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Joining the Conversation

Today’s business professionals are becoming actively engaged in one or more of the online social media. Some may just be dipping their toe into the water, while others were early adopters, and daily messaging is now part of their quotidian routine. Many believe this involvement is motivated by a desire to join a community of […]

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What “Can” You Do? Goal Setting & Project Milestones

I saw a story on the news last year that brought home one of coaching’s major contributions to thinking and taking action. A teen from Chicago had seen the dramatic pictures and read about the historic devastation the tornado left in Joplin, Missouri. He prevailed on his mother to join him in going there to […]

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Ask for Feedback

“Did I miss anything?” “How can I support you?” “What worked?” “What didn’t work?” “What can I do differently next time to help you in this effort?” There are so many ways to seek feedback on your own performance—especially from your people. The frequency with which a leader asks for feedback is an important measure…and […]

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Coaching New Leaders Part 6: We’re Not Mind Readers

Jerry Murphy has been our  guest blogger of a series of six posts focused on coaching new leaders. Read about Jerry below. One of a manager’s most challenging and rewarding situations is working with someone who is becoming a manager herself—either a first-time manager or taking on a new leadership position. In this series of […]

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Coaching New Leaders Part 4: Of hammers, nails, and fatal flaws

Jerry Murphy is guest blogger of a series of six posts focused on coaching new leaders. The series will run consecutively. Read about Jerry below. One of a manager’s most challenging and rewarding situations is coaching someone who is becoming a manager herself—either a first-time manager or taking on a new leadership position. In this […]

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