{"id":9776,"date":"2019-04-27T13:13:18","date_gmt":"2019-04-27T17:13:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/?p=9776"},"modified":"2025-04-23T10:52:05","modified_gmt":"2025-04-23T14:52:05","slug":"leadership-executive-coaching-rewards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/leadership-executive-coaching-rewards\/","title":{"rendered":"Less Lonely at the Top: the Rewards of Leadership &#038; Executive Coaching"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/1889560.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-9779 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/1889560-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"leadership can be lonely, especially for for members of underrepresented groups\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/1889560-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/1889560-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/1889560-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/1889560-1080x720.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>It really is lonely at the top. People in leadership positions are responsible for the people who report to them, and they\u2019re also responsible for achieving results, including productivity and profitability. It\u2019s no wonder that there\u2019s growing acceptance for and use of executive and leadership coaching.<\/p>\n<p>Workplace culture is more complex than ever, because of the progressive attention that\u2019s focused on creating more <a href=\"https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/being-ourselves-vs-covering-at-work\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">diverse and inclusive workplaces<\/a>, better awareness around <a href=\"https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/dos-donts-mental-health-workplace\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">mental health<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/sexual-harassment-touches-whole-workplace\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#MeToo<\/a>\/sexual harassment, and the impact of <a href=\"https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/toxic-workplace-should-i-stay-or-go\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">toxic workplaces<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Technology has played a big role, including changes that make it easier to be a remote employee\/consultant who <a href=\"https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/working-from-home-alone\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">works from home<\/a>. And yet, now that we have the option to check work email anytime and anywhere, technology is blurring the lines between our <a href=\"https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/modern-realities-blurred-lines-workplace-boundaries\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">personal and professional lives<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Depositphotos_245519226_s-2019.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-9781\" src=\"https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Depositphotos_245519226_s-2019.jpg\" alt=\"leadership can be challenging because of hidden obstacles\" width=\"270\" height=\"405\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Depositphotos_245519226_s-2019.jpg 667w, https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Depositphotos_245519226_s-2019-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 270px) 100vw, 270px\" \/><\/a>Given the realities of our time, leadership positions are even more intricate for people of colour, ethnic\/religious minorities, First Nations people, and members of the LGBTQ community. These leaders are often so underrepresented that they deal with the complexity of modern leadership, while also being <a href=\"https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/career-professional-development-resources-fbec-members\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">the only<\/a> member of their group in their place of work.<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Good Managers Make a Difference<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/news.gallup.com\/businessjournal\/182792\/managers-account-variance-employee-engagement.aspx?g_source=PERFORMANCE_MANAGEMENT&amp;g_medium=topic&amp;g_campaign=tiles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Research conducted by Gallup<\/a> in 2015 shows that managers account for 70 percent of the variance in whether staff are adequately engaged at work. Since 50 percent of employees attest that they have left a job because of their manager, a lot of managers are clearly underperforming. When an organization experiences constant turnover, how can that organization remain at the top of its game?<\/p>\n<p>Not all leaders get the support that they need to succeed. So often, a strong individual contributor who shows plenty of initiative and problem-solving ability is promoted to management. It becomes a real sink-or-swim situation when these new managers don\u2019t get adequate onboarding or orientation in their new role. Sometimes these individual contributors also have the soft skills and self-awareness that help them to be effective leaders, but sometimes they don\u2019t.<\/p>\n<p>With everything that\u2019s at stake for most leaders, there\u2019s no substitute for talking through these issues with someone knowledgeable, objective, <a href=\"https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/dr-helen-ofosus-discretion-job-secrets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">discreet<\/a> and well-intentioned.<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>My Number One Tip: Ease into a New Role<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Depositphotos_219055540_s-2019.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-9780\" src=\"https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Depositphotos_219055540_s-2019.jpg\" alt=\"leadership requires patience and good listening\" width=\"333\" height=\"206\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Depositphotos_219055540_s-2019.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Depositphotos_219055540_s-2019-300x186.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Depositphotos_219055540_s-2019-768x476.