During these crazy times it is hard to find the silver lining but I do believe there is one. Here are a couple of things to consider:
Over the past 25 years, I have been coaching managers and executives, and while leadership styles are continually evolving, the day-to-day challenges have predominantly remained the same. Leadership, at its core, has always been about people connecting with people. To put it another way, it is unbiased emotional intelligence skills that set exceptional leaders apart from less successful ones. The problem is leaders are high-achievement, driven individuals. As a result, they tend to use “results-focused” language and to engage people by solving problems as part of meeting goals and realizing expectations.
Statistics reported by the American Psychological Association underscore what we already know to be true: work related stress is skyrocketing. Unreasonable workloads, low salaries, lack of social support, and unrealistic performance expectations are some of the more commonly reported issues. When left unchecked, persisting stress can lead to serious health issues. Chronic stress can wreak havoc on the mind and body, contributing to conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, Alzheimer’s and autoimmune diseases, as well damaging effects on mental health. Short-term stress also has its consequences, including reduced focus, insomnia, headaches, and a breakdown in communication skills.
Early in their careers, many people learn that is best to put emotions aside when dealing with interpersonal workplace challenges. Emotional resilience is not a subject taught in business school, and most leaders are generally underequipped to handle stressful interactions. New research out of the London School of Business affirms the idea that leaders should consider creating a culture that supports emotional expression. Suppressing emotion only leads to anger and unresolved conflicts and what the researchers refer to as a “display climate”, “…where people fake smiles or warmth, and aren’t being honest about how they truly feel.”
Next session: 2020 class TBD
Hyatt Place Dallas/Grapevine
In this three full day learning experience, I will be teaching all of the tools and processes that I use currently in my executive coaching practice. I am sharing these tools for a number of reasons. First and foremost, the practice of executive coaching has exploded over the last several years. It is important to me that when one coaches another, that the coach has all the tools and processes available to them in order to have a successful coaching experience. This is important for both the coach and the client!
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