I have found it useful to bear these in mind while I coach. I’ve passed them on in various forms to people who are learning how to be better leaders, and suggest that leaders pass them on too. These are contextual, which means… well, they’re not actually rules. They’re heuristics...
Coaching has traditionally been seen as a highly effective but expensive form of development and, as such, has often been reserved for c-suite leaders. Leaders value the opportunity to speak to an external coach, who can provide an external perspective and an opinion devoid of internal bias. ...
Consider hiring a chess coach What a person can achieve alone in 5 years, one can do the same in 1 year with a coach. Having a personal coach/mentor is a huge bonus for any chess player. The game is so technical and complex th...
People tell stories, people are part of stories told. And stories have different intentions, obstacles and outcomes. A power point or a feature film, a weeding video or a video essay all have a lot in common. They are modern forms of literacy. If you can’t communicate clearly and effect...
This relationship often looks like that of a mentor and mentee. The coach helps develop an individual to get the most out of their performance, priming them for bigger things. First, the coach must learn the worker’s strengths and weaknesses. Then, it’s time to hone their skills and ...
COACH JIM JOHNSON Inspirational Leadership Speaker and Author “Be authentic and show up different than the other salespeople contacting your buyers. Make the entire buying process easy for your buyer. In Sell Different, Lee lays out a complete “how to” for doing so. As a long-term proponent...
As the name suggests, the internal relationship is with a coach who is an integral part of the organization like a leader, superior authority, or a manager. The coach in such a scenario has vested interest in the outcomes. He knows the individual very well and might have some preconceived ...