Coaching For Leaders

It's understandable that many of us would want to take positive actions to be an effective leader. While positive steps are important, our experience has been that first stopping the things that aren't working will get you faster results. In this week's show, we look at what you should stop saying to the people you lead. Community Feedback USA: (949) 38-LEARN Global: +1 (949) 385-3276 Twitter: @DaveStachowiak #CFLshow feedback@coachingforleaders.com What is said: "I don't mean to be xxxxx, but..." What you teach people: I likely am whatever I just said that I don't mean to be What is said: "But..." What you teach people: Ignore everything I said before I said the word "but" What is said: "Well, to be honest with you..." What you teach people: I'm not always honest all of the time What is said: "You made me feel..." What you teach people: Confusion, since nobody can make you feel anything What is said: Anger expressed at someone bringing bad news, even if they didn't cause it What you teach people: Do