Tag Archive: Coaching

Solution Saturday: I Don’t Get No Appreciation

Dear Dan, I’m coaching a business owner who wants more gratitude from his employees. He works really hard and feels that his employees should show him appreciation for his hard work to build… Continue reading →

Succeeding with Three Challenges that Derail Leaders

Three Challenges that Derail Leaders: Challenge #1: Self-development during seasons of success. Talent’s halo makes you over-estimate your abilities and under-estimate your need for growth. I often ask audiences to raise their hands… Continue reading →

On the Horns of a Dilemma

The first issue is finding a little clarity. The deeper issue is finding courage to act, after the light comes on. Sometimes one question flips the switch. Getting off horns: People don’t call when the… Continue reading →

The 10 Practices of Coaching-Leaders Pt. 3

Leaders who neglect their team’s energy, inevitably encounter an energy crisis. Energy management is people management. The ten practices of coaching-leaders pt. 3: #7. Monitor and manage energy. Energy makes results possible.  Spend… Continue reading →

The 10 Practices of Coaching-Leaders Pt. 2

You’re a jerk-leader if you aren’t passionate about developing people. Develop your coaching skills in order to effectively develop people. The ten practices of coaching-leaders pt. 2: #4. Cling to forward-facing curiosity. If you… Continue reading →

A Stable of Plow Horses

People problems are the biggest challenge of leadership. Low performance and lost potential drive you crazy. The challenge and the answer is people. A stable of plow horses: Success begins with the horses. A stable… Continue reading →