Inspired Action: The Leadership FOURcast!

Watch the full version of this week’s Inspired Action episode:  HOW DO YOU CREATE SPACE FOR PUSHBACK WITHOUT LETTING IT HIJACK THE MOMENTUM OF THE TEAM? https://lnkd.in/eFesaVbb    On behalf of MindFit Coaching, we would like to thank our guests Gabriela Juaristi, Gary Peterson, and David Donnerstag for sharing their experiences and insights.  #MindFitCoaching #InspiredAction #IntentionalLeadership #SelfRegulation #CoachingMindset #Pushback

Click on the image to download the infographic -a summary from yesterday’s Inspired Action episode: HOW GREAT LEADERS HANDLE PUSHBACK We would like to thank our guests, Gabriela Juaristi, Gary Peterson, and David Donnerstag for their valuable input. #MindFitCoaching #InspiredAction #IntentionalLeadership #SelfRegulation #CoachingMindset #Pushback

Watch this week’s Inspired Action episode:  HOW DO YOU CREATE SPACE FOR PUSHBACK WITHOUT LETTING IT HIJACK THE MOMENTUM OF THE TEAM? Hosted by Kyle Pertuis, Founder and Chief Experience Officer at MindFit Coaching Guests in this episode: Gabriela Juaristi Owner and founder of inMIND Performance. Gabriella is a professional certified corporate coach, helping clients identify obstacles and patterns that hold them back from their optimal levels of performance. Gary Peterson: Recently retired -but not really- after decades as EVP of Supply Chain and Production at OC Tanner. He currently spends his time advising, guiding, mentoring, and engaging teams on strategy, performance, and cultural transformation. Gary is an expert in all things SHINGO. David Donnerstag: CEO at LeanSet, transforming organizations and individuals by combining proven Lean Manufacturing and Professional Coaching principles to bring about positive change. David was a US Air Force leader for more than two decades. #MindFitCoaching #InspiredAction #IntentionalLeadership #SelfRegulation #CoachingMindset #Pushback

How do you create a culture that supports positive pushback, encouraging people to question everything without disrespecting anyone? Too often, leaders fall into one of two extremes: ➡️ Avoiding disagreement to keep the peace. ➡️ Allowing endless debate that drains energy and slows execution. Neither creates healthy momentum. Strong teams know how to challenge ideas without challenging each other’s worth. Former Dunkin’ Brands CEO Nigel Travis called this a “Challenge Culture,” a leadership philosophy rooted in constructive pushback, psychological safety, and shared accountability. The goal is to: ✔️ Catch blind spots early ✔️ Refine ideas before execution ✔️ Prevent groupthink ✔️ Help people feel heard, valued, and engaged A “Challenge Culture” works only when leaders: • Encourage people to question assumptions • Welcome feedback from every direction —up, down, and lateral • Stay curious instead of defensive • Separate disagreement from disrespect • Know when a discussion has served its purpose, and it’s time to move forward A psychologically safe environment strengthens momentum because when people know they can speak honestly without retaliation, they stop wasting energy managing fear and start investing energy into better thinking, stronger collaboration, and more intentional leadership. A “Challenge Culture” is a growth-mindset culture that builds both human and high-performing teams: Challenge the idea. Protect the relationship. Then commit to the direction together. This is the topic of tomorrow’s Inspired Action: The Leadership FOURcast: HOW DO YOU CREATE SPACE FOR PUSHBACK WITHOUT LETTING IT HIJACK THE MOMENTUM OF THE TEAM? Join Kyle Pertuis and three amazing guests right here tomorrow at noon CT. #MindFitCoaching #InspiredAction #IntentionalLeadership #SelfRegulation #CoachingMindset #Pushback

