Coaching for Leaders: Better Leadership Through Improved Communications, Human Relations, and Personal Productivity

Everyone interacts with the world differently, but there are two broad ends of the spectrum that can help us understand how we see the world and how we can support those that we lead. In this episode, we'll look extensive at the judging-perceiving personality type preference and how appreciating both sides can help you to understand and lead others more effectively. Community Feedback USA: (949) 38-LEARN Global: +1 (949) 385-3276 Twitter: #CFLshow feedback@coachingforleaders.com Are you a Chaos Muppet or an Order Muppet? Check out this article from Slate. Judging preference Organized Scheduled Planned Energized by planning Tips for leaders who prefer judging: Not everyone will have planned things out as well as you have Watch out for micromanagement You're going to need to be flexible with the real world How to lead those with a judging preference: Get them in the room when doing long-term planning and scheduling Coach them if they get too caught up in their planning Help people recognize when they need to be flexible Perceiving preference Spontaneous Adaptable Flexible Energized by deadlines Tips for leaders who prefer perceiving: Be careful not to change directions too many times on people There are huge advantages to giving people more time Remember that you can (and likely will) drive those with a judging preference nuts How to lead those with an perceiving preference: Coach them if they aren't trending towards making decisions Tap into their strengths when things need to change direction quickly Let them be flexible in the workplace (workday, schedule, timeline) Community Feedback USA: (949) 38-LEARN Global: +1 (949) 385-3276 Twitter: #CFLshow feedback@coachingforleaders.com We briefly mentioned an upcoming opportunity to get some coaching from me if you'd like to dive further into looking at your personality preferences. We'll have more information coming in the next week or two, but if you think you might want to know more, send an email to feedback@coachingforleaders.com with "Personality" as your subject line and I'll get back to you information as soon as we have it. If this show has been helpful to you, please visit the following address and write the show a brief review: CoachingforLeaders.com/itunes  Thank you for being a partner in helping us to engage and develop others! Wherever you are in the world, whatever is on your agenda today, take one idea from this show to engage and develop someone you lead.

We all make decision as leaders, but we don't all make decisions the same way. Our personalities influence what becomes important and prominent in our decision-making. In this episode, I explore the two dichotomies that help explain how we make decisions. Then, I discuss strategies leaders can use with folks who have preferences for each dichotomy in order to understand how we can make better decisions. Community Feedback USA: (949) 38-LEARN Global: +1 (949) 385-3276 Twitter: #CFLshow feedback@coachingforleaders.com Thinking preference Analysis Objective Egalitarian Tips for leaders who prefer thinking: Watch out for over-analysis Listen to how people feel about the situation Know that you can't always be perfectly objective - consider the other side too How to lead those with a thinking preference: They are going to want data Coach them if they might appear cold to others Watch out for impact on one person Feeling preference Impact on people Values-based (my work - what inspires me) Individual considered Tips for leaders who prefer feeling: Spend time to consider the data in your decisions Know that the business work tends to understand "thinking" better Watch out for getting to tied into one person or cause on a decision How to lead those with a feeling preference: Discuss how decisions will impact people Coach them to consider data in their decisions and explanations of their decisions Talk in terms on decisions and values Community Feedback USA: (949) 38-LEARN Global: +1 (949) 385-3276 Twitter: #CFLshow feedback@coachingforleaders.com "What I must do is all that concerns me, not what people think...It is the harder, because you will always find those who think they know what is your duty better than you know it. It is easy in the world to live after the word's opinion; it is easy in solitude to live after our own; but the great person is she who in the midst of the crowd keeps with perfect sweetness the independence of solitude." -Ralph Waldo Emerson Thanks to all our listeners on Stitcher! If you enjoyed this episode, take a moment to hit the "thumbs up" icon...and also add us to your favorites list by clicking the star icon on Stitcher. We are very grateful for your feedback and look forward to you joining us for future shows. Wherever you are in the world, whatever is on your agenda today, take one idea from this show to engage and develop someone you lead.

