Arete Coach 1151 Frank Fabela "Responsibility and Dissent"

Arete Coach: The Art & Science of Executive Coaching

Arete Coach Podcast

Business, How To, Entrepreneurship, Education, Management

5 • 1.2K Ratings

🗓️ 6 November 2023

⏱️ 58 minutes

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Summary

Welcome to Episode 1151 of the Arete Coach Podcast, where your host, Severin Sorensen, engages with the astute executive coach and Vistage Chair, Frank Fabela, in a riveting dialogue titled "Responsibility and Dissent." Broadcasting from Ontario, California, Frank Fabela is not only an acclaimed management consultant and adjunct professor but also a beacon of guidance for leaders navigating the complexities of the modern business landscape.

In a conversation that seamlessly blends personal narrative with professional expertise, Frank Fabela unpacks his transition from the structured world of engineering and manufacturing to the dynamic realm of executive coaching. He sheds light on the pivotal moments that sparked his transformation, especially his experiences in handling the inherent challenges within a family-owned business.

Delving into the philosophical underpinnings of his approach, Frank cites the indelible influence of the Peter Drucker School of Management, where lessons on moral leadership, the power of dissent, and the critical nature of responsibility took root. Severin and Frank engage in a thought-provoking exploration of the unique benefits of conflict-free Vistage peer groups, the evolving landscape of remote and hybrid work, and the non-negotiable necessity for metrics-driven accountability.

With a special focus on how Frank’s engineering acumen informed his foray into management, this episode also examines the power of storytelling as a tool for leadership, the adaptability required in changing business climates, and the perpetual journey of learning that Frank advocates.

Listeners are invited to join this enriching examination of what it means to care genuinely for one’s employees, to lead with a blend of humility and focus, and to seize opportunities while shouldering the weight of leadership. Frank's personal anecdotes and resonant quotations serve as a compass for ethical business practice and insightful decision-making.

Tune into the Arete Coach Podcast to unravel the art and science of executive coaching through conversations that inspire, educate, and provoke thought. Discover more about the podcast and join the community of seekers and scholars at aretecoach.io.

The Arete Coach Podcast aims to uncover the art and science of executive coaching. Learn more about the podcast at aretecoach.io.

This Podcast interview was recorded on October 31, 2023.

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0:00.0	This is the R.T. Coach podcast with Severin Swanson and his guest, Frank Febella.
0:04.7	He is a Vista's chair, management consultant, and adjunct professor.
0:09.6	This interview is recorded on July 21, 2023 via Zoom video.
0:15.4	You are listed into Severin Swanson, executive coaching curator of the R.T. Coach podcast,
0:20.4	where we explore excellence and the art and science of executive coaching.
0:24.8	I am speaking today with executive coach Frank Febella. He is a Vista's chair,
0:30.0	a management consultant, and an adjunct professor. Frank has been a Vista's chair for over
0:35.2	nine years, where he provides purposeful guidance to high-performing executives.
0:40.1	He uses his understanding of business from personal experience and his lifelong education
0:45.2	to make decisive judgments and inspire leaders. Frank's high-impact coaching is evident
0:50.7	in the lives of his group members as well as his three chair excellence awards from 2018, 2021
0:56.8	and 2022. He has received these from Vista to law with other accolades.
1:02.7	He has his MBA from the Drucker School of Management, and he is a CEO and management consultant
1:08.2	with connected leadership, Inc. Additionally, he is a senior professor of management and business
1:13.9	ethics at the University of Laverne College of Business and Public Management.
1:18.8	Prior to serving as a Vista's chair, Frank served as a senior executive in diverse
1:23.1	manufacturing industries and has led manufacturing firms for businesses in the aerospace,
1:28.4	machining, automated high-tech photo lithography, and automated packaging. To me, it's all engineering.
1:35.7	Anyway, Frank's mission is to be on wavering in his responsibility as leaders for making critical
1:40.8	decisions that lead to favorable results. In this mission, he helps his group members and consulting
1:47.3	clients develop a purposeful vision for their success. With his passion for helping others
1:52.8	and his skill as a high-impact Vista's chair, he thought he'd be a great addition here
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