Authenticity
Suggested Strategy: Use a Permission-Based Question along with The Sword to open the individual up themselves to coaching and feedback. This will help with the individual not becoming defensive because they allowed for you to share observations and perceptions with them. Use the five words: we, share, opportunity, perspective, and observation in your conversation to take the edge off the conversation.
Suggested Questions:
Î Permission-Based Question + The Sword: With your permission, and so that I don’t make assumptions because that would be unfair to you, I would like to share some observations that I feel could provide us an opportunity for growth in your relationships with your peers. When permission is granted: t is my perspective that you may choose not to be authentic in your relationships with your peers and I feel that there may be an opportunity for growth. Î Reflective Question: I don’t want you to answer right away, take some time to think about it while I go get us some coffee/use the restroom/ grab some water (whichever you would like to use), but while I’m out I would like you to think about why you may hesitate to be 100% authentic with the team.
Suggested Activities:
Î GOAL-Based Coaching: What does the employee hope to become Great at in their career? What Opportunities might be afforded to the individual by becoming great? How might authenticity with the team tie into the Actions that the individual must take to bring those opportunities within reach? What will the employee Love about reaching their goals?
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