Are You Coachable?

Business Brain – The Entrepreneurs’ Podcast

In this episode of Business Brain, we examine coachability and its vital role in personal and professional growth. Building on insights from Dan Magazoo of Ride the Wave, we discuss the shift towards rapid scaling in entrepreneurship and the essential qualities of a coachable person, such as self-awareness and accountability.

We share anecdotes illustrating how owning mistakes can foster a positive learning environment while also highlighting the importance of optimism in engaging with mentorship. Ultimately, we emphasize that embracing coachability not only enhances individual growth but also strengthens team dynamics. Tune in to reflect on your own coachability and its impact on your success.

• 00:00:00 Business Brain – The Entrepreneurs’ Podcast #582 for Casual Friday, September 13th, 2024
• 00:00:46 September 13th: Programmers Day
• 00:01:12 Protecting your business vs. Scaling your business
  • Dissecting Business Brain 581 with Daniel Magazu
  • Starting off based upon commission instead of just giving it away for free
• 00:05:00 Are you coachable?
  • Are you willing to admit you don’t know how to do something? Or are you more apt to just learn how to do it yourself?
• 00:08:49 Hire people who are coachable
  • Ask potential hires: What don’t you know? What are you interested in knowing?
  • Are you comfortable being accountable…or are you interested in blaming someone else?
  • Ed Asner Nuclear Reactor SNL Skit
  • Optimists are more coachable
• 00:20:25 BB 582 Outtro
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