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    The Unseen Impact of Observant Leadership

    Mon,Mar 25,2024 @ 08:00 AM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    The Unseen Impact of Observant Leadership

    As I sat observing the subtle dance of human interaction at a local pharmacy, I stumbled upon a profound realization about the power of observation. It was there, amidst the quiet struggle of a new employee grappling with a sluggish register and a less-than-supportive manager, that the essence of emotional awareness in leadership crystalized for me.

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    Mastering Social Skills and Igniting Motivation for Stronger Relationships and Success

    Mon,Mar 18,2024 @ 08:00 AM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    Mastering Social Skills and Igniting Motivation for Stronger Relationships and Success

    Unlock the keys to stronger relationships and unwavering drive with our deep-dive into emotional intelligence's lesser-sung heroes: social skills and motivation. Navigate social interactions with grace and wield your inner passion like a beacon, guiding you through life's storms toward your most ambitious..

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    Navigating Workplace Relationships Through Emotional Insight

    Mon,Mar 04,2024 @ 08:00 AM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    Navigating Workplace Relationships Through Emotional Insight

    Ever felt like you're just not "getting" the people around you at work, or they're not "getting" you? This can help to change all that as we lead you through the advanced development of emotional intelligence. We demystify the five core components: self-awareness, self-regulation, empathy, motivation, and social skills, showing us how..

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    Harnessing the Power of Empathy to Redefine Communication

    Wed,Feb 28,2024 @ 11:24 AM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    Harnessing the Power of Empathy to Redefine Communication

    Get to the heart of emotional intelligence with empathy, a crucial skill sharpened in the shadows of the pandemic. Discover the profound ways in which empathy can transform workplace dynamics and personal connections. Through an enlightening exercise at a client site, we witnessed the power of truly listening without judgment, and Ken's..

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    Mastering Self-Regulation: Transforming Interactions from Conflict to Collaboration

    Mon,Feb 26,2024 @ 08:00 AM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    Ever found yourself wishing you could have a redo on a conversation gone awry? You're not alone. We unveil the power of self-regulation, a pivotal component of emotional intelligence that often doesn't get the spotlight it deserves. Here is the art of managing disruptive impulses and the transformative impact that pausing to think before we act can have on our interactions.

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    Mastering Self-Coaching: Harnessing Your Strengths for Fulfillment and Engagement

    Mon,Feb 19,2024 @ 08:00 AM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    Unlock the transformative power of self-coaching, where we dissect the true purpose of coaching. It's not about changing others but about providing a perspective that empowers personal choice and change. We unravel the enlightening insights from Gallup's annual study, which reveals a startling lack of employee engagement and the crucial need to focus on strengths for strategic self-improvement...

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    Uncovering Hidden Potential: A Leadership Pivot from Frustration to Opportunity in the Workplace

    Mon,Feb 12,2024 @ 08:00 AM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    Ever found yourself grinding your teeth over a team member's flaws, blind to what they excel at? That's the cliffhanger we tackle with a tale of transformation that began with an exasperated manager and an employee's untapped potential. Our conversation pivots on a singular, powerful question that reframes a common workplace conundrum: "What does the employee do well?"

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    Soaring Above: Mastering Personal Growth Through SOAR Analysis

    Mon,Feb 05,2024 @ 08:00 AM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    Unlock your full potential with the transformative power of self-assessment! Our latest episode is a treasure trove of insights, as we sit down with a guest expert to delve into the world of SOAR analysis. This innovative approach moves beyond the traditional SWOT by emphasizing strengths and opportunities over weaknesses. Prepare to reshape your challenges and amplify your strengths like you..

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    The Learning Project: A Transformative Tool in Leadership Coaching

    Mon,Jan 29,2024 @ 08:00 AM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    What if you could empower your coaching sessions with a strategic tool that ensures continuity and targeted focus? We introduce a unique concept we call QALMS, specifically focusing on 'L' – the Learning Project.

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    Eyes on the Prize: Achieving Goals through Visualizing & Mapping

    Mon,Jan 22,2024 @ 08:00 AM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    Ever wondered why your New Year's resolutions or professional goals never seem to stick? It might be because they're just insubstantial words on a notecard. So, what's the solution? Visualization!

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    The Teeter-Totter: Aligning Employee Goals with Job Expectations

    Mon,Jan 15,2024 @ 08:00 AM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    The Teeter-Totter: Aligning Employee Goals with Job Expectations

    Have you ever considered the delicate balance of personal goals and job expectations? What if your aspirations for an employee don’t align with their personal ambitions?

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    Balancing Expectations and Goals: The Path to Effective Coaching

    Mon,Jan 08,2024 @ 08:00 AM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    Balancing Expectations and Goals: The Path to Effective Coaching
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    The Coaching Moevement

    Sat,Dec 30,2023 @ 08:00 AM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    Wanna Build a Coaching Movement in 2024? The workplace needs leaders and employees to coach one another NOW more than ever. Its requires way more than just training, it requires a movement.

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    I Hate Chrismas in the Corporate World (LOL)

    Tue,Dec 26,2023 @ 09:00 AM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    I Hate Chrismas in the Corporate World (LOL)

    Do you ever feel that the Christmas spirit in the workplace is, well, a little too confined to just the festive season? Speaking from personal experience, having my birthday on Christmas Eve has always made me question the authenticity of the season's cheer - when appreciation and thankfulness seem like obligations wrapped in tinsel and bows.

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    Elevate Your Leadership with Coaching Champions

    Mon,Dec 18,2023 @ 08:00 AM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    Elevate Your Leadership with Coaching Champions

    What if the key to tipping the scales to favor a more engaged and positive team is already within your reach? Imagine turning the shocking statistic of only 2.9 out of 10 team members being positively engaged in and fostering a thriving, productive environment.

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    Harnessing the Potential of Employees through SAFE Coachability

    Wed,Dec 13,2023 @ 09:10 AM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    Harnessing the Potential of Employees through SAFE Coachability

    What if the way we've been thinking about coaching in the workplace is all wrong? Instead of viewing coaching as a corrective measure, what if we saw it as an investment in someone's growth?

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    Breaking Down Resistance to Coaching

    Mon,Dec 11,2023 @ 08:00 AM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    Breaking Down Resistance to Coaching

    Have you ever wondered how to get leadership to buy in for coaching initiatives? Here’s a secret—it doesn't always have to be about coaching. In this one, we unravel the art of coaching without asking to coach, using a real-life example that demonstrates the significant impact of coaching on concrete business objectives, like boosting sales.

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    Nothing Soft About Soft Skills: The Bedrock Skills Your Team Needs

    Wed,Dec 06,2023 @ 08:00 AM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    Nothing Soft About Soft Skills: The Bedrock Skills Your Team Needs

    We still see this struggle daily, even after decades in the business.

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    Future-Proofing Leadership: AI, Coaching Trends, & Transforming Feedback Culture

    Mon,Dec 04,2023 @ 08:00 AM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    Future-Proofing Leadership: AI, Coaching Trends and Transforming Feedback Culture

    Do you ever wonder how the exponential growth in coaching and the emergence of AI will shape the leadership landscape of 2024?

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    A Hard Truth: Emotional Intelligence First Requires True Self-Awareness

    Wed,Nov 29,2023 @ 08:00 AM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    A Hard Truth: Emotional Intelligence First Requires True Self-Awareness

    I’ve shared this story before about one of our clients. It’s a prime example of the importance of developing emotional intelligence in your workplace, which can't be accomplished without first developing self-awareness.

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    Breaking Chains of Traditional Careers: A Path to Genuine Fulfillment

    Mon,Nov 27,2023 @ 08:00 AM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    Breaking Chains of Traditional Careers: A Path to Genuine Fulfillment

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    Performance Reviews Aren't the Answer: Embrace Curiosity for Consistent Career Growth

    Wed,Nov 22,2023 @ 08:00 AM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    Performance Reviews Aren't the Answer: Embrace Curiosity for Consistent Career Growth

    Everyone knows what those end-of-year performance reviews are like.

