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To Bring Out The Best In Millennials, Put On Your Coaching Hat

Do you lead a team composed fully or partially with Millennials? If you’re like many of the Gen-X or Gen-Y or Baby Boomers you’re likely having a difficult time leading them. From Fast Company Magazine: In the last five years, a growing number of studies and surveys have highlighted the importance of innovation for the […]

The 7 Qualities of the Leader As Coach — Secrets to Leading in the Inspiration Age

Today’s leaders must evolve.  They must make a shift away from a traditional command and control style of leadership to a style of leadership that focuses on energizing and empowering people. The old way of leading was about motivation – – a short-term, externally based, “technique” driven approach to moving people into action. “How can […]

6 Coaching Questions to Ask Your Direct Reports

QUESTION:  What is the # 1 area that leaders consistently score lowest in during a 360 degree feedback assessment? ANSWER:  “provides effective coaching when needed” Why do leaders (especially executives) rate so poorly when it comes to coaching? Knowledge Worker Syndrome — A “knowledge worker” is, by definition, someone who knows more about what they […]

The Universe Rewards Action, Not Thought — lessons from a game

Russell Bishop, an Executive Coach and Performance Improvement Consultant relates a wonderful lesson he gained by playing a game at a workshop 40 years ago. LESSON:  The Universe Rewards Action, Not Thought Bishop explains the game setup… The puzzle in front of us required a combination of creative thinking and creative action. The exercise was […]