How has coaching changed in the last 40 years? Coaching has certainly evolved profoundly over the past four decades. What began as a niche practice to correct performance challenges has become a cornerstone of leadership and organizational development. At MRG, we’ve witnessed—and contributed to—this transformation. The evolution of…
Eager for answers? Jump straight to the Q&A. Leadership expectations have evolved at a breakneck pace in the last six decades. Leaders once faced a fairly straightforward set of expectations, primarily driven by the bottom line. Now they navigate an uncertain business and global landscape while balancing individual…
Eager for answers? Jump straight to the Q&A. Working with teams can be a high-impact way to make a difference in an organization: increasing productivity, creating a more harmonious workplace culture, and improving the quality and clarity of communication. There’s often a big hurdle to overcome, however: interpersonal…
Do leaders see themselves as others see them? Probably not as often as they think. And for coaches, that creates a challenge. If you rely on conversations with your coachee to understand what their developmental needs are, you could be missing important parts of the picture. Fortunately, there…
Eager for answers? Jump straight to the Q&A. If you find the leaders you’re coaching are experiencing a confidence crisis, we can hardly consider it surprising. Individuals at all levels of working life are navigating a landscape fraught with challenges and uncertainty – both at work and in…
Eager for answers? Jump straight to the Q&A. Do leaders see themselves as others see them? Probably not as often as they think. And for coaches, that creates a challenge. If you rely on conversations with your coachee to understand what their developmental needs are, you could be…
Eager for answers? Jump straight to the Q&A. Compassion in the workplace: it seems it is just as important as it is elusive. And while many leaders might like to think they are bringing a compassionate approach to their work, they may be overestimating how clearly that presents…
Looking for answers? Jump to the expert Q&A. In the wake of the global pandemic that reshaped so much of our world, leadership has found itself at a crossroads. The challenges brought about by COVID-19 have not only altered the way we work but have also transformed the…
Eager for answers? Jump straight to the Q&A. Throughout a coaching career, you get to know dozens or even hundreds of clients. With each new coach/coachee relationship, there’s an “onboarding” period – a time when you and your client are learning how to understand each other, building a…
Coaching can have a powerful impact on an individual, no matter where they are in their career. And leveraging assessments as part of coaching can have some great benefits. It can also come with a few risks. In fact, when we polled attendees of a recent webinar about…