Results that Impact - Jerry and I are doing weekly coaching sessions. This is one of those added bonus type things you get when you have a great board of directors. Didn't know Jerry Colonna is an executive coach? Either did I, but he is, and a damn good one. He coaches several people, including the CEO's of other startups. Once a week for about an hour we talk about what it means to lead in a start up; what turns your crank, your fears, your weaknesses and what you can do about improving them, how your folks are doing, where to focus, what personal things might be going on that effect life and work, a broad range of things, all useful. And he does it in a way that's supportive but firm.
He asks tough questions that make you pause and really think through issues. Fun? Not the word that pops immediately to mind, but when we're done it feels like I've really learned something, and most of it was in there already. Jerry just helped find it and bring it out. Yea yea… I know… sounds all touchy feely. To a degree it is, but only a little. The results are real.
Having an experienced, resourceful, intuitive, honest and smart guy to talk things over with who's got a very objective point of view is incredibly helpful in figuring out how to do what you need to do. Total meeting time? About 90 minutes.
Lesson learned? Keep it focused, get your board business wrapped up quickly at the front end and spend your time on what you really need the collective intelligence of the board’s help with. No less, but also, no more. And if you can, give them some of that time back. Time’s one of the few things your board members are likely short of. They’ll appreciate it more than you know. For Scott’s entire post, http://scottsphotolife.blogspot.com/index.html |
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