Category Archives: Leadership coaching

How to Recognize Listening “Red Flags”

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: The Most Valuable Asset of a Coach

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…