Coaching people can be one of the most rewarding things you do with your life. There’s nothing like helping other people gain clarity, discover hidden talents, and step into their zone of genius. There are many people who say they want to achieve great results. But more often than not, they need someone to help Read more about Powerful Coaching Tips[…]
Gifford Thomas posted the following excerpt from his book, The Inspirational Leader: The 10 major causes of failure in leadership are: 1. Inability to organize details 2. Unwillingness to render humble serve 3. Expectation of pay for what they know instead of what they do with what that which they know. 4. Fear of competition Read more about 10 Major Causes of Failure In Leadership[…]
Coaching is one of the most effective methods of enhancing performance. It involves deliberate and specific activities that are designed to help people develop their skills by learning on the job. A good coach leads highly productive teams who are keen to learn new skills and as a result significantly increase the cost effectiveness and Read more about Coaching Core Competencies[…]
Paul Martinelli, in his book, “The 5 Threads That Tie All Great Coaches Together” wrote about the different personalities that excellent coaches must have. 1. They establish trust. Anyone who has coached for long knows that you’ve got to establish trust with each of your team members before you can lead them. Trust is the Read more about Successful Coaches Come in a Variety of Personalities[…]
Catherine Gillespie in her article “Conflict Resolution Harmony Expert” states that ‘Principled Leadership’ required a leader to to clear with their values. The values that were crucial were: -Collaboration -Group Wisdom -Honest -Service -Equality -Transparency -Love Gillespie wrote, ‘We need to manage with courage, consistency, persistence and love’. The word ‘love’ is often an uncomfortable Read more about Collaborative Leadership and Love[…]
As we begin our Canada Day Weekend, I am wistful and grateful for being a Canadian. We have a lot to be grateful for. Some of my thoughts are as follows: 1. We have a relatively peaceful country, although there is a lot more we can do to be even more peaceful. 2. Canada is Read more about What Does It Mean To Be A Canadian?[…]
Strati Georgopoulos posted the following characteristics of well-liked people: 1. Ask for nothing. 2. Laugh at themselves. 3. Listen with interest. 4. Rarely complain. 5. Inspire others. 6. Teach. 7. Give.
1. You severely decrease your ego. It’s not about you and is a simple act of giving.You get to bring joy to someone else without getting anything in return other than, if you are lucky, the ability to witness their joy. 2. It allows you to walk the talk (and demonstrate it). Paying it forward Read more about 7 Life-Changing Reasons to Pay it Forward[…]
David McCormack posted an article on how to develop emotional intelligence in children and the methods are ridiculously simple. 1. Listen (actively). Children need a voice and they need to be truly heard and responded to. Make a time in your daily routine where the children can give opinions, have a voice, and where you Read more about 5 Simple Ways to Develop Emotional Well-being in Children[…]
Jyoti Gupta posted the following on LinkedIn: No tree tries to become a certain kind of tree. No flower tries to become a certain kind of flower. The tree and the flower open up to the sun and soak up the water. Thus, they grow into themselves. No judgement. No commentary. No expectations. Your task Read more about The Art of Mindful Self-Talk[…]