E47: Cultivating Effective Leadership and a Positive Organizational Culture with Executive Coach Steve Smith
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Welcome back to the Lead with Heart podcast! Today I'm excited to share insights from Steve Smith, Executive Coach and founder of Growth Source Coaching. With over 40 years of business experience, Steve has helped countless leaders improve their skills and build thriving organizations.
We discuss the challenges nonprofit leaders face in developing effective leadership and positive cultures. Learn how Steve's coaching approach can help you empower your team and take your impact to the next level.
In this episode:
- [01:34] Steve’s background and how he ended up founding Growth Source Coaching
- [05:00] Leadership Coaching vs. Consulting explained
- [07:16] Mindset challenges leaders face when investing in themselves and delegation
- [12:30] Separating identity from mission to build sustainable nonprofits
- [15:41] Prioritizing developing your team's skills and empowering shared leadership
- [20:27] Defining and cultivating a positive organizational culture
- [24:27] Using personal codes of conduct to guide behaviors and decision-making
- [29:37] Cultivating self-awareness to address negative behaviors through imaginary scenarios
- [34:59] The importance of bias awareness and mentorship for continuous leadership growth
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Steve Smith is the president and founder of Growth Source Coaching, an executive coaching firm based in Laguna Niguel, California. With a backg
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Haley is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), Stress Management Coach, and EmC trainer. She founded The Savvy Fundraiser, a nonprofit consulting and coaching business, and has experience with nonprofits in human services, homelessness, and youth sectors. Specializing in EmC, leadership, board development, and fundraising, Haley is dedicated to empowering nonprofit leaders to create thriving organizations.
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