Tip 7: Get a coach
It is said that it can be lonely when you are in a leadership position, but it does not have to be that way if you have a coach. A leadership coach serves as a sounding board and supports the leader with their exploration of most any professional topic. A coach does not give the answers but instead provides a confidential space to explore and better understand situations. Coaching can help shine a light on perspectives and opportunities resulting in new doors opening enabling shifts to a higher level of proficiency. Coaching is becoming more commonly relied upon. The former CEO of Google, Eric Schmidt, was quoted as saying, “Everyone needs a coach. One thing people are never good at is seeing themselves as others see them.”
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