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Toxic positivity, ownership, and intrapreneurship
The Mental Breakdown - Edition #83
AI expert and Heyday co-founder, Samiur Rahman, will be leading a lively discussion with fellow coaches about AI and its current (and future) role in coaching today at 11am PT.
Interested? RSVP for the chat (there are only two spots left)!
We'll chat about:
Reasons to be excited about the intersection of coaching and AI
Challenges and opportunities AI creates for coaches
How to talk to clients about AI in sessions
Ways to experiment with AI tools
AI tools that coaches use to enhance their work
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From the Coaches
Dr. Jacinta M. Jiménez discusses the detrimental impact of toxic positivity on creativity in the workplace, explaining how it can stifle genuine emotions, limit creative tension, and reduce empathy in Toxic Positivity: The Unexpected Killer of Creativity in the Workplace.
Micah Baldwin explores the concept of ownership within the context of Amazon's leadership principles and organizational structure in Ownership is About Trust.
Karen Ward emphasizes the significance of fostering a culture of intrapreneurship within organizations, encouraging employees to embrace entrepreneurial spirit and innovation in their roles in Building a Culture of Intrapreneurship.
John Mattone discusses the characteristics, challenges, and ways to help leaders that fit within the Driver Leadership type in The Driver Leadership Type: Dominance with Purpose.
Jeanette Jordan highlights the importance of networking as a way to share new career goals with others and garner their support in Why Everyone Should Practice the Art of Networking.
Jason R. Waller details the art of crafting questions that provoke deeper understanding and actionable responses in How to Ask Truly Powerful Questions as a Leader (and Why It's Important).
From the Operators & Investors
Dr. Sasha Shillcutt emphasizes the importance of practicing gratitude to rediscover personal motivation and joy in Gratitude as a Compass: Remembering Your Why in the Midst of Thanksgiving.
Adam Mendler interviews retired General Michael Garrett, who shares the foundational experiences and leadership lessons that shaped his success in Thirty Minute Mentor Podcast Transcript: General Michael Garrett.
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