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 333px) 100vw, 333px\" \/><\/a>Most people, when starting in a new position want to make an impact right away. We have changes we want to make and ideas we want to implement. One way to tilt things in your favour and be a leader or executive who inspires people to do their best is to ease into a new role. Pull back. Take the time to learn from others. During the first 100 days in a new role, peers, subordinates, and superiors are more likely to be generous with their opinions. By listening to them and getting an accurate lay of the land <em>before<\/em> trying to make any changes you can establish cooperative relationships that will make you much more effective in the medium-to-long term.<\/p>\n<p>Even established senior leaders can run into problems when they take on roles within new organizations. To be truly effective, executives need to take the necessary time to listen to others, gain a solid understanding of the work environment and key issues, and establish productive relationships <em>before<\/em> initiating any meaningful changes. This isn\u2019t instant. These steps take weeks and months, not days. Take a look at this article on common mistakes that leaders make during their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/mistakes-leaders-make-new-job-2017-7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pivotal first 100 days<\/a> in a new role.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Depositphotos_60299985_s-2019.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-9783\" src=\"https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Depositphotos_60299985_s-2019.jpg\" alt=\"leadership assessments improve self-awareness and effectiveness\" width=\"384\" height=\"270\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Depositphotos_60299985_s-2019.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Depositphotos_60299985_s-2019-300x211.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Depositphotos_60299985_s-2019-768x539.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 384px) 100vw, 384px\" \/><\/a>All leaders can gain valuable perspective about their strengths and their \u201cblind spots\u201d by getting a <a href=\"https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/executive-coaching-advanced-psychology-ofosu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">leadership assessment<\/a> and related coaching (<em>for more information about the value of objective assessments, read this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mckinsey.com\/business-functions\/organization\/our-insights\/building-capabilities-for-performance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">whitepaper<\/a> published by McKinsey<\/em>). Strengths are sometimes more self-evident; I use the term blind spot instead of weakness because they are problematic behaviours that arise during times of stress, fatigue, strain, etc. These may even be behaviours that are strengths when things are going well. Once armed with the leadership assessment results, it\u2019s much easier to find and implement strategies to work around these blind spots through planning and learning (e.g., reading, podcasts, videos, practice, on-the-job tasks\/assignments, etc.).<\/p>\n<p>It can take one to three years for an emerging or developing manager to become fully effective. When you invest in Leadership and Executive Coaching, we\u2019ll work together to create a road map that uses your strengths and blind spots identified during the assessment. You\u2019ll take the right steps, and we\u2019ll track milestones to measure your progress.<\/p>\n<p>Working with a coach is also an effective way to keep a <a href=\"https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/powerful-growth-mindset-workplace\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">productive learning mindset<\/a> while also keeping feelings associated with the <a href=\"https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/impostor-syndrome-how-it-makes-you-feel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Impostor Syndrome<\/a> in check.<\/p>\n<p>It really is lonely at the top, but it doesn\u2019t have to be. By laying a strong foundation early on, you can reap the benefits for years to come. Leaders who invest in coaching report better self-awareness, more engaged and productive teams, and more collaborative relationships, all of which have a favourable impact on the bottom line. To learn even more about the return on investment (ROI) associated with executive coaching, read this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ccl.org\/articles\/white-papers\/building-the-case-for-executive-coaching\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">article<\/a> from the Centre for Creative Leadership.<\/p>\n<p>[speaker-mute]<br \/>\n<strong>Are you a leader, executive or aspiring executive? <\/strong>Contact me today for a free and confidential initial consultation by <a href=\"https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/appointments\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">phone<\/a>, <a href=\"mailto:%20helen@ioadvisory.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">email<\/a>, or via direct message on <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/drheleno_ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Twitter<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/IOAdvisoryServices\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Facebook<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/helenofosu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">LinkedIn<\/a>. Also visit my <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/executive-coaching-advanced-psychology-ofosu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Executive Coaching<\/a> page<\/strong> <strong>for information about services<\/strong> that are perfect for leaders, executives, and aspiring executives.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>More than career coaching, <em>it\u2019s career psychology<\/em>\u00ae.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">I\/O Advisory Services<\/a> \u2013 Building Resilient Careers and Organizations.&#x2122;<br \/>\n[\/speaker-mute]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It&#8217;s lonely at the top. Modern leadership includes responsibility for staff in work environments that have grown much more complex &#8211; while also maintaining productivity and profitability. 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