EA546: Leo MacLeod - Attract and Retain Thriving Employees with Coaching and Mentoring

Attract and Retain Thriving Employees with Coaching and MentoringLeo MacLeod is a seasoned content and practice expert with a focus on leadership, coaching, and mentoring, particularly within the AEC (Architecture, Engineering, and Construction) industry.The author of 'Coaching and Mentoring for Dummies' and 'From the Ground Up: Stories and Lessons from Architects and Engineers Who Learned to Be Leaders,' brings a wealth of knowledge to our discussion. Beyond his professional expertise, Leo shares his passion for playing the ukulele and baking pies when he's not engaged in coaching activities.During this conversation, Leo sheds light on the crucial role coaching and mentoring play in the architecture industry. He articulates the differences between coaching and mentoring and unveils how these practices can be instrumental in developing leadership skills and providing valuable support to employees. Leo goes beyond theory, offering practical advice on initiating coaching relationships, providing effective feedback, establishing accountability, and navigating generational differences within the workplace.Throughout the episode, Leo underscores the significance of building genuine relationships and expressing care for employees. He leaves listeners with a key takeaway: coaching and mentoring are not just beneficial but absolutely essential for fostering successful businesses and retaining a pool of talented and thriving employees.This week at EntreArchitect Podcast, Attract and Retain Thriving Employees with Coaching and Mentoring with Leo MacLeod.Connect with Leo online at LeoMacLeod, or find him on LinkedIn.Referenced in this EpisodeFrom the Ground Up: Stories and Lessons from Architects and Engineers Who Learned to Be Leaders by Leo MacLeod [book]Coaching and Mentoring For Dummies Paperback by Marty Brounstein [book]EA486: Leo MacLeod – Lessons in Leadership From the Ground Up [podcast]Please visit Our Platform SponsorsGo to https://betterhelp.com/architect for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help. Thank you to our sponsor BetterHelp for supporting our community of small firm entrepreneur architects.ARCAT.com is much more than a product catalog, with CAD, BIM, and specifications created in collaboration with manufacturers. ARCAT.com also offers LEED data, continuing education resources, newsletters, and the Detailed podcast. Visit https://ARCAT.com to learn more.Visit our Platform Sponsors today and thank them for supporting YOU... The EntreArchitect Community of small firm architects.Mentioned in this episode:To Build is HumanNCARB Podcast