A Coaching Power Tool By Gigi Tsontos
Social Work Leaders Coach, UNITED STATES
The idea behind the power tool control vs. lead is that people must intentionally choose whether to control or lead inside themselves and in their roles. Some people have an innate need to control others, their environment, and themselves. Some people find it easier to help others improve. Others are still having trouble striking a balance. I thought about my experiences as a coach and a client while contemplating the ideas. As a coach, I observed clients trying to regulate their outcomes by micromanaging either themselves or others. While others concentrated on developing their own and others’ leadership. These became more apparent following a client interaction in which the coach guided me toward the desired outcome.