About Susan Power: Susan is the Founder & CEO of PowerUp Leadership, a boutique consulting advisory and leadership coaching firm based in Halifax, Nova Scotia Canada. PowerUp Leadership focuses on creating inspiring workplaces The firm specializes in building leadership capability for Executive Leaders. Most of her clients are in the technology industry, professional services, and healthcare

In this episode, Jordan and Susan Power discuss:

How people communicate in both direct and indirect cultures.
Roles coaches play at the highest levels that are usually not discussed
Helping teams work together more effectively
Aspects of effective leadership

Key Takeaways

Effective leadership requires balancing a polarity: Respect and support on one side. Challenge and accountability on the other.
The top coaches act as a "thought partner" with their executive clients. They provide alternative perceptions and interpretations to help their clients reach decisions. This is not usually included as something that is part of coaching.
Teams are able to work more effectively if each member is encouraged and willing to communicate their strengths and weaknesses.
To encourage honesty, ask each team member to voice their level of belief in a decision and then address any doubts or concerns that arise.
Prioritizing respect and humility is the key to effective leadership. Being merely "nice" isn't going to help anybody in the long run.

"To be an entrepreneur, you have to be very intentional, that continue to surround yourself with top talent and smart people and smart clients." — Susan Power

Connect with Susan Power:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/powerupleadership/

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Connect with Jordan:

For executives wanting a complimentary executive coaching conversation: jordan@jordangoldrich.com

Website: www.workplacewarriorinc.com

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