Posts by Karen Anderson, PCC, M. Ed.
Listen For . . . Second Dimension
“When a quality listener listens, they listen to people and believe in others completely. They encourage and support others in being the best they can be, just in how they listen, without saying a word.” David Rock While the two previous articles in this series have offered a “sneak peek” from our second book into…
Read MoreListening For Reframes
“The most fundamental coaching skill is listening. Listening is not the passive process it seems because it involves dedicated attention to the other person and exquisite attention to the language they are using.” Jenny Rogers In addition to the “Listen Fors” noted in this month’s Ezine, our continuous study of coaching has introduced us to…
Read MoreListening is the Psychological Equivalent of Air
“Listening is the psychological equivalent of air.” ~ Stephen Covey Covey’s quote speaks to the basic yet transformational power of listening. Research abounds about the undeniable importance of this skill. Without full presence while listening, the other skills have a diminished effect. Most people think they are a good listener until they assess, learn more…
Read MoreHow to Sustain Focus on Working Agreements
Previously, this series addressed two ideas regarding Working Agreements – how to establish them and how to breathe life into existing ones. This article will focus on maintaining and sustaining the intended power of Working Agreements. As stated earlier, Working Agreements will stick ONLY if the group commits to practice them over time. This is the…
Read MoreHow to Breathe Life into Existing Working Agreements
While the first article in this series focused on the establishment of Working Agreements, this article will speak to breathing life into existing Working Agreements. Frequently, you tell us, “We have Working Agreements and no one pays attention to them!” So, what’s this about? Upon deeper reflection, it always comes down to one thing – failure of the…
Read MoreRx for Team Success
for Team Success Simple Ways to Establish Working Agreements What are Working Agreements and why are they important? Working Agreements serve as parameters or boundaries intended to guide interactions in a group setting. They are the standards or expectations by which individuals or groups agree to operate while working together. Working Agreements help to maximize…
Read More5 Ways to Build Trust
One thing we know for sure – high levels of trust are necessary for high levels of performance! The research findings of Megan Tschannen-Moran clearly support this assertion. Coach leaders who have internalized this premise are intentional about employing trust-building strategies on a daily basis. Here are some ideas to get you started: Make relationships…
Read MoreLeadership – Are We Multipliers or Diminishers?
In Liz Wiseman’s Multipliers – How the Best Leaders Make Everyone Smarter, she speaks about the difference between leaders who are multipliers and those who are what she calls diminishers. Right away, your brain is thinking about the kind of leader you are. As a “Coach Leader”, you fit within the multiplier arena because you…
Read MoreImagine . . . Teachers Craving Your Feedback
Imagine teachers saying . . . “give me more” . . . “your feedback is critical to my ongoing growth as a professional.” Well, that is a reality in more and more schools – schools that are making the shift to a coaching culture with a growth mindset that presumes positive intent. And, they are…
Read MoreA Cashmere SCARF, Please!
The latest neuroscience from David Rock and others speaks clearly about what my brain wants and needs to do my best work AND to be the best person I can be. Two things when combined are key . . . coaching AND the five domains of SCARF! Status = Status can be increased through regular…
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