LEADERSHIP IS COACHING AND MENTORING BY Dr Bright Otso

Absolutely! Coaching and mentorship are powerful tools in developing individuals within a team. When leaders provide personalized guidance, it encourages team members to take ownership of their learning, build confidence in their abilities, and unlock their leadership potential. It also helps to create a supportive environment where growth is continuous, mistakes are seen as learning opportunities, and collaboration is emphasized. This culture not only strengthens the team but also drives better outcomes for the organization as a whole. 

Again, Providing coaching and mentorship to team members or followers helps to develop their skills, confidence, and leadership potential, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth.

Mentoring is a developmental relationship in which a more experienced or knowledgeable person (the mentor) provides guidance, advice, and support to a less experienced individual (the mentee). The mentor helps the mentee develop skills, gain confidence, and navigate personal or professional challenges. This relationship can be formal or informal, and the focus may be on career growth, personal development, spiritual growth, or other areas of life.

While Coaching is a process where a coach helps an individual (the coachee) achieve personal or professional goals by providing guidance, support, and encouragement. The coach uses questioning techniques, active listening, and feedback to help the coachee gain clarity, set actionable goals, and develop strategies for improvement. Coaching is often used in areas like career development, leadership, performance improvement, and personal growth.

There are various types of coaching, such as life coaching, executive coaching, and career coaching, each tailored to specific needs or contexts. Unlike mentoring, coaching does not necessarily involve sharing expertise but rather focuses on empowering the individual to find their own solutions.

Thank you 

His Excellency, Ambassador,

Rt. Rev Dr Bright Otso 

The Metropolitan Bishop 

brightotso@gmail.com 

+234-803-797-6256