Bob Fashano, Author at LeadOne Consulting

The Coaching Leader.

The renowned author and anthropologist Ashley Montagu once said, “In teaching, it is the method, not the content, that conveys the message—it’s about drawing out, not pouring in.” Over the years, I’ve realized the truth of this statement: nothing can replace face-to-face, one-on-one coaching. Properly preparing for these sessions ensures a successful and meaningful outcome. Here are a few suggestions you may find helpful in your preparation. Before your meeting, take a few minutes and do the following. Review prior coaching sessions. What did you see? What did you learn? What were the action steps? Write down open-ended questions. Use active listening and inquiry. Identify the purpose of the meeting. Remind yourself to do less talking and more inquiry. See yourself as [...]

By Bob Fashano|2025-01-08T16:39:53+00:00January 9th, 2025|Development, Leadership|0 Comments

Lead people — manage processes.

Only a few years ago, the business world used the terms leadership and management interchangeably. Today, however, we have recognized a significant difference between the two. Management is focused on developing and maintaining systems and processes, while leadership is designed to motivate and mobilize people. When managing people, we often turn to policies and rules to direct or correct them. There can be a tendency to treat everyone equally instead of using good judgment. Leaders who lead people use personal connections within the team to guide everyone toward success. They listen and offer feedback. Effective leaders understand that standards and expectations bring more out of people than rules and regulations. Lest I be misunderstood, I am not saying one is [...]

By Bob Fashano|2024-12-19T14:47:07+00:00December 19th, 2024|Leadership|0 Comments

Planting daily seeds.

What makes a good day? What happened that day to make you feel good? Maybe it was an event you planned, and everything worked out. Or it could have been your presentation, and you " killed" it. Something took place for you to say, “This was a good day.“ Author William A. Ward once said, “Judge each day not by the harvest you reap but by the seeds you plant." I love this and hope you feel the same way. Each day, we get to choose what to focus on. When we focus on the harvest, as Ward put it, we are centered on our gain. On the other hand, when we focus on “planting seeds,” we serve and impact the lives [...]

By Bob Fashano|2024-12-12T13:15:28+00:00December 12th, 2024|Connecting, Development, Leadership|0 Comments

Why should I join you?

That is a question for every leader who is building a team. As a leader, you must have an answer to this question. It may never be asked directly. I have learned that people join people and people leave people. You may have a great company and brand; however, at the end of the day, they are joining YOU. The person they meet for the interview sets the tone for the answer to this question. As the leader, if you have a representative conducting recruiting interviews, you must take ownership and responsibility for the answer. People are drawn to the leader they believe will add value to their lives. So, what is the real value you are bringing to the relationship? Is [...]

By Bob Fashano|2024-12-09T18:00:34+00:00December 3rd, 2024|Coaching, Connecting, Development|0 Comments

Expressing Gratitude

Thanksgiving is upon us. It is the one day in the year set apart to express our gratitude for all the good things in our lives. It is a day for family and friends to celebrate each other. Of course, plenty of food is part of the tradition. Many, if not most, of us have issues in our lives. If we are not mindful, these issues can dominate our thoughts, bring us down, and diminish our true blessings. I am reminding the Lead One Community to stay focused on the positive things in your life. When we take the time to reflect on all the good, that alone will bring some joy in the midst of our circumstances. I do [...]

By Bob Fashano|2024-12-09T17:59:45+00:00November 27th, 2024|Connecting|0 Comments

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