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When it comes to organizational success, most leaders of winning companies would say their most important asset is their people. While factors like strategy, systems, processes, and technology are important, ultimately it is the people who breathe life into an organization and determine its fate. People make the most difference in an organization. This simple yet profound belief has formed the philosophical bedrock of Blanchard® (formerly The Ken Blanchard Companies® ) since its founding in 1979 by legendary leadership gurus Ken and Margie Blanchard. Now in its forty-fifth year, the company is dedicated to its mission.

Given the increasing number of people who are working remotely, how do managers keep their people engaged and give them the direction and support they need?

For years, leadership training and development have been recognised as a vital investment for driving organisational success. Now, industry research is showing the quantifiable bottom-line impact of effective organisational leadership initiatives.

We know coaching is a worthwhile investment because it works. What most people don’t really know is why it works. Recent advances in cognitive and social neuroscience may shed some light.

Being an empathetic leader starts with the simple truth that leadership is about people.

"I’ve often said that the best minute of the day is the one you invest in your people. Why do I believe that? Because leaders who invest time in their people are building important, meaningful relationships. And it’s through relationships that shared goals are accomplished and visions are achieved."

Executive leadership is fiendishly difficult and often thankless. It is almost impossible to get right, and everyone thinks they could do a better job than you. There are certain universal principles that guide leadership coaches, and it can be helpful to know what some of them are. This list of 12 guidelines is not an exhaustive list by any means, but it is a starting point for leaders who already work with a coach, are thinking about working with a coach or have worked with a coach and could use a refresher.

In today's fast-paced and ever-changing world, organisations must adapt and evolve to stay competitive and relevant. A crucial factor in this adaptability is leadership that not only embraces change but also nurtures it within their teams.

Discover how SLII® is instrumental in laying the groundwork for leadership training at global organisations like Nissan.