Leadership and the Case for Coaching

I’m truly in awe of the leaders today who have remained agile despite a barrage of crazy, unforeseen obstacles. Global pandemic. Talent shortage. Economic crisis. The hits keep coming, but these adversity ninjas somehow continue pivoting and finding innovative ways to survive.

The problem is, even the best leaders are struggling with several major challenges right now. I hear about these over and over as I work with executives around the world.

First, they are forced to do more with less. Efficiency is critical, and their often-smaller teams have to perform consistently at an optimal level. Second, they have to find a way to hang on to their top talent. They don’t have the time or the money for frequent turnover that leads to the endless cycle of recruiting, on-boarding, and training.

As I’ve watched this complex evolution in the business environment, one thing has become increasingly clear. The most successful leaders are coaching their team members to gain a competitive advantage. Let me explain.

·      Leaders who make coaching a top priority create exceptional teams that are consistently positioned to meet and exceed goals.

·      Leaders who invest time in coaching have employees who are more engaged, more productive, and more likely to remain with the company.

·      Leaders who coach report that it’s the most rewarding part of their careers.

·      Leaders who excel at coaching others are recognized as unique assets and often experience a dramatic acceleration of their own career success.

The business case for coaching is rock solid. That’s precisely why I felt compelled to write a book about this topic.   

I’m excited to announce that my new book, Coaching Essentials for Managers: The Tools You Need to Ignite Greatness in Each Employee, is now available on Amazon. The book was selected by publishing giant McGraw Hill to be part of its “Business Essentials” Series. I am incredibly honored to be a member of the author team for this collection.

I know, I know—there are plenty of other books out there on the subject of coaching. But my goal was to approach it from a fresh angle: step-by-step guidance, specific dialogue prompts, practical exercises, and a range of tools. Instead of just “talking about coaching,” I wanted to create an immersive experience that allows readers to mentally walk through real-world scenarios and begin applying the strategies they’ve learned.

This structure gives them a chance to practice: What would I do in that situation? How would I respond to that statement? What’s the best way handle this problem with the highest odds of generating positive impact?

For those who have previous coaching experience, this book is positioned as a master class in upgrading their skills. And for those who have never coached before? It’s almost like a coaching internship that gives them a head start before they sit down with a direct report the very first time.

Those who have read advanced copies are describing the book as a compelling and valuable start-to-finish guide with plenty of meaningful resources.

If you’re interested in learning more about the book or downloading a free chapter, click here. If you like what you see, please consider ordering a copy today. I am always humbled by the support I receive from newsletter readers like you, and I want to take this opportunity to express my appreciation to each one of you.

Until next time,

Sara

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