{"id":547,"date":"2020-08-31T18:50:38","date_gmt":"2020-08-31T18:50:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.lmja.com\/blog\/?p=547"},"modified":"2020-09-29T18:19:26","modified_gmt":"2020-09-29T18:19:26","slug":"leadership-coaching-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.lmja.com\/blog\/leadership-coaching-2\/","title":{"rendered":"LEADERSHIP COACHING"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.lmja.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Sept-2.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-549 alignleft\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lmja.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Sept-2.jpg\" alt=\"leadership coaching\" width=\"267\" height=\"160\" \/><\/a>We\u2019ve all had at least one job where it felt like leadership was lacking. You probably remember what it was like \u2013 a lack of communication, no clear expectations or defining of roles and difficulty handling conflict. Add it all together and it makes for a less than pleasant work experience and likely one where you didn\u2019t want to stay long-term. Strong leadership matters and it\u2019s the backbone to every successful work team. Team leaders are responsible for more than just delegating tasks and monitoring employees\u2019 progress. To be effective in this role, true leaders must understand each staff member\u2019s overall goals, strengths and weaknesses and then use this information to build a strong team.<\/p>\n<p>What do you need to do to be an effective leader? There are many lists out there outlining what it takes, but when it comes down to it, they all focus on these 6 core strengths:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Communication<\/li>\n<li>Cultural Competence (the ability to work with people from other countries and cultures)<\/li>\n<li>Flexibility<\/li>\n<li>Vision<\/li>\n<li>Empathy and Emotional Intelligence<\/li>\n<li>Personal Skills (areas such as authenticity and trustworthiness)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>When you look at your leadership style, how would you rate your strengths in these areas? Whether you\u2019re new to a leadership role or been in the boss\u2019s chair for years, it\u2019s important to take a step back and look at how you\u2019re leading your team. Frequent changes in focus and conflicting priorities can leave staff feeling stressed and anxious. That\u2019s certainly not the environment you want. Working with a coach can help you identify areas where you need improvement, develop leadership skills that you can begin using immediately and learn techniques to develop a stronger, more cohesive team. The benefits are numerous: happier, more loyal employees, increased efficiency and greater productivity. And who doesn\u2019t want that?<\/p>\n<p>There are so many differences between being a boss and being a leader. Bosses command, while leaders influence. Bosses discipline, but leaders act as a mentor. That\u2019s just the beginning. If you want to improve your leadership skills and be a team leader who inspires,<strong> Leah M. Joppy and Associates <\/strong>is ready to help. Call us at 301-670-0051 or email us at <a href=\"mailto:leah@lmja.com\">leah@lmja.com<\/a>. And if you&#8217;re wondering if you should be working with a coach, check out our article on <a href=\"http:\/\/www.lmja.com\/blog\/why-should-i-work-with-a-coach\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Why Should I Work With A Coach<\/span><\/a>?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We\u2019ve all had at least one job where it felt like leadership was lacking. You probably remember what it was like \u2013 a lack of communication, no clear expectations or defining of roles and difficulty handling conflict. 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