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Episode Synopsis
Welcome to Episode 19 of the pod! My guest today is Dr. Switzer, the Founder and CEO of Switzer Associates Leadership Solutions (SALS). For the past 18 years, he has worked exclusively in the field of leadership. He has come alongside dozens of government, for-profit, and non-profit organizations and leaders across the United States and abroad.
Dr. Switzer is an executive coach who works with leaders at various levels in an organization, many of whom are at the senior level. He has been coaching since 2010 and has worked with more than 230 leaders at all levels, including many senior leaders and business owners.
He is also a leadership trainer and consultant with extensive experience in team building, strategic thinking, leading change, and recruitment and retention. He has spoken at dozens of conferences across the U.S. and has authored numerous published articles.
Previously, Dr. Switzer spent 28 years with a large organization, half of which were at the mid and executive levels. He was often called upon to develop and implement new programs and address team performance issues.
He holds a Doctor in Strategic Leadership Degree with an emphasis in Leadership Coaching. He also has Master’s Degrees in Public Administration and Criminal Justice.
He will challenge and support you in becoming a better person, leader, and in reaching your professional goals. [00:02:17] Education, career, leadership, consulting, passion fulfilled
[00:06:06] Older parent, blended family, engaged with kids, athletics, coaching, exposing to different cultures, investing in them.
[00:10:04] Strategic leadership in home: instilled strong work ethic.
[00:15:10] Teaches his son to do, buys tennis stringing machine, earns money.
[00:19:17] Values and reinforcement create a stable environment.
[00:22:50] Quality time with kids, creating lasting memories.
[00:26:13] Culture is important; values, mission, and vision.
[00:32:09] Defining values and vision for our workplace.
[00:35:23] Leadership is an influential relationship; management is separate.
[00:43:02] Phrasing, understanding, transparency, action: keys to leadership.
[00:46:04] Don't expect perfection, learn from mistakes. Accountability and support are important.
[00:51:57] "Creating touch points to connect and learn."
Dr. Switzer is an executive coach who works with leaders at various levels in an organization, many of whom are at the senior level. He has been coaching since 2010 and has worked with more than 230 leaders at all levels, including many senior leaders and business owners.
He is also a leadership trainer and consultant with extensive experience in team building, strategic thinking, leading change, and recruitment and retention. He has spoken at dozens of conferences across the U.S. and has authored numerous published articles.
Previously, Dr. Switzer spent 28 years with a large organization, half of which were at the mid and executive levels. He was often called upon to develop and implement new programs and address team performance issues.
He holds a Doctor in Strategic Leadership Degree with an emphasis in Leadership Coaching. He also has Master’s Degrees in Public Administration and Criminal Justice.
He will challenge and support you in becoming a better person, leader, and in reaching your professional goals. [00:02:17] Education, career, leadership, consulting, passion fulfilled
[00:06:06] Older parent, blended family, engaged with kids, athletics, coaching, exposing to different cultures, investing in them.
[00:10:04] Strategic leadership in home: instilled strong work ethic.
[00:15:10] Teaches his son to do, buys tennis stringing machine, earns money.
[00:19:17] Values and reinforcement create a stable environment.
[00:22:50] Quality time with kids, creating lasting memories.
[00:26:13] Culture is important; values, mission, and vision.
[00:32:09] Defining values and vision for our workplace.
[00:35:23] Leadership is an influential relationship; management is separate.
[00:43:02] Phrasing, understanding, transparency, action: keys to leadership.
[00:46:04] Don't expect perfection, learn from mistakes. Accountability and support are important.
[00:51:57] "Creating touch points to connect and learn."
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