Feb 03 2025 16 mins
"Leaders as Great Coaches of Teams" Series, Part 5
Escape the reactive cycle and become a solutions-focused leader. Join Dr. Janet Pilcher as she returns for Part 2 of her interview with Dr. Holly Ellis. Listen as Janet reveals how a systems approach to leadership creates an engaged and productive work environment that tackles root causes and empowers teams to perform at their best. Continuing the discussion from Part 1, she also highlights the importance of leaders acting as both coaches and teammates.
This episode addresses questions such as:
- How do I move beyond a "band-aid" approach to problem-solving and address root causes within my organization?
- What does a systems approach to leadership look like in practice?
- What are the qualities of excellent leaders?
Part 1: Four Focus Areas for Coaching Great Teams (episode page)
Part 2: Building Leadership Capacity Through Daily Huddles (episode page)
Part 3: Create Momentum with Short Cycles of Improvement (episode page)
Part 4: Leaders as Lifelong Learners (episode page)
Part 5: Leaders as Collaborative Teammates (episode page)
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