On a recent coaching call, a leader said, “The idea of coaching others is freaking me out.” Confidence for inexperienced coaches: #1. Give control. Trying to control new situations creates stress. Worse yet,… Continue reading
The easiest thing leaders do is get things done. The hard part is the people. Leaders are ineffective if all they do is get things done. The true focus of leadership: Leaders focus… Continue reading
Supporting people who drift encourages drifting and de-motivates high achievers. Leaders who won’t challenge people harm them. Yes, challenging can go too far. But support is most meaningful when people are stretching themselves.… Continue reading
Compassionate supporters and negative haters often employ similar behaviors that produce the same results. Haters and supporters: Haters gossip and backstab in the shadows. But when it’s time to work on improving someone’s… Continue reading
Agree with people when they point out their own weaknesses. Comfort may obstruct growth and solidify the status quo. Agree: Say, “You know you’re right, you can be too critical,” when someone says… Continue reading
Everyone has more weaknesses than strengths. Ignoring this truth makes leaders blind, confused, dangerous, and ineffective. Arrogance whispers, “Your weaknesses aren’t vulnerabilities.” One of the most important questions leaders ask is, “What… Continue reading
