Insights From Gail
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Think business coaches shouldn’t give advice? Think again
Listen, ask questions, and summarize. That’s the extent of a coach’s reach. Should a business coach offer advice? The International Coaching Federation says its “big on coaches being an empty vessel, merely exploring the client's world, provoking insights through curiosity, not advice-giving.” I have some other thoughts.
Find what moves you, but don’t fall prey to a dumb hustle
A client of mine taught me a great phrase, “dumb hustle.” We’ve all done this. We get very excited and busy working on a project that has almost no chance of success. It’s amazing how much time business leaders spend on dumb hustles. I think there are two main reasons.
Shifting styles: Why purpose-driven leadership tops the servant model
Servant leadership remains a very influential and widely practiced approach to leadership, but recently there’s been talk that it misses the mark. Some experts say it’s time for leaders to focus on impact, aka noble-purpose leadership.
AI — monster or savior? How to strategically plan for its impact on business
When it comes to AI and business, there are a lot of “what ifs?” to consider. Will it be a monster? A savior? Something in between? As a business coach, I try to make sense of it all, so I used scenario planning as a framework.
How to find a business coach using 8 incisive questions
Figuring out how to find a business coach comes down to asking some key questions, regardless of why you want a coach. When you follow these guidelines, you’re on the right path finding the right business coach.
AI explains AI in business — and what leaders should question
Business leaders cannot afford to wait and see the implications of ChatGPT, a powerful new tool that is being rapidly adopted. AI raises key questions for senior leaders to consider.
Why coaching lessons from Wendy Rhoades of ‘Billions’ are priceless
“Billions” character Wendy Rhoades has multiple attributes that demonstrate why she is so good at her job as a performance coach.
Lessons learned from the pandemic, and a hearty good riddance
The COVID-19 public health emergency ends May 11, and I’ll be celebrating our resilience and reflecting on lessons learned from the pandemic.
Snitty ‘Pity City’ retort misses the mark
MillerKnoll CEO Andi Owen became a viral sensation for telling employees to leave “Pity City.” When executives speak carelessly, they can damage their brand, the corporation’s brand, and even the stock price.