Great Leaders Are Great Coaches — Part 4: Assertive Coaching
A wise coach knows that there are times when you need to be curious, and there are times when you need to be assertive. In this episode, Alex continues our series on effective coaching for leaders by explaining how (and when) you can use assertion to help bring out the best in your people. He reminds us that assertiveness should not always be the default, but that wisdom and discernment can help you decide which tactic will serve the situation you’re in.
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- There are times when your job as a coach is to step in and speak assertively
- There’s a fine line between healthy and unhealthy assertions
- Wisdom is knowing when to leverage each coaching skillset
- Healthy assertions are rare
- Healthy assertions are trustworthy
- Healthy assertions are humble
- Healthy assertions are principle based
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