E34 - Challenging Direct Reports featuring Danielle Cobo and Scott Drake

How are we doing? Send us a message and let us know what content had impact, and what content may have missed the mark, and why.I’d like to begin this episode by acknowledging the land that I am learning and living on is the traditional un-ceded, un-surrendered territory of the Anishnaabeg Algonquin People.People are challenging.  There’s no other way to say it.  Every person is unique, every situation is unique. People have their ups and downs, their bad days, their good days, their blah days, and they have their regular average days, and while all these days are irregular in nature, the one constant for leaders is to know how to recognize which of these challenges your people are having, and how to be an effective leader for them, the company, and yourself.In this episode, I’ve assembled a group of diverse leaders from the Leadership Executive Coaching, HR, and IT industries to help define what makes a challenging direct report.  We’ll also explore how emerging leaders can recognize when their people are experiencing challenges, and we’ll provide some advice and practical tools to help emerging leaders help their direct reports as they all navigate their challenges from the trenches.Trench Leadership: A Podcast From the Front is humbled to have been listed in the Top 20 for Best Canadian Leadership-themed podcasts in 2021.Relevant Episode Links:1. Danielle Cobo Elite Career Coach Website: https://www.daniellecobo.com2. Dream Job with Danielle Cobo Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/dream-job-with-danielle-cobo/id15691969163. Danielle Cobo LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniellecobo/4.  Scott Drake Jump Coach Website: https://www.jumpcoach.com The Recommended Book List:Danielle’s Recommended Book: Harness your Inner CEO by Becca VaughnDanielle’s Favourite TV Show: YellowstoneSupport the showTrench Leadership: A Podcast From the Front is humbled to have been named #5 in the Top 20 for Best Canadian Leadership-themed podcasts for 2025.Connect to Trench Leadership:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYnaqOp1UvqTJhATzcizowATrench Leadership Website: www.trenchleadership.caLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/trench-leadership-a-podcast-from-the-front/?viewAsMember=trueAre you looking for a podcast editor/producer? Do you enjoy the quality of the show? The editor of Trench Leadership, Jennifer Lee, is taking new clients. Reach out at https://www.itsalegitbusiness.com.Reviews are the best way for the show to know what is working, what needs improvement, and what to talk about in the future. If you have a topic that you're passionate to hear more about, feel free to reach out at [email protected] to connect and share your ideas.