What separates a good leader from a so-so one? The most effective leaders are coaches.
Researcher, professor and organizational consultant, Julia Milner, says that the most effective leaders are coaches — people who can guide others to arrive at their own solutions, put them into action, and set goals.
In her TEDxLiege talk she says that "Instead of teaching people, you’re helping them to arrive at their own solution." The good news is that she also says that anyone can learn how to be a coach.
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