Motivation

Motivate your team with self-esteem, which makes them feel better, and self-actualization, which encourages them to try harder.

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7 Important Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Hire a Coach

Before you hire a coach you might want to work with, it’s time to find out whether they’re the right fit for you. Key Takeaways for what do before you hire a coach If you only have a minute Consider why leadership matters to you Reflecting before you hire saves time and money and leads to a better match. Know your learning style Decide whether you prefer reflection, structure, or a mix. Clarify your goals and values Clear goals help…

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Set the Right Coaching Goals: The Leadership Skills That Drive Success

When you’re looking to find a business coach, one of the first questions a coach will ask is about your coaching goals: “What do you want to work on?” If you haven’t thought about that before, defining your coaching goals can feel overwhelming. The key is to start with your pain points—the everyday frustrations that keep you up at night—and connect them to the leadership skills that can help you move forward. Key Takeaways for how to set the right…

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Why Hire a Coach, and How to Find the Right Coach for You

If you have found this page, you are probably thinking about how to hire a coach, and particularly, how to hire the right coach to reach your goals. But before we get to how to hire a coach, let’s consider why you want a coach. Why Hire a Coach? Here are three questions to help you answer that question: If you feel you are as good as you can be, not interested in learning anything new, and ok staying right…

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How to Make Meetings More Engaging: 7 Leadership Habits That Inspire Participation

With a few small adjustments, you can inspire your team and make meetings more engaging. To make meetings more engaging, remember that you already know what you think. The meeting’s value lies in discovering what others see or know that you don’t. How to Make Meetings More Engaging No one likes boring meetings, and yet, according to research from Harvard, 71% of executives say meetings are unproductive or inefficient. According to their research, most meetings don’t encourage deep thinking on…

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Unlock Better Performance with 5 Practical and Tactical Empathy Skills

Leaders who use practical, tactical empathy skills know that it unlocks people’s inner drive to succeed. Key Takeaways: Empathy Skills That Boost Performance Most leaders know empathy matters, but few connect empathy skills directly to performance. The truth is, when people feel respected, valued, and supported, they work harder and smarter. Empathy isn’t some soft skill or nice to have—it’s an essential performance driver. These five practical and tactical empathy skills help build trust, create psychological safety, and unlock better…

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Validation in Leadership: The Most Important Way to Help People Grow at Work

Validation in leadership is an often overlooked skill that builds trust and performance. Key Takeaways Validation at work is one of the deepest human needs—and one of the most overlooked leadership skills. Nothing motivates people more than feeling seen, heard, and valued. When managers learn to validate their team members’ feelings and experiences, they unlock hidden potential for trust, learning, and motivation. Validation isn’t just “being nice.” It’s a powerful, practical tool for leading people. Used well, it can transform…

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Lisa D. Foster, Ph.D. ACC  is an independent coach. As an Associate Certified Coach by the International Coaching Federation, Lisa honors and abides by the ICF Code of Ethics.  All coaching sessions and consultations are confidential.

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