| Attention Coaches! Did you know there are over seven million privately owned companies in North America? Connect with the universe of family owned companies who need your services as a coach who speaks their language! Add your profile to our directory of professionals right now. |
|
Coaching; The Language Of Recognition
By Chris Herrmann
As she rushed through the office, Kacy Dillon, the divisional Director stopped briefly by Ian Brechin's desk, gave him the "thumbs-up" sign and said "Great job, Brechin, you did well!" She then sped off in the direction of her next meeting leaving Ian a little bemused. He was struggling with this new computer system and had just crashed it for the third time this morning. Was she being sarcastic or was she referring to the major deal he had just closed with what was to be the company's largest client. Hopefully the latter!
From time to time you can see examples where managers act as spectators. Their behavior; the words they use and their body language would not be out of place at a soccer or baseball match. They would be sitting in the stands chewing on a hot dog, swigging a beer and shouting criticism at the players (their staff) on the field. There is very little connection between the manager and the staff other than they happen to be sitting in the same building.
This image is used to highlight the profound difference between the 'manager as coach' and the 'manager as spectator'. A coach works individually with each of the players, helping them to overcome setbacks and obstacles to progress. They understand how their players respond to different types of motivation and how their family life and health affect their performance.
Most of all coaching is
Our articles continue...
|
How Much to Spend on Advertising?The quandary is that a business cannot survive without a fresh flow of incoming customers. But, a business can seldom generate a fresh stream of customers without spending money to get the word out about their business.Discover "No Results, No Pay" Radio Advertising and Generate New WebSite TrafficHere's a simple way to use "No Results, No Pay" radio
advertising and build traffic for your website.Misconceptions and Lessons of Advertising Your New BusinessWhen you are starting out in a new home business and no one
knows who you are, one of the greatest challenges you will face
is how to drum up new business.Is Your Business in Motion?One of the basic laws of physics is Newton's 1st law. This states that a body at rest will tend to remain at rest, while a body in motion and moving at a constant velocity will tend to remain in motion. The same thing can be said about your business. Is your business in motion, or at rest?Understanding the Different Methods of Offline PromotionNo business can survive the long run without some form of
consistent advertising. As a result, most business owners will
eventually consider using advertising to promote their business.How To Go From Under Dog to Top Dog by Unleashing The Power Of a PostcardHow To Go From Under Dog to Top Dog
by Unleashing The Power Of a PostcardAdvertising Your Home Business on a BudgetWhen you are starting out in a new home business and no one
knows who you are, one of the greatest challenges you will face
is how to drum up new business.Advertising 101 for the Small Business Owner"The spider looks for a merchant who doesn't advertise so he can spin a web across his door and lead a life of undisturbed peace." --- Mark Twain (1835-1910)
Although Samuel L. Clemens, a.k.a. Mark Twain, lived in a time when there was no radio broadcasting or television, he was no fool. His gift for the written word influenced generations of Americans --- and his sharp wit and wisdom exposed the truth’s of life, so much so that his words still ring true today.
How to Win the Advertising and Promotion GameI am certain that, as a business owner, you have often
entertained the question as to how much to spend and where to
spend your advertising dollars. For most small business owners,
these questions can add to the headaches suffered in the course
of normal everyday operations of their business.Cable Ads 5 Bucks!Cable has grown from 13 houses connected together
in 1948 to coverage of nearly 70% of all
households in the U.S. With dozens, even hundreds
of channels, Cable is now a major player for local
advertising dollars, some for less than 5 bucks.15 Tips for Better Yellow Page AdsYellow Pages advertising is one of the most
popular forms of advertising in the country today.
