In this first episode of a 3-part series on Micro-coaching and Accountability, Tim and Junior introduce us to The Coaching Continuum, a framework that can be used to identify coaching patterns in leaders. It runs from “Tell” on one side to “Ask” on the other.

A leader has one primary objective: To expand the capabilities of the people they lead by increasing their ownership and critical thinking skills. There are two levers that a leader can pull to do this. They can model, or they can coach. Those who rely on directive, one-sided interactions to manage their people will breed dependency and learned helplessness. Those who use inquiry-based conversation in their management will create facilitated self-discovery. Effective leaders use both ends of the spectrum. Where on the continuum do you fall?

For the full learning experience, watch the episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S4jOPXTMT8M

Download the resources from the episode: www.leaderfactor.com/resources/micro-coaching-and-accountability

This week, we're talking about intelligence. Most people have a view of intelligence that's not just wrong, but damaging. Our conception of intelligence affects our goal choice and the intensity of our efforts. It affects how we perceive ourselves and our potential. In the episode, Tim and Junior discuss how intelligence is more like athleticism. They emphasize the importance of adopting a growth mindset and choose Carol Dweck's definition of intelligence, the intersection of motivation, ability, and effort, as the most helpful definition a leader can adopt on their leadership journey.

Takeaways

• Intelligence is not fixed and can be improved through effort and learning.
• Our conception of intelligence affects our goal choice and the intensity of our efforts.
• Adopting a growth mindset and seeing intelligence as malleable can lead to greater achievement.
• Rejecting limiting beliefs and embracing a more expansive view of intelligence is crucial for personal and professional growth.
• Intelligence is the intersection of motivation, ability, and effort.

Chapters

(00:00) Introduction and Objectives

(03:01) Redefining Intelligence

(14:47) Intelligence as a Multi-Dimensional Concept

(36:14) Increasing Intelligence Through Effort

(46:55) Rejecting Limiting Beliefs and Embracing a Useful Definition of Intelligence

(49:28) Conclusion and Call to Action

This week, Tim and Junior outline the resilience cycle, which, similar to patterns we see in ecology, consists of disturbance, adaptation, and recovery. They share 5 practical ways to become more resilient as a leader, including spreading out, leaning on positive emotions, developing effective coping mechanisms, adopting a growth mindset, and seeking strong social support.

Takeaways

• Resilience is a learnable process that involves responding to and adapting to challenges.
• Spreading out and diversifying one's identity can help build resilience.
• Harnessing the power of positive emotions, such as hope and optimism, can aid in resilience.
• Developing effective and varied coping mechanisms, including sleep, food, and exercise, is crucial for resilience.
• Adopting a growth mindset and seeking strong social support are important strategies for building resilience.

Chapters

(00:00) Introduction

(01:02) Understanding Resilience

(06:32) Resilience in Ecosystems

(10:16) Types of Disturbance

(13:01) Disturbance and Adaptation

(18:51) Path 2: Positive Response to Disturbance

(19:20) Resilience as a Learnable Process

(20:17) Strategy 1: Spread Out

(25:27) Strategy 2: Harness the Power of Positive Emotions

(35:39) Strategy 3: Develop Effective and Varied Coping Mechanisms

(42:34) Strategy 4: Adopt a Growth Mindset

(44:59) Strategy 5: Seek Strong Social Support

(48:11) Conclusion