The biggest challenge I see my small business clients facing is leadership in the “new normal” business climate. Their staffs are constantly bombarded with negative economic news, mounting economic pressures and increased workloads.
Leaders need to find a way to help their teams be focused, resilient and ready to compete in this new economy. The brain scientists have proven that stress seriously limits people’s access to their own creativity and effectiveness. Today’s business leader needs to understand how to create the right mindset, mood and messages that will create a focused and highly competitive business team. Most small business owners reach their position because of their passion for the business, not their the leadership prowess. The most successful leaders know their team’s winning record will be a direct result of their leadership effectiveness.
Leaders who can become Coaching Leaders will learn from the best lessons of effective sports coaches. They’ll learn how to coach people to be more successful and competitive and at the same time build loyal teams. When you are a demanding boss you are a jerk…when you are a demanding coach you are respected and loved. Think about it.
