Chris Kolenda, Company

I used to think coaching was about fixing people, but that approach turns everyone off because it presumes they are damaged and need fixing. Chuck Kyle showed me what real coaching is all about -- helping people make the adjustments that close the gap between their performance and potential. There's a world of difference between the two attitudes. Here's one of the ways he helped me. Applying his example has made an enormous impact on my clients. I share this highlight from my recent keynote for the National Auction Association. #leadership #coaching #keynote

I had a fantastic time speaking at the National Auction Association! Check out this clip from my introduction. #Keynote #CEO #LeadershipDevelopment

A proper 360 assessment is a vital tool for you to understand how others see you, so you can tell what behaviors to adjust.

How visible are you to your employees? What do they see when they see you? And are you proud of what they see? #CEO #leadershipdevelopment #organizationalculture

Organizational silos can be hugely damaging to your company. Most organizations experience silos, where divisions focus on their own objectives, leading to poor communication, misaligned incentives, and weakened teamwork. This can result in the organization being less effective as a whole. The goal is to overcome these silos by improving collaboration across divisions. #CEO #LeadershipDevelopment #OrganizationalCulture

I used to think that I could do it all on my own, that I could be the lone wolf, that I could build my own business, that I could go on a 1,700 mile bicycle ride and do it all on my own as if there were some sort of merit badge for doing it by yourself. What I discovered at trial and error is the school of hard knocks and the tuition is really expensive. Are you stuck in a performance zone? #CEO #Leadership #Consulting

Turn Your Workplace Values into Standards Transforming workplace values into actionable standards is more important than you think. Setting standards is part of my latest trademarked program, Building an Inspiring Culture®, which you can take on your own, or we can organize a live-led program for you and your team. The program gives you a repeatable, step-by-step process for Building an Inspiring Culture so that you can focus on strategy and growth because your employees meet your standards voluntarily without you having to micromanage. You get the practical tools and explicit processes to learn, teach, evaluate, and improve. Here’s what the program looks like: • Smart Start: Define your Organization’s Common Good • Set Standards: Clarify your Expectations and Values • Gain Buy-in so that people do what’s right voluntarily • Accountability that improves future performance • Build Cognitive Diversity so you make sound decisions and position people for success • Create Psychological Confidence so people flag problems quickly and try new things • How to Address Toxic Behavior so you walk the talk and retain your top talent. Get the self-directed version with lifetime access for $997, or DM me to discuss if a live-led program is a good fit for you and your team. Learn more about the program here - https://lnkd.in/eD3FxMFy #CEO #LeadershipDevelopment #OrganizationalCulture

Failure is not an option. Why it doesn't work in business. #CEO #LeadershipDevelopment #OrganizationalCulture

When I look back on the times that people didn't meet my standards and expectations, 95 percent of the time, the fault was mine because I didn't describe the standards and expectations in ways that people knew exactly what to do. Here is a useful tool you can use in your organization to make your accountability a lot easier. #CEO #LeadershipDevelopment #OrganizationalCulture

The Problem with “Servant Leadership” Be a leader; forget the label. #CEO #LeadershipDevelopment #OrganizationalCulture