I invite guests to share personal stories about acts of leadership that help shape their lives. In Episode 56, Dave Burgher talks about what inspired him to invest in his professional development. He shares a story about how he helped a client by removing some barriers that interfered with their focus. Also, Dave advises us about using active listening and provides some additional advice.
00:00 Prologue
"Freedom through prosperity" is Dave’s mantra. He designs and implements networking events to connect business professionals to one another. Dave is a leadership professional who trains and coaches entrepreneurs and practitioners in organizations. Also, he is an entrepreneur and a family man.
01:26 Part 1: The P-D-C-A Formula
A crucial element of leadership is continuous learning and developing how you practice leadership. In this story, Dave explains what inspired him to actively invest in his own professional development.
06:19 Part 2: Removing Barriers
Removed or reduced barriers are a consequence of leadership. Dave shares a story in which he removed a client’s set of distracting activities so that the business could focus more on its core capabilities.
10:05 Part 3: Active Listening
Active listening is essential for anyone in any organization. What Dave advises us goes beyond active listening. In addition, Dave models how he currently is developing his capabilities.
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Episode links
Dave’s LinkedIn Profile and website
Stephen Covey’s book, 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
Gary's books:
What the Heck Is Leadership and Why Should I Care?
Nine Practices of 21st Century Leadership
Background Music
You can find all the musical tracks at Envato Elements.
00:00 Theme music: Uplift Corporate Inspire by OlexandrIgnatov
01:08 Spain by MusicDog
00:00 Background Saxophone by _Blacksmith_
09:47 Fun & Quirky Upbeat Retro by pinkzebra
16:01 Fun and Flirty by BrownHouseMedia
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