by Jim Struck | May 18, 2015 | The Coach Is In Blog
If you have been around me very much you know that one of my favorite quotes about leadership comes from my friend and colleague, Richard. He states, “Leadership is a by-product of relationship. Influence is the currency of relationship.” What I find is that many...
by Jim Struck | Apr 20, 2015 | The Coach Is In Blog
This picture is a small portion of our garden. These are beautiful poppies and their neighbors, the white Iris. They show their splendor in late Spring. Spring is my favorite time of year. I suppose part of that is tied to the renewal/‘rebirth’ we are lucky enough...
by Jim Struck | Feb 16, 2015 | The Coach Is In Blog
Last time we explored the ‘question behind the question’ as part of discerning more of why we choose what we choose. We learned that the QBTQ helps us to reveal our deeply held values, beliefs, and assumptions that often determine what we choose. In this entry we’ll...
by Jim Struck | Jan 19, 2015 | The Coach Is In Blog
What is your question behind the question? Who are you choosing to become? There is an old adage that has stuck with me for 40+ years. “We are the sum total of our choices.” Said another way, “We are who we choose to become.” At various times in my life that ‘truth’...
by Jim Struck | Dec 14, 2014 | The Coach Is In Blog
I’ve got to admit, in my 20’s, and 30’s I probably did more talking than listening at work. Connected to that was a healthy sense of ego; maybe not arrogance, but definitely ego – trying to demonstrate what I knew or what I could solve. My listening on the job was...
by Jim Struck | Nov 17, 2014 | The Coach Is In Blog
It has been my observation that most managers and leaders fail to use performance conversations well. It is one of the most underutilized opportunities at a manager’s disposal. I’m not referring just to the ‘annual’ conversation, but to the numerous opportunities we...
