Just the opposite.
Unwillingness to get perspective or explore is the real sign of weakness.
Does that mean a leader with a coach gives up responsibility for decisions? For thinking? Planning? Whatever?
Absolutely not.
Coaching is about improving, not abdication. About getting out of any mental ruts and over whatever is reducing your success and satisfaction.
I have had external or internal coaches in some form for almost all of my career, whether I was in leadership positions or in external coach/consultant roles.
The biggest misses or errors I made in the past were usually when I didn’t have a coach, didn’t seek perspective … or got it, then ignored it! 😞
A change in perspective is worth 80 IQ points. (Attributed to computer pioneer Alan Kay)
Looking at opportunities or problems in new ways is often the most effective way forward. Reframing is a key element of brainstorming and other improvement techniques.
You can get that kind of perspective with anyone willing to constructively participate. Fostering collaboration in organizations also helps.
Coaches are of particular benefit for leaders on things that can’t be discussed with others in their organization. Or there is a need for any kind of confidential discussion in a safe place.
At the very least, a coach can help you avoid what Zig Ziglar called “stinkin’ thinkin’” 😉
If you don’t have a coach, I invite you to take advantage of a totally free “Business Breakthrough” coaching session where we’ll work together to:
🔎 Examine your situation from different angles
👉 Create next steps that take advantage of promising angles
⚡ Leave you better armed to tackle opportunities and problems
If you are in a leadership or management role, apply now for one of the limited free slots now opening for this month.
Contact us with:
1. What’s the biggest problem you’re trying to solve?
2. How hard has it been to solve it?
3. What have you already tried to solve the problem?
4. What progress have you made?
5. How would your life change if you solved it?
… along with any relevant background information about your role and the business.
Why wait? This gives you a “try before you buy” opportunity with little risk.
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