Ep #141: Data-Driven Hacks to Skyrocket Your Leadership Skill

This week on The Business Couch with Dr. Yishai, I had Mark Herschberg, former nerd and tech wiz turned fractional CTO, leader, venturer, expert on people skills, mentor, teacher, and author of The Career Toolkit: Essential Skills for Success That No One Taught You.On Insight Sunday, Mark shared his story of going from social outcast to recognizing his need to learn human skills to developing them in himself and his hires, to collaboratively developing a curriculum for skills essential to succeed in leadership and the business world, which he has been teaching for over 20 years at MIT. On Story Tuesday, Mark shared mistakes and lessons he learned about workplace relationships that have become the foundation of his success as a CTO, leader, and throughout his entrepreneur-focused career launching and developing new ventures at startups and Fortune 500s. If you haven’t yet, go back and listen to episodes 139 and 140 to learn about leadership from a human skills expert with decades of hands-on and teaching experience – all accomplishments Mark built from the ground up because he struggled and had to in order to pursue his dreams. At the end of episode 140, Mark asked me how to define styles of leadership in a data-driven way that lends itself to scientifically designing effective leadership training. So today, I’m talking all about Data-Driven Dimensions of Leadership and how to train ordinary people into extraordinary leaders. This episode is brought to you by Adaptability Coaching. Want to learn how to make adaptability your superpower to thrive in business and beyond? Learn psychology and neuroscience-backed frameworks and tools to harness the adaptability of the human brain. Learn to become fast, flexible, and formidable. Learn more at www.DrYishai.com/Coaching Connect with Dr. Yishai: Podcast Site: https://thebusinesscouchwithdryishai.buzzsprout.com/Website: https://www.DrYishai.com/Email: [email protected]: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dryishai/Instagram: @DrYishai or https://www.instagram.com/dryishai/ Disclaimer: The information contained in this publication is for general informational purposes only and shall not be relied on or construed as coaching advice. © 2020 Yishai B LLC. All rights reserved. ABOUT THE PODCASTYou were built for speed.But right now you feel slower than you look on paper.Most founders try to outwork that slow-down.It only burns them out.Your mind is the only machine your company doesn’t upgrade.So leaders keep pushing against the wrong thing.Hosted by doctor of psychology and executive coach Dr Yishai Barkhordari.DISCLAIMERThis content is for informational purposes only and does not replace medical, psychological, legal, or financial advice. It is not therapy, clinical advice, or coaching guidance. All examples and stories are illustrative. Some examples or stories are composites. Results vary based on personal effort, context, and market conditions.Always consult qualified professionals before making decisions that impact your business, health, or well-being. © 2026 Yishai Barkhordari. All rights reserved.