There is a fallacy that leaders are born. Not true. Leadership skills are acquired through trial and error and more errors. Leaders make mistakes and they talk about those mistakes and work with others to find the path forward. Leaders have awkward conversations. They make poor decisions. They learn and get better.

Leadership skills can be painful in the acquisition phase. Leaders in training can micromanage and fail to empower and engage team members.

The path forward is self-awareness, a willingness to be vulnerable, and desire to look inward. A coach can make the difference. A coach provides leaders and leaders in training with a mirror and a thought partner. A coach can also provide critical feedback regarding specific behaviors and skills ripe for development. 

 If you are interested in that journey towards leadership, email me.