We wrote Being Coached through the eyes of the leaders being coached. Here are some favorite quotes from the book:
“The word is courage for me. I’ve got to get up the courage to talk to Patrick, and soon!” Marianne, p. 48 (Courage to have the difficult conversation is a critical skill for leaders.) “I just started to think about things differently.” Charles, p. 52 (Much of the learning that happens for individuals in a group happens outside of the group sessions. Charles shares here the impact that changing his thinking has had on changing the results he is getting with a key client.) “Wow! What got into you?” Alice, p. 41 (Feedback comes in many different ways. Alice is surprised by her colleague’s passion and asks him a question that enables to notice his emotion, and more consciously leverage it.) “I didn’t realize it actually bothered you, Ted. You always seem so sure of yourself and the way you do things.” Arun, p. 106 (Team coaching is transformational in part because of the pause it provides in the day-to-day rapid pace and silos of responsibility. Seeing beneath the surface enhances senior leaders’ ability to support each other, and their comfort in asking questions that are about the people as well as the results.) “I think I understand now why I’ve been feeling so unsure of myself. I’d like to talk that through with you and see if you think I’m on target.” Jack, p. 127 (As leaders become aware that none of them have all the answers, the willingness to express uncertainty and to use a 1 on 1 coach as a partner in creating clarity is a powerful resource.) “I need your help.” Ellen, p. 125 (The biggest gift of team coaching may be trust and connection--creating the simple gift of being able to ask for help.) Those are some of our favorites. What is your favorite quote from Being Coached, and why did you choose that one? How does it clarify what happens in group and team coaching, and the impact it has for the individual and the organization? What quotes from your own coaching groups can you share (honoring the confidentiality of group members, of course)? |