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Courage 2 Coach™

Let's face it. Being a manager these days is tough. We've all got a lot on our plate, and there are days when some of the people we manage seem to have a hard time with the concept of "common sense." And, as competitive as the job market is these days…it’s difficult to attract and retain good people. The only thing that works is having the courage to coach.

Off-The-Shelf Video Program (ILT) Leadership, Personal Performance Coaching & Mentoring, Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Effective Leadership, Professionalism

The Courage to Coach (for Retail)

The Courage to Coach (for Retail)

Effective coaching is the single most important factor in employee development today. The Courage to Coach for Retail turns common sense into common practice with a four-step process that can be applied to any employee performance situation.

Off-The-Shelf Video Program (ILT) Leadership Coaching & Mentoring, Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Effective Leadership

Coaching Is Being Specific

Coaching Is Being Specific

Coaching an employee with the right answers but the wrong attitude - especially when it comes to internal customers.

Video Vignettes Leadership Coaching & Mentoring, Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Professionalism

Coaching Is...™

Coaching Is...™

Coaching is rewarding… but it takes work. Coaches help develop skills and abilities of others, but being a great coach takes courage. This thought-provoking, powerful short video uses impactful imagery, video and music to inform and encourage discussion on the power of coaching others.

Discussion Generators Leadership Coaching & Mentoring, Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Learning Reinforcement

Coaching to Support Success

Coaching to Support Success

When it comes to coaching, open-ended questions are usually the best questions. This simple tool lists open-ended questions you can ask to bring out the best in your employees.

Trainer Resource Leadership Coaching & Mentoring, Discussion Trigger, Interpersonal Skills, Effective Leadership, Management

Gauge Opportunities - A Quick Conversation

Like the surfer selecting the right wave, people encounter endless opportunities for growth and must decide whether the opportunity is worth the inherent risks involved. Some opportunities may involve moving to a new country, working with colleagues with different backgrounds, or taking on a new role.

Activities Leadership, Personal Performance Coaching & Mentoring, Collaboration, Communication, Discussion Trigger, Teamwork

Mentoring 201™ - The Next Steps for Success

A mentor is one of any organization’s greatest resources. Having a committed mentor is a key factor to improving employee engagement - and we know that good engagement means employees will stay longer and their contributions increase. Mentoring 201 takes a closer look at some key elements of the mentor/mentee relationship that includes: planning for a successful discussion, setting goals, identifying career paths and establishing development needs.

Off-The-Shelf Video Program (ILT) Leadership, Personal Performance Coaching & Mentoring, Change, Collaboration, Interpersonal Skills, Effective Leadership, Professionalism

Mentoring For Success (How-To Book)

In order for businesses to survive and remain competitive, they must respond to this changing environment. As Tom Peters observes in Thriving on Chaos, “Excellent firms don’t believe in excellence—only in constant improvement and constant change.” As part of their response to change, successful organizations seek ways to support and foster employee growth and development. Managers are developing skills to facilitate this process. They are acting as mentors to their employees. Coworkers and other employees with company experience and skills are also offering their services as mentors to less-experienced employees.

How-To Books Leadership, Personal Performance Coaching & Mentoring, Interpersonal Skills, Leading Others

Mentoring 101™ - The Basics

When you’re a mentor, you’re really like a coach… someone who can speak from experience… a resource that can give insight, even tips - that will help someone else be successful at what they’re doing. Some organizations have official mentors while others have an informal approach to mentoring. No matter how it happens, as a mentor, you’re filling a vital role to the on-going success of your organization.

Off-The-Shelf Video Program (ILT) Leadership, Personal Performance Coaching & Mentoring, Change, Collaboration, Interpersonal Skills, Effective Leadership, Professionalism

Establishing Development Needs (from Mentoring 201™)

Up until now, you’ve covered overall goals and career path options with your mentee. How did they get there? That’s where an important topic for discussion comes into play … namely, development options. These are the strategies and tactics that your mentee can draw upon to help them grow and develop so that they can make their goals a reality.

