Accountability is the foundation of everything I teach. But a question came up recently that deserves a real answer: if you miss a deadline and tell your boss why, are you making an excuse? The circumstances were real. You didn't make them up. So where...
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How to Become a Coach-Style Leader
Comstock’s Magazine
A good leader is someone whose people are productive, innovative and excited to be part of the team. How does an employee — particularly one new to a leadership role — develop the skills to create and manage such a team?
Managers are often not trained in specific leadership skills, so they tend to default to whatever management style they have observed. Many managers use a traditional management style of telling, supervising and disciplining.
But there’s a better way: Managers should instead learn coach-style leadership, which involves asking, empowering and guiding. This style of leadership develops strong relationships. It is a way of being with others that is open, inquisitive and challenging. It empowers people to be accountable and resourceful in order to achieve the results they desire.