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    Unleashing Potential with the Whiteboard Coaching Strategy

    Mon,Nov 20,2023 @ 08:00 AM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    Unleashing Potential with the Whiteboard Coaching Strategy

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    Change the Narrative on Promotions: A New Approach to Career Growth

    Wed,Nov 15,2023 @ 08:00 AM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    Change the Narrative on Promotions: A New Approach to Career Growth

    Cora spent her career working toward climbing the corporate ladder. She chased titles and worked on developing skills to help her attain those promotions, believing the narrative she was taught early on that true career success was measured by one thing: your title. 

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    Discovering Desire: Crafting Questions to Uncover Workplace Motivations

    Mon,Nov 13,2023 @ 08:00 AM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    Discovering Desire:

    Crafting Questions to Uncover Workplace Motivations

    What if you could unlock the secret to understanding what truly motivates people? Even more, how can you apply this knowledge effectively in workplace scenarios?

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    The Mystery of Personal Motivation and Its Influence on Success

    Mon,Nov 06,2023 @ 08:00 AM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    The  Mystery of Personal Motivation and Its Influence on Success

    Wonder why some people seem fueled by passion while others struggle to find motivation?

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    Supercharge Your Career: The Power of Supplemental Coaching & Self-Guided Learning

    Mon,Oct 30,2023 @ 08:15 AM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    The Power of Supplemental Coaching & Self-Guided Learning

    Have you ever wondered how you could take your career from Point A to B? Absorb the transformative knowledge that supplemental coaching provides.

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    Taking Control: A Journey to Career Ownership & Progression

    Mon,Oct 23,2023 @ 08:15 AM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    Are you taking control of your career or are you letting your company do it for you?

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    Revolutionizing Career Coaching: The Power of Consistency & Learning Projects

    Mon,Oct 16,2023 @ 08:00 AM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    Revolutionize Career Coaching

    The Power of Consistency & Learning Projects

    Ever wondered how to create a cohesive and effective career coaching experience? We've got the answers for you.

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    Supercharging Career Conversations

    Mon,Oct 09,2023 @ 08:00 AM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    Goal-Based & Whiteboard Coaching Strategies

    Ever thought about supercharging your career conversations? How about harnessing the art of goal-based and whiteboard coaching to catapult your professional growth?

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    Unlocking Team Motivation

    Mon,Oct 02,2023 @ 08:15 AM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    The Power of Career Development Conversations

    What if the key to a motivated team lies not in your hands but in their aspirations? You're about to discover the art of stimulating career conversations that ignite passion, foster development opportunities, and drive motivation.

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    Using Supplemental Coaching to Drive Self-Awareness

    Mon,Sep 25,2023 @ 08:15 AM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    Supplemental Coaching Reinforces Self-Awareness

    Imagine transforming your professional life and relationships just by becoming more self-aware.

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    The Champion's Guide to Redefining Workplace Culture

    Fri,Sep 22,2023 @ 09:13 AM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    Want to become the catalyst that transforms your workplace culture?

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    Mastering Self-Awareness For Effective Interactions

    Mon,Sep 18,2023 @ 08:00 AM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    Mastering Self-Awareness For Effective Interactions

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    Exploring the Power of Self-Awareness & Empathy

    Mon,Sep 11,2023 @ 08:45 AM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    Personal Journeys and Professional Advancement

    Did you know that owning up to our shortcomings is crucial for self-awareness and can dramatically boost our personal and professional skills?

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    Unlocking Self-Awareness: The Power of Thoughtful Questioning

    Tue,Sep 05,2023 @ 09:34 AM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    The Power of Thoughtful Questioning to Unlock Self-Awareness

    Has anyone ever pointed out a trait you weren't aware you possessed?

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    Unmasking Self-Awareness: The Key to Better Communication & Perception

    Thu,Aug 31,2023 @ 09:28 AM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    Ready to challenge your self-perceptions? Prepare to have your understanding of self-awareness turned upside down as we uncover the truth that only amere 10% of us are genuinely self-aware, despite a staggering 95% of people believing they are.

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    What Type of Employee Are You?

    Mon,Sep 26,2022 @ 07:36 AM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    At Progress Coaching, we do not get involved in interviewing work or interviewing skills or anything like that. The one thing I would share with all of you more than anything is that when we're hiring people, I think we have to change what we do. I think we have to really, really get people to be transparent with the themselves. I hear all too often, especially, and I'm gonna say it from the..

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    Quiet Quitting Has Been Around for Decades

    Wed,Sep 14,2022 @ 12:48 PM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    Quite Quitting is not a new concept. Maybe it's a different name and a different label yet, we've had quiet quitting for decades. We need to get back to the fundamentals of employment. If you are hired to do a job, you should be hired to do that job to the best of your ability. There is not a job description in the world that encourages people to not try or to gossip or to be negative in the..

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    Critical Leadership Skill: Conversational Navigation Excellence

    Sun,Sep 11,2022 @ 09:25 PM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    This episode teaches some fundamental conversational models that help with typical day to day leadership challenges that require Conversational Navigation Excellence.Checkout our Why Leadership Conversations Matterhttps://progress-coaching-academy.thinkific.com/courses/why-conversations-matter-2021* We provide four 1 on 1 sessions practicing conversation models that lead to greater engagement..

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    What is a Good Leadership Conversation?

    Sun,Sep 11,2022 @ 09:22 PM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    One of the strongest things that's come out of the pandemic is the reflection organizations are having on the treatment of their employees. How we talk to our employees, how we converse with our employees through communication. We are in the midst of four pretty major projects right now with clients and one of the top things that people bring up to us all the time is communication. During this..

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    Let's Get Back to Work

    Sun,Sep 11,2022 @ 08:48 PM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    The pandemic has rocked many people and companies. There is no getting around the fact times have been touch for people and certain industries. With that being said ... we need to also provide due attention to a simple concept "A Good Day's Work" I Hope This Helps!

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    The Power of Self-Awareness

    Sun,Sep 11,2022 @ 08:45 PM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    This episode teaches through a quick youth sports story how self-awareness can help our youth and employees in the workplace.Also checkout our 2022 Talent Development Workshop Serieshttps://www.salesprogress.com/talent-coaching-2022

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    There Are Two Things Leaders Need to Do TODAY to Retain Talent

    Sun,Sep 11,2022 @ 08:41 PM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    The greatest thing we can do today as leaders is to invest in your employees and to understand them potentially more deeply than we ever have. When we understand what motivates a person and we actually invest in that motivation talent retention and development will skyrocket. We can no longer have these ridiculous discussions about not having time to coach our employees because if we're not..

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    Linda Johnson Interview: Great Insight on D & I Topics

    Sun,Sep 11,2022 @ 08:37 PM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    I was thrilled to interview my friend Linda Johnson who possesses a willingness and skillset to tackle some of today's toughest issues. She is a master of tough conversations when it comes to helping leaders develop their skillsets with diversity and inclusion related topics.Linda Johnson LinkedIn Profilehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/lindajohnsonleadership/Linda's Website..

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    How to Become Successfully Unemployed. Interview with Sabina Sulat

    Sun,Sep 11,2022 @ 08:34 PM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    MEET Sabina Sulat

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    The 4 Pillars of a Coaching Workplace Culture

    Sat,Sep 10,2022 @ 01:49 PM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    This episode teaches four pillars of what it takes to build and maintain positive workplace culture through coaching. A workplace culture is comprised  of interactions and conversations between people and their interpretation of such conversations.The following four pillars will be discussed within this podcast:

    1.  Conversation Skills
    2.  Coaching Skills
    3.  Measure
    4.  Practice

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    How to Use Assessments to Coach

    Sat,Sep 10,2022 @ 01:46 PM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    This episode teaches the fundamentals of using assessments to coach. All too often we use the results to label and it cuts us off from conversations and deepening our understanding of one another. During this episode we will teach a coaching mapping methodology called QALMS(check out our article on Forbes on QALMS) (..

