Great Manager Newsletter - May 7, 2025
4 Styles of Coaching
On this day in 1914, Congress officially establishes Mother’s Day. Which is the coming Sunday. To all the mothers out there - thank you and enjoy your day. To all the dads and kids, make them feel special that day (they’ve earned it).
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1 Big Thing
4 Coaching Styles
In her Harvard Business Review article "4 Styles of Coaching—and When to Use Them," Ruchira Chaudhary outlines four distinct coaching styles, each characterized by varying levels of directive ('push') and nondirective ('pull') approaches.
Chaudhary emphasizes that effective coaching requires adaptability, with leaders assessing the individual's competence, confidence, and the specific context to determine the most suitable coaching style.
Watch This
5 Tips to Fix Any Problem at Work
In a practical, playful talk, leadership visionary Anne Morriss reinvents the playbook for how to lead through change -- with a radical, one-week plan to build trust and fix problems by following a step per day.
By the Numbers
31%
According to a new study by generative AI platform Writer, 31% of employees—including 41% of Gen Z workers—admit to “sabotaging” their company’s AI strategy by refusing to adopt AI tools and applications. As a result, roughly two-third of executives say Generative AI adoption has led to tension and division within their organization, with 42% suggesting it’s “tearing their company apart.”
Words of Wisdom
If you are always trying to be normal, you will never realize how amazing you can be.
― Maya Angelou
Business Laughs
Discussion Topics
How do you adapt your leadership style to different team members?
Today’s One Big Thing has some great advice on coaching. If you aren’t convinced you are the best coach you can be, take some time to learn and develop that skill. Your team and your organization will thank you.
Have a great week.