Coaching Corner
The risks of “knowing it all”
Published 29 March 2024 in Coaching Corner • 5 min read
Leaders are human beings. As a leader of other human beings, you face complex and intricate challenges every day. At times, pinpointing and articulating these challenges can be difficult. However, until you can thoroughly address and resolve them, they have the potential to hinder your personal growth and your team’s success. This is where expert coaching can come in.
The Challenge
Jan is the CFO of a very dynamic multinational company. This role has historically been suited to Jan’s technical capabilities and temperament. Highly intelligent and known for risk-taking, Jan has enjoyed significant success in the past. But there is an issue:. Jan finds it difficult to take the counsel of colleagues — and this is particularly true with subordinates. Jan tends not to listen to others and can be very stubborn in terms of decision-making. Recently, this has come to a head.
One of the finance managers on Jan’s team has voiced concerns about foreign currency fluctuations and…
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