Are You "Coachable"?
Are you ready to be coached?
Check yourself against these guidelines to ensure that you are in the right mindset for coaching:
Un-Coachable
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Staunchly defends current decisions, practices, and ideas.
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Does not use the ideas that others offer. May be dismissive of others.
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Appears non-receptive or not interested in coaching.
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Does not seek self-development. Does not engage in conversations about self-development.
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Does not listen to suggestions offered by others.
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Believes that asking for input is a sign of weakness. Is uncomfortable acknowledging and discussing weaknesses.
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Is driven to be right.
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Is defensive and looks for someone to blame. May hide mistakes rather than openly discuss them.
Coachable
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Not defensive when offered an alternative point of view.
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Welcomes ideas and feedback about ways to improve.
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Asks for coaching.
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Looks for development opportunities, whether in the form of reading, classes, new assignments, or coaching from others.
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Reflects on and uses ideas that others offer.
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Is open to acknowledging strengths and weaknesses.
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Has confidence and is willing to own results.
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Handles failures and setbacks with grace and honesty.