Leader Coaching Assignments

Question 1

Leader Brand

Answer 1

1. One minute elevator speech telling “This is who I am as a leader, and this is what you can expect.”
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Question 2

New Leader Role - Will What Got You Here Get You There?

Answer 2

1. Who are you as a leader?
2. What has been your winning strategy?
3. Will your present winning strategy work in your new role?
4. How do you need to be different? Think different? Act different?

Question 3

TPOV

Answer 3

1. What personal concept of leadership have you practiced?
2. Who are the leaders you admire most?
3. What have been your defining moments as a leader?
4. What lessons can you draw from these two sources?
5. Given the challenges and opportunities you are facing, which lessons will help you and your team succeed?

Question 4

Change Platform White Paper / Presentation

Answer 4

1. Accomplishments and Mission - What is your organization’s mission, and what has been accomplished so far?
2. Problem - Express in one sentence - What is your case for change?
3. Facts - What facts support your case?
4. Opportunity - What possibilities exist given your org’s unique strenghts and opportunities on the horizon?
5. Strategy - What’s missing, that if provided, could make the difference?
6. Change Readiness - What can you do with existing resources and authority?
7. Next Steps - What short-term, catalytic, breakthrough projects/ 30-day actions can you take?

Question 5

Mental and Physical Readiness

Answer 5

1. What three books would inspire and empower you? Read them.
2. Who will be your coach… mentor… accountability partner for the next 100 days?
3. How do your eating, sleeping, and exercise habits need to change? Change them?

Question 6

Family

Answer 6

1. Ask for sit down conversation.
2. Explain the demands of your new role.
3. Hang a big brass bell, and ask people to ring it if you ever seem to pre-occupied or grumpy.
4. Regularly thank people for their understanding.
5. Join your family for a meal at least 3 to 5 times per week.
6. Create a special date night for your spouse at least once per month. Use to talk and have fun. Never cancel!
7. Plan a monthly event with each child. Use to talk and have fun. Never cancel!

Question 8

Driver Activities

Answer 8

Try this: Set time-bound action rules, s.a. ‘No assessments w/o a request, promise, or offer attached for the next 15 minutes.’