The Best Leaders Are Great Coaches
Great leadership is made up of numerous different elements and roles, which come together differently in different leadership styles. One role that’s often overlooked is that of serving as a coach. If you’ve ever played or trained under a great coach, you already understand how vast their influence can be. The best leaders, like the best coaches, give those around them permission to succeed and know how to help them reach their potential. Here are some of the most important coaching ideas shared by great leaders—ideas that can benefit anyone’s leadership in any field: Communicate with wisdom. As a coach and leader, you need exceptional communication skills. Your words should make people sit up, listen and feel inspired to act. Challenge the unchallenged. It’s important to know how to challenge others without making them feel criticized or scorned. Raise the bar. Set and maintain high personal standards. Keep raising the bar so others can follow suit. Invest in t...