56: Leading with Relentless Curiosity and Growth | Carlos Cody

Release Date: Sep 3

Unlocking Leadership Potential: How Curiosity Can Transform Your Business  

Are you constantly searching for the key to enhancing your team’s performance and elevating your leadership game? The key to unlocking that next step might be simpler than you think: relentless curiosity.  

In this wide-ranging episode of “The Learn-It-All Leader Podcast,” host Damon Lembi sits down with Carlos Cody, Senior Operations Manager at Target, a leader who’s deeply committed to continuous learning. Carlos talks about how he shifted from a traditional leadership mindset to one fueled by curiosity, unlocking not just his own potential but that of his entire team. If you’re a leader looking to break through barriers and inspire your people, this episode is loaded with actionable insights tailored for you.

This Episode Covers:

• From Satisfied to Inspired: Transforming Team Engagement
• Vision Divides and Unifies: Crafting a Leadership Vision
• The Growth Journey: Engaging and Developing Your Team
• Risk and Reward: Lessons in Leadership Decision-Making
• Influence Over Authority: Leading Without Direct Power

In This Episode:

• (00:00) Introduction – Damon introduces the episode and guest, highlighting Carlos Cody’s background as a senior operations leader and his mission to inspire and empower others.
• (01:25) Lessons from Sports – Carlos discusses how his experience as a college athlete shaped his leadership style, particularly the importance of feedback and vision.
• (06:44) Leaders are Learners – Carlos explains why continuous learning is essential for leadership and shares practical tips on how to apply what you learn in real-time.
• (12:06) Navigating Leadership Challenges – Carlos shares stories from his career about leading in difficult environments, emphasizing the power of influence and empathy.
• (16:02) The GROW Model – Carlos introduces his coaching framework, the GROW model, and how it helps him develop his team members and align their goals with the organization’s objectives.
• (37:01) Learning from Failure – Carlos recounts a significant learning experience at Amazon, illustrating the importance of communication and risk management in leadership.

About Our Guest:

Carlos Cody is a senior operations leader with extensive experience in transformational leadership at top-tier companies like Amazon and Target. With a background as a college athlete, Carlos has honed his leadership skills through real-world challenges and is passionate about inspiring, motivating, and empowering others to reach their full potential. Known for his active presence on LinkedIn, Carlos regularly shares leadership tips and insights, helping others navigate their own leadership journeys.  

Resources:

- Carlos Cody's LinkedIn Profile

- The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership by John Maxwell

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