there was a manager named Scrooge. Ebenezer Scrooge. Poor Scrooge was a cranky old guy. I suspect the light in his heart had gone out many years ago. Scrooge was a selfish man. He was unhappy and I suspect he had no love… even for himself. He had one employee – Bob Cratchit. He treated Bob with disrespect, criticizing him frequently and occasionally attempting to “motivate” Bob by threatening to fire him. Scrooge never attempted to form a relationship with Bob. Had he done so, Scrooge would … [Read more...]
Ten Things a Coach Can Do for You that Your Best Friend Might Not
A heart-based leader is a good coach! They know how to listen and they know how to empower their team by NOT giving advice. Here are some things that might make you a better coach. And as a leader, if you have been seeking the advice of a friend, here are some things a coach can do for YOU that your best friend might not: 1. Focus on you – Have you ever noticed how just when you need to talk about a problem or an issue, your friend wants to chime in with their story? “Well if you think … [Read more...]