The Sticky From The Inside Podcast

Unleashing Genius: How To Ignite Individual Potential


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Unlock the hidden genius in your team as leadership expert Myles Downey challenges control-driven leaders to embrace trust, tap into individual strengths, and unleash a powerhouse of performance and innovation.

In this engaging episode of Sticky From The Inside, Andy Goram sits down with Myles Downey, an accomplished executive coach and leadership development expert. The episode focuses on enabling genius and tapping into individual strengths within organizations.

Myles shares practical insights and strategies for leaders to unlock the full potential of their team members. He highlights the importance of clear communication, regular one-on-one meetings, and understanding individual strengths to create a transformative environment where creativity and innovation thrive. He also stresses the significance of taking time to reflect and think, which leads to more effective decision-making and interventions.

The episode addresses the challenges of implementing these concepts within organizations that have a command-and-control culture, while also offering inspiring examples of how embracing a culture of trust and empowerment can lead to tangible benefits such as increased performance and productivity. Leaders and managers who want to foster a culture of genius and unlock the potential of their teams will find this episode highly valuable.

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Key Takeaways
  • Discover the essential role coaching plays in unlocking individual potential.
  • Ponder the rising trend of a people-first perspective in today's business landscape.
  • Evaluate the widespread effects of the pandemic on businesses and the newfound focus on employees.
  • Uncover strategies to enable latent talents and harness individual strengths within your workforce.
  • Understand the undeniable influence of context and clarity in fostering effective leadership and top-notch performance.
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    Key Moments

    00:00:10 - Introduction,

    00:01:12 - Importance of Coaching,
    00:03:01 - Guest Introduction,
    00:08:35 - The Changing World of Business,
    00:11:06 - Focus on People,
    00:16:32 - The Importance of Context in Leadership Communication,
    00:17:23 - The Definition of Coaching,
    00:20:34 - Coaching Skills and Emotional Intelligence,
    00:21:02 - Tapping into a Flow State,
    00:27:52 - Enabling Genius,
    00:32:45 - Recognizing Your Unique Genius
    00:34:16 - The Framework of Genius
    00:38:05 - Resistance to Change in Organizations
    00:40:32 - The Irony of Control
    00:42:09 - Sticky Note Wisdom

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    Useful Links
    Follow Myles Downey on LinkedIn here
    Find Myles's website here
    Find the book "Effective Coaching" here
    Find the book "Effective Modern Coaching" here
    Find the book "Enabling Genius: A Mindset for Success in the 21st Century" here
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