When you let your team shine, empower them and support them, everyone wins. Check out today’s video for tips on helping your team to shine. Click here for just the audio of this episode. Click to learn more about the Remarkable Leadership Workshop. The best leaders find ways to make the team look good. @KevinEikenberry […]
The Language of Encouragement
Some of the most powerful things in life are simple. Such is the case with encouragement. People are more productive, more focused and more successful in a positive and supportive environment than in a negative one. And we can help create that environment by being more encouraging. John Adair wrote, “Praise and recognition based on […]
The Power of Positive Feedback (and More)
In any coaching workshop I lead, or in any conversation with leaders that turns to coaching, the discussion of positive feedback will ensue. Here are just a smattering of the questions that come up. How much positive feedback should be given? Don’t people already know if they are doing it well? If I give them […]
Eight Supportive Behaviors Every Coach (and Person) Should Use
Ask ten people to describe the best coaches they have experienced and chances are seven or more will mention support in some way. Underline and highlight that fact in your personal thinking about coaching. The best coaches are supportive. Knowing and agreeing with that idea is one thing. Knowing what that means and being able […]
Seven Ways to Build Trust as a Leader
There are many reasons why trust is important to leaders. With higher levels of trust you are able to influence change more easily and quickly. With more trust you are able to create higher levels of productivity and team cohesiveness. I could go on, but in short, being trustworthy and trusted are two of the most valuable […]