If you want to be a good leader, you have to be able to communicate. It’s not just a skill to learn, but it’s a discipline to apply. We know that there are 4 basic ways to communicate: #1) SPEAKING #2) LISTENING #3) WRITING #4) READING Another form of communication that might …
I used to think the best way to encourage my leaders was to always have the right answers for them, to be the “fix it” guy. I learned early on in marriage that most of the time, my wife didn’t need me to fix it (learned that the hard way… can I get an “amen” …
34 Leaders from 10 countries joined together for four days and developed these “Basic Coaching Habits for anyone asked to be a “coach”. When coaching someone, we must: #8) Be Engaged. When we are with the other person, we need to be there with our eyes on him. Listening, and thinking together. Minimize the …
34 Leaders from 10 countries joined together for four days and developed these “Basic Coaching Habits” for anyone asked to be a “coach”. When coaching someone, we must: #3) Don’t Jump to Conclusions. Don’t provide quick, easy solutions to complicated situations. Ask questions. Clarify what is being said. Try to understand what is behind …
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It is not the good thing that happened, or the really bad thing, it is what you say to yourself about an event that makes the difference. Self-talk is the most powerful tool in the leaders toolbox. What he tells himself about something is the most important part of any event. How self-talk works: You …