Listening well is the most important skill in coaching as discussed in a prior post. The question is, “How to know when I’m not?” Similar to any new skill, we can excel at listening only through regular practice. To internalize active listening behavior as part of our coaching toolbox, we also need to recognize the…
Listening is one of the three foundational skills for leadership coaching. It is the most valuable asset of a leader, not only when coaching, but also in other everyday settings. Active listening clearly demonstrates that we understand what someone is telling us. Think about a time when it happened to you and how it felt…
There are many techniques leaders need to deploy for effectiveness in coaching their teams. In this and upcoming posts, we’ll explore three of the most powerful skills: listening, asking coaching questions, and encouraging. In addition to the benefits these tools bring to coaching, they also promote collaboration and communication in other environments. Although there are…