The Hardest Thing I Do as a Coach Is Keep My Mouth Shut

The Hardest Thing I Do as a Coach Is Keep My Mouth Shut

As leaders and coaches, our first instinct is often to jump in and solve problems for our team. But in a world where AI makes answers cheap, the most valuable skill you can develop is the ability to ask a good question, and then keep your mouth shut. Here is how to catch your "solve-first" reflex and practice the art of staying in the question.

Try This: The Building Connections Exercise That Skips Small Talk

Try This: The Building Connections Exercise That Skips Small Talk

My wife and I have a dinner table tradition. Every night when we sit down to eat together with our son, we ask each other: "What's your rose and thorn of today?" It's a chance to share out loud what the best part of that day was and what the worst part was.