In the last video, we talked about coaching as a combination of strong relationships and clear goal setting—and why that matters for performance. Now let’s get really clear on what coaching actually is… and how it’s different from mentoring. Coaching is focused. It’s about helping someone improve a specific skill…
Are Soft Skills Learned or Inborn
Soft Skills: Nature or Nurture? Are you born with them or are they learned? It’s the old chicken and the egg argument, which comes first? A quick review of the discussion in the research reveals the consensus that we are born with these skills, but like any other, they can…
Leading Change Effectively
Every change begins with a leadership decision. Making the decision to institute change is not always easy. Change can be precipitated by economics, market forces, the environment, or the need to just “mix it up a bit”, to create new energy. Being prepared with focused planning, and creating a solid…
Do We Need Followers To Be A Leader?
Do we need followers to be a leader? How do we position ourselves as a leader in any given context? Over the past couple of weeks I have been confronted again with the question about what leadership looks like in the context of there being no organization to lead. Can…
Stress, Your Leadership Style and Its Impact
Stress impacts everyone in one way or another. Some people withdraw while others lash out in frustration and anxiety. As a leader, every decision, action and behavior you make impacts your direct reports, your teams and your organization. Unfortunately, during difficult times, you can’t just hide, waiting until things get…