Richard Boyatzis, professor at Case Western Reserve University, says that every professional can benefit from having a coach — and serving as one for someone else. He says that a coaching relationship moves beyond mentoring or sponsoring in that it focuses on long-term values and aspirations. The best coaches encourage a positive mindset and ask probing ques ... Show More
Oct 7
The Trouble with Tech Companies (and Their Strategies)
Cory Doctorow, author and digital rights advocate, argues that big tech companies from Facebook to Google and beyond have evolved - or devolved - in a disappointing way. He says that many large tech companies begin with a good product, but that over time they prioritize first bus ... Show More
26m 30s
Sep 30
How to Lead with Courage in Chaotic Times
Courage involves taking bold action despite uncertainty and fear. In a volatile business environment, it's hard to be brave. But Ranjay Gulati, a professor at Harvard Business School, says that there are strategies any of us can use to get improve our ability to make smart bets o ... Show More
32m 9s
Sep 23
Steven Pinker on Speculation Bubbles, Super Bowl Ads, and What Leaders Need to Know About Group Psychology
As a leader, psychology is fundamental to your success - whether that means understanding consumer behavior, team dynamics, or even your own biases and blind spots. Harvard professor Steven Pinker says that an important phenomena to understand is that of common knowledge and its ... Show More
27m 29s
Apr 2022
71. The Perfect Coaching Career
Wondering what’s the best way to fast-track your success as a coach? Wait no more - we have the perfect path to kickstarting your thriving coaching career. In this episode, Coach Ajit shares how he got started in coaching, what is the perfect coaching industry to start with, whi ... Show More
30m 4s
Apr 2019
Coaches
In school, we all had teachers, coaches, and mentors. But as soon as we graduate, we stop using them… why? Coaches are one of the things I notice VERY successful people have. You can have coaches for a lot of things, and you don’t have to be rich to have them. Today, I’m sharing ... Show More
9 m
Jan 2023
120. How to Tap Into Your Inner Coach and Adapt to the Changing World
Coaching is a MUST-have skill in an ever-changing world. Most people think coaching is a career, but it’s not. Coaching isn’t what you do. It’s who you are. It’s a way of life. I’m joined by my dear friend Vasavi Kumar, the host of Say It Out Loud podcast, who is a genius at help ... Show More
40m 57s