Because you desire growth but your plate is so full.
Because you are committed to personal growth and believe it is a life-long journey.
Because you know a partnership helps everyone succeed.
Please consider this invitation to enjoy a content rich leadership development resource: The People Project.
What are your thoughts on “getting help”?
Carol’s aspirations are significant; succession planning is on her mind, too. She intends to replace her VP in a few years and is looking at her next level beyond that. Carol believes in herself and her abilities.
She is also aware that something is getting in her way. Her story is a classic…
Consider your response if I was coaching you and said:
Look, you must stop telling people what to do; I need you to start asking more questions. I want you to use open-ended questions, not yes/no questions. You will not motivate people by telling them what to do. Okay?
Over the weekend I heard my friend, Jon Middendorf speak in Oklahoma City. His message was a great question: “Is life a game or a gift?” As I reflected on this question I began to connect it the life of a leader.
What happens when leadership becomes a game?
Jennifer* was updating me on how things were going around the office. We are working on “developing her voice” so she can increase her contribution to the company. She has great insights, but her confidence holds her back. Yes, it helps once the “boss” requests her input.
What is exciting is to see how her influence is growing as she learns to frame
Before our appointment was over, this professional . . .
* jumped to multiple conclusions
* leveled unfounded accusations regarding our integrity and
motives, and
* successfully pushed one emotionally and physically weary human
being to the brink, resulting in more emotional pain and tears.
His assumptive approach succeeded in what most assumptions do best…
Albert’s simple definition clearly exposes how individuals can consistently underperform in work or life. To “expect” a different outcome or to hope for improved performance does not make it so. Improved performance, the end of doing “less well than expected”, is possible when you change ineffective, unproductive behavior.
