Ever been on a sports team where everyone had the same skill and played the same position? Of course not. Yet leaders make a version of that mistake all the time. We build a management team, identify the qualities we value most, and then start trying to get everyone to think the same way. …
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Why the Right Question Changes Everything The difference between a manager and a coach often boils down to one thing: What comes out of their mouth when someone brings them a problem. Most managers respond with answers, but true coaching starts with a question. But not just any question. The right question at …
The Importance of Coaching Conversations for Your Employees In most cases, when a team member presents a problem, managers default to telling, giving direction, offering advice, or solving it for them. While the intention is to help, over time, this “Outside In” habit creates dependency and limits ownership. When managers consistently provide answers, their …
Ineffective meetings and poor decision-making processes can be one of the biggest barriers to team productivity. This case study shows how Team GROW® and the InsideOut Development Coaching process help teams improve meeting effectiveness, decision-making, ownership, and follow-through. Dealing with disagreement and conflict. We live in a current culture of 24/7 information flow. This increases the difficulty factor around having civil, yet …
A Perspective on Asking the Right Questions When I first became a leader, I was sure I knew what the job required. I had been promoted because I had strong ideas and could solve problems quickly. My value, as I understood it, was being resourceful, having answers, and helping people get unstuck. Then …
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When someone is struggling at work, our first instinct is to step in, give advice, or provide a few helpful suggestions. When we know the answer, it is natural to want to share it. Yet sometimes the most well-intentioned ‘advice’ is the very thing standing between someone and their breakthrough. The struggle is what …
5 Tips for Leaders to Help Their Teams Set & Achieve Goals
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