Performance reviews are routinely one of the most dreaded, if not outright loathed, responsibilities that leaders have. They are the candy corn, if you will, in your Halloween treat basket. Turns out, there are actually some good reasons for this…
As we hit the tipping point of mid-year, it’s a good time to take stock of how things are going. Is your business performing as you intended? Are your initiatives on track? Have you been able to convert strategies into…
One of the fastest and most efficient ways to accelerate your growth and address developmental challenges is through the use of a coach. Having an independent and objective resource at your disposal to act as both sounding board and catalyst…
Let’s face it. Today, executive coaches are popping up all over the place, and we are seeing a bigger need than ever for extra leadership coaching support. If you spend even a small amount of time on LinkedIn, or other…
One of the most under-utilized tools in the developmental toolkit is employee coaching. You can’t swing the proverbial dead cat without hitting a mentor, but a coach in the workplace is far less prevalent. This is largely because coaching an…
When you think of a “coach”, what comes to mind? For many of us it’s likely the image of sideline ranting we associate with sports. While sports coaches are tasked with the development and performance of athletes, in the business…
In a previous post I implored leaders to delegate responsibilities so they could focus on leading. Now I offer you the other side of that coin—you’ve delegated (great job!)—but you must still prioritize. As a leader, you must master the…
Why Good Coaching is Critical to Our Leadership Approach In my last piece, I focused on the need to develop the skill of delegation. Learning to effectively delegate is one of the most essential—and should be one of the first—skills…
Executive coaching for your leaders does more than just improve the skills of people being coached. Here are some other ways that coaching helps your organization: Coaching helps deal with issues before they become significant problems. That is yet another…
Have you ever noticed a leader react to a stressful situation in an ineffective way? Whenever I ask this question to an audience I usually get an earful. What did you notice about their behavior? What kind of effect did…