By: Michael D. Ringrose
I believe one of the core values that is fundamental to strong leadership, is the possession of a clear sense of direction and coaching is about taking people from where they are to where they or you wish them to be. It iis also labout ensuring that they take ownership of the journey in moving from “A” to “B” and that they are not simply coerced into occupying another space. If such is the case, they will probably not be more effective nor have any sense of attainment as a result of the process of change.
Coaching generates team work and team work is an essential ingredient in moving linvididuals and groups forward to a more progressive state. Consensus is important and it will generate group energy and dynamic but it should not be equated with democracy. It often is. Leaders need to accept the responsibility of the position they hold and that involves moving individuals, groups or organisations from a given state to a future state. They abdicate that responsibility when they willl not move the group until they have satisfied the llowest common denominator and secured a majority vote on the proposed action.
Clarity of purpose is essential but the difficult part is in securing the commitmen tof everybody to be part of it. The Leader cannot afford at this point to be concerned about his or her personality ratings. The Leader must generate both an invitation to all critical players to be part of the development path and, simultaneously, make it crystal clear that there is a legitimate expectatlion that they will, givenn all the resources necessary for accomplishment, commi to attainment of goals..
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