15 Qualities Of Great Athletic, Personal And Corporate Coaches

Recently I wrote a post on the importance of coaching entitled No Matter How Good You Are, Every Leader Needs This.  The post hit a nerve and I received a tremendous amount of positive feedback.

As a result I want to write a follow-up post.  The following are 15 Qualities Of Great Personal And Corporate Coaches:

  1. Great Coaches Help You Build Great Staffs – As John Maxwell teaches, your success is determined by those closest to you.
  2. Great Coaches Remind You To Develop People First – People are the only appreciable asset your church or organization has.
  3. Great Coaches Have Great Intelligence – They make you smarter.
  4. Great Coaches Have Great Grit – They are tough, driven and refuse to quit.  And they will help you not quit as well.
  5. Great Coaches Help You Produce Better Results – They count what counts.
  6. Great Coaches Are Detail Oriented – Little things make a big difference.
  7. Great Coaches Have Great People Skills – They are polished and have a high emotional quotient.
  8. Great Coaches Build Your Confidence – They help you put into place systems and practices you can trust.
  9. Great Coaches Use Humor – Humor is a leader’s friend.  It makes you approachable.
  10. Great Coaches Lead With Great Care – They care about you and your personal journey.  They are willing to sacrifice for those they serve.
  11. Great Coaches Help You Create Great Environments – They understand the needs of people and help create good working environments for them.
  12. Great Coaches Help You Stay Focused – They are not distracted.
  13. Great Coaches Are Great Recruiters – Smart leaders know recruiting new, young talent is the lifeblood of any successful organization.
  14. Great Coaches Have Great Discipline – They keep you accountable.
  15. Great Coaches Encourage You To Take Great Risks – They will push you out of your comfort zone.

A great coach will make you a better leader.

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Brian Dodd

Brian Dodd is the author and content coordinator for Brian Dodd On Leadership. In addition to overseeing this site's content, Brian is Director of New Ministry Partnerships for INJOY Stewardship Solutions where he helps churches develop cultures of generosity. Brian has also authored the critically-acclaimed book The 10 Indispensable Practices Of The 2-Minute Leader.