Empowering Teams Through Agency with Nick Smith

On today’s episode of Management Development Unlocked, Eric interviews Nick Smith. Nick specializes in helping leaders and teams deal well with people to remove stress and increase profitability. He is certified in using The GameChanger Index, DISC-based personality instruments, and Neuro-Linguistic Programming techniques. Nick’s varied background enables him to understand how to coach leaders. He prefers to spend much of his time outdoors and coaches outdoors as well.In this episode, you’ll hear:Why Nick Smith sees leading outdoors as similar to leading in business and the importance of feeling like you are in a safe space before producing work.Motivating people who want to be involved and the three things that encourage people.How to handle people on your team who don’t want to be involved and find the why behind it.The power of giving agency to a team.The twin roles of leader and manager and how they play out in an outdoor context.The amount of emphasis you need to place on leading yourself and why looking after yourself first allows you to be in a good place to care for your team.The GameChanger Index, what it does, and how it can benefit your workplace.Connect with Nick Smith:LinkedInSquare Pegs CoachingThe GC Index---Head over to girardtrainingsolutions.com to take a look at the 20+ courses I offer for new and experienced managers! Get your copy of the Amazon #1 Bestseller and #1 New Release Lead Like a Pro - The Essential Guide for New Managers while you’re there!Connect with me on LinkedIn.Please subscribe and comment!