Posts Tagged ‘coaching’
How to Conduct Virtual Check-ins with Your Team Members
The concept of conducting one-on-one meetings isn’t new. For some of you, it has been a regular practice for years. In 2016, Harvard Business Review published an article by Rebecca Knight, entitled “How to Make Your One-on-Ones with Employees More Productive.” Knight references books and studies that have pointed to the importance of regular check-ins…
Read More034. Be humble, stay curious, & change how you lead with Michael Bungay Stainer
Michael Bungay Stanier is at the forefront of shaping how organizations around the world make being coach-like an essential leadership behavior and competency. In this episode, he joins Patrick in the ‘lab’ to discuss his bestseller The Coaching Habit and his newest (and soon to be bestseller) The Advice Trap. Don’t miss this chance to…
Read MoreHow Finding the Right Guide Can Take Your Career to New Heights
This past weekend, my son and I hiked Mt. Sherman in Colorado. The summit sits at 14,036 feet and offers breathtaking views in every direction. Having hiked several 14ers in the past, we knew that it would be a tough day, but this trip came with a twist – early winter weather. The trail that leads…
Read MoreThis Potentially Counterintuitive Habit is Critical to Your Success
As a leader, it’s critical to seek first to understand other people before you try to make yourself understood. The basic principle here is empathy—putting yourself in the place of others so you can know and feel what they know and feel. Why is empathy a crucial habit for a leader? Picture a museum curator with…
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