How to Coach Likeability in the 21st Century Leader

Part Seven in our series on the Seven Commitment Traits and coaching leaders.

In our initial articles, we have looked at how to coach several of the Seven Influence Traits. Today, we move to the last of the Seven Influence Traits™ - Likeability.

Likeability is the degree to which others view one’s personhood and presence in a positive light.

In other words, it is how people respond to the statement, "Joe will be at our gathering." If people think, "Great," you are likeable. If they think, "Oh no," or they are indifferent, you aren’t.

Your client’s likeability depends on the ability to create positive attitudes in other people through the delivery of emotional and physical benefits. If they are highly likeable, it typically means they bring people joy, put them at ease, and reap the benefits of friendship.

How to Coach Trustworthiness in the 21st Century Leader

Part Six in our series on the Seven Commitment Traits and coaching leaders.

In our initial articles, we have looked at how to coach several of the Seven Influence Traits. Today, we move to the sixth of the Seven Influence Traits™ - Trustworthiness.

Trust is the foundation of any relationship. Without it, all else is doomed to failure. With it, people will go to remarkable lengths for the leader.  

How to Coach Empowerment in the 21st Century Leader

Part Five in our series on the Seven Commitment Traits and coaching leaders.

In our initial articles, we have looked at how to coach several of the Seven Influence Traits. Today, we move to the fifth of the Seven Influence Traits™ - Empowerment.

You, The Empowerment Coach

Empowering others is the key activity that sets a leader apart from a mere doer. A leader is able to use influence to enable others to accomplish the objective at hand.

Here is how you can help your clients empower others.

 

How to Coach Passion in the 21st Century Leader

Part Four in our series on the Seven Commitment Traits and coaching leaders.

In our initial articles, we have looked at how to coach several of the Seven Influence Traits. Today, we move to the fourth of the Seven Influence Traits™ - Passion.

All of us are inspired by a story of passion.

How to Coach Courage in the 21st Century Leader

Part Three in our series on the Seven Commitment Traits and Coaching Leaders.

In Part Two, we looked at coaching commitment. Next, we will discuss the third of the Seven Influence Traits™—Courage.


The Cowardly Lion

Little Toto, now that he had an enemy to face, ran barking toward the Lion, and the great beast had opened his mouth to bite the dog, when Dorothy, fearing Toto would be killed and heedless of danger, rushed forward and slapped the Lion upon his nose as hard as she could, while she cried out:

How to Coach Commitment in the 21st Century Leader

Part Two in our series on the Seven Commitment Traits and Coaching Leaders.

In Part One, we looked at coaching confidence, which is the foundational building block of all leadership and influence. Now, we will discuss the second of the Seven Influence Traits™.

How to Coach Confidence in the 21st Century Leader

Part One in our series on Coaching Leaders.

Confidence is foundational to leadership and influence when coaching leaders, but it is the one characteristic that is truly lacking in many emerging leaders. I see some leaders exhibit bravado and false self-confidence, but have a lack of true confidence when the tough decisions arise. Let’s turn to the topic of how we grow confidence in others. This is an important role of any coach, consultant, or leader.

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