“I highly recommend Jeff for any business owner or leader looking for a trusted ally, confidant, sounding board, coach.”
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Leadership Coaching for Derry NH area manufacturing businesses and non-profits
We are helping leaders in Derry NH improve their management style, become better at prioritizing, reduce stress and become more overall emotionally intelligent.
Jeff Saari, CEO of Workplace Culture Solutions and Visionary Coaching LLC, founded his company in 2007. His enthusiastic passion and life purpose is to support leadership and cultural excellence in businesses and organizations. He works with leaders to achieve a maximum level of emotional intelligence to share with their organizations. Jeff teaches communication and meeting facilitation skills, practices one-on-one and group coaching, and leads organizational retreats.
We work to improve your personal management skills on a long term basis!
We specialize in improving the following:
employee performance and commitment,
communication,
being on purpose,
collaboration,
role clarity,
getting the right things done,
self-mastery, and
dealing with fear and frustration.
“My mission is to help create healthy leaders, healthy teams, and healthy businesses through coaching engagements.”
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LEADERSHIP BLIND SPOTS
I think most of us have been in the position of going to change lanes in our car only to be honked at. Simply put, the other driver was in our blind spot — that area to the right or left of the vehicle that nothing can be seen from the side mirrors. If you are going slowly, this “blind spot” mistake can cause a scare or a fender bender or simply an inconvenience. Going fast it can cause major damage, injury or death. Our leadership is analogous to this concept because what we don’t see about ourselves can have a minor or major impact on our business or team.
Behaviors you can’t see
In my work with leaders all around the Monadnock Region, part of my role is to ferret out these blind spots so we can drive more soundly and safely. A blind spot is just that, a behavior that you can’t see; it is just part of how you act and hasn’t been open thus far to self-scrutiny. The blind spot usually isn’t intentional, yet it is there. Leadership blind spots run the gamut: avoidance, impatience, interrupting people, aggression, leading bad meetings, not sharing information, and not setting clear expectations, to name a few. For example, I recently sat down with an executive director who is having trouble with an employee of many years. The “problem employee” is also a manager and was plagued with many leadership blind spots. The executive director hired me to help this manager become more attuned to the blind spots and work on ways to overcome them. The blind spots have grown to such a degree that employees neither liked nor trusted him.
Everyone has blind spots
I think we can all relate to this above example. But let me make it clear: Everyone has blind spots! Even the most conscientious leaders among us have them from time to time. At first, when you are on the path to emotional intelligence it can feel unsettling to discover your blind spot(s). As leaders and managers, we can get avoidant, get defensive, or beat ourselves up internally when the discovery is made. The discomfort of having the light shone on a lesser area of strength can indeed be uncomfortable, but it also can be a great message, a great opportunity to grow, learn and collaborate. So try this: If you want to know how you impact others in your organization, simply ask them. It may take time to build a trusting culture where people feel comfortable actually telling you their truth, but it will be worth it in the long run if you are genuinely curious and persistent. Another option is to do a 360 Degree Feedback* to have a cross-section of people in the business give you feedback. However you obtain this critical information, start on the journey today, it will be well worth it.
For more information check out Leadership Blind Spots, By Jeff Saari.
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Learn more about Jeff Saari’s coaching techniques and how he helped Keene State College students with stress managment.
serving the Derry NH area
In the vibrant business landscape of Derry, NH, success hinges upon accessing the right resources.
A plethora of opportunities abound for entrepreneurs aiming to thrive in this dynamic region. From securing sound financial backing to ensuring legal compliance and honing leadership skills, a comprehensive toolkit of resources is essential for navigating the competitive market. Business owners in Derry can leverage a range of financial services, legal expertise, and coaching resources to fortify their operations and drive sustainable growth. Here are some key resources tailored to assist businesses in Derry, NH:
Financial Services: Collaborate with local banks such as Granite State Credit Union and Merrimack County Savings Bank for business loans and financial advising.
Legal Expertise: Consult with law firms like Smith & Elliot, P.A. and Merra & Kanakis, P.C. for legal counsel on contracts, compliance, and intellectual property matters.
Leadership Coaching: Engage with professional coaches from organizations like Workplace Culture Solutions to enhance leadership skills, foster innovation, and strategize for long-term success. Contact them today for a free consult.
By tapping into these resources, businesses in Derry, NH, can build a strong foundation, navigate regulatory complexities, and cultivate effective leadership practices essential for sustainable success in the local market.