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The Messy Truth About Leading People
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What should we do when other members of our team are in conflict with each other? How to handle it? Should we ignore it? Should we approach the team leader? We discuss some options if you find yourself in this situation. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit messytruthleadership.substack.com
This is a tricky one for most of us. We know we need to open up a little so that we can build relationships with others. But, how much? Do different situations require different responses? Do different people require different responses? And how to factor in the power dynamic? We explore the options in this episode. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit messytruthleadership.substack.com
Your first impulse is to just up and quit because you just can't take it anymore. And then you remember you still have to pay your bills and the job market is tight. So, what do you do that preserves your own sanity and well being? We get very practical about how to approach the various archetypal bad bosses. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit messytruthleadership.substack.com
It's a new year and we wanted to talk about getting centered, in the flow, grounded in a clear headed sense of self. In other words, the fundamental ingredients for showing up as a great leader and team member. Listen to our conversation about finding your zen. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit messytruthleadership.substack.com
Did you ever consider that curiosity might be a superpower for leaders? Don't you appreciate when someone is wildly curious about you and your ideas? We have a lot to say on this topic including how organizations don't reward people for taking the time to ask questions, listen deeply and learn more before racing off to solve problems. Join in the conversation. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit messytruthleadership.substack.com
Quite often, in our first meeting with an executive who is starting their leadership coaching journey, they define their leadership style as ‘leading by example'. But, what does this really mean? And why are such comments so common? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit messytruthleadership.substack.com
We've all experienced this but it's really difficult to come up with effective solutions. Whether you are a team member or team leader, listen in as we discuss some successes and failures. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit messytruthleadership.substack.com
We thought that leaders were no longer urged to be more “charismatic” but our coaching clients beg to differ. We unpack what the hell this means and offer some alternative language. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit messytruthleadership.substack.com
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit messytruthleadership.substack.com
We just had to get this off of our collective chests! So many good intentions, so many rating categories, so many people to review, so many people really want the review and so many bosses simply never get around to it. What's wrong with this picture? Listen in as we b***h and moan. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit messytruthleadership.substack.com
John talks with us about creating the time and space to know someone else. He talks about what we don't notice when we interact with someone else, about what we take for granted and about how to pause and how to slow down. John is a researcher, academic and writer who is often in HBR, and the Sloan Management Review. He has published a number of books on dialogue, power, and teams. You can find his most recent HBR piece here. If you'd like to contact John and find out about all his brilliant work, you can do so here. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit messytruthleadership.substack.com
Dr. Zinsser, an expert in the psychology of human performance, talks about how to stop history repeating itself; if you failed at something in the past, how to be confident that it won't happen like that in the future. He tells us that to be confident, it does not mean you have to be obnoxious. And he discusses how to be confident even when you do not yet have validation that you can do it. You can find Dr. Zinsser's book, The Confident Mind, here. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit messytruthleadership.substack.com
Simon points out that many founders are reluctant leaders. But they have sufficient self-insight to know they need others to help them. Listen to Simon tell fascinating stories about the growth of two start-ups into unicorns. Simon has been advising start-ups and founders for ages. His cumulative wisdom is in his new book, The Founders' Legacy. Find out more about Simon, here. And you can purchase Simon's brilliant book here. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit messytruthleadership.substack.com
Josh is Chief Revenue Officer at Quickbase. He has also worked for LogMeIn, Cargurus, Drift and other tech start-ups. He has extensive experience working with founders. In this conversation, he talks about his own leadership journey, including how he learned to work with founders, and the central role of leaders in building teams. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit messytruthleadership.substack.com
Ki-youn tells us about her inspiring leadership journey, from a designer of state-of-the-art microchips in Korea to the founder of her own health tech start-up in Massachusetts. She talks about her long journey of self-discovery, and why it has been so impactful for her. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit messytruthleadership.substack.com
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit messytruthleadership.substack.com
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit messytruthleadership.substack.com
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit messytruthleadership.substack.com
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit messytruthleadership.substack.com
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit messytruthleadership.substack.com
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit messytruthleadership.substack.com
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit messytruthleadership.substack.com
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit messytruthleadership.substack.com
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit messytruthleadership.substack.com
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit messytruthleadership.substack.com
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit messytruthleadership.substack.com
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit messytruthleadership.substack.com
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit messytruthleadership.substack.com
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit messytruthleadership.substack.com
This episode is a must-listen for all leaders! In it, we discuss the importance of dialogue for teams and organizations with special guest Dik Veenman. You'll learn what leadership is and isn't in modern organizations and how significant dialogues are. The Right Conversation: https://www.therightconversation.co.uk _____________ Click here to learn more about our TMTL Coaching Experience Visit our website: www.themessytruthleadership.com Purchase our book: https://www.themessytruthleadership.com/book _____________ Have a comment or topic you would like us to discuss? Send us a message!
