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In this discussion, Simpson shares his thoughts on how to get middle-level performers to become high-level achievers.

In this discussion, Simpson gives final thoughts on what it means to be an effective coach and how to inspire others to greatness.

In this discussion, Simpson recommends ways to merge mission, vision, and values, as outlined in previous chapters, into an actual plan.

In this discussion, Simpson breaks down the steps to implementing the Organizational Effectiveness Cycle by using definitions of mission, vision, and values.

In this discussion you will learn about trust and its importance in a corporate setting.

In this discussion learn to inspire your team by creating a high degree of inspiration, trust, and support.

In this discussion refine your listening skills and learn to better recognize potential by adopting the vantage point of the individual.

In this discussion learn about what "whack-a-mole" leaders are, how they act, and how to avoid being one.

In this discussion Simpson introduces the Organizational Effectiveness Cycle as a way to track an entire organization's growth.

In this discussion, learn how to seek strategic clarity and create your personal mission statement.

In this discussion learn how to recognize and tailor potential in both your overall team and in each individual.

In this discussion go in depth into building trust, the first of seven coaching skills.

In this discussion create a continuous effort to reach team and individual goals by creating a powerful and purposeful flow with full engagement and optimal energy.

In this discussion, adopt the four steps to challenge paradigms and remove false assumptions.

In this discussion create a lasting commitment with your team through empowerment and purpose.

In this discussion challenge paradigms by changing your perspective and help fuel the flame of your team's potential.

In this discussion learn how to create a vision that includes a strategic attack to accomplish team and individual goals.

Over the past six years, Michael K. Simpson’s Unlocking Potential has helped leaders motivate, inspire, and fully engage their teams. This revised edition, written with Maria Sullivan and Kari Saddler, builds on that powerful foundation for a new generation of leaders. The key is not just managing but coaching - developing the talents of your organization’s most important asset: the employees. In any successful organization, that begins with the basic skills developed by Simpson: building trust, recognizing potential, challenging paradigms, and more.

All great coaches know how to ask good open-ended questions and how to give effective feedback. They keep a balanced and honest perspective that separates the person from the problem or issue; coaching to leverage their unique strengths and helping them improve weaknesses with a mindset focused on continuous improvement.