Here are four real life leaders (with different names of course) who looked for help and got it.
This was Jane’s story.
- I have some big, important goals.
- I’m working way too hard.
- I’m not accomplishing enough.
- My staff isn’t accomplishing enough.
- Sometimes I wonder if they care.
- I’m “all over the place”.
- I’m tired and stressed.
- This is no fun.
- Why am I doing this?
- I feel way out of balance – way out of control.
Lala was not as stressed but is every bit as concerned about how to manage her team’s performance. This was her story.
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Our company has been very successful.
- Largely because of working so hard to take care of our clients.
- I’m proud of that.
- But lately things have been falling through the cracks.
- There is much more work to do.
- I’m worried we are losing our “touch”.
- We have a great future if we can just do the right stuff.
- But – I’m all over the place.
- If I’m all over the place, I’m sure they are too.
- I feel out of balance and out of control.
- I wish I had more confidence.
- I need someone to help me get focused on the right things, so I can help them do the same.
Molly said:
- I like being in charge.
- I ask my staff members for input on many things.
- But sometimes it isn’t appropriate to do that.
- Like when I need to sort through priorities, resolve a staff issue, brainstorm an idea that I’m not ready to share with people “inside”…the list goes on and on.
- I could ask a friend or family member – or an investor. But…
- I need an objective sounding board.
- It could help me push through issues more confidently.
- That would give me energy and confidence.
- And if I found the right person, it could be a lot of fun!
This was Ashley’s story:
- The economy has hit us hard.
- I tried not to but ended up having to reduce staff.
- I absorbed much of the extra work.
- It’s hard to give the same care I gave to everyone (clients and staff) before.
- I feel out of balance and out of control.
- When the economy does bounce back, I’m worried we won’t have the capacity.
- I worry a lot.
- I wish I had a plan or something that would give me more confidence that I’m doing the right stuff.
Each of these leaders:
- loved her work (or did at one time).
- wanted to grow her business.
- was willing to work hard.
- wanted to enjoy herself.
- wanted to grow personally and professionally.
- wanted to help her team do the same.
- wanted a positive work environment with high productivity and morale.
- realized that she needed greater balance, control and confidence as a manager in order to make this happen.
We helped each of them:
- take charge in more effective ways
- make things happen
- and inspire others to do the same
Contact Jan about the possibility of working with you as your coach.
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