278: Identifying the Business Practices that Create Future Leaders
“Wade and I are big proponents of the concept of the espoused theory of action and the enacted theory of action — this is what we say we do, and this is actually what happens. Effective companies pay attention to the difference.” — Zoltan Sarda
Subscribe to the "Getting Unstuck – Cultivating Curiosity" podcast.
Summary
This is part 2 of my conversation with two very smart guys, Wade Bruffey and Zoltan Sarda, the co-founders of GoMobi.work, a partnership-driven software company that helps organizations build and optimize their employee development program. They bring 30 years of experience working with teams and individuals to help people grow and succeed. Organizations using GoMobi.work’s frameworks build systems that foster clarity, empower high performance, and help team members take aligned actions. With GoMobi.work, organizations create transformation that lasts.
In Episode 274, I interviewed Wade and Zoltan. In this episode, they interviewed me for their podcast. Both interviews evolved into deep conversations about hiring practices, organizational purpose and culture, and leadership.
Topics in this episode
Intuition, leadership, and decision-making. (1:34)
Interviewing techniques and storytelling in the workplace. (8:53)
Leadership, storytelling, and building a culture. (13:45)
Leadership, coaching, and change management in the workplace. (20:34)
Using data to inform business decisions. (27:16)
Data-driven decision-making and leadership. (29:32)
Education assessment and coaching. (32:45)
Reflection on business and personal growth. (35:53)
The importance of reflection and taking time to think in leadership growth. (38:14)
Aligning actions with espoused theories in business and coaching. (39:40)
Reflective capacity and coaching in business. (40:51)
Leadership, teamwork, and organizational obstacles. (45:52)
Social Media Links
Website: www.GoMobi.work
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gomobi-work
Register for GoMobi’s free weekly management workshops: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcoceqrpzstHNMm18b3k2wKyu7znBOBar--
Sign up to be a part of GoMobi’s software launch: https://gomobi.work/beta-signup
Jeff’s book: Shifting - How School Leaders Can Create a Culture of Change
About Jeff
Jeff Ikler is the Director of Quetico Leadership and Career Coaching. “Quetico” (KWEH-teh-co). He works with leaders in all aspects of life to identify and overcome obstacles in their desired future. He came to the field of coaching after a 35-year career in educational publishing. Prior to his career in educational publishing, Jeff taught high school U.S. history and government.
Jeff has hosted the “Getting Unstuck—Cultivating Curiosity” podcast for 5 years. The guests and topics he explores are designed to help listeners think differently about the familiar and welcome the new as something to consider. He is also the co-host of the Cultivating Resilience – A Whole Community Approach to Alleviating Trauma in Schools, which promotes mental health and overall wellness.
Jeff co-authored Shifting: How School Leaders Can Create a Culture of Change. Shifting integrates leadership development and change mechanics in a three-part change framework to help guide school leaders and their teams toward productive change.
Show Credits
"Getting Unstuck" is commercial-free. It’s brought to you by Jeff Ikler, his amazing guests, and Neil Hughes, the best engineer a podcaster could ask for.
"Getting Unstuck" theme music: Original composition of "Allegro ben ritmato e deciso" by George Gershwin. Arrangement and recording courtesy of Bruno Lecoeur.