It's Your Weaknesses, Not Strengths, That Make You A Good Coach And Leader
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This article was originally published on Forbes. One of the core adages in any coaching or advisory work is simply that “no one will take your advice if they don’t think you understand their experience.” The same is true as a leader—especially in a world where coaching and leadership are increasingly similar skills. Much advice and guidance are offered without a deep or direct personal experience of the issues at hand. When this happens, the coaching and advice you offer might be intellectually accurate, but it won’t have the same power as a lived experience authentically shared.
It's Your Weaknesses, Not Strengths, That Make You A Good Coach And Leader
It's Your Weaknesses, Not Strengths, That…
It's Your Weaknesses, Not Strengths, That Make You A Good Coach And Leader
This article was originally published on Forbes. One of the core adages in any coaching or advisory work is simply that “no one will take your advice if they don’t think you understand their experience.” The same is true as a leader—especially in a world where coaching and leadership are increasingly similar skills. Much advice and guidance are offered without a deep or direct personal experience of the issues at hand. When this happens, the coaching and advice you offer might be intellectually accurate, but it won’t have the same power as a lived experience authentically shared.