Tag Archive: Coaching

How to Coach Angry Leaders

Frustration, used well, fuels transformation. Avoiding it is embracing stagnation. I love talking and listening to frustrated leaders. Sure they may say some dumb things, but they say what they mean. Well, to… Continue reading

15 Qualities of Great Coaches

The dearth of talent speaks to self-absorbed leaders who focus more on results than people.   Dedicate yourself to developing people. Great people deliver great results. The coaching-leader is the leader of the… Continue reading

Forget the Scoreboard

The inevitable extension of servant leadership is coaching. Results are by-products. Forget the scoreboard. Focus on the process. The belief that leading is telling blocks leaders from coaching. Command and control treats people… Continue reading

The First Secret of Developing a Leader

It hit me on the way home that I said the wrong thing. I stood and embraced Jack when he walked into the coffee shop where I was meeting with a young leader.… Continue reading

Pat on the Back or Kick in the Pants

Some people respond well to a pat on the back, others to a kick in the pants. Mary practically ignores, “The way you handled Bob’s objection was beautiful.” But, she lights up and leans… Continue reading

The Surprising Secret to Finding Mentors

The dark side of leadership is worse when you feel alone. Leaders face frustration, disappointment, confusion, doubt, stress, fear, and more. Hopelessness defeats leaders unless they replenish strength and find direction. Hope is… Continue reading