In this episode of the Leadership Coaching Podcast, hosts Bill and Marty discuss the concept of solving the wrong problem. Inspired by Marty's book, 'Leadership as Relation,' they explore how clients often misidentify their issues and how proper observation and questioning can lead to true solutions. They share personal anecdotes and examples, from addressing forgetfulness at a networking event to understanding deeper issues beyond surface-level problems. This episode emphasizes the importance of the scientific method in leadership and self-improvement.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to the Podcast
00:36 Reading from Marty's Book
03:16 Discussing the Book's Impact
05:16 Exploring Different Leadership Styles
06:05 Marty's Writing Journey
07:53 Coaching Session Example
09:27 Personal Experiences with Problem Solving
14:41 The Importance of Identifying the Right Problem
16:31 Socratic Method and Problem Solving
19:36 Bill's Journey with Alcoholics Anonymous
22:56 The Struggle of Sobriety
23:27 Realizing the True Problem
24:08 Understanding Hypotheses and Theories
25:38 The Importance of Evidence
26:57 Personal Reflections on Sobriety
28:37 The Power of Beliefs
32:14 Challenging Deep-Seated Beliefs
37:27 Quality Over Quantity in Business
39:43 The Connection Between Money and Happiness
40:41 Final Thoughts on Scientific Thinking
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Links and Resources:
• Internal Family Systems - https://ifs-institute.com/
• Bill Tierney Coaching - https://www.billtierneycoaching.com/
• Listening is the Key, Dr. Kettelhut’s website - https://www.listeningisthekey.com/
• Marty’s new book, Leadership as Relation - https://amzn.to/3KKkCZO
• Marty’s earlier book, Listen… Till You Disappear - https://amzn.to/3XmoiZd
• Parts Work Practice - Free IFS Practice Group Sessions - www.partsworkpractice.com
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