In this episode, we are joined by Joseph Fetzer, Owner and Principal Consultant of Innovative Organizational Development in Western Pennsylvania. Joseph M. Fetzer, MBA, PCC (PhD ABD) is an organizational development expert, former bomb technician and Marine Corps Veteran. Summary:Joe shares his background and journey towards coaching and leadership development. He emphasizes the importance of leadership skills for organizational success and connects it to people operations. He also highlights the need to view leadership as a developable skill and not assume that individuals will automatically excel in leadership roles. Communication, coaching, problem-solving, and conflict resolution are identified as key leadership skills that have become more important in recent years. He emphasizes the need for contextualized and sustainable training programs that provide space for application and skill development. Joe also discusses the importance of investing in leadership development for all levels of employees and the impact it can have on organizational culture and effectiveness.

This Episode's Takeaways:

Leadership is a developable skill that should be cultivated at all levels of an organization.Communication, coaching, problem-solving, and conflict resolution are key leadership skills that have become more important in recent years.Training programs should be contextualized, sustainable, and provide space for application and skill development.Investing in leadership development can have a positive impact on organizational culture and effectiveness.

Chapters00:00 Joe's Background and Passion for Leadership Development02:15 The Importance of Leadership for Organizational Success05:16 The Need for Developing Leadership Skills09:03 Key Leadership Skills for the Modern Workplace12:24 The Shift in Leadership Skills and the Importance of Contextualized Training15:38 Creating Effective and Sustainable Training Programs25:13 The Changing Landscape of Leadership Development29:48 Investing in Leadership Development for All Levels35:41 Leadership as a Core Component of Organizational Success