E134 | Stephen Pak: Adaptable Leadership in the Workplace and Beyond

Published: Oct. 26, 2020, 5 a.m.

As with most things in life, context matters. And whether we intend to or not, our behavior changes depending on our current environment. Yes, being ourselves is important, but it\u2019s not realistic (nor effective) to behave the same way in every situation. Instead, mastering the ability to adapt is key to executing our roles successfully. \nStephen Pak has spent his life mastering the art of adaptability. Now a retired Major in the Air Force Reserves, Stephen spent 12 years active duty working as SWAT team leader and later a Special Agent in the Office of Special Investigations where he specialized in Counterintelligence Operations to disrupt spy and terrorist efforts domestically and abroad. After leaving active duty he spent time working on strategy consulting for intelligence agencies and Fortune 500 companies. He spent just under five years leading different businesses at Amazon and currently leads teams at Facebook making products safer for the community. \nStephen and I cover: \n\nContext switching and how to be the best version of yourself in each role\n\n\nHow communication changes as you move up the leadership ladder\n\n\nManaging stigma, expectations and assumptions when switching careers\n\n\nEffectively leveraging past experiences to get the next job\n\nConnect with Stephen:\nVia LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenpak/\nIf you\u2019re looking for ways to practice adaptability, the BEST place to do so is at one of our Apprenticeships. After teaching you the skills you need to adapt to difficult situations, we will throw you into a multitude of different and challenging contexts. Unlike many conferences/seminars, we don\u2019t just lecture - we learn through experience. Head to https://artofcoaching.com/apprenticeship/ for more information! \nJoin Our Coalition Mentoring Program here\nFollow me on social media:\nVia Instagram: @coach_BrettB\nVia Twitter: @coach_BrettB\nSubscribe to my YouTube channel here\nLearn More About My Courses, Clinics, and Live Events At: www.ArtofCoaching.com