Tweet Coach Andrea’s Intro The words a leader uses can empower people or cut them down.  This week’s Tip by Helio Fred Garcia asks you to consider the effectiveness of your communication. Quote of the Week “Good communication is just as stimulating as black coffee, and just as hard to sleep after.” ~ Anne Morrow Lindbergh The Power of Communication By Helio Fred Garcia Words matter.  Words shape worldviews.  Words provoke action and reaction, which in turn provoke more words.  Getting the words right is critically important.  Getting the action right is also critically important.  And aligning the words and actions is even more important. The late Steve Jobs was [...]

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Tweet Coach Andrea’s Intro In this week’s Tip, Amy Lyman shares a metaphor using the collaboration and contribution that each part of the orchestra adds to make the piece outstanding.  She then applies that to business.  A great reminder! Quote of the Week “Creativity is the power to connect the seemingly unconnected.” ~ William Plomer Accompaniment By Amy Lyman In musical presentation, accompaniment is the action of playing along with other musicians as a supporter of their performance.  The work of an accompanist is intended to add to the entire presentation, to bring it to completion.  It is intended to complement what is already there, providing symmetry and balance to [...]

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Tweet Coach Andrea’s Intro This week’s Tip by Chris Widener reminds us that leaders are needed.  Others are depending on you to take on your leadership role.  What’s stopping you? Quote of the Week “A leader takes people where they want to go. A great leader takes people where they don’t necessarily want to go but where they ought to be.” ~ Rosalynn Carter The Challenge to Lead! By Chris Widener The topic of leadership has been and continues to be one of the most vital topics in human history. From ancient civilizations to modern day multi-national corporations, men and women of passion, fervor and zeal have sought to discover [...]

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Tweet Coach Andrea’s Intro “How do I share my ideas so that my team sees what I see?” James asked at the beginning of our coaching session last week.  This week’s Tip by Peter Jensen discusses the importance of communicating using imagery to enhance performance. Quote of the Week “Think like a wise man but communicate in the language of the people.” ~ William Butler Yeats Paint Clear Pictures of What is Desired By Peter Jensen It is common for coaches to tell people what they don’t want them to do, but it’s often difficult for them to articulate what they do want.  This seemingly simple concept – tell people [...]

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Tweet Coach Andrea’s Intro When my clients are avoiding making a decision, I have them imagine the best result and the worst result of their decision.  This process gets the issues on the table so they can be dealt with.  Many times, they see that their indecision is only making things worse.  This week’s Tip by Neil Ducoff provides additional thoughts on decision making for leaders. Quote of the Week “It’s less important to have unanimity than it is to be making the right decisions and doing the right thing, even though at the outset it may seem lonesome.” ~ Secretary Donald Rumsfeld Four Truths About Making the Toughest Leadership [...]

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Tweet Coach Andrea’s Intro What would happen in our political campaigns if candidates lead with heartfelt salutations?  Would it bring unity?  This week’s Tip by Stephen Lundin and Bob Nelson shares the origins of this idea from the Ubuntu. Quote of the Week “When we seek for connection, we restore the world to wholeness. Our seemingly separate lives become meaningful as we discover how truly necessary we are to each other.” ~ Margaret Wheatley A Durban Morning: Explaining the Ubuntu Philosophy By Stephen C. Lundin and Bob Nelson The sun is low on the horizon on a lush and brilliant South African morning.  The hills in the distance shimmer with [...]

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Tweet Coach Andrea’s Intro It’s been proven over and over again in the education field that when a teacher believes in a student and expects them to do well, it positively influences the student’s performance.  This week’s Tip brings this concept into the business world. Quote of the Week “To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream; not only plan, but also believe.” ~ Anatole France Communicating Belief and Confidence By Dr. Lewis Losoncy & Colin Walsh The poet Goethe observed, “If you want someone to develop a trait, treat them as though they already have it.”   One of the best predictors of an individual or [...]

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Tweet Coach Andrea’s Intro Leading your organization is not an easy task.  This week’s Tip shares 5 traits that will help you get there. I’m working with a number of young entrepreneurs who are building their businesses or departments.  I love that they are considering their blind spots and getting support to address these areas.  What better way to become an even stronger leader? Quote of the Week “Leadership is practiced not so much in words as in attitude and in actions.” ~ Harold Geneen Five Requirements to Become a Fearless Leader By Dr. Loretta Malandro Take 100% accountability and act as an owner. Take a bold stand and act [...]

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Tweet Coach Andrea’s Intro Being all work and no play is no fun. When I’m not working I like to read books, hike with my two dogs, or work out at the gym.  What do you like to do when you aren’t working? Please reply to this email and let me know! By taking care of yourself, you have a better outlook. After a hard workout at the gym, I feel confident and competent as evidenced by the way I hold myself and speak.  This week’s Tip highlights the difference between passive and confident language. Which do you use? Quote of the Week “The man who has confidence in himself [...]

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Tweet Coach Andrea’s Intro If you’re happy and you know it, clap your hands!  This song came to mind when I read this week’s Tip by Sal Monastero.  If you love what you do and want to inspire your people, show your positive feelings. Quote of the Week “Nothing great in the world has been accomplished without passion.” ~ Georg Wilhelm Love What You Do By Sal Monastero The most successful leaders are people who are passionate about their sports, businesses, family lives, or whatever it is that they are doing. Try to imagine an unenthusiastic sports coach.  Try to imagine a non-passionate politician.  Try to picture how boring an [...]

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