#26 From Fixer to Coach: Turning Interruptions into Leadership Growth

13 Oct

How letting go can empower your team and lighten your load.

When someone comes to you with a problem, it’s easy to dive in and fix it. But what if, instead, you coached them through the solution? In this episode, we’ll talk about how to shift from solving to developing.

This serves two purposes, you don’t end up taking on more work - with your already too-long to-do list and you start developing your team. They’ll feel more engaged, empowered and ready to take on more work.

Consider how to shift your mindset from being the problem solver to the coach. The episode discusses techniques to assess the urgency of tasks and make informed decisions about when to delegate, always with an eye toward developing future leaders.

Links and Resources

The Coaching Habit by Michael Bungay Stanier

Unlocking Leadership Mindtraps by Jennifer Garvey Berger

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