Building a Leadership Foundation from Day One

Send us Fan MailEver wondered how the challenges of your first leadership role can shape your entire career? Today, we're joined by a veteran leader who takes us back 35 to 40 years to his first managerial position at a technology training company. From the thrill of moving from a cubicle to his own office to the reality of managing a diverse team, our guest's journey is packed with invaluable lessons. Learn how a tense sales call with a senior team member revealed the complexities of ego, feedback, and situational leadership, teaching him the importance of coaching and empathy in maintaining team morale.Discover how these early experiences laid the foundation for a career in leadership, offering timeless advice for both new managers and seasoned leaders. Our guest shares the critical skills of active listening, thoughtful coaching, and the nuanced art of balancing authority with compassion. Whether you're facing resistance to feedback or looking to boost your team's strengths, this episode provides actionable insights to help you navigate the intricacies of leadership and propel your career forward. Don't miss this opportunity to gain wisdom from someone who has successfully managed people for decades.Welcome to Coaching Conversations We have created a NEW and Innovative line of books called Workplace Coaching Books. These books use QR codes with embedded audio and video lessons speaking directly to the reader. Each book comes with assessments and journal based coaching pages where they document what they've learned and what they've applied. In addition each book comes with the self analysis link that prompts them to share what they've learned and what they've put into action leading to greater learner application aCoaching Talks is a dynamic leadership development speaking series customized to your needs. Need help spreading the value and application of workplace coaching? Let us help:We provide many styles of speaking services:We provide virtual keynotesWe specialize in 4 part virtual series (we always customize)We have a unique feature called "Speaker Tracks" where we send to all audience members reinforcement lessons after the talk (to the pc or cell phone), thus keeping people on track after the talkGet More Info Here:  https://form.jotform.com/241193119118149