How Todd Holzman Thinks About Candor: A Collaborative Search for Truth
On today's episode of "How Leaders Think," Kenny Lange welcomes Todd Holzman, CEO and founder of Holzman Leadership, for a profound conversation on the transformative power of candor. Delve into Todd's impressive background, from coaching top executives at IBM to teaching world leaders at Harvard, as he passionately discusses why candor should resonate with leaders today. Explore the delicate balance between caring deeply and challenging directly, and learn why candor isn't just about truth-telling, but a collaborative journey towards truth for betterment. Todd shares compelling anecdotes from the pharmaceutical industry, the pitfalls of not embracing candor, and the real risks of avoidance. Get ready for actionable insights on building competency, fostering psychological safety, and the journey to authentic and effective leadership. This episode is brimming with strategies to align your beliefs with your behaviors, offering a refreshing perspective on leadership.
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Todd Holzman Resources:
Website: https://holzman.com
LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/todd-holzman
Email: lace@holzman.com
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- (00:00) - "How Leaders Think" Podcast Introduction
- (03:20) - Candor's Uncommon Value
- (08:02) - Embracing Truth and Responsibility
- (11:51) - Healthcare Bureaucracy and Medication Delays
- (13:33) - Unspoken Miscommunication Concerns
- (18:28) - Candor: A Collaborative Truth-Seeking
- (22:45) - Ineffective Strategies Under Pressure
- (24:33) - Question-Only Leadership Dilemma
- (28:19) - Overcoming Sales Engagement Challenges
- (30:18) - Challenging Authority with Truthfulness
- (35:37) - "Discovering Leadership Insights"
- (38:21) - Effective Leadership Through Understanding
- (41:18) - Cultivating Candor: Beyond Intuition
- (43:59) - Leadership Critique and Response Training
- (49:19) - Real Work Methodology for Conversations
- (52:41) - Integrating Beliefs into Daily Life
- (55:25) - "Evaluate Concerns Before Addressing"
- (58:28) - Episode Highlights & Engagement Encouraged
Creators and Guests
Host
Kenny Lange
Jesus follower, husband, bio-dad to 3, adopted-dad to 2, foster-dad to 18+. @SystemandSoul Certified Coach. Dir. Ops @NCCTylerTX. Go @ChelseaFC
Guest
Todd Holzman
Former leadership coach to IBM’s top executives, Head of Organization Development at Honeywell, and fellow with McKinsey’s Change Center, Todd has taught world leaders at Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government, developed doctoral students at Columbia University, and trained tens of thousands of leaders globally to “Get to Candor”. As the founder of Holzman Leadership, a global consultancy, Todd’s Real Work Process has been used by numerous Fortunate 500, FTSE 100, and Global 2000 companies to transform their leaders, cultures, and business results. Todd holds a B.S. in Industrial Labor Relations (Cornell), an M.A. in Organizational Psychology (Columbia), and an Ed.M. in Leadership & Adult Development (Harvard).
