127. How to Have a High Courage Conversation with Leadership Expert & Author of Master Mentors Scott Miller

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">On the show today, we have Scott Miller. He has a 25-year career with Dr. Stephen R. Covey’s team, in the world’s most respected and influential leadership development firm. Scott fairly recently stepped out on his own and became a multi-bestselling author, radio and podcast host, columnist, and global keynote speaker. He continues to consult with FranklinCovey and today he’s adding value to us Pivoters.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Scott describes the pivotal moment when he decided to transition from a long-standing leadership corporate career during the pandemic to become a solopreneur.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In this episode, we talk about Scott’s book Master Mentors and the qualities of being a nimble and self-aware leader. Listen in to learn how to have high courage conversations as a leader in a way that balances courage and diplomacy. </span></p> <p><strong>Pivotal Questions Asked:</strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">[2:54] Would you tell the pivoters a little bit about your transition from your long corporate career?</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">[8:45] Do you have any techniques or ways for leaders faced with high courage conversations?</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">[23:37] Let’s talk about your book Master Mentors and who it’s for?</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">[27:34] If a pivoter’s listening right now and they’re 45 years old, business owner, have had some success under their belt, and know they’re ready for some more change but not exactly sure what that step is, what’s the story they’ve got to read?</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">[33:19] What is something you’ve noticed in the mentors that you’re speaking to, or maybe something you’v