On this episode of The Leadership Toolkit podcast our host Mike Phillips interviews Adrian Koehler, the no-nonsense leadership expert and Senior Partner at Take New Ground. Adrian has a powerful track record of guiding fast-moving entrepreneurs and executives, helping them break through barriers and create transformative outcomes.
Transforming Leadership starts with the courage to Engage, Elevate, and Empower—not just others, but yourself. In this dynamic episode, host Mike dives deep with leadership expert Adrian Koehler, a no-nonsense engagement coach and senior partner at Take New Ground. Together, they unpack the essence of playing to win versus playing not to lose, owning your light and dark sides, and becoming the kind of leader who inspires Growth and transformation in every interaction.
Adrian shares powerful tools for breaking through fear, embracing challenges as opportunities, and asking the right questions to build stronger teams and organizations. Whether you’re leading a business, a team, or just striving to lead yourself better, this conversation is packed with actionable insights to help you show up authentically and courageously. Learn how to turn feedback into growth, lean into adversity, and create a culture of empowerment.
Don’t miss this conversation that could redefine your approach to leadership. Watch now and start transforming your leadership journey today!
🧰 The Workbench: My Key Takeaways From This Episode
1️⃣ Leadership is Profoundly Human: Recognize and embrace the complexities inherent in every human-driven process.
2️⃣ Intensity as a Force for Good: Utilize personal traits, even intensity, as catalysts for positive change.
3️⃣ Shift Mindsets to ‘Play to Win’: Transition from a defensive to an offensive strategy in leadership interaction and Innovation.
4️⃣ The Power of Inquiry: Foster an environment where asking the right questions breeds growth and solutions.
5️⃣ Holistic Ownership is Key: Embrace every aspect of being—light and dark—as a foundation for authentic leadership.
CHAPTERS
00:00 – Introduction
01:09 – Adrian Kaler’s Background
08:25 – Understanding Our Brains
09:23 – Playing to Win vs Playing Not to Lose
17:47 – Importance of Intention
18:04 – 7 Words That Kill Business
19:34 – The Perfectionism Trap
22:19 – Defining Fear
26:59 – The Answer Person Dilemma
29:35 – Note-Taking Strategies
29:58 – Embracing Questions
30:54 – Overcoming Fear of Failure
32:40 – Face Everything and Rise
34:58 – Surviving the Moment
39:15 – Connect with Adrian
40:27 – Giving What We Needed
44:00 – Struggles of High-Level Leaders
44:25 – Coaching Insights: Baseball, Prison, Executives
50:42 – Best Strategies for Adam
53:20 – Leadership Improvement in One Hour
56:15 – Self-Assessment as a Leader
58:15 – Closing Thoughts and Resources
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