Shortcuts may make our lives easier, but there is no shortcut to getting to know yourself and facing hard truths. In this episode of The Messy Truth About Leading People podcast, we discuss why this trend doesn't work well in developing leaders. ____________ Click here to learn more about our TMTL Coaching Experience Visit our website: www.themessytruthleadership.com Purchase our book: https://www.themessytruthleadership.com/book _____________ Have a comment or topic you would like us to discuss? Send us a message!
In this episode, we continue our discussion on discomfort and how it can be a powerful tool for leaders. Nicki shares a random neighborhood encounter that is a lesson to all of us on pushing past the discomfort of working collectively to achieve a shared goal. ____________ Click here to learn more about our Private Audio Leadership Coaching Experience Visit our website: www.themessytruthleadership.com Purchase our book: https://www.themessytruthleadership.com/book _____________ Have a comment or topic you would like us to discuss? Send us a message!
Humility is an important leadership skill. In this episode, we discuss what it looks like, how to develop it, and why it's an incredible asset for team leadership. This episode is full of helpful tips and advice from Nicki and Gavin, our experienced leadership coaches. If you're looking for ways to improve your leadership skills, this is the podcast for you! ______________ Click here to learn more about our Private Audio Leadership Coaching Experience Visit our website: www.themessytruthleadership.com Purchase our book: https://www.themessytruthleadership.com/book _____________ Have a comment or topic you would like us to discuss? Send us a message!
To be human is to feel insecure about ourselves. In this episode Nicki and Gavin explore how insecurities manifest in your leadership style and how you can understand and tame them. ______________ Click here to learn more about our Private Audio Leadership Coaching Experience Visit our website: www.themessytruthleadership.com
Nicki and Gavin are back with a new episode. This time discussing some ways leaders can make the best of current work situations.
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The final categories from our Willingness to Commit to Self Development framework. These types of executives will benefit from executive coaching. ____________ www.themessytruthleadership.com
Learn about three more categories of coachees. This week we explain the mid-spectrum of leaders. From our Willingness to Commit to Self Development framework. ____________ www.themessytruthleadership.com
Nicki and Gavin explain the three categories of leaders who probably won't take advantage of executive coaching opportunities. From their "Who Should You Invest In?" framework. ____________ www.themessytruthleadership.com
Nicki and Gavin introduce their "Who Should You Invest In?" framework that provides a better understanding of which executives will reap the benefits of having an executive coach. Please note that since recording this episode, the number of types has grown to eight. ___________________________ https://www.themessytruthleadership.com
Nicki shares her latest book recommendation.
Nicki and Gavin discuss the latest book recommendation.
Nicki shares her latest book recommendation.
Gavin shares his pick for this week's book recommendation.
Nicki shares her pick for this week's book recommendation.
A discussion on the key ways mentoring is different than coaching, and advice to those interested in being a mentor or mentee. _____ Click here to learn more about our book.
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