Hardin Byars

Coach’s Corner: Great Expectations

Dear Coach: I struggle with some people on my team not living up to expectations. It’s as if they are not even listening. I’m really getting tired of this and ready to clear the decks and start over. Am I being too hasty?

Values And Culture

Our core values are posted all over the office, and we take the time to go over them with every new employee; but, I still see behavior inconsistent with our values. What can I do?

Ask Coach: How Do I Validate My Emerging Leaders And Speed Their Development?

Slowing down to ask questions actually speeds up protégé’s  growth as leaders.

Discovering Hidden Opportunities To Lead

When a problem presents itself, it can be an opportunity to teach. You may find that you not only wrestle the problem to the ground but, over time, you end up with more capacity as you teach your team how to handle more of their challenges themselves.

Ask Coach: How Do I Get My IT Solutions Provider’s Employees To Take Ownership Of Responsibilities?

How do I get people to step up and take ownership of responsibilities so I can get out of the middle of things?

Ask Coach: How Do I Develop A True Leadership Team? Part 2

Q: How do I develop a true leadership team? Coach: In our previous discussion on leadership teams, we examined how a diverse team enhances your ability to come up with innovative ideas or to solve complex problems. Just to recap, issues generally have three dimensions: tactical (task), relational (people) and systemic (big picture).

Ask Coach: Tap Into The Power Of Your Team To Set A Strategic Path

How do I set a strategic direction for the company? The “how” is a relatively simple process. The implementation of the process is the hard part — but more on that in a minute. Procedurally, I’d recommend something like the following steps:

Ask Coach: What’s The Process Behind Developing A Leadership Team?

How do I develop a true leadership team? Well, that’s a topic that could consume an entire library of books! That said, let’s see if we can’t whittle the topic down to a manageable scope. Beginning with the end in mind … effective development always starts with defining success. Said differently, ask yourself if you have a clear sense for what a real leadership team looks like?

Ask Coach: How To Get The Most From Attending A Professional Conference

How can I ensure an ROI on investments such as professional conferences?

Ask Coach: How Do I Establish Credibility As A Leader?

How do I establish my credibility as a leader to execute on the change that folks want to see happen?