Are you a business owner? Have you ever found yourself trying to learn everything about everything so you can do it all yourself? Maybe you can't find the right help. Maybe you want to save the money you'd spend on hiring someone who already knows how to do what you're trying to do. Maybe you're … [Read more...]
Stop Talking and Ask A Question!
Asking questions may be the most important, yet least developed, skill for personal and professional success. But, we live in a show and tell world, don't we? C'mon, you've noticed it too. Everybody's so busy talking, they've forgotten the value of listening. It all starts with asking one question … [Read more...]
How to Manage People Using Inquiry
Inquiry. It's how leaders and managers bring out the best in their people. With today’s interdependent work teams, it’s not enough to give instructions about how to do jobs. You need to get good at asking questions. More is required for leaders who wish to engage in collaborative partnerships for … [Read more...]
Coach Masterclass! The Foundations of Great Coaching
Those of you who follow my blog know that I don't usually post twice on the same day - heck, I'm not even great about posting twice in the same month :( but I had to do a quick post about this Masterclass! I want to make sure that coaches know about a fantastic new program that just launched this … [Read more...]
Preparing Your Managers and Leaders As Coaches
In spite of wide-spread coach training to help prepare leaders as coaches, most of the time they aren't using coaching skills to grow and develop their people. Instead, many leaders and managers still believe in their role as a problem solver, cutting short conversations with employees by providing … [Read more...]
