EP 83 | Saddle Your Own Horse - Part 3: Stop Rescuing, Start Leading

Jun 06, 2024

In this episode of Being in the Arena, Zach Arend pokes about the pitfalls of leaders always stepping in to save their teams, which can stunt growth and create a hidden culture of irresponsibility. Using a heartfelt story about his daughter’s talent show, Zach illustrates the importance of letting people figure things out on their own. This episode is part three of his series on the principles from his TED talk, Saddle Your Own Horse. Tune in to learn how giving others space to take responsibility can lead to extraordinary results.
 
Learn more about Zach:

Episode resources:

If you enjoyed this episode then please either:

TRANSCRIPT BELOW: 

Zach Arend: We jump in and we rescue them. We are so unwilling to see them fail that we will not give them the space to figure it...

Continue Reading...

EP69 | Team Growth: Embracing Struggle & Responsibility!

Apr 30, 2024

Do you want to know how to challenge leaders to foster a culture of responsibility and ownership from day one? Drawing parallels from his rodeo days, Zach emphasizes the transformative power of struggle and the vital role it plays in personal and team growth. He critiques the common leadership pitfalls of coddling and rescuing team members from their challenges, instead advocating for a space where individuals can stretch their capabilities and embrace the discomfort that comes with genuine growth. Zach's message is clear: stop shielding your team from struggle, let them stand tall in their responsibilities, and watch them—and yourself—thrive in the arena of leadership.

 

Learn more about Zach:

Episode resources:

If you enjoyed this episode then please either:

 

...

Continue Reading...
Close