Over the years I have had the opportunity to mentor and coach many individuals as they grew in their careers and leadership responsibilities. Here is a lesson from one of my “Bringing About Positive Results” seminars:
As an athlete I often use sports scenarios or comparisons in my leadership teachings. For example a sprinter who has natural-born speed will do well most of the time, however the sprinter might find that they aren’t as strong at the end of their races because they haven’t worked on strength and endurance to carry their natural ability all the way to the end. In order to be the very best sprinter they work on what their weakness is to become a better all around sprinter…
This carries through in leadership and managing as well. For example, ask yourself what are you good at? Communication, follow-up, people skills, numbers, etc. And then ask yourself what you are not good at? Just like the sprinter your natural ability will come to you easily, without working at it. However your weaknesses will be extremely evident if you don’t work on them.
In my Coaching for Results seminar I work with you on finding your strengths and weaknesses and then develop a plan to work on your opportunities and then pass them on to your team.
It’s a no-brainer!
~RG
