One of the more difficult conversations to have with an employee is any one that involves discussion how their performance needs to improve. There are huge emotional walls many managers need to get over to be effective managers of employee performance. Many managers are fearful they will hurt the employees’ feelings or make them cry. Other managers struggle because they …
Are You Really Leading? Are You Coaching to the Goal?
By Michael Duke The philosophy presented in Coach to the Goal is not new. But as a reader, you’ll be asked to view familiar situations in a new and different way. And if you’re a leader, my goal is to challenge you to ask yourself, “Why am I here? What is my preeminent responsibility as a leader, manager or supervisor?” My hope is …