A few years back, a company we worked with was engaged in an effort to improve basic skills across thousands of line managers worldwide.
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I had a hunch I would coach a President of the United States when I was added to the roster of the Federal Executive Institutes list of coaches a decade ago.
The millennial generation has adopted the slogan “you only live once,” or YOLO. This often mocked mantra represents this generation’s deep desire to dive in and experience life first-hand. A no-holds-barred approach to life, and learning.
Coaching has been around for thousands of years. Ancient Olympians had coaches to help them train and prepare for competition. Socrates lost his life for it.
There is a tribal culture in every company. Some companies create hierarchical kingdoms with sovereign leaders, some are more like families with leaders acting in parental roles to take care of everyone.
Forget titles. Millennials already consider themselves to be a leader in the workplace. While they may not have risen through the ranks to the C-suite – yet – the millennial generation is redefining what it means to be a leader in today’s workplace.
Many of you have probably been involved in a coaching program. Some likely had positive experiences, while others may not have realized promises for personal or professional development.
If we could summarize the tenants of all the most comprehensive works on humanity in two simple words, it would be, “wake up!”
When you go shopping to select new clothing for a special occasion, do you willingly choose an outfit that is less attractive than one that’s a knockout? When it’s time to buy a new car, would you consciously choose one in a color you hate?
“Ah! Looks like the dance of the living dead!” - Rodney Dangerfield, from the movie, “Caddyshack”.