“there are a lot of interesting things that happen on the edges of a business” – Executive Coaching Guru Many leaders have their plate full with the BAU stuff, you know the simple things like running the company, so it is hardly a surprise that this monopolises a leaders thoughts and thus a teams focus. In my [...]
Conflict exists! And it is pretty well everywhere. Max Lucado the prodigious author (some 50+ books) said that, “Conflict is inevitable, combat is optional” and that’s a pretty good place to start, especially as a leader.
As an executive coach I often come across the senior manager who is talking about his new car, the holiday in Bermuda or the holiday home to someone who frankly is struggling to pay a mortgage.
Greenspan was able to ‘demonstrate some humanity’, but I’m unaware of that ‘humanity’ existing pre-testification! It often feels that the seeking of forgiveness only comes after things have gone wrong
Perhaps it is the willingness of an executiv coach to continue, that enables you and the coachee to sense the momentum of a conversation, to sense your commitment to the output and thus in many circumstances this acts as its own momentum and catalyst.
It is often the primary ‘confusion’ for many leaders who engage an executive coach.
Over the years I have coached many senior leaders who have often shared their thoughts on change and change projects, these have mingled with my own experiences and come together nicely in these Top 9 Tips.