Show Notes:
Guest: Keith Cocking
In this episode, host Alex Simmons talks with leadership expert Keith Cocking about the power of embracing failure. Keith shares his journey from a fixed mindset to a growth mindset and how this shift unlocked opportunities for growth.
The discussion explores generational differences in how failure is perceived, with Keith highlighting the concerning trend of “shame factories” being created for younger generations.
Keith offers practical strategies for cultivating a healthy relationship with failure, including self-awareness, self-compassion, and creating organizational cultures that celebrate learning from setbacks.
As an experienced coach, Keith provides insights into the role of curiosity in helping clients navigate failure and the need for clear expectations and infrastructure within organizations to support employee growth. The episode concludes with actionable tips for HR leaders to foster a culture that embraces failure as a catalyst for innovation and excellence.
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:47 Keith’s journey and leadership development
04:06 Becoming a coach
05:14 Personal experience with failure
11:11 How different generations embrace failure
14:02 Identifying personal relationship with failure
17:47 Practical tips for embracing failure
21:44 How can coaches help employees in embracing failure
23:33 Getting out of judgment mode
25:49 Setting clear expectations and building infrastructure for support
30:53 Elon Musk’s SpaceX failures
31:51 Practical tips for HR leaders
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