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Leaders are generally focused on others and helping them to evolve. Yet, they don't always turn the mirror back on themselves to make sure they too are continuing to develop. Why not? https://lnkd.in/eYkvyYJR #Leadership #Motivation #Leader #Sports #Sportscoach #Teams #Teamdynamics #Strategy #Communication #Business #Management #Professionaldevelopment

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 Stepping into the role of a people manager is a significant milestone, one that brings both challenges and opportunities. To make a meaningful impact, it’s crucial that new leaders are equipped with the right training and support. The good news? It doesn’t take much time to create real, lasting change. Even a small, targeted investment in leadership development can yield profound results. Recently, Inside Initiative had the privilege of working with four emerging leaders at BK Gymnastics Craigieburn. Taking the learnings from just one two-hour session, these leaders have made changes to their approach and seen immediate impact. One particularly pleasing result was the significant shift in their leadership mindset, as they gained deeper insights into their leadership style and developed a clearer vision of where they aspire to be as leaders. When reflecting on the changes in their management and leadership actions, two staff members shared how they had become more aware of their emotional responses when interacting with their teams. This heightened emotional awareness has helped them reduce frustration and approach challenges with a more empathetic, constructive, and growth-oriented mindset. Imagine the leadership growth by the end of the program. The outcomes of this brief session underscore the powerful impact that focused leadership training can have. By dedicating just a few hours in the right direction, we can help emerging leaders develop the skills and self-awareness needed to inspire and motivate their teams. At Inside Initiative, we specialise in supporting first-time people managers. If you’re looking to unlock the potential of your future leaders and set your staff up for success, consider exploring our customised programs and one-on-one coaching. Reach out to us at [email protected] to learn more. Nyssa Barros-Smith, Recreational Gymnastics Australia

An informative article on when to show your managerial skills and when to show your coaching skills—both have a huge difference. After reading this, you can analyze yourself: Are you a manager or a coach? If you're a manager and want to be a good coach as well, what can you do? 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 is about directing, telling, and focusing on immediate outcomes. 𝐂𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 is more about teaching, guiding, and encouraging long-term growth. 𝐈𝐧 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬, 𝐰𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐛𝐨𝐭𝐡: - > 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞: when someone is new, inexperienced, or needs clear guidance. - > 𝐂𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡: when your team is skilled and ready to grow further. Knowing when to manage, coach, delegate, or develop is key to leading effectively. The more we can delegate and develop, the stronger our teams will become. #Leadership #Coaching #Management #TeamDevelopment https://lnkd.in/de8mN__x

"Learner" rotates between first and second for me in Strengths, so I often find myself looking for new ways to understand and approach things. I have been thinking about leadership a lot and as a sports fan*, this book seemed like a great next read. I can't recall who recommended it to me - but thank you! The Right Call by Sally Jenkins is a sports book. But it's also a leadership. management, organizations, and relationship book. I took so many nuggets from this and just want to highlight a section on discipline. When asked about my strengths, I often include discipline in the list. These thoughts on how discipline converges with leadership are giving me good opportunities to reflect and ponder. I'd be interested in others' thoughts, too. Jenkins writes: - Discipline is essential to good decision-making. But it is helpful to understand what discipline is not. - Discipline is not petty militaristic enforcement. - Discipline is not obedience. Overflexing of authority is not discipline, and it fails. - Indeed, dictorial behaviors actually amount to a lack of personal discipline while masquerading as a demand for it in others. - One definition of discipline is a form of self-rule. - When you overregulate with unimportant rules, you cheapen the important ones. - The most important question we ask of potential leaders is, "Can we trust you not to abuse the privilege of authority?" Trust and leadership are so critical. I definitely recommend The Right Call for anyone also thinking about these things. The sports references are great for fans and accessible to those less interested in athletics. These are all transferable messages. *As a sports fan, it's important I include "Go Birds" in any sport related post. 💚🦅💚

The Power of Leadership! Good leadership is essential and is simpler than most people think. #leadership https://lnkd.in/dhugC3Mb

The Power of Leadership By Seth Schwartz What essential qualities make a leader stand out and empower others effectively? Let's explore the following critical facets of leadership together in this interesting read! - Leadership involves being a model member of the group and empowering others. - Helping people meet their psychological needs is an essential part of leadership. - The best leaders solicit input and treat others as equals. - Effective leaders are confident but admit when they are wrong. https://lnkd.in/eXUF4D_3

This recent article examines the importance of emotional intelligence in leadership, through a sports lens. The authors share the engaging story of the Toronto Raptors, a Canadian professional basketball organization, which applies technology-driven innovations and awareness to build a strong, agile team. Some interesting points are made around how emotional intelligence can be enhanced through the use of technology. The article offers a refreshing perspective, and provides a great look into the ways that leaders in sports are navigating complexity with data-driven decision-making and emotional intelligence! Check out the full article here: https://bit.ly/3JISSEA #Coaching #Leadership #GoodRead #Sports #EmotionalIntelligence

I was recently discussing types of #leadership approaches with a few friends and we drew some insights from the book Wooden on Leadership, and it continues to affirm to me that successful teams make successful businesses. I also came across this article that highlights the parallels between the strategies of successful sports coaches and effective business leadership. It helps remind leaders that principles like teamwork, focus, and discipline are universal (learning from legends like Vince Lombardi and Sir Alex Ferguson) and can truly elevate our leadership game. Have a read and let me know your thoughts. Do good coaches make good business leaders? #business #leadershipcoaching #teamwork

Coaching teaches you how to motivate people, create plans, and adjust to dynamic environments — all while balancing short-term objectives with long-term strategy, and taking the needs and abilities of your team into consideration when planning ahead. This is one of the hardest things to do in business — so stuck leaders could benefit from having a chat with a coach! #business #sport #leadership