Today’s show is full of innovative and applicable ideas for engaging organizations and their leaders. We are taking an in-depth look at why we need to reframe our thinking about problems and their solutions for ultimate growth.

David Veech teaches leaders how to love, learn, and let go. The actions following these three decisions create an engaging workplace that harnesses the creative and productive power of people. David will share details of his journey from his career in the US Army to where he is today. He is a passionate, inspiring speaker whose messages move organizations to obliterate obstacles, accelerate innovation, and elevate performance. David leaves people motivated and engaged for the future. He has studied leadership and work systems for over 30 years and has helped leaders learn to be more effective. He has put together an amazing package of downloads for you, which you can find in our Resources section. David has written two books, Leadersights: Creating Great Leaders Who Create Great Workplaces and The C4 Process: Four Vital Steps to Better Work. His next book, High-Speed Problem-Solving, will be out in the spring of 2021.

Show Highlights:

●     David’s journey that brought him to coaching, which includes 20 years in the US Army, teaching at the University of Kentucky, a unique partnership with Toyota, a Ph.D. program in educational psychology, a lot of time in Australia, and his current position at Ohio State University

●     The importance of critical thinking in the problem-solving process for leaders

●     Why the word “problem” is a beautiful word

●     The job of leaders? It’s not to solve problems but to develop people

●     How leaders develop people (David’s secrets to leadership success):

○     Love--Understand others’ needs and aspirations

○     Learn--Set your own needs aside and focus on others

○     Let go--Build a plan to let them go and do their job

●     David’s advice to leaders (and coaches of leaders):

○     Don’t try to coach too many people, but develop no more than 7-8 at a time

○     Give leaders the capability and structure to succeed

●     How to realize the value of the coaching session as a developmental plan

●     David’s C4 Process tool (and how to implement it): Concern, Cause, Countermeasure, and Confirm

●     How to use the “why” to identify the problem without passing blame

●     The importance of the decision to treat people with love

●     Four skills for leaders to develop: Challenge, Support, Correct, and Encourage

Resources:

Veech is the author of two best-selling books: Leadersights: Creating Great Leaders Who Create Great Workplaces, and The C4 Process: Four Vital Steps to Better Work

Connect with David Veech:

Website

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 502-517-1845

Twitter

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Linkedin

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