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Hub You - Introduction to Performance Coaching
IT ALL STARTED ON A TYPICAL NOVEMBER MORNING back in nineteen eighty seven. Life was changing for me quickly; I just didn’t realize it at the time. I had been successful in some bodybuilding contests as a teenager, but that was really as far as I wanted to go in the sport. I worked at a local construction company as an architect. Each day in the office started out the same; grab a cup of coffee and sit down at my desk. Being a designer, you either had a mouse, pencil or cup of coffee in your hand.It all began that morning when I looked over at a sheet of paper that lay next to my computer with these words that read; I AM MR. MICHIGAN 1988. At the time I thought it was funny and threw it away. Two weeks later, I real
Healthcare costs on the rise, but there are a number of ways to lower your medical expenses.An ounce of prevention.One of the most effective ways to lower medical expenses, especially over the long haul, is to maintain a healthy lifestyle by:* Taking advantage of wellness programs* Maintaining a healthy weight* Exercising regularly* Kicking unhealthy habits (e.g., smoking)* Getting regular checkups.Look for the freebies.If your health insurance provides little to no coverage in certain areas, or if you lack health insurance coverage, look into free health screenings. Local clinics and hospitals often offer a variety of screenings, such as blood pressure, cholesterol,
The person in charge used to have unquestioned authority and ability to command and compel. Strict obedience was believed to be a necessity. Today, managers must focus on leading and persuading rather than ordering and forcing. In more and more industries today, especially retail, the never-ending supply of job applicants has dried up. Instead of "fire and replace," managers must develop the skills to "improve and correct." Leaders must learn effective performance coaching techniques and know how to convince workers to change their behavior in order to achieve organizational objectives.
The word "performance coaching" has been abused by some business experts, perhaps because they are less skilled in performance coaching techniques than they could be. Coaches in the business world run the gamut from well-trained professionals to rank amateurs who deal in unscientific methodologies. The true coach is a trained expert who understands the application of behavioral science concepts and human relations principles. It is important for us to remember that it is possible for managers to improve their coaching skills to the point where they can effectively change the inappropriate behaviors of employees into productive behaviors that drive organizational results.
One of the most critical skills a manager or executive must have is the ability to coach others to not only reinforce positive behaviors, but to also correct ineffective behaviors. I have studied a dozen different performance coaching systems and models in my professional career, but clearly the best one I’ve used is an Eight Step Model created by Drs. Steven Stowell and Matt Starcevich. It is described in their book titled The Coach, published by The Center for Management and Organization Effectiveness. As we explore performance coaching in this and subsequent articles you can
It might be said that the motto for the technology and information age is: The only thing constant is change. The main culprit for all this change is the computer, and subsequently, the Internet. As a real estate agent you’ve probably caught up with technology and realized what a great tool it can be. However, lest you be caught unaware, let me warn you that the Internet is as ruthless as it is charming.One of the keys to your success with the Internet is to step out of your real estate agent shoes and into your potential clients’ shoes. You need to think like your clients do, and one of the first rules of human behavior is this: no one will do anything for you just because you want them to.So what’s the answer? Sim
The word "performance coaching" has been abused by some business experts, perhaps because they are less skilled in performance coaching techniques than they could be. Coaches in the business world run the gamut from well-trained professionals to rank amateurs who deal in unscientific methodologies. The true coach is a trained expert who understands the application of behavioral science concepts and human relations principles. It is important for us to remember that it is possible for managers to improve their coaching skills to the point where they can effectively change the inappropriate behaviors of employees into productive behaviors that drive organizational results.