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    I Love My Boss, But I Quit (The Why of Coaching)

    Sat,Sep 10,2022 @ 01:23 PM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    This episode teaches a major transition occurring in the workplace. Historically people quit because of their direct relationship with their boss or manager when in fact now well people are quitting organizations due to their workplace flexibility policies. There is a major shift going on and it is prompting leaders to possess four fundamental attributes when it comes to their leadership:

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    My Employee Was Offered More Money ... What Do I Do?

    Sat,Sep 10,2022 @ 01:20 PM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    This episode is dedicated to The Great Resignation, specific to those who say, "my employees only care about money" and "other companies are calling my people and offering signing bonuses." This episode will teach specific strategies to help offset this challenging, dare I say scary trend.Good Luck!

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    Your Employee Has A Job Offer ... Oh What To Do

    Sat,Sep 10,2022 @ 01:16 PM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    During this episode we're going to talk about short term thinking versus long term thinking. There are a number of jobs still out in the marketplace and people who are very short term thinkers will take jobs without really understanding their own career goals or motivations for the pursuit of short term financial gain. During this episode we will teach two different ways to have career coaching..

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    2022: The Year of the Conversation

    Sat,Sep 10,2022 @ 01:12 PM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    It is imperative especially as things are changing so fast that leaders have conversations with their people. It's imperative that people have conversations with their peers. It's imperative that employees have conversations with upper level management. If there is ever been a time when we need to converse and truly understand one another and be in a position to help one another it will be 2022. ..

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    Interview With Ben Murphy from Titus Talent Strategies

    Sat,Sep 10,2022 @ 01:02 PM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    As a former college football coach with over 15 years of experience in sales & recruiting, Ben Murphy, VP at Titus, is known for his innovative hiring & management approach. He helps educate the marketplace on how to think strategically to better identify, attract, hire, engage & retain top talent.  

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    What A Winter Blizzard Taught Me About People

    Sat,Sep 10,2022 @ 12:51 PM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    Yesterday I drove in the middle of the winter Blizzard coming back from up north Wisconsin. Needless to say the weather was terrible and there were white out conditions and if you have never driven in such weather it can be extremely dangerous. One of the most interesting things that I noticed was a long single line behind me and in front of me. The left lane was open but not plowed so I thought..

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    There Is NO Buy-In To Coaching !!! That Notion is Crap!

    Sat,Sep 10,2022 @ 12:38 PM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    I still hear from leaders this notion of buy in when it comes to coaching. Let me be very straightforward and candid- that's a load of BS! Let's look at this logically. If a manager does not have time to coach how the heck do they create more time when they need to interview and review resumes when someone leaves their organization? Coaching is a form of communication and leaders will typically..

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    WOW ... Today's Employee Has Changed ... How Leadership Coaching Can Help

    Sat,Sep 10,2022 @ 12:28 PM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    Today's employee has dramatically changed and we as leadership coaches must change with those changes. People are quitting without having their next job as well as people are quitting jobs for more money not thinking about long term decisions that are affected by such decisions. The pandemic has caused people to look at themselves and their careers dramatically differently. I would say a few..

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    Coaching is a Game ... The Playing Field & Players Have Changed! Have You?

    Sat,Sep 10,2022 @ 12:23 PM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    When we think about sports and we think about playing fields and players and leaders of teams couple things come to mind. If a coach were to go into a huddle during a game and look up at the scoreboard and say everybody we are down by 20 points but let's just keep doing the same thing what would the players think? Would they even wanna continue to play? Would they maybe even wanna switch teams?..

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    The Game of Coaching: Part Two

    Sat,Sep 10,2022 @ 12:20 PM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    The game of coaching has changed. For so many years our major objection when collaborating with clients was organizations and their leaders saying they do not have time to coach. Here's The funny thing about that notion is coaching has really gravitated from it would be nice to do to now, we must do it. The caveat is that the game has changed.

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    Magnetic Coaching: Part One

    Sat,Sep 10,2022 @ 12:12 PM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    Magnetic Coaching: Part One

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    Magnetic Coaching Part Two

    Sat,Sep 10,2022 @ 12:06 PM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    Everyday we push people away or pull them in. Here are two stories that hopefully help you increase the strength of your magnetic coaching pulling people in for greater engagement and overall happiness.

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    What a 14 Year Old Taught me About Empathy & Emotional Intelligence

    Sat,Sep 10,2022 @ 11:57 AM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    Want to See My EQi Report: Click HereAlso If willing to explore your own EQi or Your Team Lets Chat: Schedule Here 

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    Meet Paul Glover ... The NO BS Coach

    Sat,Sep 10,2022 @ 11:52 AM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    I love talking with this guy (misguided Chicago Bear Fan). His approach is fresh and much needed. If you are looking for an honest executive coach, I mean a really honest coach, who can take you to the next level you must listen to this episode.Contact Paul: Paul@PaulGloverCoaching.comWebsite:  www.PaulGloverCoaching.comBloghttps://paulglovercoaching.com/blog/

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    Magnetic Coaching Part Three: The Mirror

    Fri,Sep 09,2022 @ 12:39 PM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    This episode teaches THE #1 Thing every leader & coach must do to be successful ... Hold up the mirror so someone can see their true self. This requires conversations and coaching skills providing various perspectives so when someone successfully looks in the mirror they can take positive action to go to the next level. 

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    Julie Winkle Giullioni Uncovers Corporate Career Challenges With Innovative Approach

    Fri,Sep 09,2022 @ 12:34 PM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    One of the best interviews I have ever had. Julie has UNCOVERED The Secret sauce to Employee's Motivation based upon career Aspirations. Simply Brilliant. Her book is coming out in early March from ATD Press called Promotions Are SO Yesterday: Redefine Career Development. Help Employees Thrive.Preview download Chapter : https://www.juliewinklegiulioni.com/book/promotions/Contact Info:Julie Winkle..

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    Coaching Helps Fight Fatigue

    Fri,Sep 09,2022 @ 12:28 PM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    Many leaders continue to struggle with the thought of having coaching or even conversations virtually. The challenge is we must change our mindset their coaching is not something that is geographic quite frankly coaching virtually at times can have tremendous advantages. Virtual work is NOT the cause of fatigue, rather how we handle working virtually is our opportunity to fight fatigue.

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    Magnetic Coaching: Version Four

    Fri,Sep 09,2022 @ 12:24 PM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    This version details four observations of how conversational skills or the lack there of can harm the workplace and relationships between people. The way we converse  reveals our abilities and this episode teaches something called an emotional trigger. 

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    Coaching is ALL About Emotional Intelligence

    Fri,Sep 09,2022 @ 12:20 PM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    I hope you enjoy this episode. As a certified EQi assessment practitioner I am still amazed at how EQi (emotional Intelligence) is at the forefront of all training, mentoring, and coaching challenges.If intrigued click here to find out about ourEQi Assessment & Coaching Practice:https://form.jotform.com/220287252131042

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    Your Must Fight Fatigue

    Fri,Sep 09,2022 @ 12:14 PM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    If you or your co-workers or employees are tiered and fatigued doing nothing to counter those things will results in continuous fatigue. If some is tired going up a flight of stairs we typically say lets stop and rest concerned for the person. In reality the person needs to workout more so those stairs are not as difficult. We have to create counter measures to fatigue!

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    30 Day Perspective Coaching Challenge

    Fri,Sep 09,2022 @ 12:10 PM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    This episode is all about Perspective. This podcast episode also challenges you to a 30 day challenge whereby you learn of a person's perspective 1 time daily.

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    The Goal of Feedback Is ...

