For those who actually follow this blog, I apologize for what has become my annual summer recess. It's not intended; events always seem to sweep me along in the summer. And it is my intention to return -- soon.
But for now, I cede this space to one of my favorite coach, Jill Geisler of the Poynter Institute. As part of her must-read series on "What Great Bosses Know," she talks about the challenges and potential satisfactions of changing the culture of an organization in need of transition.
Enjoy! I'll be back soon.
Jill Geisler on "SuperVision:
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Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Coaching For Everyone
One of the things I most love about coaching is that there are about as many ways of being a coach as there are people to coach.
There are life coaches, dating coaches and parenting coaches; career coaches and executive coaches; coaches who specialize in biotech research, law firms, philanthropic organizations; myriad variations that I could not begin to list here.
I think everyone can benefit from coaching (me included). And the more people who learn about coaching and its benefits, the better for everyone.
That's why I'm so pleased to bring attention to this column by master coach Jill Geisler, who heads the Leadership and Management Group at the Poynter Institute, a training institute for journalists. Fans of this blog know they can find a link to Jill's column, "Leading Lines," on the left rail of this page.
Jill writes about what great bosses know about coaching their employees to higher levels of performance. She explains why it's worth the additional effort to resist "fixing" or doing everything yourself, and encouraging workers to discover their own talents.
Imagine what the workplace would be like if more bosses and supervisors saw themselves as coaches, empowered to support employees in finding their best, most creative and most resourceful selves.
As far as I'm concerned, the more coaches, the merrier.
Enjoy Jill's thoughtful analysis. And be sure to read more of Jill's work through the link on left side of this page.
There are life coaches, dating coaches and parenting coaches; career coaches and executive coaches; coaches who specialize in biotech research, law firms, philanthropic organizations; myriad variations that I could not begin to list here.
I think everyone can benefit from coaching (me included). And the more people who learn about coaching and its benefits, the better for everyone.
That's why I'm so pleased to bring attention to this column by master coach Jill Geisler, who heads the Leadership and Management Group at the Poynter Institute, a training institute for journalists. Fans of this blog know they can find a link to Jill's column, "Leading Lines," on the left rail of this page.
Jill writes about what great bosses know about coaching their employees to higher levels of performance. She explains why it's worth the additional effort to resist "fixing" or doing everything yourself, and encouraging workers to discover their own talents.
Imagine what the workplace would be like if more bosses and supervisors saw themselves as coaches, empowered to support employees in finding their best, most creative and most resourceful selves.
As far as I'm concerned, the more coaches, the merrier.
Enjoy Jill's thoughtful analysis. And be sure to read more of Jill's work through the link on left side of this page.
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Safety First
Management coach extraordinaire Jill Geisler hits the mark today in her regular podcast for the Poynter Institute. She's talking about how smart managers can benefit from creating a "Safe Venting Zone" for themselves.
(A link to Jill's management blog, "Leading Lines," can be found on the left rail of this page, just a few scrolls down).
Jill recognizes that everyone can get overwhelmed sometimes and need to blow off some steam -- even the most competent and creative executives. As Jill describes it:
"Used properly, your Safe Venting Zone provides you with ideas, solutions and a little therapy. In the Zone, you are away from your staff and in the company of a highly qualified partner."
Jill addresses the need for confidentiality and discretion, vital qualities to keep a "Safe Venting Zone" safe.
Jill adds: "Great bosses know that even blowing off steam needs to be done strategically or it can be self-defeating. That's especially the case when bosses choose to vent to their employees."
She's specifically writing about newsroom managers, but everyone can benefit from planning a safe place to vent.
You can read more from Jill here. And link to the podcast here.
One more thing: Happy Birthday, Jill!
(A link to Jill's management blog, "Leading Lines," can be found on the left rail of this page, just a few scrolls down).
Jill recognizes that everyone can get overwhelmed sometimes and need to blow off some steam -- even the most competent and creative executives. As Jill describes it:
"Used properly, your Safe Venting Zone provides you with ideas, solutions and a little therapy. In the Zone, you are away from your staff and in the company of a highly qualified partner."
Jill addresses the need for confidentiality and discretion, vital qualities to keep a "Safe Venting Zone" safe.
Jill adds: "Great bosses know that even blowing off steam needs to be done strategically or it can be self-defeating. That's especially the case when bosses choose to vent to their employees."
She's specifically writing about newsroom managers, but everyone can benefit from planning a safe place to vent.
You can read more from Jill here. And link to the podcast here.
One more thing: Happy Birthday, Jill!
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
Great Tips for Great Bosses
I'm doing a hand-off for this post. I know when I can't add to a perfect product. Jill Geisler, who heads up the Leadership and Management Group at the Poynter Institute for Media Studies, nails it with her list of the top ten things great bosses know.
All I can say is Amen.
Here's the link to her column:
http://www.poynter.org/column.asp?id=34&aid=147740
All I can say is Amen.
Here's the link to her column:
http://www.poynter.org/column.asp?id=34&aid=147740
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