Being Coachable

You have probably heard it most in connection with sports; he or she is “coachable”. While it is certainly relevant to the sports model, have you considered how it also applies in the business environment as well.

It is not complicated. Listening and learning should be an everyday activity as you grow and develop yourself and your business. It has to do with linking yourself with one (or a few) trusted mentors. It involves absolute trust in the lessons they provide, just as in sports. Even if it sounds unreasonable or doesn’t make sense, it will as you grow.

That is not to say that your own ideas and concepts don’t have relevance, because they do, but the experience of those you choose to be your coach has a history of success that you are seeking. That is why you chose them.

As you grow and expand personally and professionally, you will find a plethora of people and information that are virtually relentless at trying to influence you and your decisions. This “white noise” must continually be filtered and your coaches can help you sort them out. What is true and what isn’t? This is a question that must continually be asked and answered.

I have attached an article from INC. to clarify some of the direction and information you will need to make some sound decisions. Choosing your coach or team of them is an indispensable part of your own success. Vett their credentials carefully. What have they accomplished? Do other business people have good things to say about them? Are they focused on you and your goals and not their own? You have an obligation to yourself to be selective and scrupulous in choosing those whose lead you will follow. Remember good leaders are coachable themselves. Now go play the game to win.