simplify . . . from a people-centered approach

SIMPLIFY

. . . From a people-centered

approach

Scott Patchin

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Scott Patchin


I believe . . . 1. Great conversations start with a question

2. Honest conversations are foundation of great relationships

3. Leadership is working with people . . .

4. Fear is short term motivator, Love is long term motivator

5. Everyone has the potential to be amazing at a job

6. Individuals own development, organizations own support

7. In great organizations, everyone leads

8. Trust is a gift

9. A, B, and C players exist in all organizations


Objectives1. Why don’t leaders ‘simplify’? / What’s your #1 reason?

2. Impact of not doing it? / What is the potential impact

for your leadership if you do?

3. What are two areas of your life could ‘simplify’ have the

greatest impact?


4 Reasons Leaders Don’t Simplify

1. We think we are, even when we aren’t

2. Control = Simplify

3. Stress induced tunnel vision

4. EGO


3 Impacts of Not Simplifying

1. Encouraging stupid

2. Complexity (need for unicorns)

3. Too many B/B- players


3 Methods to Start Simplifying

1. Prioritize (Absolute clarity!)

2. Build Habits

3. Ask for Help

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Wheel of Life

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Wheel of Life

(filled out)


Table Conversation

1 Fill out your Wheel of Life

2 What part(s) of my life do I see as strong?

How does ‘simplify’ contribute to that?

3 What two part of my life could ‘simplify’

have the greatest impact?


SIMPLIFY

1 Perspective: Mitch Albom books

2 Business: How I Built This (Guy Raz podcast)

3 Perspective: Option B by Sheryl Sandberg

4 Perspective: Book of Joy by Douglas Abrams

5 Leadership: People-Centered Performance

by Scott Patchin

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Learn more about People-Centered Leadership™

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28 Tips for Developing as a

People-Centered Leader

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About the Speaker – Scott Patchin

Scott has a core belief that the habits leaders practice and the conversations they

have with their people are the keys to their success. He launched his leadership

development company, The trU Group, in 2009 around his passion for maximizing

individual growth and eliminating needless pain – moving to and past the tipping

point of success.

He has work experience in manufacturing, healthcare, and banking/mortgage

industries. He is an author, blogger, coach, and delivers a hands-on keynote. He

resides in Michigan, has spoken across the Midwest on people-centered leadership,

and is an experienced Entrepreneurial Operating System® implementer.

Learn more: linkedin.com/in/scottpatchin www.thetrugroup.com

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