The secret to getting better results out of others is about managing yourself better – and I realise this works in all aspects of life
A course participant left me this feedback recently after completing the “MANTRA – manage well” course. It is such a perfect summary of what managing people is all about, that I now use it frequently to get across what we cover on the course.
So much of my work as a coach comes back to this. When clients struggle to understand the reaction of others, why relationships are difficult, why there might be disagreement at meetings, in teams. It’s so often because we are all seeings things differently.
But not always to what others are saying to us. We’re very often listening to our own thoughts and just tuning in when a response is needed.
A high achieving director in a global business, Thomas had reached director level quickly and at a young age. Often given additional responsibilities, sometimes transferred from other directors who weren’t coping well. He gave the impression that he was in control, able to take whatever was thrown at him and being up for a challenge. Speaking to others in the business, he was liked and seen as a bit of a ‘golden boy’. As part of a senior level coaching and training programme, Thomas was to take part in 6 coaching sessions.
Learning how to be resilient is so important. Whether at work or at home, we face all sorts of challenges that can get us down and make picking ourselves up again difficult. The more techniques we have, the better chance we stand of being able to strengthen ourselves and face the world again.
