🎯 Ask Before You Assume
You don’t have to have all the answers to be a coach. Sometimes the best way to help is by asking a good question.
Coaching means guiding others without ordering them around. It’s how leaders build thinking teams—not just obedient ones.
🧍 Real-World Scenario
Marcus was mentoring a new hire who kept making the same mistake. Instead of correcting her again, he asked, “What’s your plan when this comes up again?” Her answer showed she’d figured it out.
“She didn’t need a fix—she needed a nudge.”
📝 Prompt:
What’s a question you can ask someone to help them solve a problem—without giving them the answer?