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About this Episode:

In this episode of The Transformative Leader Podcast, I’m happy to bring you a conversation with Bill Eckstrom about how leaders can make sure that the people in their organizations feel just the right level of “discomfort” that will cause them to grow without overwhelming them. Bill also shares his thoughts on effective coaching and what it takes to be a great coach and bring out the best in others. I enjoyed this conversation and the somewhat provocative topic, and I am confident that you will take away insights that will help you as a coach and as a leader.

Bill Eckstrom is the founder and CEO of EcSell Institute, the world’s first and only organization to measure and quantify leadership effectiveness. He and his coauthor, Sarah Wirth, are considered the world’s foremost authorities in metric-based performance coaching and growth. Bill and Sarah’s book, The Coaching  Effect, was written to help leaders understand how coaching is the key to increase sales, enhance performance, and sustain growth.  

Bill’s primary passion is growth. He is an expert in change management and  discomfort, as made popular in his viral TEDx Talk “Why Comfort Will Ruin Your Life.” As a keynote speaker, Bill has presented to hundreds of groups and is a  popular guest on podcasts and shows around the world. 

Growth is also what inspires Bill’s philanthropic life, especially his involvement in therapy dog work. He and his Labrador, Aspen, work together at senior living homes, children’s hospitals, and anywhere the presence of Aspen’s wagging tail and soft soul can bring a smile.

Guest Links:

• Website: billeckstrom.com/, ecsellinstitute.com/

• Book: The Coaching Effect

• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/billeckstrom/, linkedin.com/company/ecsell-institute/

• Twitter: twitter.com/billeckstrom, twitter.com/EcSellInstitute

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