One of the most critical skills a manager or executive must have is the ability to coach others to not only reinforce positive behaviors, but to also correct ineffective behaviors. I have studied a dozen different performance coaching systems and models in my professional career, but clearly the best one I’ve used is an Eight Step Model created by Drs. Steven Stowell and Matt Starcevich. It is described in their book titled The Coach, published by The Center for Management and Organization Effectiveness. As we explore performance coaching in this and subsequent articles you ca
It is true that future cannot be foreseen; but it is all the more true that a man shapes his destiny. Future can always be bright if you have the guts to fight your way through all the adverse situations. One adverse situation in a man’s life is low credit. But as they say problems always come with a solution. You too have a solution to all your woes. Shape up a bright future with low credit loans.Low credit, of course are certain past mistakes, which you always repent upon. And obviously you may not even dream of committing the same mistakes again. A possible arrear or default in the past has landed you in gaining a low credit score. This is always true, if you are a fighter. You may have defaulted by chance, not by mere
The word "performance coaching" has been abused by some business experts, perhaps because they are less skilled in performance coaching techniques than they could be. Coaches in the business world run the gamut from well-trained professionals to rank amateurs who deal in unscientific methodologies. The true coach is a trained expert who understands the application of behavioral science concepts and human relations principles. It is important for us to remember that it is possible for managers to improve their coaching skills to the point where they can effectively change the inappropriate behaviors of employees into productive behaviors that drive organizational results.
One of the most critical skills a manager or executive must have is the ability to coach others to not only reinforce positive behaviors, but to also correct ineffective behaviors. I have studied a dozen different performance coaching systems and models in my professional career, but clearly the best one I’ve used is an Eight Step Model created by Drs. Steven Stowell and Matt Starcevich. It is described in their book titled The Coach, published by The Center for Management and Organization Effectiveness. As we explore performance coaching in this and subsequent articles you ca
Properties in S.W. France particularly in the Gers, Landes and Pyrenees Atlantic are some of the most diverse and interesting in the whole of the country, which is of course one of the beauties of buying in France and particularly in the south west.Throughout the Gers, Landes and Pyrenees Atlantic we see architecture of such different stlyes and type from the traditional Landaise to the original B?arnaise. The ever favourite L-shaped farmhouse, the wattle and daub of the typical colombage country cottages.Added to the variety in property, you have in these regions, not only the French influence but also a distinct influence coming from the Basque and Spanish cultures.It is not only the properties but the whol
One of the most critical skills a manager or executive must have is the ability to coach others to not only reinforce positive behaviors, but to also correct ineffective behaviors. I have studied a dozen different performance coaching systems and models in my professional career, but clearly the best one I’ve used is an Eight Step Model created by Drs. Steven Stowell and Matt Starcevich. It is described in their book titled The Coach, published by The Center for Management and Organization Effectiveness. As we explore performance coaching in this and subsequent articles you ca
Many people do not realize it, but it is the daily Adsense cash that tends to quickly add up to those huge checks some leading affiliates make. In other words, there is really no magic about it; your daily average Adsense cash is what will decide your monthly income. It is as simple as that.So all an Adsense affiliate needs to do is to ensure that the daily cash they make is as high as possible. To do this, there is one thing you must do at your web site or blog site. And that is you must research and find the highest possible paying keywords to use in your content that will attract the ads that will give you maximum possible returns every time somebody clicks on them.There are various online tools, many of them fre
First of all let’s define what performance coaching is. It is an interactive communication and relationship process between leaders to team members, peers to peers, or even team members to leaders with the purpose of exerting a positive influence on people and/or the organization. Coaching enhances the behavior change, motivation, performance, awareness, and development of another person. Performance Coaching is typically an ongoing process of building a partnership for continuous improvement.
Now, let’s consider when coaching is appropriate. This is an important discussion, because inexperienced coaches believe that coaching only takes place when something goes wrong. I’ve found eight situations when performance coaching should be considered by managers and executives. Notice that these situations are not all negative in nature. They are:
- When performance improves and deserves to be rewarded
- When performance declines and deserves to be corrected
- When a goal is achieved and deserves to be rewarded
- When a goal is missed and deserves to be discussed
- When an employee exhibits an inappropriate behavior that doesn’t affect his/her performance
- During the regular performance appraisal process
- When the employee deserves to understand his/her career opportunities
- When it’s just a good time to talk about how things are going
In every performance coaching workshop I have taught I have been asked if everyone will respond to a coach’s attempts at coaching. In other words are there some people who are not coachable or resistant to coaching? The answer to that question is, regrettably, yes. Here is how the numbers break down. Fifty percent of the general population will respond favorably to a coach’s attempts at coaching. In fa
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