    Fri,Sep 09,2022 @ 12:07 PM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    There are so many views on feedback and how people should perceive feedback. I saw a post that created different viewpoints from feedback as a gift to other viewpoints where people felt feedback was not a gift. I think the one thing that we often miss when it comes to feedback is that feedback is a choice to provide, and it is also a choice to accept.

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    4 Conversations A NEW Manager Must Have

    Fri,Sep 09,2022 @ 09:17 AM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    This episode teaches 4 conversations every new manager not only has to have but has to have fluently and skillfully. The first 90 to 180 days of every new manager's position will be met with resistance, lack of support, and certainly excitement by becoming a new manager. Every new manager must become skilled at conversations because they will be challenged by peers, former peers, people with more..

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    Employees: Seek Feedback ON YOUR TERMS!

    Fri,Sep 09,2022 @ 08:52 AM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    Feedback is a very tough subject for people. It is our contention here at Progress Coaching people dismiss or accept feedback based on their agreement germane to the feedback. What most people don't understand is feedback is not a literal thing yet it is also morphed in perception. When somebody provides an employee feedback such as you are coming off negative and the employees first responses no..

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    The F10 Assessment ... Check It Out

    Fri,Sep 09,2022 @ 08:48 AM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    Feedback is a very tough subject for people. It is our contention here at Progress Coaching people dismiss or accept feedback based on their agreement germane to the feedback. What most people don't understand is feedback is not a literal thing yet it is also morphed in perception. When somebody provides an employee feedback such as you are coming off negative and the employees first responses no..

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    The Workplace Triangle

    Fri,Sep 09,2022 @ 08:44 AM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    The triangle of coaching is a very simple concept yet there are some unique attributes of each stage we encourage organizations to adopt. One of the most fundamental mistakes I think organizations make is we spend so much money on a top-down approach specifically teaching leaders how to lead their employees. When you think about a traditional organization of let's say 100 or 1000 people typically..

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    We Have It Wrong! The Missing Piece in Leadership Development

    Fri,Sep 09,2022 @ 08:39 AM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    I think we have it wrong when it comes to developing leaders within our organizations. If leaders make up let's say 15% of the organization and we have 85% of the organization who needs to receive that leadership we need to cultivate the mindset and the reception of that 85% so the 15% can be heard and accepted. 

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    The Feedback 5 ... Improving Workplace Culture Through Creative Feedback

    Fri,Sep 09,2022 @ 08:25 AM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    There are 5 actions of feedback a leader can use and this episode also teaches how to teach employees to get feedback on their terms. Feedback is a loaded issue and if carefully crafted from both end of delivery and reception workplace cultures and team will dramatically improve.

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    Teach Employees To Receive Feedback on Their Terms

    Fri,Sep 09,2022 @ 08:21 AM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    You often hear the concept that feedback is a gift, and it truly is yet we cannot use that approach as some reactive way to facilitate a positive relationship with feedback when so often it is perceived as negative. A positive cadence of feedback structured by the recipient is the secret sauce. There is such a simple concept called WIIFT, what is in it for them.

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    Why Bartenders Make Great Coaches

    Wed,Sep 07,2022 @ 08:58 AM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    Recently, I was conducting a workshop and one of my participants was an ex-bartender. She never hesitated to participate or offer her thoughts or converse with people or dare I say, role play. She's quick on her feet and really listens well during the workshop. I asked her where those skill sets came from. She said, I bartended for 15 years. As I thought about her response, I thought what a..

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    Coaching Conversations Do Not Need to be Difficult With A Little Planning & Preparation

    Wed,Sep 07,2022 @ 08:52 AM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    Conversations are hard. The cool thing about what's happening in the training and development and talent world is that leaders and organizations are finally realizing coaching is not just something we'd like to do if we had time. It is now moved into an arena of, We Must Coach Our Employees. This requires leaders to have conversational ability, the ability to ask questions, to truly listen, to..

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    Conversations Affect The Workplace

    Wed,Sep 07,2022 @ 08:47 AM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    First of all, realize one thing conversations are powerful! What we say and how we say it has a major impact whether fair or unfair.

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    Turn Your Leadership Training Upside Down!

    Wed,Sep 07,2022 @ 08:33 AM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    What if we turned our leadership development program upside down? What if we looked at developing our organizational leadership skills and capacity from the bottom up, not from the top down? Let me explain. In the United States alone, we spend hundreds of millions of dollars every single year on top line management, middle management, down to frontline leadership to become better leaders. There..

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    That Poor Little Leaguer (Parent Feedback is Hard to Listen To)

    Wed,Sep 07,2022 @ 08:24 AM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    I went to go get some food for my wife and I at a very popular place where a lot of baseball teams go after they play. What I witnessed at the counter was a father giving his son some feedback on the game that was just played. As I sat a couple seats away, I quietly listened, not letting them know I was listening. The father began to tell his son he could not make the mistakes he was making..

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    Quiet Quitting Has Been Around For Decades

    Wed,Sep 07,2022 @ 08:16 AM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    Quite Quitting is not a new concept. Maybe it's a different name and a different label yet, we've had quiet quitting for decades. We need to get back to the fundamentals of employment. If you are hired to do a job, you should be hired to do that job to the best of your ability. There is not a job description in the world that encourages people to not try or to gossip or to be negative in the..

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    Do NOT Leave Constructive Feedback By Itself

    Tue,Sep 06,2022 @ 03:16 PM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    The key to feedback is to give it so someone receives it openly and professionally and puts it into strategic use. One of the best things that you can do is to ask questions after providing feedback. For the sake of this article, we'll assume the feedback is constructive in nature. And here are five questions you could ask to create greater ownership of feedback. 

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    Building Trust Is Tough! Coaching Trust is Tough!

    Tue,Sep 06,2022 @ 03:10 PM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    There are specific things people MUST do to develop and maintain trust within organizations:

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    Coaching Employees to Become Influential Leaders

    Tue,Sep 06,2022 @ 03:03 PM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    One of the most valuable things we can do as leaders is to position people within our own teams to be what I call influential or internal leaders. Now, just for our own definition, internal leaders or influential leaders are those people who don't have the title yet can help you lead the team. Now, let me give you a really fundamental example. Years ago, I was working with a number of branch..

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    Coaching People Full of Crap (said that nicely)

    Tue,Sep 06,2022 @ 02:50 PM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    What I'm about to share is not going to be very popular. What I'm about to share is not going to be well received by everybody. The other day, I was talking to somebody that works at a manufacturing plant, and this person was a friend of a friend and the friend had asked me to speak to him and talk to him about his performance. I said, sure, but I said, I don't know the guy so I want to be very..

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    Take The Emotional Baggage Out

    Tue,Sep 06,2022 @ 02:37 PM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    This post will also not be very popular but I'm OK with that. As an entrepreneur we embody a lot of different positions in terms of the work that we do. It is not for the faint of heart and it is certainly not meant for a certain group of people yet let me just say at times it is very very hard. I also think working in the corporate workplace and managing teams is also very very hard. As we talk..

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    How to Have Coaching "Career Conversations" To Retain Talent from Leaving

    Tue,Sep 06,2022 @ 02:29 PM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    Career conversations are now a must more than any other time in our history. When we think about McKinsey's latest research showing 41% of people are actually leaving due to a lack of career development and advancement. Coaching career conversations is about coaching and developing talent for the present and future. We need to find out what people want to do, what motivates them, what they like,..

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    Open the "Self-Awareness" Door for Maximum Talent Development

    Tue,Sep 06,2022 @ 06:47 AM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    I have said for almost 30 years that coaching is a two step process. First, you want people to look in the mirror. #2, you want people to take action on #1 yet very few people do number one arbitrarily on their own. That's why we need to coach our people to first establish a foundation of self-awareness which will lead to accelerated talent development. Self-awareness is difficult for people...

