One of the greatest coaches of all times, John Wooden, (lead UCLA men’s basketball team to 7 consecutive championships) knew how important it was to be trusted as a Coach. Here’s what he said “I considered it a sacred trust: helping to mold character, instill productive principles and values, and provide a positive example for those under my supervision”. He obviously knew something about Coaching!
We incorporate many of the all-time great Coach’s philosophies into our CEO Coaching, Leadership Coaching and Family Business Coaching.
Top 5 ways to be a trusted Coach and achieve peak performance:
#1. Model the way (right actions, attitude, determination)
#2. Listen – the only way to understand what motivates your followers
#3. Show you care – pay attention and ask about the details of their lives
#4. Be consistent – reliability is the center of trust
#5. Expect greatness from your followers before they even believe in it