- Having difficult conversations, especially with the poor-performing staff.
- Not working on the right stuff.
- Lack of work/life balance.
- Working in the business rather than on the business.
- Hiring and retaining good employees.
- Communication challenges.
- Feeling like they aren’t making progress.
- Feeling isolated and not having a safe space to vent and/or process ideas or challenges.
As I work with leaders, the most common issues that come up during the coaching sessions are:
Does any of this sound familiar to you? These challenges have a profound impact on the leader(s) and the role(s) they fill. This can leave leaders feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, and even burned out. When employees sensed that leaders are overwhelmed and frustrated this may cause a rippling effect. Employees may experience lower levels of engagement and productivity. Those next-generation leaders may decide moving up the ladder isn’t worth it. All of this adds up to potentially costly shortfalls and missed opportunities that impact personal and organizational health and success.
If you are a business owner, at some point you will be transitioning your business. Have you thought about what is next for you? Up to this point, your focus and identity revolve around the business. It can be hard to let go if you don’t have a compelling idea of what is next. When you do sell you want to maximize the value of the business. Does your team have the experience to run the business if you are not around? If you have supervisors and managers are they prepared to lead without you? Why is this important? A competent leadership team and/or team members who can run the business reduces the risk for a potential buyer.
Dr. Switzer is an experienced leader who moved up the ranks to an executive role where he served for nearly 7 years. He had responsibility for more than 90 people. As a coach and consultant for the past 20 years, he has worked with more than 200 leaders from private, public, and non-profit organizations and helped them achieve their leadership potential. He has coached dozens of business owners through the challenges of running a business, including the sale and acquisition of businesses.
Dr. Switzer can help you accomplish your goals. Call him today at 916-788-1094 to get more information and schedule a free consultation. It will be worth your time!