Be a C.O.A.C.H., not a Boss
There are 5 courses available in this training program.
1. Connect with your team.
Connecting with your team is essential for successful collaboration. When you get to know each other better, relationships become stronger and more meaningful. Asking the right questions gives you the opportunity to dive deeper into who your colleagues are and what they bring to the table. MoCo trainers will supply questions for you to choose from to help build the base for closer relationships. This creates an environment of trust and mutual respect, which will help ensure long-term success as a team. It’s only then that you have created the foundation of trust required for additional coaching and having those crucial conversations that are necessary for growth and advancements.
Invest in the relationships you have with your team members to make meaningful connections through the questions in this class.
The Laws of Leadership and Teamwork that will support this class:
The Law of Connection: Leaders touch a heart before they ask for a hand.
The Law of Communication: Interaction fuels action.
The Law of Solid Ground: Trust is the foundation of leadership.
2. Ownership Thinking
Trust is the foundation of effective leadership. As a leader, you must extend trust to your people first in order to create an environment in which ownership thinking and empowerment can thrive. People need to feel supported and have a sense of psychological safety in order to open themselves up to new ideas and take initiative like owners. Remember what it felt like when someone trusted and empowered you. Remember being entrusted with key decisions, important deadlines, and mentorship of others. That’s what we are intending for you to create as you help grow those on your team.
It's essential that leaders equip their people with the skills they need to think like owners. How do we do this? First, it's important to foster an atmosphere of trust and collaboration within the team—trust breeds success and enables risk taking. Second, set clear expectations around ownership thinking; make sure everyone knows what is expected of them when it comes to owning their particular service, department, or project outcome. Finally, leaders should recognize good ownership thinking in action and reward it.
By implementing these strategies, leaders can create an environment of trust and empowerment that encourages ownership thinking from their people. When everyone is working towards a common goal with equal responsibility, the team is more likely to succeed in the long run. By applying the principles of leadership from this class, you can unlock your team’s potential and promote ownership thinking in the workplace.
The Laws of Leadership and Teamwork that will support this class:
The Law of Empowerment: Only secure leaders give power to others.
The Law of Sacrifice: A leader must give up to go up.
The Law of Buy-In: People buy into the leader, then the vision.
3. Affirm their strengths.
The five stages of equipping others for effective development and retention involve providing affirmations and recognizing your team’s strengths. By helping people recognize their own unique capabilities, you can help them become more invested in the team and maximize engagement. Through affirmation, they will feel confident in knowing they are valued and appreciated.
There are many different approaches that can be taken when teaching someone a new skill, but one of the most effective is the coaching model. This approach involves equipping the learner with the knowledge and tools they need to be successful, and then providing ongoing support and guidance as they practice utilizing their strengths to enhance their skills. One of the key advantages of this approach is that it helps to build confidence and commitment. The learner feels supported and motivated to keep practicing, which ultimately leads to greater accomplishments. If you're looking for a practical system for equipping others with any skill, these 5 stages of equipping are definitely worth considering. This lesson takes you through a practical system for equipping others with any skill while supporting their unique strengths. It’s one thing to know your team’s gifts but it’s another to lead them to a place of applying them.
By following these five stages of equipping others for effective development and retention, individuals will be more likely to stay engaged and invested in your team’s success, helping to ensure a bright future for your organization.
The Laws of Leadership and Teamwork that will support this class:
The Law of the Niche: All players have a place where they add the most value.
The Law of the Catalyst: Winning teams have players who make things happen.
The Law of Priorities: Leaders understand that activity is not necessarily accomplishment.
4. Correct in private.
Leaders who seek to create an engaged and productive workplace must remember the importance of providing timely feedback. It is essential to correct your teammates in private, balancing care and candor as you do so. When it comes to positive feedback, shout it out loud so that everyone can hear, but when providing criticism be sure to whisper it quietly through one-on-one discussions. Being transparent about what you expect provides clarity for employees and helps set performance standards for everyone involved.
Accountability is a key concept of this class. Creating an environment of accountability allows team members to take ownership of their results and strive towards excellence. As a leader, proactively managing employee performance with transparency and accountability is a proven way to increase employee engagement in the workplace.
The Laws of Leadership and Teamwork that will support this class:
The Law of Intuition: Leaders evaluate everything with a leadership bias.
The Law of Timing: When to lead is as important as what to do and where to go.
The Law of the Scoreboard: The team can make adjustments when it knows where it stands.
The Law of the Chain: The strength of the team is impacted by its weakest link.
5. Help them grow.
As a leader, your job isn't only to manage the team and move projects along. It's also to ensure that each member of your team is growing professionally. When you focus on helping each individual become more successful, it helps create an atmosphere of motivation and growth throughout the entire organization.
So, how can you enhance and expand your team's growth? Start by becoming a mentor and coach for your employees. Provide them with resources that help them hone their skills or learn new ones. Ask questions to better understand their goals and dreams, then provide guidance in achieving those objectives. Encourage open dialogue about successes as well as mistakes because learning from both will help foster development. Ultimately, by being proactive in pushing yourself and your team forward, you can help create an environment of innovation.
For leaders, understanding the importance of helping each individual grow is essential to creating a successful organization. As John Maxwell said, "Leadership develops daily, not in a day." So take the time to provide your team with the resources they need. Be open, honest, and consistent with them about their progress, and push them to keep moving forward. It will pay off in the end!
With your guidance and support, your team will benefit from the principles of growth in this class.
The Laws of Leadership and Teamwork that will support this class:
The Law of Explosive Growth: To add growth, lead followers. To multiply growth, lead leaders.
The Law of Dividends: Investing in the team compounds over time.
The Law of the Big Mo: Momentum is a leader’s best friend.
The Law of Victory: Leaders find a way for the team to win.