As a leader, what do you really want?

The most recent meeting Sara* had with her manager became an instructive story.  During our coaching conversation, her reflection on the exchange allowed her to make some deeper connections.

Recently she began to understand her core motive: “to be in control”.

She now understands how the core motive drives thinking, behavior, and ultimately performance.  When aware of her “need to control” she can choose to be intentional…