Senior executives I connect with have a recurring theme about their organizations: How equipped are our leaders to coach their team?
Employees – especially those in the latest generations – don’t just need someone to direct their tasks. They want leaders who guide, inspire, and empower them.
Coaching is becoming a core leadership competency. Yet, many organizations still have leaders focused on metrics and performance reviews, instead of having them hold ongoing meaningful dialogue with their employees.
If this is true in your organization, there is a path to improve how your leaders engage with their direct reports:
· Invest in developing coaching skills at all levels of leadership
· Encourage asking open-ended questions that spark self-reflection
· Move toward a culture where two-way feedback is standard
This shift in your approach could lead to stronger engagement, higher retention, and thriving teams.
