How to Coach

The best way to encourage and grow a team is to coach in a manner to grow the person.

A person that understands the why something has been asked or understands the why their behavior is being coached is more apt to perform at a higher level because they will commit to growing based on wanting to be better instead of being told.

When coaching a person, you must be willing to lead by example as to not expect what you are not willing to perform.

There are so may times that I have been questioned on why I go so far with a staff member that I am developing and the answer is simple, because they are coach-able. But then I have a conversation with my boss and the exact opposite is being done. I am constantly being told I need to communicate better when in actuality, my boss needs listen better.

That leads me to this; when you find yourself in a position that the stress of a once a month visit is more overwhelming than 30 days in your position with no visit, it is time to leave.

Never under value yourself based on the intimidation of a superior. You have a voice, use it!