The Savage Leader Journal
How to Change Employee Behavior through Coaching: Try These 4 Steps
The ability to instill change in your team members is one of the most important skills for any people leader. It’s critical for newly promoted managers as well as long-tenured CEOs. When I say change, I am talking about adopting new mindsets, learning new behaviors, and acquiring new skills. Examples include seeking out discomfort in service of personal growth, becoming a lifelong learner, developing a greater sense of ownership, and adapting your communication based on others’ preferred communication styles.
While change can be hard, it is possible if you approach it the right way. Below are four steps to help you create behavior change within your teams.