In today’s episode, Jordan joins us to talk about those leaders that can be viewed as abrasive, harsh, and maybe even bullies. He explains how he uses the ethos of the Navy Seals to complete the full picture of the workplace warrior, of which these types of people usually have an incomplete view. We examine the four types of warriors outlined in Jordan’s book, some of the positions more likely to be taken as abrasive regardless of industry, and the importance of responding to your perceived experience in a healthy way. We also look at ways in which social media may be playing a part in fostering abrasiveness, like dehumanizing our interactions and lowering our tolerance for discomfort. 

Jordan shares with us the importance of using the proper framework when communicating, especially when the interaction is not face-to-face, as well as an excellent example of giving negative feedback in a compassionate way. We discuss compassion vs sympathy, learning to speak the language of those you are leading, and how to evaluate the success of your interactions. Lastly, we talk about how important it is to have a way to destress, giving examples of useful apps or other technology and methods. 

 

 

In this episode you will hear: 

 

• The four types of workplace warriors
• The role of social media in regards to abrasive, aggressive behavior
• Learning to communicate effectively
• Recommendations for mindfulness apps to destress and meditate
• Actionable tips for giving negative feedback

 

Jordan Goldrich is a Master Corporate Executive Coach, Certified Stakeholder Centered Coach, and Professional Certified Coach who partners with leaders and executives to achieve business results while developing their organizations, their reports, and their own leadership skills. He specializes in working with valuable executives who are experienced as abrasive or even bullies to be completely authentic, fulfill their mission, eliminate complaints, and drive results without damaging relationships® As Chief Operations Officer of a specialized behavioral healthcare company, Jordan was part of the team that created an 800% revenue increase, attained a California Knox-Keene license, and executed an acquisition by WellPoint Health Networks. He created a customer-focused culture using cross-functional team problem-solving methods rooted in Lean Manufacturing and 6 Sigma. He applies Agile Software Development to Leadership.

 

Jordan has 15+ years of experience with the Center for Creative Leadership. He was recognized as one of CCLs highest-rated coaches in 2019. He is co-author of the Amazon best seller, Workplace Warrior: People Skills for the No-BullSh*t Executive. He is producer/host of the podcast, Workplace Warrior®: Drive Results Without Damaging Relationships® on Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, and Amazon. He is the Founder and CEO of Workplace Warrior®, Inc. a firm providing executive coaching and leadership development.

 

 

 

Connect with Jordan:

Website: workplacewarriorinc.com

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jgoldrich

Twitter: twitter.com/jordangoldrich1

Facebook: facebook.com/jordan.goldrich

Workplace Warrior Podcast: https://www.workplacewarriorinc.com/workplace-warrior-podcast 

 

Get Jordan’s book:

Workplace Warrior: People Skills for the No-BullSh*t Executive

 

 

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