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    Take The Emotional Baggage Out

    Mon,Sep 05,2022 @ 07:43 PM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    This post will also not be very popular but I'm OK with that. As an entrepreneur we embody a lot of different positions in terms of the work that we do. It is not for the faint of heart and it is certainly not meant for a certain group of people yet let me just say at times it is very very hard. I also think working in the corporate workplace and managing teams is also very very hard. As we talk..

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    2022 ... The Year of Coaching & Conversations

    Tue,Jan 04,2022 @ 01:24 PM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    Let's be candid things are really sideways. The pandemic! The Great Resignation! Virtual Work! What's next? Not sure yet I do know leaders need to converse and coaching differently than they did two years ago, This video may help:

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    The 4 Keys to Successful Coaching in 2022

    Tue,Jan 04,2022 @ 12:06 PM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

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    Coaching Confidence

    Tue,Mar 23,2021 @ 08:06 AM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    Confidence is a very brittle element. Confidence comes from two primary sources, practice & positive reinforcement. Constructive feedback rarely instills confidence.

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    Coaching Virtually: Part One

    Tue,Mar 09,2021 @ 10:15 AM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    This video provides a strategic set of methods you can use to drive your virtual coaching. If intrigued schedule a chat with us to find out about all our new coaching services and products

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    The Most Politically Incorrect Podcast Episode About Leadership

    Wed,Jan 27,2021 @ 04:39 PM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    This episode is not about political views rather using politics as a frame of reference to understand the merits of leadership in the ability to converse with other people.If intrigued ask us about your Why Leadership Conversations Matter Training Seriestim@progresscoachingleader.com

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    Attention Leaders! Help Your Employees Claim Their FAME

    Tue,Jan 19,2021 @ 03:38 PM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    I recently heard in a group discussion that people must communicate with one another and employees must share upward to their direct leaders their feelings and frustrations. Somebody made the comment it's all about culture and I actually somewhat disagree with that. Conversations create cultures and we have to fuel employees minds positively as well as position leaders to learn how to coach and..

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    Ben White Interview: Hiring & Recruiting Strategies for Talent Development in 2021

    Tue,Jan 19,2021 @ 03:36 PM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

     This podcast episode is an interview with Ben White one of the leaders atTitus Talent Strategies. Ben and I discuss the latest trends in talent development and recruiting from both the hiring and candidate perspectives. He shares very interesting strategies that both the organization and job seekers can utilize during these very awkward times.Reach Out To Ben With Questions or Help You May Need:

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    Workplace Cultures Require Proactive "Positive" Coaching

    Mon,Jan 11,2021 @ 03:32 PM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    Often, organizations drive improvement in their workplace cultures reactively. Organizations will create programs or initiatives that react to marketplace conditions such as industries that are in decline or maybe even in reaction to a pandemic crisis. At the core of every organization should be leaders across the board proactively providing positivity to each and every one of their team members...

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    Attention Employees: CLAIM your FAME

    Mon,Jan 11,2021 @ 03:21 PM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    This episode takes a very unique look at the talent development field. The objective of this podcast is to provide insight as to what organizations can do to develop communities of people that are accepting of feedback and coaching. Organizations spend millions of dollars in leadership training; whereas, the missing piece might be training and coaching employees from a foundational perspective...

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    Why Leadership Conversations Matter

    Sat,Jan 02,2021 @ 07:40 AM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    Leaders must possess the ability to navigate conversations now more than ever. We need people to perform yet at the same time we need people to know we care and that we truly are invested in their well-being. This is easier said than done. Organizations and leaders need to invest in their conversational skill development. Think about an employee who is not performing well and maybe eight other..

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    2021 Year of Conversational Excellence

    Sun,Dec 27,2020 @ 01:06 PM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    As we enter 2021 we need our employees to come through for us and now more than ever. With that being said we have to be sensitive and empathetic while driving continuous change that will be thrust upon organizations. This requires conversational excellence and it is incumbent upon leaders to drive change positively while maintaining empathy and sensitivity.

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    Subcultures Drive Workplace Cultures

    Sun,Dec 27,2020 @ 01:05 PM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    Every organization has subcultures. Subcultures either promote or undermine what leaders want in terms of their desired workplace cultures. Guaranteed, every organization will have groups that are negative and are opinionated as well as those who positively want to influence and everything in between. There are some simple rules in this 22 minute podcast master lesson of how to create a positive..

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    In 2021 It's Time To Work Our Ass Off!

    Mon,Dec 21,2020 @ 12:19 PM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    I know this episode is going to potentially upset some people. The goal of this is to draw attention to an area I don't think we talk enough about and that is putting in a good day's work and really working hard. While the world has turned sideways I am all for addressing mental health and showing empathy and providing people an avenue for work life balance . I don't think those things should be..

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    I Almost Did Not Practice What I Preach

    Mon,Dec 21,2020 @ 12:16 PM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    I hope this episode helps you so you can help other people!

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    Checkout IntHRaction

    Mon,Dec 21,2020 @ 12:12 PM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    This episode is a quick review of a great platform I just recently saw called intHRaction.it measures workplaces using a very unique strategy of peer based feedback that positions the organization to build its culture , provide leaders opportunity to coach to reality, and ultimately position the employee to grow and become embedded in the organization's plans.Checkout inHRaction: ..

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    Want Better Workplace Coaching? Technology is NOT the Answer

    Sun,Dec 13,2020 @ 12:27 PM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    This seven minute lesson will teach why technology alone is not the answer to workplace leaders becoming conversational coaches. The formula quite frankly is very simple. We tend to throw technology and problems when in fact it's good old human practice that the simple answer. I think you'll enjoy this podcast and please let us know your thoughts.

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    2 Step Question Helps Build Great Customer Service!

    Sun,Dec 13,2020 @ 12:24 PM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    This two-step question approach helps build great service levels while facilitating a strong emotional attachment to exchange.

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    Are You Resilient?

    Sun,Dec 13,2020 @ 12:22 PM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    Honestly it's easy to answer "of course I am", yet be honest with yourself. Take some time and really listen and ask yourself what you can do to get to the highest level (discussed in the podcast) each and every day!

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    Define It Before You Train or Coach

    Sun,Dec 13,2020 @ 11:59 AM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    This is from a session at The Talent Development Think Tank run by Andy Storch. It's a process of defining expectations to train or coach to. This helps alleviate interpretations that often create inconsistency. Hope it helps!

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    Allego is Changing The Sales Enablement World

    Wed,Dec 09,2020 @ 03:28 PM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    This interview with Tim Kasida Strategic Partnership Executive at Allego. Tim has over 25 years of experience growing businesses through sales, alliance management and sales leadership positions at early stage and established software companies. Tim performed critical sales functions through IPOs at Exchange Applications and Unica Corporation. At Allego Tim runs a team focused on sales to and..

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    Progress Coaching Launches Micro-Coaching Workshops

    Mon,Dec 07,2020 @ 05:56 AM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    Progress Coaching has created a unique approach to helping leaders become great coaches. The approach are Micro Coaching Workshops. Each workshop is only two hours in length, yet very targeted towards a situational challenge found in the workplace. Each workshop provides instruction, group activities, and partnered driven planning and practice sessions. For more information click here:..

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    Four "Must Have" Sales Strategies For the Crisis

    Wed,Dec 02,2020 @ 03:15 PM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    This episode will teach four fundamental sales coaching strategies that are guaranteed to help sales organizations and teams sprint out of the crisis ahead of the competition. The lessons are fundamental but strategic in terms of making an impact.I hope you enjoy itIf you would like to hear about our sales coaching program schedule some time with me:..

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    The # 1 Sales Coaching Strategy During This Crisis

    Wed,Dec 02,2020 @ 03:11 PM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    The number one sales coaching strategy is so simple yet so many sales leaders and organizations do not use it . It's what we expect from professional athletes . It's what we expect from public speakers. Yet, for whatever reason we do not expect it from sales professionals.What is it ? Practice ! 

