Coaching as a Leadership Style

When it comes to leadership development, not all leaders need to be coaches. It’s increasingly critical, however, that managers be effective coaches. 
 
Let’s take a look at some of the key elements of the coaching leadership or management style:
 
· Professional development. 
When it comes to developing their teams, leaders need to have a keen eye for helping their team members continue to grow. This means modeling higher-level skills and behaviors.
 
· Goal setting. 
A leader can help team members develop goals that are meaningful individually and to the organization. 
 
· Future-mindedness.
When leaders can look ahead to the future with this lens, it better equips their teams for the change and uncertainty that is bound to come. 
 
· Feedback. 
In order to adopt new behaviors, the coachee needs to receive feedback on what behaviors are desired and effective.
 
· Mentorship.
A leader can use a coaching relationship to help guide a direct report to think through desirable options for their career. 
 

Source: www.betterup.com