Here are 15 ways to make their yellow pages more
effective.What the Newspaper Ad Person Won't Tell YouYou should understand the newspaper's weaknesses and learn
to avoid them whenever possible.Get More Sales When You AdvertiseHere are 3 powerful marketing tactics you can use to get
more sales the next time you advertise. All 3 work for any
business. And you can use them effectively on the Internet
or in traditional media.
carried out on a very frequent basis. You don't wait for the big match to give your advice to the team in the way that the 'manager as spectator' does. You work really closely with everyone in the team to understand the strengths and weaknesses of your defense and your strikers before they have to be tested under pressure. The Language of Coaching Spectator language is full of demands; "Do this, do that, do the next thing." There is no time or space for discussion, experimentation and, god forbid, failure. Spectator managers need results and they need them now. The language of a coach is significantly different. First of all the coach is an integral part of the team; more often found on the field than in their fur-lined office. Team language tends to contain the word "We" and you will hear a softer tone to the questions "How can we improve this? How can we make that happen faster, more accurately or more consistently?" It is a relationship of trust between two adults rather than a critical parent talking down to a child. Ian Brechin's co-worker, Joanna Collins came to his assistance with the new computer system. "I've found some work-arounds that avoid crashing the system, let me show you." Then, almost as an afterthought she added "I hope you realize how proud we all are that you closed the Grossman deal, you'll need to share some of your trade secrets with the rest of us." Ian smiled, wondering why Joanna's piece of recognition seemed more valuable than Kacy Dillon's. Article Source: http://www.articleblender.com Published by www.BoomerangAwards.com. Empowering business using technology and an ancient primeval technique to create a new employee recognition and reward program. Obtain your FREE report "20 Tips To Running Successful Recognition And Reward Systems" at www.BoomerangAwards.com
Here are some more family business coaching articles...
Life Coaching – Helping You For Life
By Sharon Pearson
Life coaching can be fittingly thought of as your lifeguard. It literally saves you from dying a death of uncertainty, frustration and under-accomplishment. It gives great meaning to your life and Read more...
|
Mentoring One’s Way To Greater And Longer-lasting Weight Loss
By Tom Kelly
Losing weight and keeping it off is a lonely and difficult journey. That’s why so many dieterswho go it alone set themselves up for failure. Designed by TKFitnessSolutions.com, the new Read more...
|
Interview Coaching: Add Value To Your Business – Be On The Cutting Edge
By Carole Martin
You name it - Blackberry, Skype Connection, Cell Phone, iPhone – these are the tools of this trade.Has it happened to you in your business? You reach out to someone in a far away country and Read more...
|
How To Coach A Perfect 10!
By SeanMcPheat
The other day I was delivering some coaching skills training for a company when a delegate asked me how she should coach the person who is an introvert and has little to say.This is the type Read more...
|
| executive coaching program news: |
Message for troubled times
Managers face the task of communicating some difficult decisions to an apprehensive workforce as the slowdown bites
Make a clean desk of it in 2009
Treat the cause rather than the symptoms if you want a tidier office this year
Pfizer chief's cure
In spite of restructuring, Jeff Kindler, boss of the world's largest pharmaceuticals company, does not rule out future acquisitions
The value of office gossip
The rumour mill does not have to be a destructive. Constructively harnessed, it can help manage worker expectations and even act as method of testing out new ideas
Gadgets for world-beaters
Financial Times writers asked busy business travellers about which devices they use to keep in touch around the globe
From geek to online guru
A dyslexic web designer, a call-centre operative and a single mother all had their fortunes changed thanks to their use of social networking websites
Prisons specialist steps out
A software provider to the Belfast security industry has been unlocking its potential after years of shunning publicity
Turbulent times ? patent opportunities
Ocean Tomo's success highlights the complex market for innovation functioning under the constraints of the credit crisis
India has drama in store
Shoppers in the subcontinent favour the colour and theatre of the bazaar over more minimalist western store designs, writes Amy Yee
Departing words of wisdom
The ideal farewell speech should be a subtle balance of humour, memories, reassurance and gratitude
Salvation from innovation
The septuagenarian president of Casio says that a surge in new products will see the company through any recession
Brewers need clear heads after awards
There is little time for celebration when sudden fame brings the placing of huge orders
Partnerships for prudent times
As sources of early-stage funding dry up, astute entrepreneurs are learning how to benefit from tie-ups with big companies
Carmakers set out to regain reputation
After a beating on Capitol Hill, the US manufacturers want to prove critics wrong about their cars
When managers say suit yourself
Some companies are profiting by allowing teams to formulate their own flexible and efficient working arrangements
|
