Trail Talk
A Blog About Business, Leaders and Leadership
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Mentoring V Coaching: Growing Business Leaders
Just this morning I was asked by someone - well what is the difference between coaching and mentoring anyway? The following article is really a broad view of my answer to him. More recently, as a...
The Golden Rule of Coaching: Why You Shouldn’t Coach Your Spouse
Have you ever been tempted to put on your "professional hat" at home? If you're a coach, you've probably caught yourself wanting to use your skills to help your spouse. But here's why that might not...
The Art of Coaching: Creating Space for Meaningful Growth
Have you ever wondered what makes truly great coaching different from simply giving advice? Let's explore the essential elements that create transformative coaching relationships. The Foundation:...
The Journey to Authentic Leadership: Why Self-Awareness Matters Most
Ever wonder what separates great leaders from good ones? Let me tell you a secret: it's not about fancy management techniques or motivational speeches. It's about something far more powerful—and far...
Self-Awareness: Your Leadership Superpower
Ever wondered what separates good leaders from great ones? Let me let you in on a little secret: it's self-awareness. Not some mystical concept, but a practical skill that can transform how you lead...
Leadership Ego – A Necessity and A Trap
Ego in leadership is often misunderstood. It's not about arrogance or self-importance, but a healthy sense of self-confidence rooted in genuine capability. As Kris Vallotton suggests, ego can be...