Today, Eric explores the essential shift in leadership from the outdated command-and-control style to a coaching-focused approach. Eric addresses common leadership myths, emphasizes the power of trust, and outlines practical frameworks for effective coaching conversations. He highlights tools like the 90-Day High-Performance Dashboard to help leaders set goals, track progress, and foster accountability. With actionable advice on asking the right questions and creating a supportive culture, Eric equips leaders to build stronger teams and achieve long-term success. He closes with a call to embrace coaching as the key to thriving in today's competitive landscape.
HIGHLIGHTS
[00:46] Leadership Shift from Command and Control to Coaching
[03:50] Five Lies Successful Leaders Tell Themselves
[07:47] Practical Coaching Frameworks
[09:47] Effective Coaching Questions
[17:34] 90-Day High-Performance Dashboard
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Focus on coaching, not controlling.
Use open-ended questions like "What's your biggest challenge?"
Hold coaching talks midweek, late morning, distraction-free.
Set clear goals, track progress, and build accountability.
Help your team grow instead of being the sole problem-solver.
Mentioned in the episode:
90-Day High-Performance Dashboard
You can't afford to let your people drift.
To drive real performance, you must coach with clarity and purpose.
Use the 90-Day High-Performance Dashboard to:
Get clear on what matters most.
Drive focused action and accountability.
Strengthen trust and deepen relationships.
Success doesn't happen by accident.
It happens when leaders coach with precision and consistency.
Download the 90-Day High-Performance Dashboard here: https://www.constructiongenius.com/high-performance-in-a-new-role
Coach your team toward real results — one conversation at a time.
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