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Coaching Skills for Managers

February 3, 2022

The Vital Role of Positive Feedback as a Leadership Strength

Surprisingly, 37% of managers avoid giving positive feedback, compared with 21% who avoid negative feedback. Yet giving only negative feedback lowers a leader's effectiveness

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Expanding Access to Coaching

January 12, 2022

Expanding Access to Coaching

Executives say coaching is their preferred way to learn, and studies show strong returns, yet cost, availability and equity limit who gets it. Connecting

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January 11, 2022

Episode 60: The Balance Between Coaching and Managing

Details Ask 100 people if they have good common sense, and more than 95% will tell you they do. Ask them if they are

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January 4, 2022

Episode 59: Expanding Access to Coaching

Details Demand for coaching within organizations is exploding. Yet certain barriers seem to be blocking the way for coaching to reach its full potential.

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December 2, 2021

Finding the Balance Between Coaching and Managing

Most managers assume they're good coaches, but coaching doesn't come naturally. Traits that often get people promoted, such as being directive or quick with

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October 28, 2021

Why Do So Many Managers Avoid Giving Praise?

Managers often dread critical feedback, yet our research found even more avoid giving praise. Comparing self-assessments with 360 ratings shows positive reinforcement shapes how

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Some Advice for Those Who Think They Give Good Advice

September 2, 2021

Advice for Those Who Believe They Give Great Advice

Giving advice feels helpful, but it rarely has the effect we intend. Research comparing advice-givers with leaders who let others discover insights finds advice-givers

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April 27, 2021

Episode 30: FUEL– A Proven Framework For Coaching

Details: Coaching conversations are worth planning. They take up valuable time for both parties, so that time should be put to its most efficient

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November 24, 2020

Episode 12: Six Lessons From The Most Effective Coaches

It is becoming apparent that the best leaders are good coaches. Assuming that most of us would like to become better leaders, what lessons

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November 23, 2020

Six Down-To-Earth Lessons Learned From The Most Effective Coaches

What sets the best coaches apart? A study of 4,212 leaders identified six practical behavior patterns, from carving out time and focusing on specifics

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