Coaching Vs. Managing

Feb 12, 2012 | Humanistic Leadership

Managing and coaching is different Think of the best coach you ever had, either at work or outside of work. What did the coach do that was effective? How did the coach interact with you? What kinds of things did the coach help you to achieve? Now think of the best...
Planning as a system

Planning as a system

Sep 12, 2011 | Humanistic Leadership

What is a system? A system is comprised of many processes. These processes have ins and outs. Processes have starts and stops. They can be mature, or developing. Some of them work smooth and some have multiple broken links. It can be helpful to look upon management...
The Top 10 Ways to Lead Others

The Top 10 Ways to Lead Others

Sep 12, 2011 | Humanistic Leadership

1. Listen first, speak second. (People provide great information when you have the patience to listen) 2. Look for what is working well and encourage more of it! (Great leaders enable their people to build confidence in themselves.) 3. Provide feedback not evaluation....
The Ten Best Ways to Lead through coaching

The Ten Best Ways to Lead through coaching

Aug 12, 2011 | Humanistic Leadership

1. Ask lots of questions. It worked for Socrates and it can work for you. 2. Have more empathy. Putting yourself in the shoes of a subordinate will change your perspective. 3. Walk around a lot and be more visible. This produces more brief coaching moments which are...

Motivating Others Doesn’t Work

Jul 12, 2011 | Humanistic Leadership

Originally published July 12, 2011 | Updated July 2026 For decades, leaders have searched for the secret to motivating employees. Organizations spend billions of dollars each year on incentive programs, employee-of-the-month awards, bonuses, contests, and recognition...