Leadership and Mining...

The world watched this week as 33 Chilean miners, trapped for over 2 months, were rescued. can you imagine what it would be like, trapped over 700 metres below ground in absolute darkness? Over the next month or so, we'll see many interviews and perspectives on the tragedy and triumph that took place. How did they cope? How was their mental and physical health? How did they organize themselves? Who offered leadership?

This was an example of just how the human spirit can prevail under extreme circumstances. But as we know, it does not always turn out this well. Likewise in this economy, while many organizations are struggling, others are rallying staff and surviving - if not thriving - just fine. What makes the difference between the sad stories of failure, and the triumphs of celebrated success?

Key factors that make the difference in the business arena, as they did deep beneath the earth, are Leadership, Coaching and Teamwork. Without the strong leaders who came forward under crisis, the 33 miners might well have given in to despair or starvation in the initial 17 days that passed before they were first found. Likewise, in the world of business and enterprise, when we really focus on coaching and leading people, we are able to mine their natural human talents, and bring them successfully to the surface.

  

P.S. If you manage a team or department, what percentage of potential or effort do you realistically get from your people? If you'd like to learn how you can coach-lead with superior engagement and fulfilment (yours and theirs), ask us about RealTime Coaching™.

For more about Coaching in Crisis, click here to read Chuck's article from the HR Reporter.

The Power of Teamwork - Learn more about how the Chilean miners used the power of teamwork and leadership to survive their ordeal.