LUYC 072: Marcus Blankenship on Teaching Leadership

LUYC 072: Marcus Blankenship on Teaching Leadership

Author: Janelle Allen: Learning Designer, Online Course Coach, and Entrepreneur November 28, 2018 Duration: 46:25
Hello everybody! Marcus Blankenship joins us on the show today. Marcus helps coders become solid leaders and build high-performing teams; he’s also the author of Habits that Ruin Your Technical Team. We’re going to talk about his new course, Software Leader Seminar, and his insights on how to be an effective Tech Leader. When you are leading experts: get out of the way and empower your team to make decisions Episode Quotes "It's about creating a team and an environment that's safe enough where everyone can really contribute." "My approach... I would start applying more individual human personal touches." "That was sort of a big realization that if there's demand, there's probably money here." "With courses for entrepreneurs or consultants you do have to figure out how to navigate around life so that people stay on track." Listen to Learn 00:36 Getting to know Marcus Blankenship, Rapid 5 Questions 02:35 Marcus' business journey (Tech Leadership Guy) 08:42 Pivoting to the right audience 11:23 Leadership skills that tech leaders should have 15:46 Overview of Software Leader Seminar, course objectives 21:21 Methodology of creating Software Leader Seminar 29:51 How to manage the learner's journey? 33:56 Upcoming updates for the course 38:20 Tips in creating learning programs 43:48 Exciting things coming up from Marcus, links and announcements Get the Bonus Segment! Like bonuses? Marcus and I recorded a bonus segment where we went deeper into how to be an effective leader...and more. You can grab it here: https://get.zencourses.co/extra/

Behind every successful online course is a story, and Level Up Your Course Podcast with Janelle Allen: Create Online Courses that Change Lives is where those stories are told. Host Janelle Allen, a Learning Designer and Online Course Coach with nearly a decade of experience as an Instructional Design consultant, goes beyond surface-level advice. In each episode, she sits down with entrepreneurs who have actually built impactful learning experiences, delving into the real journeys-the breakthroughs, the unexpected hurdles, and the lessons learned the hard way. This isn't just about inspiration; it's a practical resource. Janelle systematically unpacks her own proven strategies for designing courses that truly stick, building a sustainable business around them, and creating material that genuinely transforms students' lives. Tuning into this podcast feels like having a direct, honest conversation with a trusted mentor who has been in the trenches. You'll gather actionable insights on moving from idea to launch, structuring content for better learning outcomes, and establishing your own authority in a crowded market. If you're looking to create something that is both profitable and meaningful, this is the space for you.
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