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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Great coaches (and great leaders) know that curious questions lead to better, more meaningful answers. In this episode, Alex continues our series on effective coaching for leaders by explaining how you can use curiosity to have more meaningful conversations. He then breaks down three tactics for demonstrating curiosity—asking good questions, choosing the right tone, and listening intentionally.

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• Good leaders give answers to people, but great coaches extract answers from people
• People have answers and ideas, they may just need help working through them
• The tone you use can be the difference between an interaction and a conversation
• Grow in wisdom so you’ll know how to respond in the moment
• Ask good, specific questions to get meaningful answers
• A passive coach hears context, an active coach listens to language

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Great leaders are great coaches, and great coaches are highly relational. In this episode, Alex continues our series on effective coaching for leaders by explaining why it’s so important to show your people that you care. He then breaks down 6 characteristics of relational coaching and explains how you can use them to invest in your team and create an environment for transformation.

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• You’ll often see more transformation from coaching conversations than from vision conversations
• People don’t care what you know until they know that you care
• When someone shares something sensitive with you, how do you respond?
• 6 characteristics of relational coaching
• 1. Holistic: Don’t just coach the employee, coach the person
• 2. Context Sensitive: The value of coaching compounds over time
• 3. Intentional: Meaningful conversation doesn’t happen by accident
• 4. Committed to Listening: Follow these tips for effective listening
• 5. Empathetic: Often, what people really need is validation
• 6. Fun: Don’t forget that laughter opens doors

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