Send us a textEver wondered how the challenges of your first leadership role can shape your entire career? Today, we're joined by a veteran leader who takes us back 35 to 40 years to his first managerial position at a technology training company. From the thrill of moving from a cubicle to his own office to the reality of managing a diverse team, our guest's journey is packed with invaluable lessons. Learn how a tense sales call with a senior team member revealed the complexities of ego, feedback, and situational leadership, teaching him the importance of coaching and empathy in maintaining team morale.Discover how these early experiences laid the foundation for a career in leadership, offering timeless advice for both new managers and seasoned leaders. Our guest shares the critical skills of active listening, thoughtful coaching, and the nuanced art of balancing authority with compassion. Whether you're facing resistance to feedback or looking to boost your team's strengths, this episode provides actionable insights to help you navigate the intricacies of leadership and propel your career forward. Don't miss this opportunity to gain wisdom from someone who has successfully managed people for decades.Welcome to Coaching Conversations We have created a NEW and Innovative line of books called Workplace Coaching Books. These books use QR codes with embedded audio and video lessons speaking directly to the reader. Each book comes with assessments and journal based coaching pages where they document what they've learned and what they've applied. In addition each book comes with the self analysis link that prompts them to share what they've learned and what they've put into action leading to greater learner application aCheck out our Approachability & Coachability series, a webinar-based coaching approach that encourages all leaders and their employees to become approachable and coachable through specific, actionable techniques and strategies. This leads to better teamwork for leadership and creates a positive coaching culture within an organization.Get more info here: https://form.jotform.com/233023396805051Are you interested in the latest coaching strategy from Tim Hagen? Check out the new Journal-Based Coaching Guide series, where you can improve critical workplace skills by listening to audio lessons via weekly QR codes from Tim Hagen, and journal what you've learned from the lessons. Current topics include emotional intelligence, motivation, accelerating teamwork, mastering self-regulation, and more crucial workplace topics.Check out how the new Journal-Based Coaching Guide series works and start your leadership development journaling journey today at https://www.WorkplaceCoachingBooks.com.
