{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Modern Manager","title":"296: Make Professional Development a Habit with Skot Waldron","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1942,"description":"Being a successful manager in today’s modern workplace is not a straightforward task. It requires delivering results and thinking strategically, all the while supporting team members’ growth and development. \nGiven these demands, it’s unsurprising that professional development may not be your top priority. Today’s guest thinks otherwise–you can make professional development a habit!\nToday’s guest is Skot Waldron. Skot is a communication strategist, coach, podcast host, and author of the best-selling \"Unlocked: A 52-Week Guide For The Intentional Leader\", renowned for transforming complex communication challenges into growth opportunities. His practical strategies foster effective leadership, influence, and alignment in top-tier organizations like J.P. Morgan Chase, the CDC, and The Coca-Cola Company.\nIn this interview, Skot and I discuss how you can integrate self-development into your daily life in manageable ways. He also shares some practical examples of going from inspiration to transformation and how you can bring that same approach to your team members.\nJoin the conversation now!\nGet FREE mini-episode guides with the big idea from the week’s episode delivered to your inbox when you subscribe to my weekly email.\nConversation Topics(00:00) Intro(02:44) The secret ingredient that turns information and inspiration into transformation(06:59) Structuring self-improvement for leaders(13:27) The role of responsibility vs. blame in leadership(19:39) What is the 1N=5P ratio?(23:14) How to apply the 1N=5P ratio at work(29:29) A great manager Skot has worked for(30:31) Keep up with Skot(32:07) [Extended Episode Only] How to apply Skot’s self-development approach to your team members(36:01) [Extended Episode Only] Tips on navigating team resistance to self-development\nAdditional Resources:\n\n- Get the extended episode by Joining The Modern Manager Podcast+ Community for just $15 per month- Read the full transcript here- Follow me on Instagram here - Visit my website for...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/vh03-o0OUKG7JnFjtDqtJmV0y385f5sQOifebswPa_E/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzQzNjM5LzE2OTA1/Nzg4MDYtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}