Comments for Larry Gassin http://www.larrygassin.com Training Individuals & Organizations To Experience The Power of Success By Design Mon, 07 Mar 2011 06:26:35 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.2 Comment on The Power of Coaching – the power of not going it alone! by coachlhg http://www.larrygassin.com/maximum-achievement/the-power-of-coaching-the-power-of-not-going-it-alone/#comment-26 coachlhg Mon, 07 Mar 2011 06:26:35 +0000 http://www.larrygassin.com/?p=370#comment-26 Hi Lisa - great to hear from you again! Glad you found this helpful and thanks for sharing your insights. You're right, the principles described that leaders would engage to maximize their potential are also applicable to help their teams and those they lead be even more successful. Hi Lisa – great to hear from you again! Glad you found this helpful and thanks for sharing your insights. You’re right, the principles described that leaders would engage to maximize their potential are also applicable to help their teams and those they lead be even more successful.

]]> Comment on The Power of Coaching – the power of not going it alone! by Lisa Holiday http://www.larrygassin.com/maximum-achievement/the-power-of-coaching-the-power-of-not-going-it-alone/#comment-25 Lisa Holiday Sun, 06 Mar 2011 21:11:33 +0000 http://www.larrygassin.com/?p=370#comment-25 Thank you for another insightful article Larry. I always appreciate your wisdom and see application here for helping those who have chosen the path of leading others. Not always an easy task, but with helpful coaches such as yourself, we can stay on course, rise above the challenges and keep our saws ever sharpened! Thank you for another insightful article Larry. I always appreciate your wisdom and see application here for helping those who have chosen the path of leading others. Not always an easy task, but with helpful coaches such as yourself, we can stay on course, rise above the challenges and keep our saws ever sharpened!

]]> Comment on The Power of Coaching – the power of not going it alone! by coachlhg http://www.larrygassin.com/maximum-achievement/the-power-of-coaching-the-power-of-not-going-it-alone/#comment-21 coachlhg Fri, 04 Mar 2011 22:36:21 +0000 http://www.larrygassin.com/?p=370#comment-21 Thanks, Sean, and great observations. You make a terrific analogy in comparing business professionals with owners of professional teams. The truth is, we are each the "owners" of our own "team franchise". However, it's common for a business professional to get so caught up the the role of "player" that he loses sight of the fact he is first and foremost, "owner of the team", and that includes additional responsibilities and opportunities. Whether a team of the most highly trained, skilled and talented players in their profession or a highly gifted individual athlete like a golfer - you're absolutely right - neither is just turned loose to take the field of play without a coach. No serious franchise owner would consider it and that should give us pause for consideration. Thanks, Sean, and great observations. You make a terrific analogy in comparing business professionals with owners of professional teams. The truth is, we are each the “owners” of our own “team franchise”. However, it’s common for a business professional to get so caught up the the role of “player” that he loses sight of the fact he is first and foremost, “owner of the team”, and that includes additional responsibilities and opportunities. Whether a team of the most highly trained, skilled and talented players in their profession or a highly gifted individual athlete like a golfer – you’re absolutely right – neither is just turned loose to take the field of play without a coach. No serious franchise owner would consider it and that should give us pause for consideration.

]]> Comment on The Power of Coaching – the power of not going it alone! by coachlhg http://www.larrygassin.com/maximum-achievement/the-power-of-coaching-the-power-of-not-going-it-alone/#comment-20 coachlhg Fri, 04 Mar 2011 21:43:29 +0000 http://www.larrygassin.com/?p=370#comment-20 Way to go Will! Congrats on making that call. Everyone can benefit from some mentoring in different areas of their lives and in turn, most of us can provide some degree of mentoring for others if we're prepared and aware. Not only will you strengthen yourself by seeking that mentoring relationship, but you'll help add immeasurably to the life of that prospective mentor - in ways you can't imagine - even if just by inviting his help. If you haven't yet had a chance to do so, you may also be interested in reading my prior article titled "Secrets of the Success Superstars". It addresses the differences between the stumbling blocks of focusing on things we're afraid we can't do - like you mention - compared with the stumbling blocks of not realizing what we can do, that hold us back even more. You may find it helpful. Way to go Will! Congrats on making that call. Everyone can benefit from some mentoring in different areas of their lives and in turn, most of us can provide some degree of mentoring for others if we’re prepared and aware. Not only will you strengthen yourself by seeking that mentoring relationship, but you’ll help add immeasurably to the life of that prospective mentor – in ways you can’t imagine – even if just by inviting his help. If you haven’t yet had a chance to do so, you may also be interested in reading my prior article titled “Secrets of the Success Superstars”. It addresses the differences between the stumbling blocks of focusing on things we’re afraid we can’t do – like you mention – compared with the stumbling blocks of not realizing what we can do, that hold us back even more. You may find it helpful.

]]> Comment on The Power of Coaching – the power of not going it alone! by Sean Stewart http://www.larrygassin.com/maximum-achievement/the-power-of-coaching-the-power-of-not-going-it-alone/#comment-19 Sean Stewart Fri, 04 Mar 2011 16:39:21 +0000 http://www.larrygassin.com/?p=370#comment-19 Great article Larry! As usual, you have an uncanny ability to inspire and motivate! In particular, there were two things you mentioned that struck me. First, achieving balance in life is paramount. I truly believe this and it's great to see you messaging that to readers. Second, your sports analogies really hit home. No sane professional sports team owner would consider fielding a team of highly paid professionals on a field or court without a coach. So why would we as business professionals consider putting ourselves on the "field" without one? Thanks again for the insights and clarity around what coaching is and what it can do for us! Great article Larry! As usual, you have an uncanny ability to inspire and motivate! In particular, there were two things you mentioned that struck me. First, achieving balance in life is paramount. I truly believe this and it’s great to see you messaging that to readers. Second, your sports analogies really hit home. No sane professional sports team owner would consider fielding a team of highly paid professionals on a field or court without a coach. So why would we as business professionals consider putting ourselves on the “field” without one?

Thanks again for the insights and clarity around what coaching is and what it can do for us!

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