078: David McKeown Helps Build Opportunities

<p>I invite guests to share personal stories about acts of leadership that help shape their lives. In Episode 78, David McKeown shares something that his stepmother said that affected how he makes choices. He then shares a story about a client experience during a executive coaching session. He then advises us on how we could improve our communications.</p> <p><strong>Prologue</strong></p> <p>If you and your teams want to achieve excellence by doing the ordinary tasks extraordinarily well, then you may want to contact David. David McKeown is an author and CEO of Outfield Leadership. He is a keynote speaker, executive coach, and leadership advisor.</p> <p><strong>01:10 Part 1: Opening Doors</strong></p> <p>In high school, David tells a story about something his stepmother said to him that affected his perspective when making choices.</p> <p><strong>09:37 Part 2: Changing Habits in Real-Time</strong></p> <p>In this story, David describes what happens during an executive coaching session with the president of a company.</p> <p><strong>18:58 Part 3: Silence</strong></p> <p>David advises us about how we can improve our communication capabilities. He explains an effective technique to enable others to contribute to conversations.</p> <p>_________________________________</p> <p><strong>How You Can Support the Show</strong></p> <p>Unlabeled Leadership is a free service for people to learn about leadership. If you want to support the show, you can make a $0.99 donation. Your support reduces production expenses. <a href="https://anchor.fm/unlabeled-leadership/support">https://anchor.fm/unlabeled-leadership/support</a></p> <p><br></p> <p>No transcript available (future enhancement)</p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>Episode links</strong></p> <p>David’s <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/davemckeown/">LinkedIn Profile</a>, <a href="https://www.davemckeown.com/">website</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/davemckeown">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://anchor.fm/davemckeown">Podcast</a>, <a href="https://www.inc.com/author/dave-mckeown">I