Episode Summary
In this episode of Mondays with Mike, Mike Staver answers the question: “Some of my team members seem resistant to coaching. See it as criticism rather than support. How can I shift their mindset to see coaching as positive?” Mike provides insights on how to re-evaluate your coaching approach to ensure it’s effective and well-received.
Key Takeaways
- Effective coaching involves asking questions and diagnosing situations, rather than simply providing feedback.
- Coaching should empower individuals by helping them focus and utilize their existing skills and knowledge to improve performance.
Notable Quotes
- “If you have people that think coaching is criticism, then you’re probably talking too much as a coach. You’re probably not diagnosing enough. You’re probably not asking enough questions”
- “Coaching is a dynamic, question-asking way to see the world, to be able to help people perform better, live better lives”
- “Coaching is believing that they probably have the skills and the knowledge necessary to improve. They just need to focus better”
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