Category Archives: goals

Can you "teach an old dog new tricks"?

Posted on January 30, 2009 by pdncoach

I get this a lot: Can you really teach an old dog (“like me”) new tricks? It seems everyone, at times, doubts his or her ability to learn, to develop, to change anything about oneself regardless of the desire to … Continue reading →

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Great questions help us discover what is right

Posted on January 29, 2009 by pdncoach

While most people want to grow personally and develop in their careers, they are not used to being coached. And after years of being taught, trained, managed, educated, brow-beaten and doubted, many people have a hard time with the concept … Continue reading →

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Motivating "passive" team members

Posted on January 27, 2009 by pdncoach

How can I motivate passive team members who are resistant to changes and see themselves as “good enough” at what they do? Two tough questions any leader must consider are: “How do I motivate people to work on their development?” … Continue reading →

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