In our recent podcast with Chris, two business owners with experience leading employees, we shared insights on the challenges of leadership and why coaching can help business owners become better leaders.

Finding the Right Balance of Assertiveness

One of the biggest challenges is finding the appropriate level of assertiveness, striking a balance between being too passive or too aggressive. Just like in poker, successful leaders need to adapt their style to different situations and personalities.

Context Matters

Leadership questions don't always have simple, repeatable answers. Often, the context of the people involved and their history plays a crucial role. Therefore, leaders need to be adaptable and tailor their approach to match the personalities of the employees they work with.

Matching Skills with Roles

Leaders need to ensure that employees are serving in areas that match their gifts and passions, which may require difficult conversations about repositioning employees to roles that better fit their skills and interests. These conversations are essential for maximizing the impact of employees on the organization's mission.

Coaching as a Tool for Growth

Leadership is a people business, and it requires constant attention and adaptation. Coaching can help leaders identify blind spots and inefficiencies that are holding them back. It can also help them become more effective leaders by giving them the tools and strategies they need to work with different personalities and situations.

Takeaways

Leadership is challenging, especially when working with employees. To become a better leader, business owners can consider coaching to identify inefficiencies, overcome blind spots, and develop strategies to work with different personalities and situations. Contact Alger Coaching today to learn how coaching can help you grow as a leader.