Everyone takes in information differently. Our personalities influence what we see and don't see. In this episode, I explore the two dichotomies that help explain how people take in information. Then, I discuss strategies leaders can use with folks who have preferences for each dichotomy in order to maximize the impact of what we take in and how we communicate that to others. Community Feedback USA: (949) 38-LEARN Global: +1 (949) 385-3276 Twitter: #CFLshow feedback@coachingforleaders.com Sensing preference Tangible realities Concrete information from five senses Orientated towards present reality Real-life experience Take time to reach conclusions Need details to put together concepts and theories Experience Tips for leaders who prefer sensing: Tell people where you are going You can't ever collect it all Get help thinking about the future Watch out for missing the big picture How to lead those with a sensing preference: Talk about the here and now Give plenty of details up front and lead them through to the conclusion Reference how practical experience is forming this communication/decision Intuition preference Intangibles Concepts and patterns - plus the sixth sense Oriented towards the future Ideas, possibilities, visioning Reach conclusions more quickly Starts with meaning first -> works back to details Inspiration Tips for leaders who prefer intuition: People don't always get it until they see how it's really going to happen Demonstrate how you've done your homework Get help looking at all the details Watch out for missing important details How to lead those with an intuition preference: Talk about the future Set the stage for the big picture and fill in the details later Reference how inspiration is leading to this Community Feedback USA: (949) 38-LEARN Global: +1 (949) 385-3276 Twitter: #CFLshow feedback@coachingforleaders.com Thank you to Javier Garza, Talk2Learn, and Jeff Wolfe for liking our page on Facebook. If what you've heard on this week's show has been valuable to you or if you've benefited from past episodes, please leave us a review on iTunes. You can do this at coachingforleaders.com/itunes and then click "View in iTunes." We are very grateful for your feedback! Wherever you are in the world, whatever is on your agenda today, take one idea from this show to engage and develop someone you lead.

Those of us who have a preference for introversion often are misunderstood by colleagues and organizations. In this episode, we explore how introverts can bring value to organizations and highlight the research of Susan Cain, author of the New York Times Bestseller, Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World that Can't Stop Talking. Community Feedback USA: (949) 38-LEARN Global: +1 (949) 385-3276 Twitter: #CFLshow feedback@coachingforleaders.com Special Guest: Susan Cain I interview Susan on her New York Times Bestseller, Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking Community Feedback USA: (949) 38-LEARN Global: +1 (949) 385-3276 Twitter: #CFLshow feedback@coachingforleaders.com Thank you to Stefan Schulz for liking our page on Facebook. If what you've heard on this week's show has been valuable to you or if you've benefited from past episodes, please leave us a review on iTunes. You can do this at coachingforleaders.com/itunes and then click "View in iTunes." We are very grateful for your feedback! Wherever you are in the world, whatever is on your agenda today, take one idea from this show to engage and develop someone you lead.

While we all enjoy many aspects of our personality, most of us trend towards either extraversion or introversion in how we engage with the world. In this episode, Dave & Bonni Stachowiak discuss this dichotomy, how to lead those who have preferences in each area, and advice for your own leadership style. Community Feedback USA: (949) 38-LEARN Global: +1 (949) 385-3276 Twitter: #CFLshow feedback@coachingforleaders.com Special Guest: Dr. Bonni Stachowiak How to lead those with an extraversion preference: Give them opportunities to communicate ideas and thoughts Help them use their preferences in sales interactions Recognize that they may become impatient with a slow pace, so give them indicators of movement, when possible Use feedback regularly How to lead if you have an extraversion preference: Take time to listen Ask others how they want to be led Avoid using "thinking out loud" as an excuse for not treating others well Give yourself "time outs" when you need them Recognize that venting does not actually live up to its reputation How to lead those with an introversion preference: Don't surprise them Give them time to respond They are doing their best work when you don't see them Unnecessary group work irritates them Give them physical space to work independently They tend to not multi-task well How to lead if you have an introversion preference: Be flexible Let people know what you are thinking Explain to people that you might not always seem engaged Community Feedback USA: (949) 38-LEARN Global: +1 (949) 385-3276 Twitter: #CFLshow feedback@coachingforleaders.com Thank you to Thomas Stout and Manuel Ignacio Sanchez Lopez for liking our page on Facebook. If what you've heard on this week's show has been valuable to you or if you've benefited from past episodes, please leave us a review on iTunes. You can do this at coachingforleaders.com/itunes and then click "View in iTunes." We are very grateful for your feedback! Wherever you are in the world, whatever is on your agenda today, take one idea from this show to engage and develop someone you lead.

Every leader will ultimately engage and develop people who have different personality preferences than they do. Too often, we lead others they way we would like to be led. In this episode, Bonni & Dave Stachowiak introduce the personality series and discuss ways that leaders can gain insight into the personalities of themselves and others. Community Feedback USA: (949) 38-LEARN Global: +1 (949) 385-3276 Twitter: #CFLshow feedback@coachingforleaders.com Special Guest: Dr. Bonni Stachowiak Bonni and Dave both mentioned the book, Please Understand Me II by David Keirsey Get clear on your own personality first Journaling Books Space for quiet/thinking Coaching Feedback from others and development reports Assessments We tend to lead people the way that we like to be led - but often that's not the other party's preference. Personality isn't about good and bad or putting people into boxes - it's about preference There are a few models: Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) and DiSC are the most popular They are both widely accepted models They both have fans and critics Neither one is perfect MBTI a bit easier to understand quickly - has a stronger network of control DiSC - less black and white - but very insightful Things for leaders to be cautious of: Assessments are wrong - MBTI only gets all four correct 65%-80% of the time Beware people that tell you that assessments are the end all and be all of hiring and leading people (or that their assessment is perfect) Personality isn't about good and bad or putting people into boxes - it's about preference Any strength overused becomes a liability If you have someone come in to work with your team, have someone who is well trained, experienced, and just uses assessments as one data point Community Feedback USA: (949) 38-LEARN Global: +1 (949) 385-3276 Twitter: #CFLshow feedback@coachingforleaders.com E-mail from Roxann "First I would like to say thank you for your show. Absolutely love it. My question is how do you work in organization where there is no vision mentoring or follow up? I am responsible for training helping etc. and I do not have the support. It is my desire to be the best I can be and to empower those come into contact with on a daily basis to reach their destiny. Thank you in advance." Dave's response. Please include your thoughts as well in the comments below. If what you've heard on this week's show has been valuable to you or if you've benefited from past episodes, please leave us a review on iTunes. You can do this at coachingforleaders.com/itunes and then click "View in iTunes." We are very grateful for your feedback! Wherever you are in the world, whatever is on your agenda today, take one idea from this show to engage and develop someone you lead.

