• S2 E10: David Kitchen

  • May 7 2024
  • Length: 44 mins
  • Podcast

  • Summary

  • In this episode of the Lead to Win podcast, we sit down with Coach David Kitchen, the founder of Edge Leadership Academy. They discuss David's journey as a college strength coach, the importance of habits tied to principles, and how leadership style can impact organizational performance. David emphasizes the need for overcommunication, modeling the mission and values, and praising the process. He also highlights the importance of adaptability and developing a toolbox of leadership skills. Overall, the conversation explores strategies and mindsets for successful leadership and personal development. The conversation explores the importance of leadership principles, emotional intelligence, and adaptability in bringing out the best in people. It emphasizes the need for leaders to understand and cater to the individual needs and learning styles of their team members. The discussion also highlights the role of competitiveness in cultivating a high-performing culture and how leaders can leverage competition to drive growth. Additionally, the conversation delves into the significance of building relationships, understanding individual potential, and having tough conversations to help people reach their full potential. Episode Takeaways: Overcommunication is key in keeping the mission and values at the forefront of an organization. Habits should be tied to principles and identity, rather than just goals. Leadership style is less important than developing a toolbox of leadership skills and being adaptable. Leaders should focus on character, consistency, commitment, creativity, and communication. Praising the process and recognizing the efforts of all team members is crucial for organizational success. Leadership is not about a specific style, but rather a set of principles that can be adapted to different individuals and situations. Understanding and catering to the individual needs and learning styles of team members is crucial for bringing out their best. Competition can be leveraged by leaders to cultivate a high-performing culture and drive growth. Building strong relationships and trust with team members is essential for effective leadership. Identifying and nurturing individual potential requires observation, understanding motivations, and creating opportunities for growth. Having tough conversations with empathy, clarity, and a focus on solutions is necessary for helping individuals reach their full potential David's Links: https://www.edgeleadershipacademy.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachdkitch/ https://www.instagram.com/coachdkitch/ *Music by Alex Grohl on Pixabay --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lead2win/support
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