Modeling the Way: How Senior Leaders Can Empower Managers to Build High-Performing Teams

Engaging Leadership

Summary:

Discover how to build a high-performance team through trust, feedback, and coaching in this episode featuring Anita Chandrasekhar, Global Talent Strategy and Operations Manager at Zapier. Learn how to create a culture of continuous learning and collaboration, foster open feedback, and embrace vulnerability to drive innovation and engagement within your organization. Gain insights into the role of managers in supporting growth and development, as well as the importance of modeling and creating a safe space for honest communication. Join Dr. Jim and Anita as they explore the power of coaching and the heartbeat of innovation in building a feedback and coaching culture.

Key Takeaways:

• Building a culture of trust, feedback, and coaching is essential for reducing employee turnover and boosting productivity.
• Great managers exhibit genuine care, trust, and a continuous feedback loop that empowers employees and fosters development.
• Senior leaders should model the behavior they wish to see and create an environment for managers to effectively coach and develop their teams.
• A culture that emphasizes continuous learning and leverages a strengths-based approach can significantly enhance team engagement and satisfaction.
• Encouraging vulnerability and psychological safety within teams are key drivers for innovation and problem-solving.

Chapters:

0:00

Cultivating Trust and Coaching in Organizational Cultures

2:37

From Finance to Nonprofit: Shaping a Recruitment Philosophy

4:16

Defining the Impact of Effective Management on Career Paths

7:26

Essentials of Trust and Feedback in Manager-Employee Relationships

8:45

Fostering a Culture of Growth and Learning in Teams

12:16

Maximizing Team Performance Through Strengths-Based Management

13:59

Bridging the Gap to High Performing Teams

14:34

Building Team Trust and Embracing the Coaching Role

17:15

Empowering Strategic Thinking Through Iterative Feedback

17:54

Empowering Managers Through Senior Leadership Modeling

19:42

Feedback and Growth in Leadership Dynamics

21:47

Fostering Innovation Through Vulnerability and Trust

25:35

Fostering Innovation Through Trust and Coaching Culture

26:40

Fostering a Feedback and Coaching Culture in Organizations

Connect with Dr. Jim: linkedin.com/in/drjimk

Connect with CT: linkedin.com/in/cheetung

Connect with Anita Chandrasekhar: linkedin.com/in/anita-chandrasekhar

Music Credit: Shake it Up - Fesliyanstudios.com - David Renda

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