For better or worse, Microsoft PowerPoint has become our default method of framing much of what we present visually to others. While PowerPoint brings many advantages to presenters, it can also serve as a crutch when we don't utilize it well to enhance our presentations. In this episode, I discuss some of the common failures leaders make with PowerPoint and a many of tips you can put into practice immediately in order to enhance the use of PowerPoint (or any other visual medium) in your presentations to others. Community Feedback USA: (949) 38-LEARN Global: +1 (949) 385-3276 Twitter: #CFLshow feedback@coachingforleaders.com I mentioned early in the show that there is a wonderful, stand-up comedy bit from Don McMillan that captures much of what is wrong with how we use PowerPoint. Here's the video: Rule #1 - The best PowerPoint is one you don't need. Be sure that PowerPoint adds value to the presentation - if it doesn't, drop it. Susan Cain's TED talk is a wonderful example of a fantastic presentation that didn't need (and doesn't use) PowerPoint. Talk to the audience - not the slides To do this, use the 6x6 or 7x7 rule Get a screen in front of you (called a confidence monitor) if you can Feature images rather than text - Steve Jobs was a master at this. Check out his presentation below that introduced the iPhone to the world for the first time. Even if you just watch the first few minutes, you'll get a clear picture of how using images on slides can be far more powerful that text (and yes, I know that he's using Keynote and not PowerPoint) Use colors and theme that match the message Colors - use contrast Darker room? Darker slides Lighter room? Lighter slides Free themes available at the Microsoft Office template gallery A few quick tips: Keep animations consistent Do a dry run - and if it fails in real life, be done with it "B" blanks out slides and "W" key whites out a slide # key and enter brings you to that slide (i.e. pressing "1" and then "Enter" on the keyboard takes you to the first slide when in PowerPoint show) Get comfortable with a wireless presenter before you use it - here's the Logitech Wireless Presenter I use and recommend Community Feedback USA: (949) 38-LEARN Global: +1 (949) 385-3276 Twitter: #CFLshow feedback@coachingforleaders.com Community News How to Lead People with Different Personalities Preferences is our next series! Thank you to Pete Serrato, Andrew Monaghan, and Nicholas for liking our Facebook page. Also, a special thank you to Michael Wagner for writing an iTunes review for our show! If what you've heard on this week's show has been valuable to you or if you've benefited from past episodes, please leave us a review on iTunes. You can do this at coachingforleaders.com/itunes and then click "View in iTunes." We are very grateful for your feedback! Wherever you are in the world, whatever is on your agenda today, take one idea from this show to engage and develop someone you lead.

There are few people who are better examples of getting noticed in a noisy world than Michael Hyatt. Michael is the voice behind MichaelHyatt.com and his blog attracts more than 300,000 unique readers each month. He joins me on today's episode to discuss his book Platform: Get Noticed In a Noisy World. If you have something to say or sell in today's marketplace, this is a must listen for you. Community Feedback USA: (949) 38-LEARN Global: +1 (949) 385-3276 Twitter: #CFLshow feedback@coachingforleaders.com I interview Michael Hyatt on this episode. You can purchase his new book Platform: Get Noticed In a Noisy World at http://platformbook.com Community Feedback USA: (949) 38-LEARN Global: +1 (949) 385-3276 Twitter: #CFLshow feedback@coachingforleaders.com Community News I mentioned on today's show that I have additional resources and notes on what I am reading on my Twitter account. My Twitter ID is @DaveStachowiak Be sure to check out The Five Biggest Mistakes CEOs Make in Speaking by Ben Decker. This is a great read and aligns beautifully with our series, regardless if you are a CEO or not. A special thank you to George Bell and Steve Chase for liking our Facebook page. If what you've heard on this week's show has been valuable to you or if you've benefited from past episodes, please leave us a review on iTunes. You can do this at coachingforleaders.com/itunes and then click "View in iTunes." We are very grateful for your feedback! Wherever you are in the world, whatever is on your agenda today, take one idea from this show to engage and develop someone you lead.