Communication
Advice Does Not Equal Coaching
Margo was extremely bright and had recently earned a doctorate in education from an Ivy League School. She came to our first coaching session with a very clear set of goals and was ready to achieve them. Although Margo was a charter school director in an urban setting, she now wanted to change direction and…
Read MoreTRUST – TIME, ATTENTION, & TENDING
Because the work of education is fast, rapid, urgent, and constantly being diverted to the next emergency, how we handle people and the situations they are a part of create the feelings and thinking of culture. As a leader your words and actions are continuously being observed. You create the environment through your choices and…
Read MoreChange and Complexity of Thought
By: Frances Shuster, PCC I have been hearing more and more messages in today’s climate about the idea of individuals and thinking. Some say children should not be taught critical or higher order thinking because it encourages them to question the teachings of their parents. Questioning ideas we have heretofore assumed to be true requires…
Read MoreThe Power of Habit
Recently I picked up the book The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg and I could not put it down. Duhigg has a way of writing that’s captivating and certainly motivated me to want to read on. I was intrigued by the way he connected some of the latest findings from neuroscience with our ability…
Read MoreThe Powerful Language of Leaders
When I think about what it takes to be an effective leader, I revert to my own memories of people and experiences from my personal and professional life. You can probably think of leaders who you have admired over the years and maybe some who missed the mark. For me, communication is an essential skill…
Read MoreThink Twice Before You Speak
By Linda Gross, ACC “Think twice before you speak, because your words and influence will plant the seed of either success or failure in the mind of another.” ― Napoleon Hill Napoleon Hill was one of the first American authors who emphasized personal development in his writings. Moreover, he focused on the power of positivity…
Read MoreIf You Are Reading this, Thank You Coach!
I had the opportunity to have a very valuable coaching session as part of our ongoing personal development process within Coaching For Results Global. You might call it “coaches coaching coaches.” I have moved from being a passive observer of my “issue” to taking an active role in the situation. How did my coach help…
Read MoreLessons Learned on a Gurney
Who would have ever thought that the lessons of using positive intent – one of our essential coaching skills – would be reinforced for me as I was being wheeled back to my room after a recent surgery? Certainly not me, but there it was! With my morphine pump held tightly in my hand I…
Read MoreResolutions That Stick
New Years’ Resolutions are easy enough to make but hard to keep over time. We begin with commitment and enthusiasm, to change a habit that is important to us. But our brains… and our muscles… and our psyches… default to the old patterns very soon! Before we know it, we are back on the old…
Read MoreHow Phone Coaching Works
Listening to See I called Armando to welcome him as a new client, share my excitement to be his coach, answer questions, and schedule our first session. When I asked what questions he had, Armando said, “After reading your email, I understand it’s my responsibility to call at the scheduled time from a place where…
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