December 29, 2008, 9:22 AM — To serve as an effective leader requires that we also take on the role of coach, or mentor, for our employees. Simply put, we must remain fully engaged in our relationships with employees and initiate the communication that will help them to develop a clear and concise understanding of the organization’s goals, improve their contribution to the business, and allow them and the organization to grow together. It is upon us to ensure that all are continually recognizing and improving upon their weaknesses and to provide them with the necessary resources for enhancing their performance and further developing their strengths so that they can be a greater asset to the team and to the business.
Read more about the guidelines that should be followed in order to be a successful coach for your employees in the article Playing to Win: Why Coaching Should Be in Your Game Plan by Dennis Gershowitz: www.executivebrief.com/article/playing-to-win-why-coaching-should-be-in-your-game-plan.
