Myth: A Communication Buster

By Action Coach Dave Beam

In my ActionCOACH events, I ask the participants to agree to some simple rules to maximize their learning.  One of those rules is this: “To get the most learning, you must drop the “I KNOW”.  What I already know about anything prevents me from learning anything different or new about that subject.  To maximize your learning, you must become deeply curious and interested, and set aside all preconceived notions and learning from the past so that all filters are removed.  For most people, this is very uncomfortable and vulnerable.

“Accountability – The Peak of Relationship” - The Seven Levels – Part 6

The Seven Levels of Relationship – Part 6
By Action Coach Dave Beam

When you hear the word “accountability”, what comes to mind?  The majority of people don’t smile and embrace it.  If I am accountable, that means I am exposed.  My performance and results are available and known to others.  People are often reluctant to admit their shortcomings and need for improvement.  However, champions love feedback.  They like to know how they are doing and where they stand so they can get better. 

Accountability creates the opportunity for maximum results and amazing outcomes.  When a team member has the full feedback from all the other members on how to improve, that member is empowered to be the best they can be.  We really don’t see ourselves accurately, and when the measurement of our performance is available to others, we get a real understanding of how we are doing and how we can improve.

“Commitment – The Practice of Integrity” - The Seven Levels – Part 5

By Action Coach Dave Beam

Commitment; It is the very first of our fourteen core values espoused by Action Coach.  The term encompasses perseverance, integrity, and trust.  Once you have created a synergistic agreement, where both parties win, then commitment is the grit that creates the traction that gets the project started and more importantly keeps it going.  Commitment is an upper level of relationship.  It is the natural next step after agreement.  Managers and business owners often expect accountability without commitment, and team members are not committed because there is no true understanding and agreement.

“The Synergy of Creating Agreement” - The Seven Levels – Part 4

By Action Coach Dave Beam

If you’ve been following the series, we’ve laid the groundwork for creating some amazing outcomes.  Once you have debunked myth and dispelled expectations through rapport and empathetic understanding, you are ready to create some fantastic results.  Together Everyone Achieves More = TEAM.  Most people mentally assent to the team concept, but often fall short of the actual experience.  The key to team synergy is truly being together.  Win:Win agreements can only be created and sustained when there is full and deep understanding.  Significant and powerful agreements are built on a deep foundation of complete understanding.