Coach

Nov 29 2018

One-on-One Meeting Template and Guide

Early in my career, my boss recommended that I meet regularly with each of my direct reports. In other words, I should do a one-on-one meeting with my team. He knew it would both improve their productivity and improve my relationship and influence with my team members.

I thought it was a great idea! And since I wanted the time to be as productive as possible, I spent weeks trying to figure out how to structure the meetings and when to schedule them.

Looking back – I wasted a lot of valuable time trying to set up and agenda for the “perfect” meeting. Which was a futile effort from the outset – because I was going to be part of the meeting – and I’m far from perfect!

So I did the one thing that I knew would get me going. I asked my assistant to put the One-on-One Meeting on my calendar. She scheduled them so I would have two weeks to get ready for my first meeting. So, here’s what I did…

Nov 13 2018

Developing Vision With Your Team

My team had experienced significant change and growth. At the same time, I realized that the speed of change within our organization and our team was taking it’s toll on the team. We were focused on keeping up with day-to-day projects and current growth while neglecting developing vision for future growth.

While this approach was productive in the short-term, I knew that it was not sustainable. So I began assessing ways to clarify priorities. And unify the team around common goals and objectives.

Oct 20 2014

5 Ways a Coach Can Help You

Mark Miller is a Vice President at Chick-fil-A corporate headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia. I recently asked him –

As you have interacted with business professionals for more than 30 years at all levels of organizations, what have you found to be their greatest need?

Without hesitating, he said –

Everyone needs a coach – everyone. The majority of people may not agree with me. And most people don’t have a coach. But a coach enhances your natural ability. A coach helps you see and do what you can’t see and do on your own.

BONUS: I’ve created a NEW special event to give you the opportunity to see what it’s like to work one-on-one with a coach. You can find out more at the end of this post or reserve your space now.

A great coach tells you what you may not be prepared to hear, helps you see what you could not see, and can help you improve beyond what you ever thought you could be.

A good coach helps YOU identify what needs to been done, then helps you do it. The ultimate goal of a coach is to lead others to succeed because a great coach believes that every person has the potential to grow.

A coach can lead you to reach your full potential

Oct 14 2014

The NEW Personal Life Plan Guide

Every person should have a SIMPLE Personal Life Plan that is reviewed and updated regularly.

I wrote a personal life plan in 2004. Shortly after I wrote my life plan, I began working with an Executive Coach. These two changes (a new personal plan and an executive coach) significantly impacted my life and work. Within a few months, I sat down and noted 3 Reasons Why Everyone Should Have a Personal Plan.

Here they are – with a personal plan, you can…

Aug 11 2014

3 Personal Life Plan Tips Most People Miss

Over the past 15 years, we’ve coached hundreds of people through personal and business planning. Nearly every week I am reminded that I am privileged to work with so many remarkably talented people. Yet event these high-performing leaders face day-to-day challenges that threaten the well-being of their life plan and work relationships.

This post is part of the series – Personal Life Planning that Works.
Your Life Matters
Grow on Purpose
3 Reasons Everyone Should Have a Personal Life Plan
The #1 Way to Get Better Results with Your Personal Life Plan
3 Personal Life Plan Tips Most People Miss

I recently spent some time thinking about the hurdles that trip up nearly everyone as they work through a personal life plan.

BONUS: I’ve created a NEW Guide that will walk you step-by-step through writing your own SIMPLE Personal Life Plan. You can get a copy of this life-changing tool at the end of this post.

I want you to be effective. I want you to be successful. So here are 3 Tips for Personal Life Planning Most People Miss…