Have you ever thought of inspiring people to be better and more productive?
Have you ever thought about what it would feel like to inspire your people, friends, family, or special people in your life? Imagine being the one who leads by example, who others look up to for guidance and courage. Instead of following the crowd, you have the power to set the path, make a difference, and ignite positive change. Every action you take can influence those around you, showing them what’s possible when you believe in yourself and your dreams. Why not be the spark that lights up others' lives?
The most effective frontliners view themselves as “coaches”, people who show the way rather than instruct you to it, charged with helping team members grow rather than simply telling people what to do. We call these leaders “Opportunity Managers” and they embrace the following four pillars of the Coaching Mindset.
1. Build a strong relationship with each team member: Employees respond well to managers who show that they genuinely know them and care about them. Managers who embody the coaching mindset build relationships with every team member by conducting regular and effective 1-on-1 check-ins, finding areas of common interest, and creating numerous positive interactions that build up over time.
2. Focus on the growth and improvement of the team member over time: Managers who embody a coaching mindset focus on the employee’s growth and improvement over time and offer the employee opportunities to help the person grow. These managers know how to break down tasks into manageable chunks and help each employee take on increased responsibility (and complexity) over time.
3. Be patient, kind, and supportive of the employee: Supervisors who embody the coaching mindset are kind, approachable, and build trust with their team members. As a result, the team seeks out their guidance and support and is willing to go the extra mile for their manager.
4. Tailor coaching to the team member’s learning styles: Some employees learn by talking through an experience while others learn through doing something in a “hands-on” fashion. Managers with a coaching mindset tailor their guidance to the learning preferences of each team member, thereby increasing the speed at which they learn and apply new skills.
A skilled manager builds and shapes the culture and the performance of their team.
by Philip Price; Forbes (edited)