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Rob Luke often uses metaphors in leading programs and coaching executives. Over the years, he has compiled a list of metaphors and has shared these ideas in educational blog posts.
It’s Kind of like… GPS Style Leadership and It’s Kind of like… Show them the Mountain, Not the Horizon use metaphors to teach how to inspire your team and work towards goals. Adjusting your leadership approach based on your team type involved identifying whether you’re leading a hockey or football team.
Metaphors are a great way to learn, and we hope you find value in them here!
- Coach or Consultant: Who is doing most of the talking?
This spectrum can be captured as the consulting-coach continuum where, on the one hand, the leader is seen as having the answers and is outpouring their knowledge to their team members. On the pure coaching side, it is the assumption that the direct report has the answers, but it is just the webs in their brain that are getting in their way from solving the problem. - It’s Kind of Like Giving the Quarterback a Pillow; Unfair Leadership is Fair Leadership
Not all talent will contribute equally or consistently to the group's objectives. We all experience periods of good and poor health, and it is important to provide space and compassion for these occasional times of life. - It’s Kind of Like Relay Team Performance; Navigating Handoffs for Full Team Performance
I am not a huge sportsperson. But I love the Olympic games. I am one of those people who will wake up at 2 am just to watch the events live. My favourite summer sport is the 4-person, 100-meter relay. I liken the hand off of the baton to handoffs at work, where you have hired a team of high performers, but if they can’t pass tasks to each other, group achievement will suffer. - It’s Kind of Like The Bear, Honey & Helicopter Story; Embracing Innovation and New Ideas
Nothing shuts down a brainstorming session faster than the statement “That’s a stupid idea.” When I was a new leader, I thought it was… Read more: It’s Kind of Like The Bear, Honey & Helicopter Story; Embracing Innovation and New Ideas - It’s Kind of Like Skiing with Poles; Balancing Your Leadership for Full Impact
Every leader has a dominant approach to tackling problems, influencing others, and presenting ideas. In general, there are 4 styles that you can play… Read more: It’s Kind of Like Skiing with Poles; Balancing Your Leadership for Full Impact