Monthly Archives: September 2020

The ability to work with people is important; understanding people is critical. Over the years I have learned some beliefs about people that have proven helpful in the process of developing them and their leadership. Below are some beliefs: People have untapped potential, when discovered, they can significantly increase their productivity People produce more when their leaders respect them and expect the best from them People will generally produce more when they feel the role they play ( job), has meaning and they are valued in the big picture. People generally want to do the right thing, a feel good thing When you express a positive belief in people, it is likely to produce a reciprocity, they want to do their best for [...]

As you well know, your one-to-one coaching is an opportunity to change behavior and yield positive results. I have found that my preparation for these coaching sessions is critical. Remember, our intention is always to help our  team members increase productivity. I suggest taking a few minutes prior to each session to prepare by doing the following: Review previous coaching sessions. Get a feel for where the person is: strengths, and areas of improvement. Write down open ended questions. Use active inquiry and active listening. When executed properly your team will experience discovery learning. Visualize your team performing on the level you want them to do so. Three factors that influence people's productivity: To the degree that you sincerely believe [...]