“Leadership is lifting a person’s vision to high sights, the raising of a person’s performance to a higher standard, the building of a personality beyond its normal limitations.” —Peter Drucker
What are the Drivers of Leadership Coaching?
Leadership Coaching has had a resurgence in the last few years because the business culture is changing faster than ever before. Not only are we in the midst of a technological boom that shows no signs of relenting, we are also in the unique situation of having 5 different generations working alongside each other for the first time in history.
These two factors have created a number of challenges that no executive leader has ever had to deal with before:
- Heavier reliance on Internet, mobile access, blockchain, and technological capabilities
- Fewer rewards available for seniority, longevity, and experience
- Rapid promotion of newly hired “superstars”
- Flexible workforce with the rise of independent contractors
- Newly developed culture of collaboration
- More transparency in communication and feedback
And that’s just for openers.
These changes have been occurring since the mid 1990s, but it seems that the last decade has seen the highest levels of organizational change in workplace history. The rules that seemed to have always been in effect have been systematically thrown out the window. Senior executives who have been a part of industries for 30, 40, 50 years even are being replaced by new hires who are more aware of the technological landscape, who know what it means to stay relevant in this rapidly changing environment.
Staying on top of everything that’s happening is a challenge unlike anything you may have seen before, and once that’s compounded with all of the other challenges, day to day operations can appear extremely daunting. Not only are executives and top level managers are called to be accountable for their decisions more than ever, but they’re also being forced to make these decision at a pace that would’ve seemed absurd half a century ago. Expectations are rising, responsibility is rising, and it’s up to these leaders to rise to the challenges set before them.
The best leaders are the ones who aren’t afraid to admit that they could benefit from a little outside perspective, who are willing to seek out new skills and knowledge that will ultimately help them achieve their goals, and inspire their team to new heights. More than ever before, top level managers and senior executives are looking to Leadership Coaching to gain the insights they need to stay ahead of the game.
Things are difficult, but we’re here to help. We understand that the work environment is changing, and that adapting to change is difficult, but with our support you will not only catch up to the change that’s happening now, but you’ll also be ready for change in the future.
Approaches to Leadership Coaching
Leadership Coaching can be addressed in flexible formats using a customized process designed to meet the needs of the specific executive participating.
Consider the following three method axes of leadership coaching:
- Internal or External – Can this issue be resolved with someone on staff or through hiring an outside expert?
- Format – What logistics best suit the schedule and accountability required to affect the change?
- Developmental Depth – What steps can be taken to improve emotional intelligence and recognize negative subconscious behaviors?
For an executive who has lost rapport, and perhaps even credibility, among her peers due to sighing and shaking her head in meetings when she disagreed with what one of her colleagues was saying, an intervention by a peer manager (internal), one-on-one, with some positive reinforcing feedback each week for a couple of weeks might be the most appropriate and expeditious way to go.
For a senior sales VP who has on more than one occasion fallen short in preparation for an executive briefing, an internal, group course on time management might be useful. However, if that didn’t work, an external coach can implement time and task management strategies that make these mishaps a thing of the past.
Are you ready to take a closer look at what leadership coaching can do for you? Then arrange for a discovery call where we can discuss your situation confidentially.