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16 results (expanded search) for "developmental-conversation"
Leadership
The Coaching vs. Mentoring Distinction in Practice
Before any development conversation, ask yourself: will I ask questions (coaching) or share my experience (mentoring)? Mixing them fails both.
Leadership
Coaching a Peer (Not a Direct Report)
Coach a peer at your same management level with no hierarchical authority — the challenge here is separating friendship from neutrality, not authority from support.
Professional
Skills-Gap Audit
Compare your skills to a dream job's requirements, identify 3 gaps to close in 90 days.
Social
FORD Topics for First Conversations
Use Family-Occupation-Recreation-Dreams as four safe entry doors for any new conversation.
Social
Avoid Self-Hijack
When you feel "similar story" hijacking, resist — don't interrupt with yours.
Administrative
"Who Else Could?" Question
Every time you catch yourself doing a task, ask: who else? And why didn't they?
Leadership
GROW Model for Coaching Conversations
A 30-min conversation with a report: Goal, Reality, Options, Will — to grow their thinking instead of giving answers.
Leadership
Bank of 10 Powerful Questions
Memorize 10 coaching questions that open any conversation, replacing answers 80% of the time.
Leadership
Finding a Mentor Practically
Instead of "will you be my mentor?", request a specific 30-min meeting around one question.
Leadership
Feedforward Coaching
Instead of feedback on the past, ask reports for future suggestions — less defensiveness, higher application.
Leadership
Multiplier vs. Diminisher Diagnosis
Determine if you multiply your team's intelligence or drain it via 5 specific leader behaviors.
Leadership
Four-Dimensional Energy Portfolio
Your energy = 4 dimensions: physical, mental, emotional, spiritual. Rate 1-10 and plan for weakest.
Leadership
CCL's 70-20-10 Development Model
Real development: 70% from hard assignments, 20% from relationships, 10% from training. Focus on the 70.
Parenting
Twenty-Minute Walking Talks
Walking side-by-side opens conversations face-to-face never does.
Digital & AI
In-Person Priority Over Digital
For every 3 important digital chats with someone, schedule one real meeting.
Digital & AI
Age-Appropriate Social Media Onboarding Conversation
Before allowing your child's first social media account, hold a structured conversation (not a lecture) covering privacy, strangers, and social comparison.