Dickman on Leadership: Being There & The Importance of Deep Listening

I’m excited to share the next episode in my video series “Dickman on Leadership” where I explore different aspects of leadership through classic film. As a narrative and leadership coach, I believe film holds a mirror up to society and human behavior. In this series, I’ll share some of my favorite examples of both excellent and poor leadership. I hope you enjoy and learn something new! 

As a leadership coach for more than 20 years, I have found that the most difficult skill for leaders is one of the most important, listening. It is a full mind and body activity that must be practiced and mastered to make an effective leader. In this “Dickman on Leadership” episode we take a look at Peter Sellers’ performance in the film Being There and I explore techniques you can use to enhance your listening techniques.

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Dickman on Leadership: Walker & Boundaries Can Save Your Life

I’m excited to share the next episode in my video series “Dickman on Leadership” where I explore different aspects of leadership through classic film. As a narrative and leadership coach, I believe film holds a mirror up to society and human behavior. In this series, I’ll share some of my favorite examples of both excellent and poor leadership. I hope you enjoy and learn something new! 

While on the set of the Ed Harris film WALKER, I lost sense of my personal boundaries which put my personal safety at risk. In this video, I share that story and a technique to ensure leaders are aware of their team's personal boundaries. 

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Dickman on Leadership: The Caine Mutiny & Trusting Your Leader

Welcome to the next episode in my video series “Dickman on Leadership” where I explore different aspects of leadership through classic film. As a narrative and leadership coach, I believe film holds a mirror up to society and human behavior. In this series, I’ll share some of my favorite examples of both excellent and poor leadership. I hope you enjoy and learn something new!

In the classic film The Caine Mutiny - a film based on a true story - we have a dramatic example of the importance of trust in leadership. Watch the video to learn more...

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Dickman on Leadership: Loose Cannons & The Unintended Consequences of Praise

Even your most high achieving team members are vulnerable to the power of praise.

I’m excited to share the next episode in my video series “Dickman on Leadership” where I explore different aspects of leadership through classic film. As a narrative and leadership coach, I believe film holds a mirror up to society and human behavior. In this series, I’ll share some of my favorite examples of both excellent and poor leadership. I hope you enjoy and learn something new!

As an assistant to the director on the set of Loose Cannons I witnessed a dramatic example of how excessive praise can be damaging to a team. Watch the video to learn more...

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Dickman on Leadership: The Man With Two Brains & Confirmation Bias

Confirmation bias can blind us to what is right before our eyes.

I’m excited to share the next episode in my video series “Dickman on Leadership” where I explore different aspects of leadership through classic film. As a narrative and leadership coach, I believe film holds a mirror up to society and human behavior. In this series, I’ll share some of my favorite examples of both excellent and poor leadership. I hope you enjoy and learn something new!

In The Man With Two Brains we see how strong emotions, when hidden from view, bias the best of intentions.

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Dickman on Leadership: On Set with Robin Williams & Rebuilding Self-Confidence in the Moment

I’m excited to share the next episode in my video series “Dickman on Leadership” where I explore different aspects of leadership through classic film. As a narrative and leadership coach, I believe film holds a mirror up to society and human behavior. In this series, I’ll share some of my favorite examples of both excellent and poor leadership. I hope you enjoy and learn something new!

In this episode, I share a wonderful example of how to rebuild self-confidence in the moment that I witnessed while working on the film set of The Best of Times. Having difficulty with one particular scene, Robin Williams takes a step back to rebuild his confidence.

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Dickman on Leadership: Seven Samurai & Overcoming Blind Spots

Welcome to a new episode of my video series “Dickman on Leadership” where I explore different aspects of leadership through classic film. As a narrative and leadership coach, I believe film holds a mirror up to society and human behavior. In this series, I’ll share some of my favorite examples of both excellent and poor leadership. I hope you enjoy and learn something new! 

Using a clip from Seven Samurai, I show just how deadly misperception can be and the importance of seeing yourself clearly in high stakes situations. 

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Dickman on Leadership: Bill Durham & Overcoming Performance Anxiety

Do your palms perspire and your mouth feel like you stuffed a dozen cotton balls down your throat? If this happens when you’re standing in front of an audience or even thinking about it then you have a fear shared by millions of others. According to the annual Chapman University survey on phobia, the fear of public speaking is the number one American phobia.  

In this episode of "Dickman on Leadership" we explore techniques to overcoming performance anxiety through an example from the film Bull Durham. 

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Introducing My New Video Series "Dickman on Leadership"

I'm excited to introduce my new video series "Dickman on Leadership" where I explore different aspects of leadership through classic film. As a narrative and leadership coach, I believe film hold a mirror up to society and human behavior. In this series, I'll share some of my favorite examples of both excellent and poor leadership. I hope you enjoy and learn something new!

Subscribe to my YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/user/firstvoicebob to see all of the videos in this series!