Tag: coaching-skills-for-managers

  • How to Keep Your 1:1 From Becoming a Vent Session

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    Last week, I wrote about knowing when to stop giving direction and start asking questions. But there’s an important caveat: The questions you ask will determine the outcome of the conversation. Because asking questions doesn’t automatically make a conversation productive. In fact, the wrong questions can turn a 20-minute 1:1 into a 20-minute vent session.…

  • What Does It Actually Mean to “Make Them Think”?

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    One of the most common questions I hear from managers is: “How do I get my team to think for themselves?” Maybe it’s an employee who brings you every problem without first thinking through possible solutions. Maybe you’ve had the same conversation with the same person three times. You’ve explained exactly what needs to change.…