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Sarah Frasca, a performance-driven executive and entrepreneur behind Traska and Company Eatery, shares her journey from corporate life to restaurant ownership. She emphasizes the importance of accountability, redefining it as a motivational tool for high performers. Sarah discusses simplifying complex innovation processes, the challenges of scaling a business, and the significance of creating measurable scorecards for strategic success. She also reflects on cautious restaurant expansion and her adaptability during COVID, all while promoting her books on effective leadership.

Introduction Hello again everyone. This is Doug Thorpe, and you’re listening to leadership Powered by Common Sense. If you’re out there doing your work and trying to find a win, how about a triple win? My guest today is going to show us a triple win for leadership coaching. His name is Will Linssen. And […] The post Introducing the Triple Win Leadership Coaching Method | Ep 456 first appeared on Leadership Powered by Common Sense.

Introduction Well, hello again everyone. This is Doug, and I hope you’re having a great day. If you’re off to a start already, or maybe wrapping up, depending on which part of the globe you might be in. But today my guest is going to help us with a subject that often comes up in […] The post Five Levels of Workplace Deep Listening | Ep 455 first appeared on Leadership Powered by Common Sense.

Monique Hellstrom, a seasoned executive assistant and coach, shares her journey with Simon Sinek, where she honed skills in organizing operations and strategic growth. She discusses the evolving respect for assistants and their crucial roles in partnerships. Monique highlights the importance of trust, confidentiality, and how AI can aid, rather than replace, assistants. She provides insights on leveraging strengths, enhancing productivity, and utilizing AI for effective communication in challenging situations.

Mitch Matthews, an author and speaker renowned for the Dream Think Do framework, shares his journey from a childhood bike shop to entrepreneurship. He emphasizes the significance of dreaming to combat stagnation, illustrating how vision work enhances team engagement and ownership. Mitch also encourages leaders to support personal dreams, fostering loyalty and performance. The conversation highlights the power of iterative hypothesis-driven planning and the importance of progress over perfection, making the framework applicable beyond entrepreneurship.

In this engaging conversation, Margaret Moore (Coach Meg), a leadership and health coaching expert, shares insights from her diverse background in biotech and coaching. She discusses the blend of science and art in leadership, emphasizing emotional intelligence and the significance of psychological safety for fostering learning. Margaret explores concepts like servant leadership, autonomy, and the importance of flexibility in both thought and emotion. Her practical model aims to empower leaders to cultivate successors and create a lasting impact on their organizations.

Introduction Well, hello again, everyone. This is Doug Thorpe, and you are listening to Leadership Powered by Common Sense. Today we’re going to continue a journey in leadership development, talking about, it’s undeniable. If you’re going to develop as an effective leader, it’s got to start from within. And my guest has a compelling story […] The post Leadership After Workplace PTSD Recovery | Ep 451 first appeared on Leadership Powered by Common Sense.

Kendra Dahlstrom, an executive advisor and leadership coach with expertise in emotional intelligence, shares insights on evolving past traditional definitions of success. She discusses her journey from corporate advisory roles to personal coaching, emphasizing the impact of a near-death experience on her approach to clients. Kendra outlines signs of outgrowing success, the importance of recognizing internal patterns, and her AIM TRUE method for redefining personal values. She also encourages exploring fulfillment beyond promotions and practicing presence in leadership.

Chris Dawson, co-founder of Bite7 and a dedicated leadership coach, dives into the essential seven needs of employees that leaders must meet. He emphasizes the importance of asking employees what they want, rather than making assumptions. Chris discusses the balance between culture and strategy, and warns against promoting top producers to leadership without proper support. The conversation covers the significance of authenticity in leadership, illustrating how trust is impacted by alignment with values.

Noel Massey, a performance-driven senior executive from a 40-year UPS career turned leadership coach and author. He discusses the gap between promoting top performers and training first-time managers. He explains intentional leadership, hiring for values, building trust through integrity, and creating memorable mentorship moments that inspire discretionary effort.