9 min

Coaching Isn't Telling: A Lesson Learned the Hard Way Talk Like a Leader

    • Management

When you are coaching a team member for improved performance, it is very tempting to just tell them what needs to be done so you can get on to the next task on your list. Unfortunately, telling people what to do rarely gets voluntary compliance. How, then, do you get people to take ownership and solve the problem? This week, I’ll explore this idea and offer a better way than telling people what you want them to do.
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When you are coaching a team member for improved performance, it is very tempting to just tell them what needs to be done so you can get on to the next task on your list. Unfortunately, telling people what to do rarely gets voluntary compliance. How, then, do you get people to take ownership and solve the problem? This week, I’ll explore this idea and offer a better way than telling people what you want them to do.
Additional Leadership Resources Take our free DISC Assessment. Sign up for our free virtual leadership conference, Virtual LeaderCon, coming September 14-18. Download our free report, The First 7 Things to Do When You Get Promoted. Follow us on Facebook. Subscribe to the Podcast Don’t miss an episode! Subscribe to this podcast through the options below.
iTunes Stitcher Google Play TuneIn RSS Or your favorite podcast app

9 min