In this episode of The Future of Teamwork, hosted by HUDDL3 CEO Dane Groeneveld, Reggie Jeffries, CEO and founder of Management Masters Academy, stops by to talk about coaching and leadership experiences. Explore the transformative power of coaching in unlocking team potential, focusing on reflection, and challenging boundaries. From the three C's of exemplary leadership to the evolving landscape of corporate America, join Dane and Reggie as they delve into the intricacies of leadership, communication, and cultivating a culture of success.

Key Takeaways

• [01:32 - 04:25] Dane introduces Reggie, and Reggie talks about his upbringing and sports influence on his coaching career in corporate America
• [04:24 - 05:29] "Helping someone to do something that is within them" the journey of discovery aided by coaching
• [05:28 - 07:13] Coaching lets you step back and refocus. Even coaches need coaches. The beauty of coaching is helping people to be intentional about what they want to accomplish.
• [07:14 - 08:31] Reggie coaches across all levels and sizes of business
• 08:31 - 10:53[] The space to create for themselves and the discovery process. Finding autonomy and direction, letting them figure it out.
• [10:53 - 12:42] Measuring goals and achievements. "It's never really a destination, it's just one stop in the process."
• [12:43 - 14:44] Working on life and career goals, helping clients find focus for what matters at Management Masters Academy
• [14:44 - 16:44] Dane talks about the goal line and soul line, and Reggie discusses vetting coaching clients, ensuring they're set up to do the work.
• [16:45 - 17:58] Coaching looks like a rocky trajectory because you're going to be stretched and pushed beyond your comfort zone
• [17:59 - 19:38] Seeing your full self, blind spots, and weaknesses so that you can understand where to grow
• [19:40 - 21:50] Assessments through Cloverleaf and about 12 different assessments. The strengths of using a platform built on practicality.
• [21:50 - 23:07] Gold Star, a platform that allows you not to forget training and goals
• [23:09 - 25:16] Technology as a team member and opportunity to highlight one-on-one coaching
• [25:16 - 28:20] A shift toward team coaching versus one-on-one. On the frontier of an explosion in corporate training and its value.
• [28:20 - 31:11] Differentiating team coaching and group coaching, conversations, and shared goals
• [29:47 - 30:47] Value in gathering other perspectives
• [31:11 - 33:15] In-person versus virtual, where Reggie sits philosophically
• [33:16 - 35:19] A lot of impact in virtual environments, navigating fewer barriers and how to make it compelling online.
• [35:19 - 36:38] How Reggie's programs promote engagement and interaction — breakout rooms, technology, word clouds, and content
• [36:39 - 41:16] Focusing on communications, culture, and coaching: emerging hotspots where leaders can improve
• [41:16 - 43:47] An emphasis on coaching, leadership is more than a title
• [43:18 - 44:11] A shift in corporate America, a leader can be someone in any role
• [43:49 - 47:04] It doesn't matter if you're the captain or not, you can still be a leader. Empowering people toward their own definitions of success
• [47:04 - 50:27] Conversation highlights and where to connect with Reggie