Unlocking Leadership Potential: The Power of Coachability with Kevin Wilde

Join us in this episode of the Human Capital Lab podcast, hosted by Rich Douglas, as we explore the critical role of coachability in leadership and talent development with Kevin Wilde, Executive Leadership Fellow at the University of Minnesota. Kevin delves into his book, Coachability: The Leadership Superpower, shares insights from his research on effective coaching, and discusses actionable strategies to maintain and enhance coachability for leaders at all levels. Discover how staying coachable can lead to greater engagement, improved performance, and sustained personal growth. Whether you're a leader, talent developer, or coach, this episode offers invaluable perspectives to help you leverage the power of coachability.

00:00 Introduction to the Human Capital Lab Podcast

00:25 Meet Kevin Wilde: Executive Leadership Fellow

00:50 The CLO Accelerator: A Career Boost

01:47 The Importance of Coachability in Leadership

07:06 Defining Coachability: Mindset and Practices

09:20 The Confidence Curve and Learning Zone

14:46 Common Mistakes Leaders Make

19:02 A Story of Coachability

21:19 The Role of a Chief Learning Officer

22:25 The Importance of Strategic Alignment

23:20 Building a Network of Truth Tellers

26:08 Maintaining Coachability

27:24 Practical Tips for Leaders

30:15 Real-World Examples of Coachability

34:45 The Journey of Continuous Learning

36:14 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Connect with the Guest, Kevin Wilde;

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinwilde/

Connect with Human Capital Lab;

• Host: Rich Douglas
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rich-douglas-92b71b52/
• Human Captial Lab Links
• Website: https://humancapitallab.org/
• Interested in Being a Guest? https://humancapitallab.org/podcast/