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    Coaching to 2 Areas of Emotional Intelligence: Self-Awareness & Regulation

    Wed,Dec 02,2020 @ 03:09 PM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    Coaching to Emotional Intelligence is not an easy thing to do. The two major areas especially related to coaching are self awareness and self regulation. When people lack self awareness as well as lack the skills associated with self regulation this can be a wicked combination. This podcast lesson teaches a very fundamental strategy using a rule of engagement and reflective coaching to build..

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    What Does a Great Workplace Coach Do Daily?

    Wed,Dec 02,2020 @ 03:08 PM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    What is the life of a great coach? Great coaches have a record and a set of notes focusing on each employee on their team. With that being said, they focus daily on three main things. 

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    3 Skills Every GREAT Workplace Coach Must Have

    Wed,Dec 02,2020 @ 03:06 PM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    This podcast reveals 3 simple things every leader coach in the cpriorate world can easily adopt and implement to build high powered teams!NOTEInterested in Becoming a Great Workplace Coach? Check Out Our New Coaching Enthusiast Community Where We Teach & Work With You To Become A Great Coach: Get More Info: click here

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    Developing Future Leaders at Your Credit Union

    Wed,Dec 02,2020 @ 03:04 PM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    This episode teaches very specific strategies associated with high potential talent who have aspirations of becoming future leaders. It requires people to learn and practice the craft of leadership, feedback, coaching, handling conflict, etc. just to name a few to properly prepare someone to smoothly transition into future leadership positions.Checkout Our New Credit Union Solutions: click here

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    Coaching Saves Time ... Join Our Coaching Community

    Wed,Dec 02,2020 @ 03:03 PM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    This podcast teaches why coaching saves time! Why coaching drives engagement. Why coaching retains top talent. Why TheCoaching Enthusiast Communityis the answer to help workplace coaches successfully apply coaching to the workplace. We have memberships for:

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    Are Your Employees Coachable? 10 Minute Laster Lesson

    Wed,Dec 02,2020 @ 03:02 PM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    This episode teaches a series of strategies to help understand the value of coachability as well as techniques to build coachability. We are progress coaching the bill to coachability assessment that teaches each employee's level of coachability as well as strategies to raise the coachability. If interested send us an email to tim@progresscoachingleader.com

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    Coachability ... The Missing Piece?

    Wed,Dec 02,2020 @ 03:00 PM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    It's so interesting we provide training and support for this providing coaching yet we seem to lose sight of the fact people receiving coaching & feedback also need to be trained & supported in their reception. What a great opportunity. Here are two charts we did  from polls on linkedin that are quite revealing:

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    Coaching is a Give & Take Transaction

    Wed,Dec 02,2020 @ 02:57 PM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    Here are the two polls we did on Linkedin that inspired this podcast:If leaders were taught / retrained how to provide strength-based & constructive feedback what would the effect be on the workplace culture?

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    Coaching SLOW Down & Maintain Cadence Watch TRUST Grow!

    Wed,Dec 02,2020 @ 02:55 PM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    This episode teaches specific strategies of maintaining a thoughtful cadence and pace helping the coaching process improve with 3 simple strategies.Note: checkout our new coaching community The Coaching Enthusiasts - here is our next informational webcast on this innovative approach to helping leaders become great workplace coaches: November 17th @ 1:00 om cst: Register: click here

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    5 Coachability Factors

    Wed,Dec 02,2020 @ 02:50 PM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    This 18 minute lesson will teach 5 things that affect one's ability to be coached. It is imperative that we understand there are two sized coaching, one who gives and who plays the role of coach, and one who receives and plays the role of coachee. So much money and time to start teaching leaders are coach we also have an opportunity to teach the recipient of their role and responsibility in the..

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    Coaching is About Facilitating Experiences to Grow (2 Step Strategy)

    Wed,Dec 02,2020 @ 02:45 PM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    This episode reveals a story or a two-step strategy was utilized to help with future leader become more self-aware. The two-step strategy use the following:

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    5 Sales Coaching Practices to Help Drive Performance & Consistent Results

    Wed,Dec 02,2020 @ 02:43 PM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    This episode teaches five sales coaching practices that are easy to implement and guaranteed to drive results. During this episode we will provide live examples of how to coach one with specific suggestions to support each component. There are those five areas:Sales Performance Coaching

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    Teamwork & Leadership Are Learned Behaviors

    Wed,Dec 02,2020 @ 02:35 PM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    Teamwork and Leadership are learned behaviors. When kids go to high school and ultimately college that's an eight year time span typically where they then enter the workforce. With that being said, how many of these kids are really taught what it's like to be in the workplace and act in alignment of being a great teammate and supportive of leadership? I'm not sure of many educational institutions..

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    The Selling & Sales Coaching Worlds Are Changing ... Time to Get Ready!

    Wed,Dec 02,2020 @ 02:33 PM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    This 20 minute lesson teaches multiple strategies to adapt to the new world of selling virtually as well as leveraging video platforms along with how to coach to those changes successfully. There's so many opportunities right now the New World provides sales teams. It is absolutely imperative sales people and more importantly sales leaders drive those elements of change successfully. During this..

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    Why Getting Cut From a Team Gives Your Kid a GREAT Chance at a Career Later On

    Wed,Dec 02,2020 @ 02:30 PM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    This past weekend I received a number of phone calls from parents as it was tryout weekend for boys and girls volleyball in the state of Wisconsin. I'm still amazed that some parents feel that the process or the decision that resulted in the child not making a team was somehow unfair or personal. One such parent I shared a thought with and that was "what do you think is the silver lining?" The..

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    Interview with Chris Hokom Master Trainer & Certified Coach

    Wed,Dec 02,2020 @ 02:28 PM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    This episode is an interview with master trainer Chris Hokom. During the interview Chris will share his thoughts on the place both training and coaching together play in the workplace today especially during and after the pandemic crisis. This is a great interview for credit union leaders especially to listen to as Chris has a vast depth of experience in the credit union space.You can reach Chris..

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    WOW Your Customers During This Time ... They Will Love It!

    Wed,Dec 02,2020 @ 02:26 PM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    This podcast reveals three unique stories of what we can do to WOW our customers. I often think about WOW as an acronym Wonderful Opportunities to Win! This podcast episode will hopefully give you some creative ideas and thought processes to engage with customers differently to go above and beyond the call of duty to get people to walk away and ultimately say ... WOW!

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    What If We Traced Our Conversations ... Like A Virus?

    Wed,Dec 02,2020 @ 02:21 PM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    Conversations take on life forms. They become events. They become living breathing things that can spread much like a virus quickly and without prejudice harming people unnecessarily. This podcast is a parallel between conversations and certainly our current pandemic crisis. I realize this is a little bit risky and I don't want to offend anybody and I think about conversations much like a virus..

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    NEW Trends in Sales & Sales Management: Interview With Mike Carroll from Intelligence Conversations

    Wed,Dec 02,2020 @ 02:18 PM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    This 25 minute interview with Mike Carroll fromIntelligent Conversations will reveal some of the trends and things leaders need to do during  new virtual selling  times.

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    Master Lesson: The 4 Areas Employees Need Help to Become Superstars

    Mon,Nov 30,2020 @ 04:41 PM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    This episode teaches four fundamental areas employees need to improve and with that improvement will help workplace cultures become more engaged and positive. This master lesson will teach the four areas and what leaders can do to facilitate positive improvement.For More Information on Coaching Employees to Superstar Status schedule a time to chat with me: click here

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    My Friend Got Fired ... Welcome to Self-Awareness

    Mon,Nov 30,2020 @ 03:50 PM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    This short story depicts the value of self-awareness and coaching. Recently, a friend/business associate get fired from his job. As I asked him what happen he went on a tirade of why it was completely unfair and how his boss was a jerk. As the conversation continued I realized one thing like most people who were in that predicament very few people within your ever truly honest with themselves and..

