Forced polarities, multiple perspectives, and unspoken assumptions

Happy Thursday! I recently stumbled on this doc created by executive coach Matt Mochary. It features frameworks and best practices on topics ranging from shifting out of fear to cultivating happiness for remote teams. I’ve gotten a lot of value out of it and I think you and your clients might too. Enjoy!

Now, on to today’s tips…

From the Coaches

Sue Heilbronner shows how holding up and interrogating false dichotomies can be a powerful way of getting your clients to think creatively and constructively about a problem they’re facing in The Failings of Forced Polarities.

Jody Michael shares strategies your clients can use to broaden their frame of reference so they can interrogate problems and circumstances from a position other than their own in Magnify Your Leadership With Multiple Perspectives.

Margaret Lee addresses a common issue all coaches face: unspoken assumptions. She then offers tips on getting your clients to share what you don’t know about a situation so you can truly help them in Unspoken Assumptions.

Joe Hudson talks about the importance of conflict in a relationship and how avoiding any kind of conflict altogether can actually hurt your clients' chances of building stronger relationships in Addressing Conflict Avoidance: Finding Connection in Disagreement.

Shannon Houde explores the topic of resilience and why it’s one of the most underappreciated skills leaders should be cultivating for today’s business world in this post on LinkedIn.

Neha Mandhani discusses the repercussions of losing her job, an experience that many of your clients may one day face, either as the person losing their job or the person making the cuts in On The Other Side Of A Layoff…

From the Operators & Investors

Raad Ahmed talks about founder depression and how he manages his inner thoughts, recommending journaling, meditation, and more in Founder Depression Is Real — Here’s How I Manage Mine.

Andrew Maguire shares his experiences being a founder and some pitfalls that await others like him who are starting their first company in You Don’t Need to Be an Asshole to Be a Great CEO.

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