Talking leadership with Shawn Richards of Blue Sky consulting

Talking leadership with Shawn Richards of Blue Sky consulting

Author: Bill April 10, 2024 Duration: 39:36
Leadership, mental frameworks, making systems, and improving team performance :-)

Shawn's origin story.
(he started as an accountant)

Surprising mental frameworks Shawn has but his clients don't know yet. 

Financial impacts of mental health.

Company cultures

Shawn is a business executive with over 30 years in the business world. Having worked for and with small businesses for much of that time as either a COO or CFO, Shawn is committed to business success at all levels.

In more recent years, Shawn has found tremendous passion in helping business leaders reclaim their entrepreneurial dreams.

Shawn is host of the Team Engagement podcast; a weekly “ rapid-fire ” podcast that discusses leadership and teams. With over 350 guests from all over the world Shawn is grateful to the many leaders who have contributed ideas, insights, and strategies.

Shawn is the author of the Sapphire Leadership Development System, a unique and proprietary leadership development system that helps leaders develop the team building skills and strategies that turn excellent teams into high performing teams. 

Shawn is a Gallup Certified Strengths Coach as well as a certified TES facilitator with AIIR Consulting. He is proud to be a certified business coach with the Worldwide Coaching Group

Hosted by Bill, 40% Better-Engineering Leadership is a conversation for those who build and guide technical teams. This isn't about abstract theory; it's a practical dialogue focused on the tangible mechanics of morale, motivation, and output. Each episode features a single expert in employee engagement, and together we dissect the specific strategies that lead to measurable leaps in performance. You'll hear detailed explorations into what actually moves the needle for engineers and their managers, translating research and experience into actionable leadership techniques. The goal is straightforward: to provide the insights that can help your team operate at a significantly higher level of effectiveness and satisfaction. Tune in for a focused, deep-dive podcast that cuts through the noise of generic management advice, offering concrete ideas you can apply directly to the unique challenges of engineering leadership.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

40% Better - Engineering Leadership
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