Leadership Secrets You Need to Know with Jeff Holmes

Guest:Jeff HolmesExecutive Coach | Leadership Consultant | Founder, Holmes Executive CoachingHost:Melissa AarskaugExecutive Connect: https://www.executiveconnectpodcast.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ExecutiveConnectEpisode Overview:Can friendship and leadership really coexist at the top? In this episode of Executive Connect, host Melissa Aarskaug talks with executive coach Jeff Holmes about cracking the code on leadership clarity, accountability, and making decisions that actually stick. Jeff unpacks the idea of friendship leadership—why empathy doesn’t mean weakness—and shares how leaders can develop psychological capital (think: hope, confidence, resilience, and optimism) to thrive in any environment. If you’ve ever felt like you're juggling too many leadership hats, this episode is your reset button.Timestamps:00:00 – Introduction to Executive Coaching and Leadership Challenges03:03 – Friendship Leadership vs. Accountability in Leadership05:48 – Navigating Change: Understanding Change Styles09:04 – The Importance of Psychological Capital12:01 – Developing Hope, Confidence, Resilience, and Optimism14:53 – The Role of Coaching in Leadership Development39:01 – Final Thoughts on Leadership and CoachingConnect With Us:Podcast Website: https://www.executiveconnectpodcast.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ExecutiveConnectSocial:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-aarskaug/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@melissa_aarskaugX: https://x.com/melissaaarskaug

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This is the Executive Connect Podcast - a show for the new generation of leaders. Join us as we discover unconventional leadership strategies not traditionally associated with executive roles. Our guests include upper-level C-Suite executives charting new ways to grow their organizations, successful entrepreneurs changing the way the world does business, and experts and thought leaders from fields outside of Corporate America that can bring new insights into leadership, prosperity, and personal growth - all while connecting on a human level. No one has all the answers - but by building a community of open-minded and engaged leaders we hope to give you the tools you need to help you find your own path to success.