Episode 266  |  Empower yourself and your team with practical leadership tips from the man Good Morning America coined as “the real Ted Lasso.” NYT bestselling author John Bacon shares the unexpected leadership lessons he learned by leading America’s worst high school hockey team, including straightforward strategies based on setting high expectations and accountability from everyone on the team.

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John Bacon: Let Them Lead

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Grace Puma & Christiana Smith Shi: Building a Career Path

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Hasard Lee: The Art of Clear Thinking

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Kim Scott: How to Work Together Better

Be more prepared for the difficult conversations in your life, thanks to the invaluable insights offered up by Sheila Heen in this episode of On Leadership. The New York Times bestselling author and Harvard Law School professor joins us to discuss how you can more effectively navigate challenging conversations. Sheila emphasizes the need for leaders to be curious, understand their own intentions and the impact of their words, and separate feelings from facts, especially in a virtual or hybrid work environment.
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Sheila Heen: Do the Prep Work

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John Bacon: Let Them Lead

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