Episode 122: Janet Polach, Ph.D & Her Book, The Strategic Leader’s Mindset: Unlocking the Keys to Success

ABOUT JANET

Janet is a global authority in executive coaching, team development, and leadership. With her unique ability to elevate leaders from the minutiae to drive unparalleled organizational success, she serves as a trusted strategist and advisor to senior executives worldwide. Janet has expertly coached an array ofexecutive and frontline leaders across the U.S., Europe, and Asia. Her expertise in guiding diverse, cross-geography teams to uncover their core purpose and align for success is unparalleled. Janet is celebrated for her insightful questioning, keen ability to synthesize information, and her respect for the power of silence in reflection. Her rich experience is further complemented by her distinguished service as a retired U.S. Marine Corps officer.

CONVERSATION HIGHLIGHTS

• What the diversity of thought and knowledge in the Marine Corps. taught Janet.
• The evolution of what your leadership looks like from your early to late career.
• "...when you follow your dreams and are true to yourself I think you can getwhere you really had aspired to be"
• The love of creating and making.
• The power of the arts on understanding all areas of life.
• What we take away from our parents.
• Leadership is not just direction.
• "...mindsets do impact the brand that you create of your leadership self."
• "How can I think about this differently?"
• Overcoming procrastination.

The MAIN QUESTION underlying my conversation with Janet is, How can I think about things differently than I always have?

FIND JANET

• Website: www.janetpolach.com
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janetpolachphd/
• Janet's Book: The Strategic Leader’s Mindset

LinkedIn – Full Podcast Article: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/episode-122-janet-polach-phd-her-book-strategic-keys-john-m--grm2e/?trackingId=YYK7bsmLTcafMAbVHlOxjA%3D%3D

CHAPTERS

00:00 - The Book Leads Podcast – Janet Polach

00:49 - Introduction & Bio

02:03 - Who are you today? Can you provide more information about your work

03:52 - How did your path into your career look like, and what did it look like up until now?

05:32 - Janet's major takeaway from serving in the Marine Corps

11:37 - How does the work you're doing today reconcile to who you were as a child?

16:15 - What is your super power?

18:57 - What does leadership mean to you?

20:08  - Can you introduce us to the book we’re discussing?

22:32 - Can you provide a general overview of the book?

23:58 - Janet's take on strategic thinking

32:04 - Janet on how leaders can rise to meet the unexpected.

37:04 - What's changed in you in the process of writing this book?

41:23 - What do you hope readers take away from your book?

42:12 - What’s next for your writing?

43:38 - What book has inspired you?

45:46 - What are you up to these days? (A way for guests to share and market their projects and work.)

This series has become my Masterclass In Humanity. I'd love for you to join me and see what you take away from these conversations.

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