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Written by Laura Crawshaw
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Coaching Abrasive Executives: Myths, Neuroscience & Hope
Consider these two commonly-held beliefs about abrasive executives – executives who rub their coworkers the wrong way with their aggressive management styles:
They resort to aggression because they’re sadists or otherwise personality disordered.
They cannot change – they are hopeless and we (coworkers, employers, and coaches) are helpless.
Are these beliefs founded in ... Read More
December 2, 2009 | Laura Crawshaw | 3 Comments »
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5 Reasons to Coach Abrasive Executives and Professionals
When I talk with executive coaches about the kind of work I do, I often hear the following two questions:
• “Why would you ever want to work with people like that?”
• “I like working with motivated clients – why would I want to step out of my comfort zone?”
Here are ... Read More
September 9, 2009 | Laura Crawshaw | 7 Comments »
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