Video Vignettes Leadership, Personal Performance Coaching & Mentoring, Change, Collaboration, Interpersonal Skills, Effective Leadership, Professionalism

Identifying Career Paths (from Mentoring 201™)

Another key part of your conversation with your mentee involves diving more deeply into their future career paths. By this time, you’ve already looked at the big picture of where your mentee would like to be in the years ahead. Now it’s time to come up with some options for them to consider as they take their next steps ahead.

Video Vignettes Leadership, Personal Performance Coaching & Mentoring, Change, Collaboration, Interpersonal Skills, Effective Leadership, Professionalism

Planning for a Successful Discussion (from Mentoring 201™)

Just like any important conversation you’re planning, you need to do your prep work. Think about your mentee and his or her strengths and weaknesses. That will help you ask the right questions to guide the conversation in the way that’s right for your mentee. In fact, it’s a good idea to prepare these questions in advance.

Video Vignettes Leadership, Personal Performance Coaching & Mentoring, Change, Collaboration, Interpersonal Skills, Effective Leadership, Professionalism

Setting Short-Term & Long-Term Goals (from Mentoring 201™)

A key part of the conversation you’ll have with your mentee over time is about their short and long-term goals. As part of this, it’s important to ask your mentee to discuss their strengths and weaknesses - both interpersonal and job-related skills.

Video Vignettes Leadership, Personal Performance Coaching & Mentoring, Change, Collaboration, Interpersonal Skills, Effective Leadership, Professionalism

Program Introduction (from Mentoring 201™)

A mentor is one of any organization’s greatest resources. They fulfill that crucial role of helping newer associates & team members learn about their new role – and their new organization. But this vital mentor-mentee relationship goes well beyond the initial first few days on the new job. In fact, it’s a relationship that can last throughout the respective careers of both participants.

Video Introduction Leadership, Personal Performance Coaching & Mentoring, Change, Collaboration, Interpersonal Skills, Effective Leadership, Professionalism

How Do You Measure Success? (from Mentoring 201™)

So, you’ve had a lot of conversation with your mentee. You’ve listened. You’ve heard their goals. You’ve shared your feedback. But how successful has it all been? This video provides some other questions that can help to uncover the true underlying value of what you’ve achieved together.

Video Summary Leadership, Personal Performance Coaching & Mentoring, Change, Collaboration, Interpersonal Skills, Effective Leadership, Professionalism

You're Doing a Great Job, But...

You're Doing a Great Job, But...

A tough conversation with a top performer can be difficult, especially when you really do need to ask that person to step up and give you a little more. The key is to use the T.A.L.K.™ model to help the employee identify areas that need improvement on their own. Sometimes it takes a little longer, but the results are definitely worth it.

Video Vignettes Leadership Conflict Resolution, Coaching & Mentoring, Effective Leadership

Everyday Leadership™ There's More We Can Do

Everyday Leadership™ There's More We Can Do

Having quality customer service is critical to any business. It's your job as a leader to set and maintain the organization's expectations when it comes to servicing customers. Those that are willing to go the extra mile for their customers will have customers for life. It is important to realize the consequences of our actions and know there is always more we can do.

TrainingBytes® Leadership Effective Leadership, Coaching & Mentoring, Communication & Influencing, Customer Service

Managing Essentials™ Needs Motivation

Managing Essentials™ Needs Motivation

You have an employee who seems disinterested, apathetic, or just isn’t putting forth the effort. What do you do? This type of behavior could impact the entire team. This video scenario provides the just-in-time information and tools needed to help a manager address the situation while maintaining a respectful workplace.

Video Vignettes Leadership Management, Assessing Performance, Coaching & Mentoring, Leading Others, Problem Resolution

Must Do's As a Mentor

Must Do's As a Mentor

There are some "must do’s” that will help you be a successful mentor. Having an open communication channel between you and your mentee is a must!

Video Vignettes Leadership, Personal Performance Coaching & Mentoring, Change, Collaboration, Interpersonal Skills, Effective Leadership, Professionalism

A Real Team Player. Not!

A Real Team Player. Not!

When someone on the team is a hold out, their LACK of involvement stands out like a bad actor in a good movie. Everybody sees it. It affects the whole team's attitude. That isn’t good.

Video Vignettes Leadership, Personal Performance Personal Improvement, Coaching & Mentoring, Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Effective Leadership, Management