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5 key leadership skills an executive coach can help you master

CIO

So, like a lot of IT people who find themselves taking on corporate leadership roles, Cantrell needed help communicating differently, understanding business needs, building and managing teams, and fostering confidence in his own abilities. To do all of that, he sought help from an executive coach. They’re using different muscles.

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Coaching your IT team for change: 9 tips

CIO

Getting your team to accept, and even embrace, change is an essential leadership skill. Some changes — buyouts or leadership shifts, for example — don’t allow for much notice. Tie it to the mission “Changes are most accepted if they are tied to mission and purpose,” says Jennifer Dulski, CEO and founder of software company Rising Team.

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6 signs you might need an executive coach — and 2 signs you don’t

CIO

To master the various aspects of leadership, it’s often helpful to get professional help. That’s where executive coaching comes into play. A coach helps a person do things, rather than doing things for them,” says Susan Cramm, a leadership coach for the past 25 years out of San Clemente, Calif. “A

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#761 Leading Beyond Code: Unpacking Tech Leadership Trials with Noah Cantor, Tech Leadership Coach & Advisor

Modern CTO

Today we’re talking to Noah Cantor, Tech Leadership Coach & Advisor. He underscores the tech industry’s dynamic nature and the key to leadership success: learning and empathy. This episode is a must-listen for those aiming to navigate the tech leadership landscape effectively. Have feedback about the show?

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TaskHuman lands $20M to expand its virtual coaching platform

TechCrunch

TaskHuman , a professional development platform focused on coaching, today announced that it raised $20 million in Series B funding led by Madrona with participation from Impact Venture Capital, RingCentral Ventures, Sure Ventures, USVP, Gaingels, PeopleTech Angels, Propel(x) and Zoom Ventures. ”

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Rackspace’s Brian Lillie on the importance of leadership principles

CIO

Brian Lillie is president of Private Cloud at Rackspace and had previous technology leadership roles at Equinix, Verisign, SGI, and the United States Air Force, so he’s worked hard to define his leadership style. With these values clearly defined, Lillie had a new question: “How do I apply these values to leadership?”

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What is transformational leadership? A model for motivating innovation

CIO

What is transformational leadership? The transformational leadership approach encourages, inspires, and motivates employees to innovate and create the change necessary to shape the future success of the company. For the latest insights on leadership, sign up for our newsletters. ]. . | Transformational leadership theory.