Tag: coaching

  • When to Counsel and When to Coach: The Art of Leadership

    When to Counsel and When to Coach: The Art of Leadership

    Leadership is an intricate dance between guiding and empowering, a balance of counseling and coaching. Understanding when to offer validation and praise as opposed to instructive criticism is key to effective leadership. Here, we explore how leaders can discern between these two critical approaches and apply them effectively. Counseling: The Power of Validation and Praise…

  • Don't Sacrifice Conflict to Avoid Contention

    Don't Sacrifice Conflict to Avoid Contention

    Photo by patricksommer In our quest for harmony in professional settings, there’s a critical balance we often overlook – the balance between avoiding contention and fostering constructive conflict. Yes, conflict – a word that typically sends a shiver down the spine of any well-meaning professional. But let’s pause and reconsider our aversion to conflict, especially…