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The Leadership Excellence Series. The Leader as a Coach. 318. Be a Leader. The Leader Sets the Pace Lead Dog has the best View Delegate – Learn it! Establish Accountability Follow-Up For the things we have to learn before we can do them, we learn by doing them Aristotle
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The Leadership Excellence Series The Leader as a Coach 318
Be a Leader • The Leader Sets the Pace • Lead Dog has the best View • Delegate – Learn it! • Establish Accountability • Follow-Up • For the things we have to learn before we can do them, we learn by doing them Aristotle • Leaders understand importance of relationships • Leaders have a Plan 6
True leaders aren't like other people, writes Chick-fil-A executive Mark Miller. That doesn't mean they're superhuman, but it does mean they've learned to see the world differently and to put others first while accepting responsibility for the team's success or failure. "Leaders aren't necessarily smarter, older, taller or wiser than non-leaders. What is different is the lens through which she or he sees the world,"
Universal Principles • Provide clear direction • Foster collaboration • Motivate achievement 1
The Fundamentals of Coaching • What they are supposed to do • Why they are supposed to do it • How they are supposed to do it • How well they are expected to do it • How well they are doing 2
A Coach’s Responsibility • Sets high but achievable expectations • Guides team members • Offers support • Gives advice • Provides feedback • Encourages team members 3
Five Steps to Effective Coaching • Compare performance withexpectations • Meet with the team member • Ask for acknowledgement • Work toward a solution • Follow up 4
Tips for Discussion • Talk with them, not down to them. • Admit when you have made a mistake. • Keep it simple. • Listen. • Keep it short and specific. • Be sincere. • Be timely. 5
Benefits of Coaching • High morale • Empowerment • Development 6
Ending Remarks • Learn to give feedback – this is a Toastmasters fundamental • To influence others effectively, you need to remember that you're always being watched, writes Douglas Conant, chairman of Avon Products. People constantly monitor and judge your actions, so if you behave with honor and respect in your dealings with others, you're more likely to win influence over those around you. "Honor others with your attention and they will honor you with their commitment, hard work, and trust," Conant writes