This post confronts common myths about the leader as coach.
Coaching provides people centered approaches to development and results.
“Coaching is the universal language of change and learning.”
Included in this post are coaching tips leaders can use today.
Learn to bring out the best in people, not the worst.
The Goldilocks Paradox says the path rises between too little and too much.
This post explains how to challenge enough and how to coach just the right amount.
People lean toward extremes. We help too much, or we help too little, for example.
4 questions to dance with extremes.
Emotional Intelligence enables you to stay calm under pressure, resolve conflict skillfully, and connect with people deeply.
Leadership success depends on EQ more than technical talent.
I’m delighted to host another wonderful book giveaway. Today it’s, “Elevate Your Emotional Intelligence.”
I look forward to reading your comments.
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A leader writes that she’s running out of steam.
Leadership doesn’t take action on well-presented ideas.
Here are some ideas for moving the agenda forward.
Practice forward-facing vulnerability. Defensiveness makes you talk too much. Play small ball. And we do what we do because it’s who we are.
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I spent most of yesterday wrestling our garden tractor into submission. She almost pinned me until I called a friend for help. There’s always one nut or bolt that laughs when you try to loosen it.
Joe had the impact driver I needed.
Tools make the job. Skills are tools.
Stories invite engagement. I’m talking about hearing another’s story, not telling yours.
Your greatest tool of influence is your ears.
People light up when they tell their story.
We’re adrift without facts. We’re barren without stories.
This post shows you how to invite people to tell their story.
