In this episode, I interview Debbie Tyler, Vistage Chair and CEO Coach who is a former CEO of TakeCharge Technologies and holds several board positions, including at Arcitell, the Center for Innovation and Development, and MindShare, a network of technology companies in the D.C. area.
 
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[00:53] Debbie’s childhood business and her journey to becoming a CEO and coach.
[01:39] Why its people are the most critical asset for a company
[05:21] The importance of strong leadership in tech companies
[07:14] The challenge of finding customers and how companies can overcome it
[10:49] The importance of finding employees who fit the culture of your business
[16:46] Why Debbie transitioned from running a business to helping other people run businesses
[21:22] Why difficult conversations are welcome among high-performing people
[23:51] Why curiosity is the key to good coaching
[26:28] How to set goals with people that you are coaching
[30:06] How having a common shared goal and alignment can help a company succeed
[36:45] Advice that Debbie would give to her 20-year-old self
[37:51] The importance of being in the moment
[41:46] Lessons that Debbie learnt from her parents and grandparents
[45:38] Famous leaders who inspired her
[47:40] How her parents would describe what she does for a living
[48:33] How to reach out to Debbie
 
Links and Resources:
Debbie's LinkedIn profile
Debbie’s website
Debbie’s email address
Lincoln on Leadership: Executive Strategies for Tough Times
Steve's EOS blog
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