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"...insights for scaleups"
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| Michael Bungay Stanier distills the essentials of coaching to seven core questions. And if you master his simple yet profound technique, you'll get a twofer. You'll provide more effective support to your employees and co-workers. And you may find that you become the ultimate coach for yourself. | |
| Daniel H. Pink, author of Drive | |
Topgrading Case Study Webinar -- Feb 28, 2pm ET - Dr. Brad Smart will present his latest implementation case study on hiring - nothing instructs better than a real world example. More below, but first...
The Coaching Habit -- this is the title of the #1 book on coaching, the critical skill which has replaced managing. Michael Bungay Stanier has burst onto the biz guru scene with a sharp intellect and wit, detailing in a very practical way how we can effectively coach someone in 10 minutes using seven questions. Read the opening chapter titled "You Need a Coaching Habit" which highlights the 7 questions - then come hear Michael keynote the ScaleUp Summit May 23 - 24, San Antonio where he'll share how to put these questions into action.
Facebook's Purpose -- last Thursday Mark Zuckerberg outlined a more detailed vision for the world and how Facebook will play a role. Take 1 minute to read the first few hundred words of his 6000-word post. It's clear Facebook's Purpose revolves around the idea of creating a "global community" and he details five ways Facebook will support this and why. This HBR article does an excellent job of analyzing and summarizing Mark's thoughts. This kind of broader manifesto to explain your company's vision/purpose is nicely modelled by Mark.
Mindset More Important Than Talent -- Google and others have discovered that academic performance and testing don't predict lifelong success (accomplishing great things). This Margaret Heffernan BBC radio show titled "Is Talent Over-rated" takes a deep look at what does predict success. Having a growth mindset vs. fixed mindset; having grit; being open to feedback; being around the right people and places; and having a great coach do. And the most important attribute? A love of learning!
Five Attributes Google Found Predicts Success -- At 17:30 into Margaret's show she comes back to Google and highlights the five things used at Google to screen for the right people including courage and why this is critical! Toward the end Margaret notes the importance of using a very structured approach to interviewing which focuses more on behavioral alignment with values than particular skills - precisely what the Topgrading interview gives you. If you're a parent, leader, coach - or just interested in what it takes to be successful yourself, take 27 minutes (while doing email?) to listen to Margaret's show where she interviews many of the top thinkers in the field of success. Once again, it proves the importance of reading, watching, and listening to anything Margaret produces!! I do.
Moog Music Top Ten (Gazelles Case Study) -- Moog Music of synthesizer fame was just named one of the top ten most innovative companies 2017 in the music sector by Fast Company. Notes Nancy Eberhardt, their Gazelles Certified Coach, "they had a highly successful 2016 on all metrics in our first year of working with them." Congratulations to Moog and Nancy as Gazelles-coached clients continue to win industry awards.
Topgrading Hiring Process Webinar -- Why Implementation Will Save You Thousands in Just 6 Weeks. Join Dr. Brad Smart, creator of Topgrading, in a live discussion where he will highlight one of his latest implementation case studies. This event will be a live interview, where you are encouraged to participate and personally ask Brad questions around implementing Topgrading in your company. Join Dr. Brad Smart on this live webinar on February 28th at 2:00pm EST. This event has limited capacity, so reserve your seat soon.
EXITING: Thinking about selling the business for $40 million or more? Want to get 25% to 200% more than you thought? Request the whitepaper from the Exit Strategies Summit at Harvard from Denise Richmond at (610) 299-6466 or email at [email protected]
TECHNOLOGY:
Align Software knows before you do when someone needs to re-focus effort on the important. With Green, Yellow, Red pacing capabilities your team will know where they stand even before you do! Scale Up your Rockefeller Habits implementation with www.alignwithgazelles.com - on your computer, tablet or phone. $5.00 per month gets you started.
Better Book Club -- What's your team reading? Increase your books read per team member. Easy, Proven, and in the Cloud at http://www.BetterBookClub.com.
COACHING:
Have you ever wondered if working with a coach might accelerate your company's growth, exponentially? Do you have what it takes to move the dial from good to great? Click here to watch Gazelles International President Keith Cupp describes the four most important attributes of successful clients. Contact us at [email protected] for more information.
And if you're interested in becoming a world-class certified Gazelles International coach, please go to gicoaches.com/becomeacoach for more information. If you determine that we're a fit and wish to join our premier organization, we invite you to contact our Dir. of Coach Engagement at [email protected] or 877.217.2253 ext.700