Coaching Change During Tough Economic Times

Morning,
Thinking that the person who showed me how to use this sight is now regretting it - as I am on it all the time!!
I was leading a workshop last week on team building and leadership. I was with bankers and CPA's.. naturally I had lots of questions about "leading" C's. I had one leader having quite a bit of difficulty coaching two C's.. both (off the chart) CS's... the firm is under (and will continue to be given the economy) extreme change .. obviously CSs having a lot of trouble going through this.. they have been through our training before - so they are aware of their challenges.. The question is "how to coach a CS?" The firm does not (again given economy) the luxury of moving slowly right now..

Would love thoughts on this.. as well what is your advice to leaders looking to hire during these highly transitional times? I am really watching these two associates struggle (I have been asked to do one-on-one coaching with them and their leader - who is a high DI - of course right?) and am wondering the best way to do this.

thanks
Meridith

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Permalink Reply by Craig Wm. Venard on January 20, 2009 at 10:46am: Meridith,

Glad you put up these questions, we all learn from them, from different perspectives from the different styles.

With regard to the C/S types, (as with any type, but moreso with C/S types), be sure that when coaching, you and their superiors are mindful of the emotional bank. By keeping the emotional bank filled with appreciation and care primarily for the S in them, and for the C types, keeping them informed and up to date, C/S types will be more apt to accept the changes. They may not love going in to them, but they may accept them more readily. However, if the emotional bank is low, or there is a lack of information shared, then it will be harder on them to deal with or cope with the changes that are coming.

It's always easier said than done, but, with preparation and time taken for the C/S, they will be able to absorb more. Don't let the communication dwindle, nor the emotional bank to get low.

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Permalink Reply by Meridith Elliott Powell on January 21, 2009 at 3:28am: Craig, that is great information.. I forgot about the emotional bank account.. and you are right that is so critical with everyone but especially c/s's ... thanks so much.. Meridith; ▶ Reply to This