TALES FROM THE LEADERSHIP FRONT
Elena, the Chief Operating Officer of a top strategy consulting firm, thrived in high-stakes decision-making. She navigated complex client challenges daily, but her true passion lay in developing her team.
One morning, Elena sat across from her executive coach, who asked, “What’s your leadership legacy?” The question lingered in her mind as she led a strategy workshop that afternoon. Watching her team present, she noticed hesitation in some voices, uncertainty in their stances. She saw an opportunity.
That evening, she crafted a new initiative—Momentum Coaching Circles. Every senior consultant would receive and provide coaching, just as she did. The goal? To build confidence, strategic thinking, and resilience at every level.
The initiative launched with immediate success. Elena met one-on-one with team members, helping them sharpen their executive presence. She encouraged them to challenge assumptions and think like leaders. In return, she listened—really listened—to their struggles.
One day, an ambitious consultant, Priya, hesitated before a client presentation. “I don’t think I’m ready,” she admitted.
Elena smiled. “Neither was I—until I was. The only way forward is through.”
Months later, Priya led a major client engagement flawlessly. Elena watched, knowing her coaching had planted the seed of confidence.
As the firm’s success soared, so did its people. Leadership wasn’t just about strategy; it was about lifting others up. And that, Elena realized, was the legacy she wanted to leave behind.
How are you coaching your team to think like leaders?
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