Episode 302: Getting Caught Up in The Weeds: Why Trying to Hold People Accountable is the Hardest Thing to Do: An Interview with Dr. Bonnie Wilson

As the host of the Lessons in Leadership podcast, I’ve had the privilege of speaking with some incredible minds in the business world. Today, I’m thrilled to share insights from my recent conversation with Dr. Bonnie Wilson, an executive coach who works with ambitious tech leaders. Her mission is to help these leaders move from being “promotion ready” to “promotion selected.”

Dr. Wilson’s expertise lies in helping leaders overcome one of the toughest challenges in leadership: holding people accountable while delegating effectively. It’s a skill that’s deceptively simple but critical for success, especially in fast-paced industries like tech.

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Dr. Bonnie Wilson: From Nursing to Executive Coaching

For more than 25 years, I have dedicated myself to various roles within the healthcare industry, starting with bedside nursing positions in Washington, D.C., Maryland, New York, and Texas. Transitioning to leadership in Washington, D.C., I led the emergency department before becoming the Administrative Director of Emergency and Outpatient Services in the largest healthcare provider in western Maryland.

My formal coaching career began in 2011 with the Studer Group, where I collaborated with c-suite executives, directors, and managers to improve customer, employee, and physician engagement in over a dozen healthcare organizations. From 2011 to early 2020, I was the Executive Director for Emergency Services in a large healthcare system on the west coast, achieving remarkable results in patient experience.

After moving to Texas, Dr. Bonnie pursued my lifelong dream of combining my operational and relationship-building skills as the CEO and Founder of Xceeding the Mark, LLC Executive Coaching and Consulting.

My expertise in executive coaching for managers and professional growth in the workplace is complemented by my extensive academic and professional credentials. In my free time, I enjoy cooking and spending time with my family.

If you’d like to contact Dr. Bonnie Wilson, you can click here to connect with her on LinkedIn or visit her website at https://xceedingthemark.com/.

Bill Storm is a seasoned advisor and consultant renowned for his expertise in driving peak performance and fostering effective leadership within Fortune 500 companies. With a multifaceted skill set spanning organizational systems, the psychology of achievement, team building, and sales, Bill is a trusted resource for executives, managers, and team leaders seeking to maximize their potential.

Drawing from his extensive experience as a Peak Performance Strategist with the Tony Robbins organization and Team-Building Specialist with the John Maxwell Leadership Team, Bill has developed a unique set of frameworks tailored to the needs of industry leaders. These frameworks provide a foundation for building winning teams and achieving sustainable success in today's competitive landscape.

In his personal life, Bill has been married