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    Quit Training Managers To Coach

    Mon,Nov 30,2020 @ 03:18 PM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    This podcast episode will teach the 5 tenants of what it takes to develop high-performing leadership coaches within your organization. They are as follows:

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    Coaching to 2 Areas of Emotional Intelligence: Self-Awareness & Regulation

    Sun,Nov 29,2020 @ 10:32 AM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    Coaching to Emotional Intelligence is not an easy thing to do. The two major areas especially related to coaching are self awareness and self regulation. When people lack self awareness as well as lack the skills associated with self regulation this can be a wicked combination. This podcast lesson teaches a very fundamental strategy using a rule of engagement and reflective coaching to build..

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    Why Virtual Selling Provides The GREATEST Business Opportunity for Organizations

    Thu,Nov 19,2020 @ 04:19 AM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    Virtual selling provides organizations one of the greatest opportunities of our lifetime. It now only drives the opportunity for sales coaching and team development, it also provides insight to something that most sales organizations and people struggle to deal with. During this episode we will teach you four strategies and reasons why virtual selling provides you a unique opportunity during this..

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    Why Virtual Selling Provides The GREATEST Business Opportunity for Organizations

    Wed,Nov 18,2020 @ 07:30 AM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    Virtual selling provides organizations one of the greatest opportunities of our lifetime. It now only drives the opportunity for sales coaching and team development, it also provides insight to something that most sales organizations and people struggle to deal with. During this episode we will teach you four strategies and reasons why virtual selling provides you a unique opportunity during this..

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    Are Your Employees Coachable?

    Mon,Nov 16,2020 @ 08:26 AM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    This 18 minute lesson will teach 5 things that affect one's ability to be coached. It is imperative that we understand there are two sized coaching, one who gives and who plays the role of coach, and one who receives and plays the role of coachee. So much money and time to start teaching leaders are coach we also have an opportunity to teach the recipient of their role and responsibility in the..

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    The Coachability Factor

    Mon,Nov 16,2020 @ 08:02 AM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    To help illustrate this episode here is a poll we did on linked - provides some unique insights:In a coaching relationship who is responsible for the success of the coaching outcome the Coach or Coachee (person being coached) ?

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    The Selling World Is Changing

    Mon,Nov 16,2020 @ 07:23 AM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    This 20 minute lesson teaches multiple strategies to adapt to the new world of selling virtually as well as leveraging video platforms along with how to coach to those changes successfully. There's so many opportunities right now the New World provides sales teams. It is absolutely imperative sales people and more importantly sales leaders drive those elements of change successfully. During this..

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    Talent Development Showcase

    Fri,Sep 25,2020 @ 04:54 AM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    Talent development leader Eric Anderson has more than two decades of creating and facilitating innovative training and coaching programs at Men’s Wearhouse. Now, he is seeking opportunities to expand upon his knowledge and experience with new clients and beyond the retail industry.

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    What Does a Great Workplace Coach Do Daily?

    Sun,Sep 06,2020 @ 07:44 AM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

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    Mental Paralysis During A Crisis

    Wed,Sep 02,2020 @ 12:33 PM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

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    Handling Conflict

    Mon,Aug 31,2020 @ 11:56 AM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    Conflict in the workplace is inevitable - prepare your team members to handle conflict in a positive and healthy way using the coaching strategy shown below!

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    The Three Questions To Ask Yourself...EVERY DAY

    Wed,Aug 26,2020 @ 09:43 AM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

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    Coaching Greater Authenticity

    Mon,Aug 24,2020 @ 12:43 PM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    Coaching your team members to practice greater authenticity with their peers is necessary to build a healthy workplace culture and trust among teammates, especially during these times where they may not see each other face-to-face on a daily basis.  

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    Coaching Resilience

    Wed,Aug 19,2020 @ 09:56 AM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

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    Coaching To Greater Self-Awareness

    Mon,Aug 17,2020 @ 09:47 AM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    Self-Awareness leads to higher Emotional Intelligence and more thoughtful approaches to situations in the workplace where their reaction determines the outcome.  Helping your teams to become thoughtful and self-aware can lead to healthier workplace cultures and can cultivate more positive workplace relationships.

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    Coaching To Successful 120-Second Interactions With Customers

    Wed,Aug 12,2020 @ 12:05 PM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    No matter how brief the interaction with a customer is, it can have a much larger impact that it may seem!  Here's how to coach your teams to make the most out of even the shortest of interactions and leave your customers feeling as though they're building a positive relationship with your team member:

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    Check Out Our Latest Podcasts

    Tue,Aug 11,2020 @ 10:51 AM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

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    The #1 Problem During The Crisis & How Coaching Can Help

    Tue,Aug 11,2020 @ 09:21 AM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    There is only things dividing people today from our views of political issues to racism to certainly how people see the pandemic crisis. What's amazing during difficult times is how much we do not listen to each other or have thoughtful conversations, rather we seem like were m ore in attack mode and trying to convince the other person why they are wrong. I think we are all guilty of this and..

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    Measure Customer Success & Loyalty And You Now Have A Coaching Program

    Mon,Aug 10,2020 @ 03:19 PM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

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    Coaching To Avoid Conflict Through Communication

    Wed,Aug 05,2020 @ 04:49 PM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    Conflict is, believe it or not, avoidable in the workplace through setting expectations for the quality of communication among members of the team.  The strategy below walks us through how to coach a team member through making improvements to their communication strategy to avoid future conflict.

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    Want To Know Where To Coach?  Ask Your Customers

    Mon,Aug 03,2020 @ 03:45 PM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

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    Coaching Conversation Flow

    Thu,Jul 30,2020 @ 10:48 AM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    This is a sample coaching map from our book series Coaching Conversations - we hope you find this helpful!

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    Coaching Emotional Intelligence

    Wed,Jul 29,2020 @ 03:27 PM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

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    Alternative Non-Virtual Training & Coaching in the NEW Virtual World

    Mon,Jul 27,2020 @ 05:46 AM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    Today, we are online all the time. People are getting fatigued as being online for training and meetings can be fatiguing. Here is a poll we did on linkedin and no surprise people are getting fatigued. Here is the poll:

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    #1 Question for NEW Managers to Ask Their Team Members

    Sun,Jul 26,2020 @ 08:57 PM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    This post teaches a very specific question methodology all NEW managers should know and utilize:

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    10 Minute Video Lesson on Coaching Energy

    Sun,Jul 26,2020 @ 08:53 PM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

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    4 Non-Virtual Training & Coaching Strategies

    Sun,Jul 26,2020 @ 08:42 PM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

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    Coaching Greater Candor With Peers

    Tue,Jul 21,2020 @ 11:19 AM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    This is a sample coaching map from our book series Coaching Conversations - we hope you find this helpful!

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    Coaching Greater Up-Selling & Cross-Selling

    Mon,Jul 20,2020 @ 01:09 PM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    This is a sample coaching map from our book series Coaching Conversations - we hope you find this helpful!

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    Positivity Through Change

    Tue,Jul 14,2020 @ 12:00 PM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    This is a sample coaching map from our book series Coaching Conversations - we hope you find this helpful!

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    Coaching To Greater Time Management

    Mon,Jul 13,2020 @ 03:36 PM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    This is a sample coaching map from our book series Coaching Conversations - we hope you find this helpful!

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    Coaching To Avoid Distractions

    Wed,Jul 08,2020 @ 12:59 PM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    This is a sample coaching map from our book series Coaching Conversations - we hope you find this helpful!

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    Coaching Disengaged Employees

    Tue,Jul 07,2020 @ 11:09 AM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    This is a sample coaching map from our book series Coaching Conversations - we hope you find this helpful!

