between management and leadership. You'll also discover when to apply each, given the situation. Guest: Bill Bliss Bliss & Associates, Inc. Community Feedback CoachingforLeaders.com/feed...
Dec 09, 2013•Transcript available on Metacast I’ve been getting asked a lot in the past few weeks: OK, how do I delegate effectively? On today’s show, how to delegate work and the seven steps you should follow if you want to get the best results for your team and the organization. I spoke about the broad framework for empowering others back in Episode #53: Get Results From People With Three Simple Steps Broadly, three areas we need to consider in delegation: Planning/expectation setting (what this show and the seven steps below are about) R...
Dec 02, 2013•43 min•Ep 117•Transcript available on Metacast You might be thinking about giving thanks this week, but how’s your overall attitude about gratitude? In this episode, I share five ways you can adjust your attitude to work for the better. How To Cultivate An Attitude Of Gratitude Before we start: Episode #9 is the place to go on how to give positive feedback to others 1. Stop the complaining by receiving praise well Don’t discount it Don’t argue with it Don’t ignore it Just say “thank you” Acknowledge that you are worthy of praise If you don’t...
Nov 25, 2013•Transcript available on Metacast Tony Stubblebine: CEO and Founder of Coach.me Article mentioned by Tony early in the show: Do You Suffer From Decision Fatigue by John Tierney Discover More Activate your free membership for full access to the entire library of interviews since 2011, searchable by topic.
Nov 18, 2013•47 min•Ep 115•Transcript available on Metacast Your questions and our answers. Join us for the first all question and answer show for the Coaching and Leaders community. Question from Jay: "I’m on the board of an organization that is run by two partners. One partner is really a people person. The other partner is more of a driver, all business, doesn’t like to fool around in the office. The challenge is one partner really pushes employees to the point where they almost want to quit and then the other partner has to come in and calm things do...
Nov 11, 2013•Transcript available on Metacast Let’s say you want to get into leadership...where do you start? On today’s show, how to start leading if you haven’t done it before. I begin with a question from a #CFLshow community member and detail four practical ways that you can get into leadership for the first time. Listener question from Scott Leadership = vision, communication, motivation A leader is someone with followers. We’ll talk more about this in a future show… Follow someone for awhile Solve a problem in the workplace Volunteer ...
Nov 04, 2013•Transcript available on Metacast We all want to be right, but of course we are sometimes wrong. The advice from Dale Carnegie almost a century ago is as good today as its ever been. I welcome back Bonni Stachowiak to explore why when you are wrong, you should admit it quickly and emphatically. Guest: Bonni Stachowiak Dale Carnegie said almost 100 years ago in How To Win Friends and Influence People, “When you’re wrong, admit it quickly and emphatically.” Four truths: My truth Your truth Our shared truth The actual truth Three b...
Oct 28, 2013•33 min•Ep 112•Transcript available on Metacast Once in awhile, someone says something cool that we take throughout our lives to help us lead. On this show, wise words that can help you influence better. I share four stories that will help you lead more effectively. First story Take small bits of wisdom from others and then, over time, make it your own. Second story Be humble enough to realize what you don't know and get advice from the experts. Third story When you or others have missed a feedback opportunity, acknowledge it and move forward...
Oct 21, 2013•Transcript available on Metacast Those of us who have responsibility to lead often find ourselves getting overwhelmed with all we need to do. On this episode, I welcome #CFLshow community member and experienced leader Jim Lynch to the show to discuss five sure-fire ways to scale your leadership. Guest: Jim Lynch Community Feedback Leave an audio message now USA: (949) 38-LEARN feedback@coachingforleaders.com Thank you to everyone who subscribed to my weekly article this past week. I publish an article each week that will give y...
Oct 14, 2013•Transcript available on Metacast Technology is great, but only if it helps you work better. On this episode, I share 7 online tools that I use and will help you get the most of our your time. I currently use them all daily in my work and I'm excited to share their benefits with you. My three criteria for selection these tools: Cross-platform Not apps/tools that you already know everything about Clear business model Frees time to invest doing the things you are best at I currently use all of them Highrise (highrisehq.com) The pr...
Oct 07, 2013•Transcript available on Metacast A number of people who listen to this show want to be better writers, since I’ve received a few requests for this topic. On this episode, how to improve your grammar and usage so you can communicate effectively in writing…and who better to teach us than Grammar Girl. Guest: Mignon Fogarty a.k.a. “Grammar Girl” Producer & Host, Grammar Girl Podcast Founder, Quick & Dirty Tips Podcast Network Do you remember what the raven is for? Resources from Grammar Girl Merriam-Webster's Dictionary Dictionary...
Sep 30, 2013•Transcript available on Metacast 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.
Sep 23, 2013•42 min•Ep 107•Transcript available on Metacast John Corcoran: How To Create Your Personal Networking Plan Key Points You're the average of the five people you spend the most time with. Identify 50 people you want to build relationships with. The most meaningful relationships get beyond industry talking points and connect with someone at a personal level. Discover More Activate your free membership for full access to the entire library of interviews since 2011, searchable by topic.
Sep 16, 2013•41 min•Ep 106•Transcript available on Metacast 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 kn...
Sep 09, 2013•40 min•Ep 105•Transcript available on Metacast 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.
Sep 02, 2013•Transcript available on Metacast 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...
Aug 26, 2013•48 min•Ep 103•Transcript available on Metacast 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 te...
Aug 19, 2013•Transcript available on Metacast Donna Schilder: Executive & Career Coach 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 to share her expertise on LinkedIn to help us maximize the use of this network. Reach out to Donna and her coaching team directly at (562) 685-5032. Discover More Activate your free membership for full access to ...
Aug 12, 2013•48 min•Ep 101•Transcript available on Metacast 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 b...
Aug 05, 2013•Transcript available on Metacast 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 Discover More Activate your free members...
Jul 29, 2013•33 min•Ep 99•Transcript available on Metacast Pam Fox Rollin: 42 Rules For Your New Leadership Role Author, 42 Rules For Your New Leadership Role Principal & Executive Coach, IdeaShape @PamFR Discover More Activate your free membership for full access to the entire library of interviews since 2011, searchable by topic.
Jul 22, 2013•47 min•Ep 98•Transcript available on Metacast Donna Schilder: Executive & Career Coach 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. Access Donna’s Desired Work Characteri...
Jul 15, 2013•45 min•Ep 97•Transcript available on Metacast 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 ...
Jul 08, 2013•44 min•Ep 96•Transcript available on Metacast 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 ...
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