Posts Tagged 'company culture'

When I ask senior leaders if they have a companywide adopted, universal definition of coaching, the answer is typically, “NO.” That’s why, when managers say they don’t have time to coach, it’s because most companies don’t define what great coaching looks and sounds like. Here’s what this conversation sounds like, and my universal definition of …

There are basically two ways to build a team. Inherit one or build one from scratch. While many managers have the “freedom” to chose whom they want to hire, there are more managers who inherit an existing team, which can quickly lead to mistrust, uncertainty, and fear if you don’t manage your transition with intentional …

Does your company culture reflect your people and their personal values? Are your people a reflection of your culture? Does the attitude and behavior within your organization reflect your desired culture? Does your culture reflect not just your corporate vision but your team vision, as well as your team’s and your personal vision and values? …

Many managers who try to initiate positive change in their company wind up feeling dejected, demoralized, and disheartened. Rather than trying to change your company’s culture in the short term, create a subculture instead. Here’s how. Excerpt from Keith Rosen’s upcoming book, Coachquest. I’m a lover of words, taxonomy, and semantics. Call it an occupational …

If most managers have the best of intentions when supporting their salespeople, then why do they keep asking them questions that result in lost sales? Do You Emphasize Results Over People? It’s not uncommon to hear that companies are developing KPI’s and measurable objectives around coaching. While encouraging, sadly, it is doomed from the start …

If your first experience playing golf included getting hit by lightning during a passing storm, you may be a bit hesitant to get back on the course. Not that coaching feels like getting hit by lightning. Then again, depending upon the coach, I guess it could! That’s why the coaching relationship has to be built …