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March 25, 2025 44 mins

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In this episode of P³, Preston welcomes three special guests—Emma Poore, Riley Weeks, and Maddie Ross—to discuss what next gen leaders in today's workforce want from managers. We also discuss the dynamics of coaching and mentorship in the workplace and their immense benefits. 

00:00 Teaser
00:22 Introduction
03:29 Meet Emma: Career Journey and Personal Interests
04:17 Meet Riley: Career Path and Hobbies
05:22 Meet Maddie: Professional Background and Interests
06:24 Qualities of a Great Leader
10:01 Creating a Vulnerable and Safe Work Environment
11:24 Navigating Remote and Hybrid Work Challenges
17:58 Generational Differences in Leadership
21:11 The Dreaded Performance Review
21:38 The Importance of Immediate Feedback
22:18 Praise in Public, Correct in Private
22:37 The Downside of Delayed Feedback
23:20 A Story from Coca-Cola
24:51 Coaching vs. Mentorship
25:09 The Role of a Coach in the Workplace
26:07 The Impact of a Great Manager
27:00 The Three Questions Every Leader Must Answer
29:17 Balancing Delegation and Empowerment
31:27 Can a Manager Be a Mentor?
34:26 Friendship with Your Manager
36:21 The Challenges of Giving Feedback
39:02 The Importance of Encouragement
39:35 Frequently Asked Questions
43:25 Closing Thoughts and Farewell

About Preston Poore

Preston Poore is a former Coca-Cola executive who practices what he preaches. He uses his wealth of hard-earned experience in the corporate arena to help emerging leaders and millennials reach their potential—all while staying true to his values, purpose, and goals.

Preston is a Certified Maxwell Leadership Team Keynote Speaker, Facilitator, Trainer, and Executive Coach. Through his books, Discipled Leader (2022 Selah Awards Nonfiction Book of the Year) and 21 Days to Sound Decision Making, his blog, and podcast, he seeks to help people become redemptive influences in their workplaces and live more fulfilling lives.

Learn more about Preston Poore & Associates: https://prestonpoore.com

Work with Preston or invite him to speak: https://prestonpoore.com/leadership-development-services/

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