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 Greetings
Everyone,
In looking at what I have in the “vault” to send out for you I came
across one of my Top 10 lists. For those of you that are already
familiar with this list thank you for the great response you have
shared and for those of you that have not seen it yet I hope you
enjoy it.
One of the most intriguing and fulfilling facets of the 12-Step
world to me is how a program developed originally for Alcoholics to
achieve sobriety is so practical for any and every way of living
and/or situation. Being that a cognitive awareness of personal
legacy is my main focus for my work, I find my experience and tools
from 12-Step Communities invaluable.
My featured resource this month is
a group of coaches that I have been blessed with to call friends so
please scroll down and check it out! I am also looking for topics or
areas you all may find interesting to explore or discuss in future
editions of The Coaching Catalyst so please feel free to step up and
contact me!
May is a busy convention month for this coach with the Coachville
convention in New Orleans as well as The World Convention for my
12-Step work that is taking place in Memphis. If any of you are
attending the Coachville Convention please make sure we say hello to
each other.
I
so look forward to meeting and greeting everyone who has assisted in
creating this incredible year for me.
The Top 10 Ways to apply the 12-Steps for Management Conflict and
Resolution
One of the reasons for the
success of the 12 Step programs is that they are based on
solid principles that can be applied to many areas of life,
and that includes business. A successful company takes stock
regularly and turns liabilities into assets. Here are some
guidelines for applying these principles to business
situations, whether with operating systems or people.
1. Admit there is a problem:
Surrendering to the idea that
control is an illusion allows one to be proactive rather than
reactive which creates opportunity The very first step in dealing
with any problem is to acknowledge that there is a problem. for
solution.
2. Recognize
that a power other than yourself can restore you to sanity:
You do not have to do it alone.
You can go to mentors, peer managers, a coach, or even business
literature to tap into additional experience, tools and solutions.
3. Choose to
turn it over:
Sometimes the biggest obstacle is
you. There are times when the best thing you can do is to get out
of the way and let others do their jobs.
4. Analyze the
situation to determine the cause:
Where did you drop the ball or
where could you have handled the situation differently?
Look for specific situations,
especially those where you can see you were part of the problem
and not the solution. The question to ask: 'Have I truly set my
people up to succeed in every area of their responsibilities?'
Look for consistent patterns in which you are the liability.
Remember, if it begins with you, it can end with you.
5. Create a
successful plan of action with another person:
An objective view eliminates
blind spots and also brings attention to what we do not see
ourselves. This step must be taken with someone with integrity and
who is concerned about both the business success and your success
and a proven track record of creating results.
6. Humbly get
into action:
There is a reason servant
leadership creates companies that thrive financially as well as in
employee/management relationships. Become a servant-leader and
reap the benefits, both personally and professionally.
7. Let your side
of the street sparkle:
Take stock of your personal
inventory and identify where and with whom you need resolution.
Then, decide what action you will take in order to
complete/restore relationships.
8. Be entirely
ready to implement your plan of action:
Be committed to resolving the
situation. Any second-guessing or conflicting intentions should be
discussed and put to rest. Willingness is a state of being, not
just an attitude. It may sometimes be necessary to modify your
plan of action if you are not getting the results you looked for,
but don't quit before the miracle.
9. Lead by example:
Be an active part of the solution
and admit your piece of the problem. Show up as a leader who
accepts personal responsibility and earn respect. You don't need
to demand it. People will go where you lead them, so lead by
example.
10. Create an outline for
others:
Once you have increased
productivity and have the trust, respect and loyalty of the people
involved (up, down and across); write down these steps as
guidelines for yourself and others to operate from. In addition,
they will available to support other managers in similar
situations.
I am always available for coaching
assistance if you have questions. Just e-mail me:
Elizabeth@agapelegacycoach.com and in the subject line write
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