335: How to Uncover Blind Spots and More Questions, with Bonni Stachowiak

Bonni Stachowiak: Teaching in Higher Ed
Bonni Stachowiak is the host of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast, a professor of business and management at Vanguard University, and my life partner. Prior to her academic career, Bonni was a human resources consultant and executive officer for a publicly traded company. She joins me monthly to respond to listener questions.
Questions

Lindsay asked about coaching new leaders to give feedback to former peers.
Meena asked about how to find her motivation during a difficult time.
Lana asked about software to track development plans online.
Stefanie asked about using assessments to uncover blind spots effectively.
Williams wondered how to end a successful leadership position well.

Resources Mentioned

Analyzing Performance Problems* by Robert F. Mager and Peter Pipe
On the folly of rewarding A while expecting B by Steven Kerr
How to Stop Worrying and Start Living* by Dale Carnegie
Getting Things Done* by David Allen
The Five Dysfunctions of a Team* by Patrick Lencioni
DiSC Overview
StrengthsFinder
Lead Through Strengths with Lisa Cummings
Thanks For the Feedback* by Sheila Heen and Douglas Stone
Managing Transitions* by William Bridges
Difficult Conversations* Douglas Stone, Bruce Patton, and Sheila Heen

Related Episodes

How to Get Way Better at Accepting Feedback, with Sheila Heen (episode 143)
Getting Things Done, with David Allen (episode 184)
How to Manage Former Peers, with Tom Henschel (episode 257)
Leverage StrengthsFinder for Your Team, with Lisa Cummings (episode 293)
The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing, with Daniel Pink (episode 332)

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