Tag Archive: Leadership Development

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 →

16 Ways to Think Like a Leader

The title of leader is common, even cheap. But, a person who thinks like a leader is a thing of beauty. The first step toward becoming a leader is thinking like one. Leadership… 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 Journey is the Answer

Leaders always land in the wilderness, eventually. It feels like failure – but it’s transformation – for all who emerge on the other side. His summary of the wilderness was, “The wheels came off.”… Continue reading →

5 Ways to Spot Leaders with Character

You dare stand with men and women of character. But, protect yourself from leaders who love position, rely on authority, and need admiration. Character invites respect and loyalty. 5 ways to spot leaders… Continue reading →