One Goal, Shared

More on the CCL experience: On the last day, as we finalized our goals (to be turned in and entered in a computerized follow-up system), one of our program leaders told us that one of the best executive coaches, a man who works with lots of CEO's, allows them to work on only one goal at a time and will work with them only if they are willing to solicit the help of their direct reports and others in accomplishing their goal.

I decided to take it to heart and develop only one goal. I also shared it with the staff leadership team at our retreat. I told them specifically some new actions/habits I'm trying to practice in accomplishing the goal.

Coaching Session

Back to the LDP (Leadership Development Program) at the CCL (Center for Creative Leadership): My four-hour coaching session last Thursday was a profound experience. I had the benefit of two coaches (my assigned coach and a coach trainee who was also very helpful and insightful). The coaching experience is the culmination of a week of the 360 feedback assessments, other assessments, learning experiences, etc. The goal is to set some new goals for improvement in our leadership and specific plans for accomplishing those goals. It's really hard for me to capture the content and impact of the session, so I don't think I'll really try except to say that it was practical, insightful and emotional.