After years of leading companies that made headlines but took a toll on his personal life, Reed realized developing employees was most rewarding. Now an executive coach, he helps leaders maximize productivity by supporting staff’s whole selves. Reed has spent the last 15 years in startups and turnaround across various industries, and his passion always came back to one thing: developing the people, personally and professionally, within his companies. [00:00 - 11:33] - From Profits to People: Shifting Business Priorities Reed focuses on improving the 3P’s - people, processes, and productsCaring about people drives better business outcomesGetting people to open up about personal struggles has value [11:34 - 20:46] - Coaching Leaders to Be Their Best Selves Developing people can unlock huge latent productivityHelps leaders enhance strengths versus radical changeWhat it means to provide space for vulnerability and reflection [20:47 - 33:36] - Cultivating Fulfillment in Work and Life Comparison between men and women in openness and vulnerabilityMen's retreats show peers have similar strugglesDifferentiate between transactional and relational connectionsCelebrate focused productivity over constant "busyness" [33:37 - 45:41] - Comfortable Space for Vulnerability and Growth The importance of reciprocated opening up to your friendsSocietal roles and economic pressure can cause neglect in other areasSustainability is key to cultivating better habits; do not be stagnant Key Quotes: "If you truly care about the people that you're working with, it's amazing what you can get done there." - Reed Koehler "How we operate outside of work is also how we operate inside of work." - Reed Koehler Connect with Reed Koehler! Website: https://www.thekoehlergroup.co/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reed-koehler-31113818  This episode is sponsored by Mack International, a specialized executive search and human capital consulting firm serving the family office/wealth management markets. Please visit their website here for more information. Download our FREE Strategizing for Inflation Guide here: https://www.excelsiorgp.com/download/ Connect with me: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-c-adams/ (LinkedIn) LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, AND LEAVE US A REVIEW on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or whatever platform you listen on. Thank you for tuning in and Stay Tuned for the Next Episode COMING SOON! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.