How committed are you to your personal development?
As our coaching conversation continued, Susan* recounted several stories from the past week, professionally and personally, indicating the significant growth she is experiencing. She works in Human Resources as a corporate trainer.
She is investing in her own personal growth as an emerging leader.
Recently her manager, unannounced, sat in on one of her training sessions.
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…