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    Coaching To A Greater Understanding Of Conflict

    Thu,Jul 02,2020 @ 12:08 PM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    This is a sample coaching map from our book series Coaching Conversations - we hope you find this helpful!

    Suggested Strategy:

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    Coaching Active Listening Skills

    Mon,Jun 29,2020 @ 11:47 AM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    This is a sample coaching map from our book series Coaching Conversations - we hope you find this helpful!

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    Coaching Accountability Through Setting Standards

    Fri,Jun 26,2020 @ 07:03 AM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    This is a sample coaching map from our book series Coaching Conversations - we hope you find this helpful!

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    Coaching to Lead with Positivity

    Wed,Jun 24,2020 @ 11:06 AM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    This is a sample coaching map from our book series Coaching Conversations - we hope you find this helpful!

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    Coaching Employees To Higher Energy Levels

    Wed,May 06,2020 @ 04:20 PM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    This is a sample coaching map from our book series Coaching Conversations - we hope you find this helpful!

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    Coaching Managers To Bring Employees In For The Good Things

    Tue,May 05,2020 @ 09:35 PM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    This is a sample coaching map from our book series Coaching Conversations - we hope you find this helpful!

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    The NEW Talent Battle Is Here

    Sun,May 03,2020 @ 07:54 AM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    Recently, I was chatting with Jonathan Reynolds CEO of Titus Talent Strategies, and he was sharing with me some of his insight to what is going on with talent in the workplace.

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    Coaching Prioritization To Maximize Success

    Fri,May 01,2020 @ 12:46 PM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    This is a sample coaching map from our book series Coaching Conversations - we hope you find this helpful!

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    Coaching Employees To Avoid Distractions

    Thu,Apr 30,2020 @ 02:46 PM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    This is a sample coaching map from our book series Coaching Conversations - we hope you find this helpful!

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    Coaching To Greater Engagement Through Collaboration

    Tue,Apr 28,2020 @ 01:54 PM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    This is a sample coaching map from our book series Coaching Conversations - we hope you find this helpful!

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    Coaching Great Communicators

    Thu,Apr 23,2020 @ 10:56 AM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    This is a sample coaching map from our book series Coaching Conversations - we hope you find this helpful!

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    Coaching Teams To Navigate Change

    Tue,Apr 21,2020 @ 11:28 AM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    This is a sample coaching map from our book series Coaching Conversations - we hope you find this helpful!

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    Love or Hate It ... Change Is Coming

    Tue,Apr 21,2020 @ 07:13 AM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    I hear it all the time - my people hate change or this employee fights change. Guess what? Change is here and it coming and by the way its moving fast! Instead of me writing about coaching to change which I have done I met someone who really has a unique perspective on change: Cassandra Worthy

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    Attention New Managers: Time to Coach to Collaborate

    Sun,Apr 19,2020 @ 03:30 PM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    This is got to be an interesting time for new managers. Think if you were just promoted or hired as a new manager and you have your team looking at you wondering what the next step is going to be? We've used this phrase over and over again yet these are truly unprecedented times. Veterans of leadership have not gone through this as many executive level leaders have not gone through this. As bad..

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    Coaching Remote Teams To Success Through Communication

    Fri,Apr 17,2020 @ 04:33 PM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    This is a sample coaching map from our book series Coaching Conversations - we hope you find this helpful!

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    What If Your Leaders & Employees Loved Change?

    Tue,Apr 14,2020 @ 09:43 PM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    Let's be honest nobody really seeks to change. Few people really embrace change enthusiastically. When it comes to current times wouldn't you agree that if everybody had a healthy relationship and were triggered enthusiastically when change occurred whether we asked for not our organizations would be better off?

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    Why Conversations Matter     (Video Article)

    Tue,Apr 14,2020 @ 09:57 AM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

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    Coaching Leaders to Lead with Positivity

    Tue,Apr 14,2020 @ 08:22 AM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    This is a sample coaching map from our book series Coaching Conversations - we hope you find this helpful!

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    7 Suggested Questions During A Crisis

    Sun,Apr 12,2020 @ 06:32 PM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    Top Seven questions to ask an employee during a crisis

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    Coaching Highly Coachable Employees

    Fri,Apr 10,2020 @ 05:25 PM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    This is a sample coaching map from our book series Coaching Conversations - we hope you find this helpful!

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    Coaching to Greater Ownership of Job Responsibilities

    Thu,Apr 09,2020 @ 09:40 AM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    This is a sample coaching map from our book series Coaching Conversations - we hope you find this helpful!

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    Coaching Conversations That Work

    Wed,Apr 08,2020 @ 09:07 PM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    Coaching is really a different language. It takes time and practice and certainly know how. We have published three books they give specific questions, activities, learning projects, and supplemental coaching strategies targeting typical workplace challenges such as attitude, motivation, teamwork, communication, etc. These books will serve you extremely well and can serve as great training guides..

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    Coaching to Excellent Teamwork

    Wed,Apr 08,2020 @ 03:43 PM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    This is a sample coaching map from our book series Coaching Conversations - we hope you find this helpful!

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    Conversations Matter

    Wed,Apr 08,2020 @ 05:08 AM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    Often in our business, especially before our current crisis, we would hear comments from leaders like “I just don't have time to coach”, or “I’m too busy.” I've always thought this was just a smokescreen for the real reasons of not coaching. The real reason is that leaders typically don't know what to do or what to say,. So let's think about today’s situation. If there was ever a time when..

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    Coaching to Comfortability with Unpredictability

    Tue,Apr 07,2020 @ 04:11 PM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    This is a sample coaching map from our book series Coaching Conversations - we hope you find this helpful!

    Challenge / Performance Area:

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    Why Leaders Need to Coach Especially Now!

    Tue,Apr 07,2020 @ 06:00 AM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    Leaders need to coach as at its most fundamental level it reveals one big reason why! Coaching if done before the pandemic crisis would facilitate a manager's relationship and trust with his or her employees. On the other hand, if the manager is not coaching and fell victim to the typical excuse of not having time to coach this person be at a distinct disadvantage. A manager who does not coach..

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    Coaching Drives Relationships

    Mon,Apr 06,2020 @ 07:58 AM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    This is a sample coaching map from our book series Coaching Conversations and we hope it helps.

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    Group Coaching Is Going Virtual

    Mon,Apr 06,2020 @ 07:18 AM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    The following is a coaching man from one of our books The Coaching Conversation Series. A coaching map depicts the step by step process down to the exact question, activity, and learning project manager can use to facilitate coaching specific to a particular topic. I hope this helps:

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    120 Second Task Creates Great Conversations

    Mon,Apr 06,2020 @ 07:06 AM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    Often when we are coaching people we lose sight of our core objective. Recently I had a conversation with a manager who wanted a person to go back to their old ways of being a positive teammate and possessing a great attitude. I asked the manager how many times he had met with this employee on this topic and he said only once up to this point. I asked what was your overall objective and he said..

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    3 Companies Doing GREAT Things During This Crisis

    Sun,Apr 05,2020 @ 04:59 AM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    This podcast teaches specific reasons and case studies that illustrate the value of coaching and why it will allow you to do one of three things coming out of this current crisis: Podcast Link: click here

    This podcast teaches specific reasons and case studies that illustrate the value of coaching and why it will allow you to do one of three things coming out of this current crisis:

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    Having Uncomfortable Conversations ... Now

    Sat,Apr 04,2020 @ 09:17 AM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    Having uncomfortable conversations has never been more difficult. Due to the recent pandemic crisis it's really quite ironic that people seem to be a little bit more thoughtful and nicer yet it gives you perspective as to why would a crisis bring people closer together? It forces people to gain perspective and with that being said it also forces us to have conversations that are tough.One of the..

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    Mastering Conversational Leadership

    Fri,Apr 03,2020 @ 09:22 PM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    Our ability to lead conversationally has never been more important than right now. Check out this podcast: 

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