Coaching tips from issue 06 of the Coaching for Excellence newsletter.
The Threat of Caring
I’ve seen this [caring too much] and experienced it. An employee who cares about the quality of their work and the reputation of the business will be perceived as a threat. This is because their questions and work ethic reveal weaknesses in the system and challenge others to step up. Often these employees are shut out, let go, or leave because they feel stuck.
Great leaders aren’t intimidated. They value employees who care by listening, addressing concerns instead of dismissing them, and inviting the employee to share additional feedback.
You can train for skill, not desire and work ethic. Employees who care are the future leaders of business. Will they help lead your business or someone else’s?
Coaches aren’t Heroes
A therapist can’t fix your personal relationship issues either. In the same way, coaches are guides, not crutches.
ALL relationships require you to do the work. And because this requires a lot of emotional and mental labor many people avoid it by either attempting to outsource it or focusing on physical work.
However, the work can’t be avoided because each new relationship will present the same problems because you’re part of the equation. When looking back at your relationships with employees, contractors, or vendors do you see any recurring patterns?
- How did you respond to conflict?
- How did these relationships end?
- How did you respond when they ended?
I share this as a continuous learner actively working to polish my edges to show up better for you and those I love.
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