Monthly Archive for June, 2010

How Can Leaders Prepare for Coaching Moments?

There is nothing worse than feeling an opportunity to help someone grow gets away from us. Have you ever experienced that moment when you wished you had said something to coach a team member in a certain direction, but the interaction dissolved? One of the reasons we allow these important sessions to escape is because we are not actively listening. We may think that we know what our colleague is saying, but we are not taking the time to invest in understanding what is being communicated.

In Sunday’s NY Times Corner Office discussion, Miki Leondakis, chief operating officer of Kimpton Hotel and Restaurant Group explained:

“One of the things that has evolved in my leadership style is learning to listen first when there’s a problem. Rather than sitting… Continue reading

Published on Wednesday June 16, 2010 in Coaching, Communication, Leadership Development and Teams. 0 Comments Tags: , , , .

POSITIVE LEADERSHIP DURING CHALLENGING TIMES

One of the most important attributes for a great leader is the ability to remain positive even when a firm is experiencing a downturn and the future may require some tough decision-making. Do not underestimate the value of creating a positive environment for you and everyone around you. In “Positive Leadership: Strategies for Extraordinary Performance”, Kim Cameron encourages leaders to develop a positive climate, positive relationships and positive communication.

Team Pyramid

Positive Climate

Creating a workplace that is open to new ideas and welcoming to all of the team members helps to mold a positive atmosphere. Regular meetings with the team need to be conducted, where objectives are clearly set and tasks fairly… Continue reading

Published on Wednesday June 2, 2010 in Building Trust, Communication, Leadership Development, Positive Feedback and Team Building. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , .