by Angela Spaxman | Apr 1, 2006 | Book Reviews, Leader as Coach
“The beginning is the most important part of the work.” –Plato, Greek Author and Philosopher, (427 BC to 347 BC) Role transitions are critical times for employees and for organizations. Regardless of the situation into which new staff members arrive,...
by Angela Spaxman | Mar 1, 2006 | Leader as Coach
“We find no real satisfaction or happiness in life without obstacles to conquer and goals to achieve.” –Maxwell Maltz Last month’s article focused on how to discover what motivates your staff. In this article we’ll look at what you can do to increase...
by Angela Spaxman | Feb 1, 2006 | Leader as Coach
“Leadership is the ability to decide what is to be done and then get others to do it.” — Dwight D. Eisenhower 1890-1969, thirty-fourth President of the United States This quote by Dwight Eisenhower makes leadership sound so simple. But both parts of...
by Angela Spaxman | Jan 1, 2006 | Leader as Coach
“The heart has its reasons of which reason knows nothing.” –Blaise Pascal, Translated by A.J. KrailsheimerMotivation is a crucial element for a productive and effective workforce. A lack of motivation is a common complaint among managers and...
by Angela Spaxman | Nov 30, 2005 | Leader as Coach
“The whole point of being alive is to evolve into the complete person you were intended to be.”–Oprah Winfrey, O Magazine When leaders develop coaching skills they are progressing towards a higher-level leadership style which will lead to greater...
by Angela Spaxman | Oct 31, 2005 | Leader as Coach
“Few things help an individual more than to place responsibility upon him, and to let him know that you trust him.” –Booker T. WashingtonIn the August 2005 issue of the Manager as Coach News, I introduced some common management issues that are...
