At its core, coaching is a simple idea: help your direct reports improve both what they do and who they are. But it’s not a simple process. It requires a manager to know what his or her reports are doing, understand why they are doing it, and help them to recognize where and how they can get better. Good coaches create a safe space to have an open discussion, ask the right questions (and genuinely listen to the answers), and constructively challenge.
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