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Guiding Leaders Forward: How to Retain Talent and Foster Growth in Any Organization
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On this episode of the McCoy Leadership Podcast, I sat down with Dr. Kevin Gazzara, CEO of Magna Leadership Solutions, to explore what it really takes to grow as a leader—no matter your background. We talked about practical strategies for making training actually stick, how to develop teams in both big corporations and scrappy startups, and why everyone can, and should, lead from any position. If you're ready for actionable advice to elevate your impact and foster real organizational growth, don’t miss this episode!
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00:00 From Intel to Leadership Consulting
06:44 ADAM Model: Real-Time Application
08:16 Maximize Seminar Success
12:38 The Timeless Value of Apprenticeship
15:26 Talent vs. Skill in Leadership
17:31 "Intel Manager's Unique Onboarding Approach"
20:37 Mentorship Drives Career Success
26:58 "Importance of One-on-Ones and Retention"
28:31 "ROI of Investing in Employees"
33:31 Big vs. Small Company Opportunities
34:43 "Redeployment and Employee Growth Strategy"
40:08 "Advice for School Administrators"
42:25 Positive Intelligence iPhone App
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Here are my top 3 takeaways:
🔹 Training Alone Isn’t Enough: Dr. Gazzara highlighted that real learning happens when you apply concepts to solve an immediate, real-world problem—not just by sitting through a training. Come to every workshop or seminar with a specific objective in mind and a plan to measure your learning in action.
🔹 Leadership is for Everyone: Regardless of your job title, leadership starts day one. Dr. Gazzera encouraged leaders to empower their teams to ‘wear the leadership hat’ from the beginning, looking for ways to grow and take initiative.
🔹 Invest in People, Not Just Performance: Separating one-on-one meetings into performance and development sessions can be a game-changer. This creates space for employees to discuss personal and professional growth—not just the metrics. It increases engagement, discretionary effort, and retention.
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Links
Kevin's Website
Kevin's Book, The Leader of Oz
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