Janet Polach on Leadership

Janet Polach joins Bill Staikos for this week's episode of Be Customer Led. She has extensive training and expertise as an executive coach and leader-builder. Leaders throughout the world have benefited from her coaching and guidance. She has a Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership and Development from the University of Minnesota and is a retired Marine lieutenant colonel. Today's session focuses on her insights and advice for aspiring and established leaders alike in the realm of coaching.

00:00 Intro
01:20 Janet's Background – Janet commences the conversation by detailing her background.
05:54 Bill as a Leader - Janet gives Bill a leadership coaching session, during which she questions him on several themes and delivers insights.
11:56 Culture of Feedback – The concept of receiving regular feedback.
17:44 Coaching – Role of coaches, their impact and importance, and underlying reasons why most middle-aged individuals hesitate to get the support they need.
23:40 Tools for Success - How can middle-level managers ensure they are equipped with the necessary tools for success and do not lose personnel at their level or below?
28:18 Inspiration – Janet responds to the question of which leaders she admires and where she finds inspiration.

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Connect with Janet:
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/janetpolachphd/

Mentioned in the episode:
The Seven Mistakes New Managers Make: How to Avoid Them and Thrive: goodreads.com/book/show/61877493-the-seven-mistakes-new-managers-make