Change management is a leader’s full-time job. Navigating change is one of the most challenging aspects of leadership - and one of the most critical. Why? Well, change really is a constant. Any leader who denies or minimizes this fact is fooling themselves… and others. In this episode of Stop Managing, Start Leading, we’ll reveal exactly why managing change is so hard - and how great leaders turn it into an opportunity for growth. And since change simply can’t be avoided – it’s baked into leadership - every leader needs to know the most powerful tools to help them guide their teams through uncertainty and disruption. Tools like Kurt Lewin’s Change Model, the Change Curve, and of course, coaching. We’ll show you exactly how to use these tools to understand the change process, overcome resistance, and drive successful outcomes, no matter how chaotic things might seem. If change feels like an uphill battle for you right now, you’re not alone, and this episode is your guide to navigating it with confidence and clarity.

Our host, executive coach, and leadership expert Antonio Garrido, will guide you through essential leadership models to help you understand the differences between leadership and management. Subscribe for weekly Stop Managing, Start Leading podcast episodes to make a habit of leadership development, overcome common leadership challenges, and become the kind of leader your people and your business deserve.

Great career advice often boils down to one simple thing: building relationships. We all know relationships matter, but – and here’s the catch - do we really understand which working relationships we should be investing in the most, and how? In this episode of Stop Managing, Start Leading, we reveal five key audiences, both inside and outside your organization, that will shape your leadership and business success: your boss, your peers, your team, your customers/suppliers, and yourself. Plus, we’ll share a practical checklist for each one to help you strengthen these relationships and become a leader with lasting influence and impact.

Our host, executive coach, and leadership expert Antonio Garrido, will guide you through essential leadership models to help you understand the differences between leadership and management. Subscribe for weekly Stop Managing, Start Leading podcast episodes to make a habit of leadership development, overcome common leadership challenges, and become the kind of leader your people and your business deserve.

Ask any business coach, and they’ll tell you that most businesses fail due to just a handful of critical reasons. But what if those same reasons, when flipped, could propel your company to new heights? In this episode, we introduce our exclusive Leadership Honeycomb Model, breaking down the six key areas where businesses often fall short: lack of clarity and vision, lack of truth and trust, lack of alignment, lack of time, lack of commitment, and lack of resources. For leaders, understanding these six roadblocks is the first step to spotting them in your organization - and taking action to turn things around.

Our host, executive coach, and leadership expert Antonio Garrido, will guide you through essential leadership models to help you understand the differences between leadership and management. Subscribe for weekly Stop Managing, Start Leading podcast episodes to make a habit of leadership development, overcome common leadership challenges, and become the kind of leader your people and your business deserve.

The age-old question: IQ vs emotional intelligence (EQ)... which is more crucial for leadership success? Well, the answer is surprisingly clear. There is now a mountain of evidence that shows that emotional intelligence (EQ) is the STRONGEST SINGLE predictor of leadership performance. But despite its undeniable importance, emotional intelligence remains misunderstood, undervalued, and, truth be told, tricky to master. In this episode, we’ll break down the key differences between IQ and emotional intelligence, explore why emotional intelligence holds the edge in effective leadership, and share real-world examples of how both play out in leadership roles.

Our host, executive coach, and leadership expert Antonio Garrido, will guide you through essential leadership models to help you understand the differences between leadership and management. Subscribe for weekly episodes to make a habit of leadership development, overcome common leadership challenges, and become the kind of leader your people and your business deserve.

One single page: that's all you need to properly explain your business plan and kickstart effective strategic planning. Einstein said it best when he said: "If you can't explain it to a 6-year-old, you don't understand it yourself." And if Einstein said it, we’re inclined to agree - which is why we’re here to teach you how. In this episode, we'll explore some different visual tools to track the progress of your strategic planning - including one of our favorites, the ever-reliable waterfall chart. Together, we’ll uncover how to transform raw business data into actionable insights, pinpoint hidden blind spots, and amplify your business’s strongest qualities to drive success.

Our host, executive coach, and leadership expert Antonio Garrido, will guide you through essential leadership models to help you understand the differences between leadership and management. Subscribe for weekly episodes to make a habit of leadership development, overcome common leadership challenges, and become the kind of leader your people and your business deserve.

Your number one responsibility as a leader is to futureproof yourself, your people, and your business. But where do you begin? Who do you coach? Who do you manage? And who do you let go? In this episode, we break down the characteristics of A-players, B-players, and C-players - also known as the top performers, the core contributors, and the underperformers in your organization - and we’ll share strategies for managing each group effectively. Using Pareto’s Law and Price’s Law, we’ll reveal how just a handful of people can disproportionately shape your organization’s success and productivity.

Our host, executive coach and leadership expert Antonio Garrido, will guide you through essential leadership models to help you understand the differences between leadership and management. Subscribe for weekly episodes to make a habit of leadership development, overcome common leadership challenges, and become the kind of leader your people and your business deserve.

What are the key leadership traits and beliefs that set top leaders apart? What are the traits and beliefs that make them leaders rather than just managers? Once we identify these qualities, we can use them as a blueprint for our own development. In this episode, we’ll explore the traits and beliefs of four distinct types of leaders - and uncover which type you should aim to be.

Our host, executive coach and leadership expert Antonio Garrido, will guide you through essential leadership models to help you understand the differences between leadership and management. Subscribe for weekly episodes to make a habit of leadership development, overcome common leadership challenges, and become the kind of leader your people and your business deserve.

All of the leaders at top companies, like Amazon and Coca-Cola, use strategic planning and market development tools to fuel growth and scale their businesses. Powerful tools like Ansoff Matrix and SPAR. In this episode, we'll show you how to use these tools demonstrating how to apply them with real-world business case studies.

Being a leadership coach is a critical part of effective leadership. Coaching is a critical developmental tool that demands a place in every leader’s toolbox. But where do you start when it comes to sitting down and coaching a member of your team? The CIGAR model is your go-to tool. In this episode, we break down the top coaching model used by leading leadership and executive coaches.

Leadership involves many activities, but 4 are essential for supporting your team and maximizing their potential: coaching, managing, training, and mentoring. But what do these really look like in action? In this episode, we dive into how these four key activities contribute to the ultimate goal of leadership - futureproofing yourself, your people, and your business.

Our host, executive coach and leadership expert Antonio Garrido, will guide you through essential leadership models to help you understand the differences between leadership and management. Subscribe for weekly episodes to make a habit of leadership development, overcome common leadership challenges, and become the kind of leader your people and your business deserve.