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 […]
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 […]
Example of poor leadership and coaching
The video clip below shows a team competing in “The Amazing Race” (a TV program). Pay close attention to the coaching. Coach: “Don’t give up on me now. Just focus.” Launcher: “I’m not giving up. I’m just frustrated.” Coach: “You got this sister. You are super, super close. Right in the kisser. Show that knight […]