Coming up on Thursday, May 28, at noon CT:  HOW DO YOU CREATE SPACE FOR PUSHBACK WITHOUT LETTING IT HIJACK THE MOMENTUM OF THE TEAM? Inspired Action by MindFit Coaching is a series of short yet powerful videos inspiring a more coach-centered approach to leadership. They are available on the MindFit Coaching YouTube Channel and LinkedIn. Hosted by Kyle Pertuis, Founder and Chief Experience Officer at MindFit Coaching Guests in this episode: Gabriela Juaristi: Owner and founder of inMIND Performance. Gabriella is a professional certified corporate coach, helping clients identify obstacles and patterns that hold them back from their optimal levels of performance. Gary Peterson: Recently retired -but not really- after decades as EVP of Supply Chain and Production at OC Tanner. He currently spends his time advising, guiding, mentoring, and engaging teams on strategy, performance, and cultural transformation. Gary is an expert in all things SHINGO. David Donnerstag: CEO at LeanSet, transforming organizations and individuals by combining proven Lean Manufacturing and Professional Coaching principles to bring about positive change. David was a US Air Force leader for more than two decades. #MindFitCoaching #InspiredAction #IntentionalLeadership #SelfRegulation #CoachingMindset #Pushback

Watch the full version of this week’s Inspired Action episode:  HOW DO YOU CREATE SPACE FOR PUSHBACK WITHOUT LETTING IT HIJACK THE MOMENTUM OF THE TEAM? https://lnkd.in/eFesaVbb    On behalf of MindFit Coaching, we would like to thank our guests Gabriela Juaristi, Gary Peterson, and David Donnerstag for sharing their experiences and insights.  #MindFitCoaching #InspiredAction #IntentionalLeadership #SelfRegulation #CoachingMindset #Pushback

Here is a preview of the Inspired Action episode that will air this Thursday at 12:00 pm CT:  HOW DO YOU CREATE SPACE FOR PUSHBACK WITHOUT LETTING IT HIJACK THE MOMENTUM OF THE TEAM? #MindFitCoaching #InspiredAction #IntentionalLeadership #SelfRegulation #CoachingMindset #Pushback

Watch the full episode of this week’s Inspired Action:  HOW DO YOU HANDLE RESISTANCE OR SKEPTICISM WITHOUT SHUTTING PEOPLE DOWN? https://lnkd.in/eKsgdPES Special thanks to our guests Seth Flowers, Mark Oelze, and Katie Hollingsworth, PCC, CPC, ELI-MP for sharing their expertise and insights. #MindFitCoaching #InspiredAction #IntentionalLeadership #Self-Regulation #CoachingMindset #Resistance #Skepticism

Click on the image to download the infographic -a synthesis of yesterday’s Inspired Action episode: HOW LEADERS HANDLE RESISTANCE OR SKEPTICISM WITHOUT SHUTTING PEOPLE DOWN We would like to thank our guests, Seth Flowers, Mark Oelze, and Katie Hollingsworth, PCC, CPC, ELI-MP for their valuable input. #MindFitCoaching #InspiredAction #Intentional Leadership #SelfRegulation #CoachingMindset #Resistance #Skepticism

Watch this week’s Inspired Action episode:  HOW DO YOU HANDLE RESISTANCE OR SKEPTICISM WITHOUT SHUTTING PEOPLE DOWN? Hosted by Kyle Pertuis, Founder and Chief Experience Officer at MindFit Coaching Guests in this episode: Seth Flowers: Sales Director at City Wide Facility Solutions in Austin, TX. Seth claims his mission is to pursue excellence in every sphere of his life—faith, family, health, and leadership—while inspiring others to embrace their God-given potential. Mark Oelze: Counselor, author, speaker, trainer, and founder and director of PLEDGEtalk, where he applies his expertise in relational communication, healthy conflict resolution, communication coaching, and marriage and family counseling. Katie Hollingsworth, PCC, CPC, ELI-MP: Owner and lead trainer of Western Integrity Coaching Academy, where she drives with strategic vision, curriculum innovation, and professional excellence behind the Western industries' leading mental performance and coaching certification programs. A certified coach and mental performance expert, she helps entrepreneurs and athletes in the Western industry to excel and achieve their full potential. #MindFitCoaching #InspiredAction #IntentionalLeadership #SelfRegulation #CoachingMindset #Resistance #Skepticism