516: Making Difficult Conversations Easier with David Wood
Release Date: 11/22/2019
537: How to Develop and Multiply Leaders with John C. Maxwell
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John C. Maxwell shares powerful wisdom on how to develop and transform budding leaders. You’ll Learn: 1) Three simple questions that encourage growth 2) Why training programs don’t work--and what does 3) What the most beloved leaders do differently About John: John C. Maxwell is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, coach, and speaker who has sold more than 31 million books in fifty languages. He has been identified as the #1 leader in business by the American Management Association and the most influential leadership expert in the world by Business...
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536: How to Listen and Be Heard with Julian Treasure
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Julian Treasure shares tactics and techniques that greatly improve how you communicate. You'll Learn: 1) A crucial question for more powerful listening and speaking 2) The two biggest roadblocks to effective communication 3) How to make your voice more engaging About Julian: Julian is a sound and communication expert. He travels the world training people to listen better and create healthier sound. He is author of the books How to be Heard and Sound Business. Julian’s five TED talks have been watched more than 80 million times. His latest, “How to speak so that...
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535: How to Conquer Doubt and Pursue New Career Opportunities with Nicolle Merrill
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Nicolle Merrill shares practical tips for changing careers--and beating the doubt that comes with it. You'll Learn: 1) Why it’s OK to not have it figured out 2) Powerful, clarifying questions for charting a new career path 3) Smart alternatives to a second degree About Nicolle: Four-time career-changer Nicolle Merrill excels in professional reinvention. A liberal arts graduate, she has written for Four Seasons and National Geographic private jet tours, taught digital communication skills to global executives, and sold adventure travel programs in New Zealand. As the former...
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534: Moving from Top Performer to Excellent Leader with Ryan Hawk (Host of the Learning Leader Show)
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Ryan Hawk shares how to transition from individual contributor to team leader. You'll Learn: 1) Why top performers often struggle as new managers 2) What most managers fail to prepare for 3) Powerful ways to build your team’s trust About Ryan: Ryan Hawk is a keynote speaker, author, advisor, and the host of The Learning Leader Show, a podcast with millions of listeners in more than 150 countries. He is the author of Welcome To Management: How To Grow From Top Performer To Excellent Leader (McGraw-Hill, January 28, 2020). A lifelong student of leadership, he rose...
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533: How to Identify and Eliminate Friction with Roger Dooley
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Roger Dooley talks about how eliminating friction at work can lead to better productivity. You'll Learn: 1) The cardinal rule of friction 2) How to reduce the friction of meetings 3) How mistrust creates friction About Roger: Roger Dooley is an author and international keynote speaker. His books include Friction: The Untapped Force That Can Be Your Most Powerful Advantage and Brainfluence: 100 Ways to Persuade and Convince Consumers with Neuromarketing. He is behind the popular blog, Neuromarketing, as well as a column at Forbes.com. He is...
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532: Achieving More through Smart Energy Management with Molly Fletcher
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Molly Fletcher explains how to expertly manage your energy to accomplish your best work. You’ll Learn: 1) The key to better energy management 2) Smart ways to beat burn out 3) Why self-care shouldn’t make you feel guilty About Molly: Molly Fletcher is a trailblazer in every sense of the word—now a CEO, she shares unconventional techniques that made her one of the first female sports agents in the high stakes world of sports. Too many leaders, teams, and organizations are stuck. Instead of achieving greatness, they remain stagnant, failing to reach their potential....
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531: How to Differentiate Yourself to Get Promoted with Stan Silverman
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Stan Silverman discusses how being different and taking risks pays off for your career. You'll Learn: 1) Why failing is the first step to achieving more at work 2) How to take calculated risks that win at work 3) Why and how to break policy About Stan: Stan Silverman is the founder and CEO of Silverman Leadership. He is also a speaker, advisor, and the author of Be Different! The Key to Business and Career Success. He is a nationally syndicated writer on the topics of leadership, entrepreneurship, and corporate governance, writing for several publications such as the...
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530: How to Organize Your Time and Your Life with Julie Morgenstern
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Organizing guru Julie Morgenstern discusses how to manage your time for greater productivity. You'll Learn: 1) A foolproof approach to managing your time 2) Two powerful questions to get a grip on your time 3) How to keep your inbox from taking over your day About Julie: Julie is a New York Times best-selling author, and everyone’s favorite organizing guru. USA Today recently called Julie “The Queen of Putting Life in Order.” She’s been featured in publications such as Forbes, Harvard Business Review, the New York Times, Wall Street...
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529: Finding Greater Success and Fulfillment with Dr. Daphne Scott
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Dr. Daphne Scott debunks harmful myths to explain how to build a healthy relationship with success. You’ll Learn: 1) How your ambition is sabotaging your career 2) How to end the vicious cycle of stress 3) How to easily fit meditation into your daily routine About Daphne: Dr. Daphne Scott brings two decades of real world coaching and corporate development experience to her work with organizations, teams and individuals. She combines strong leadership abilities with highly-trained facilitation skills to bring individuals and teams into greater relationship,...
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528: Building High-Performing Teams through Psychological Safety with Aaron Levy
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Aaron Levy discusses how to encourage your team to give and receive more honest feedback. You'll Learn: 1) The deciding factor of high-performing teams 2) How to make feedback less intimidating 3) Four ground rules that allow teams to thrive About Aaron: Aaron is the Founder and CEO of Raise The Bar, a firm focused on helping companies address the problem of millennial turnover. Aaron is an ICF Associate Certified Coach, a Thrive Global contributor, an 1871 mentor, the Co-Director of Startup Grind Chicago and a member of the Forbes Coaches Council. He has educated, coached, and...
info_outlineDavid Wood shares his process for making difficult conversations more manageable.
You'll Learn:
1) What makes difficult conversations so difficult
2) The four-step blueprint for tackling difficult conversations
3) The simplest way to receive more quality feedback
About David
After life as a consulting actuary to Fortune 100 Companies, David built the world's largest coaching business, becoming #1 on Google for "life coaching."
He wants every human to play the best game they possibly can in work AND life and to have zero-regrets when they die. David coaches both high performing leaders, and soon-to-be-released prison inmates, to higher levels of Truth, Daring and Caring.
- David’s podcast: Tough Conversations with David Wood
- David’s website: PlayForReal.life
- Tool: David’s four-step blueprint
Resources mentioned in the show:
- Book: Loving What Is: Four Questions That Can Change Your Life by Byron Katie
- Personality: Byron Katie
- Term: Somatic sequencing
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