Adopting a Coaching Posture: The Key to Transforming Leadership and Optimizing Team Performance
Adopting a coaching posture rather than a traditional management approach can revolutionize leadership and optimize team performance. Instead of giving orders and controlling every detail, leaders who learn to listen and ask the right questions foster autonomy and innovation within their organization.
According to an article by Max Azarov, co-founder and CEO of Novakid, published in Entrepreneur magazine, coaching enables leaders to take a step back from their own biases and limitations. It encourages them to observe their team with fresh eyes, revealing untapped talents and skills. Far from a directive management style, this approach promotes reflection and independence among team members.
This transformation occurs in several stages. First, it goes against the natural instincts of leaders, who are accustomed to acting quickly and making decisions without hesitation. Next, it confers a new ability: identifying the genuine needs of team members and offering tailored support rather than dictating ready-made solutions. In parallel, it profoundly alters the perception of leadership. The goal is no longer to be the sole holder of answers, but to become a facilitator of collective success.
Such a change requires time, but it yields fruit. Leaders who adopt a coaching posture develop more autonomous teams, capable of resolving problems independently and taking initiatives.
As Max Azarov notes, this approach is not simply an alternation between coaching and direction, but a new way of interacting with one's team to foster growth and innovation.
Ultimately, a leader who integrates coaching into their management style does not merely improve their organization; they create an environment where everyone can excel and actively contribute to collective success.
