130: Curtis Odom Stewards Others to Succeed
Unlabeled Leadership
English - February 15, 2022 12:00 - 20 minutes - 18.3 MB - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsManagement Business Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
I invite guests to share personal stories about acts of leadership that help shape their lives. In Episode 130, Curtis Odom talks about a high school counselor, explains what he learned from the best manager he has ever worked with, and advises us on strengthening how we lead.
Prologue
Dr. Curtis Odom is an experienced entrepreneur, business owner, and former Fortune 100 executive. He is an author, teacher, consultant, and coach who motivates, educates, and inspires others to achieve their highest levels of success both professionally and personally. Curtis served in the Navy, navigated various roles in firms and corporations, and now is an Executive Professor of Management at Northeastern University. He also is a member of the Forbes Coaches Council and Distinguished Principal Research Fellow at The Conference Board.
01:49 Part 1: Lighting a Fire
In this story, a high school counselor says something to Curtis that sparked a desire to change his life and career. He describes how he enlisted in the Navy and his career since then.
07:34 Part 2: "Working with" Rather than "Working for"
Curtis talks about his experience working with the best manager to whom he has reported to. He shares insights that he learned from her and used to help professionals and students.
14:32 Part 3: Feedback Is Something You Have to Ask for
Curtis advises us on how we can strengthen our leadership practices. He describes his use of the Stop-Start-Continue feedback technique.
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Robynne Orr is the opening voice narrator. To learn more about her amazing storytelling capabilities, visit Robynne’s website, R.ORR.
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Episode links
Curtis’ LinkedIn Profile, website, Twitter
Curtis’ book, Things I Heard My Professor Say
Gary’s books:
What the Heck Is Leadership and Why Should I Care?
Nine Practices of 21st Century Leadership
Background Music
You can find all the musical tracks at Envato Elements.
00:13 Theme music: Uplift Corporate Inspire by OlexandrIgnatov
01:30 Inspired by Alex_MakeMusic
07:17 Happy Positive by Alex_MakeMusic
14:13 Dirty Deeds by simming
19:33 Fun and Flirtyby BrownHouseMedia
Lead on!