Chris Pienkowski: Transform Performance Reviews with Leadership Development

In this episode Chris Pienkowski, a seasoned leadership coach who focuses on developing high-impact leaders, shares his career journey, starting from Boy Scouts to leading company turnarounds and now focusing on leadership development. Listen in as Deb and Chris discuss empowering others, performance review improvements, and the principles of high-impact leadership. They have an insightful conversation about the essence of leadership, the importance of regular feedback, and the criticality of two-way service conversations. Chris also highlights his content on leadership development through his podcast and social media platforms.   Episode Highlights: 02:20  From Boy Scouts to Business Turnarounds 04:46 The Role of a Turnaround Leader 10:31 The Importance of Leadership Development 13:49 Effective Performance Reviews: A New Approach 26:57 High Impact Leadership Principles   After a successful career starting, running, and advising companies, Chris Pienkowski turned his focus to his true passion: coaching CEOs and senior executives across the US and Canada. Recognizing the leadership gap in small and mid-sized businesses, Chris founded Straight Arrow Coaching to bridge it. His mission is to bring proven leadership frameworks to these businesses, helping them unlock their full potential. With a Wharton education, a love for classic cars, Jiu Jitsu, and the outdoors, Chris lives with his family in suburban Philadelphia, committed to empowering the leaders of tomorrow.   Connect with Chris: Website: https://www.straightarrowcoaching.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrispienkowski/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrispienkowski/ For more insights: Follow me on my YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/47GgMdn  Sign up for my Weekly Newsletter:  https://bit.ly/3T09kVc Sign up for my LinkedIn Newsletter: https://bit.ly/49SmRV3See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.