12: Listen Curiously with Debbie Tyler

In this episode, I interview Debbie Tyler, Vistage Chair and CEO Coach who is a former CEO of TakeCharge Technologies and holds several board positions, including at Arcitell, the Center for Innovation and Development, and MindShare, a network of technology companies in the D.C. area.

 

Time Stamps

 

[00:53] Debbie’s childhood business and her journey to becoming a CEO and coach.

[01:39] Why its people are the most critical asset for a company

[05:21] The importance of strong leadership in tech companies

[07:14] The challenge of finding customers and how companies can overcome it

[10:49] The importance of finding employees who fit the culture of your business

[16:46] Why Debbie transitioned from running a business to helping other people run businesses

[21:22] Why difficult conversations are welcome among high-performing people

[23:51] Why curiosity is the key to good coaching

[26:28] How to set goals with people that you are coaching

[30:06] How having a common shared goal and alignment can help a company succeed

[36:45] Advice that Debbie would give to her 20-year-old self

[37:51] The importance of being in the moment

[41:46] Lessons that Debbie learnt from her parents and grandparents

[45:38] Famous leaders who inspired her

[47:40] How her parents would describe what she does for a living

[48:33] How to reach out to Debbie

 

Links and Resources:

Debbie’s LinkedIn profile

Debbie’s website

Debbie’s email address

Lincoln on Leadership: Executive Strategies for Tough Times

Steve’s EOS blog

Join a webinar with Steve

Book a free consultation with Steve

https://StevePreda.com