Have you ever tried to teach a dog to fetch without actually showing it the ball or stick? Yeah, leadership without coaching is kind of like that, my friends. Are we chasing our tails? Welcome to message 373 of the Growth Instigators Hotline, where we ignite your personal and professional development. I'm Aaron Havens, your host and growth coach.

Winning Leadership Wednesday coaching your team to excellence here's the one big idea I want to land today. Great leaders don't just manage performance, they coach potential. That's right. It's easy to give direction. It's harder, but way more powerful to invest in someone's growth. Coaching your team means being present, asking better questions, noticing patterns and challenging people to become more, not just do more.

Here's the shift from evaluation to development From did you do the task to where did you learn and where do you do we go next? John Whitmore said it like this Coaching is unlocking a person's potential to maximize their own performance. It is helping them to learn rather than teaching them. Ooh, that's good. And you know what People will let you down? Yep, people will also surprise you, yep. So would you rather be a leader that poo-poos on developing others, or would you like to be a developer? So here's what great coaching looks like.

Three thoughts First curiosity over control. Ask first, instruct second. The second thought consistency over charisma. A steady investment beats occasional inspiration. And the third thought is Belief over burnout. Help them see what's possible, especially when they don't yet believe it themselves. Whoo, you want to raise the bar? Coach the person, not just the problem.

Your team's excellence tomorrow depends on your coaching today. Let me say that again your team's excellence tomorrow depends on your coaching today. So, my friends, can you raise someone up, lift up their arms to go further and accomplish more than you've ever dreamed? That is legacy. Hey, I'm here for you If your team needs more than management and you're ready to build a coaching culture. I help leaders develop people-first performance systems. Visit growthinstigatorscom or shoot me a text and let's chat about how I can help. Hey, thank you for calling Growth Instigators Hotline. I'd love to hear from you. That's right After the beep. Use your voice, leave me a message please. I'd love it. Answer this question when is one person on your team waiting for coaching instead of correction? And, as always, keep instigating growth in all you do.