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Stagnation vs. Innovation

International Coach Academy

Innovation was seen as the antidote and comments arose soon after that “We are living through the consequences of a dramatic decrease in the rate of innovation” (Ogden, 2012).The When acting from a position of stagnation, problems can remain unresolved and dissatisfaction can result. 2012, Spring). References Cowen, T. (Ed.).

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Drive vs. Enable

International Coach Academy

Now, imagine another scenario where four people are rowing together, supporting and motivating each other towards a common objective. Instead of providing step-by-step solutions, leaders enable their teams and inspire them to come up with their own ideas and strategies for problem-solving.

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Teen Coaching vs. Adult Coaching: Is There a Difference?

International Coach Academy

According to this theory, adults need to know the reason behind what they are learning, their learning needs to be experiential, they prefer problem-solving approaches, and they appreciate more what they are learning when it connects to their life. Learning subject knowledge is more important than problem-solving.

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Flexibility as a Coaching Framework for Better Well-Being

International Coach Academy

Believing that hard work paves the way to success can be motivating but also can cause substantial stress once work becomes all-time absorbing, while other life areas are non-existent. It is a process guiding your thoughts and actions toward problem-solving, managing emotions, and having meaningful relations.

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Criticism vs. Generosity

International Coach Academy

Self-criticism has been shown to reduce a person’s motivation and impede their progress toward their goals, it can make you more prone to procrastinate and ruminate, and it can move the brain into an inhibited state where it’s less able to function and problem-solve. Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy 25(5):730-744.

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Appreciative Inquiry

International Coach Academy

Bushe, Feb 2012.) His report “was not focusing on problems but looking at what gave life to an extraordinary system and so was an ‘appreciative analysis.’ Bushe, 2012) In her book, The Thin Book of Appreciative Inquiry, author Sue Annis Hammond, writes that the term “appreciative inquiry” came from David’s wife Nancy.

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Transactional Leadership: Meaning, Pros & Cons, Relevance.

Vantage Circle

To motivate employees, transactional leaders use a system of rewards and penalties. This leadership style lacks creativity and problem-solving skills. Extrinsic motivation. They believe in Extrinsic motivation and contingent rewards. Employee motivation. Motivate only through rewards. Clear structure.