🚩They Won't Listen

Does this sound familiar?

As a project management leader, I once had a new team member I was eager to bring on board. They worked hard, putting in the hours, but the results just weren’t there.

It didn’t make sense.

I gave them the feedback I knew they needed. They nodded, eager to apply it, and went back to work.

But still—nothing changed.

We hear this all the time from the project managers we coach. The outcome?

A frustrated leader.

A disengaged team member.

Another week of missed deadlines or sub-par outcomes.

It’s time to update your playbook.

What does that look like?

Picture this: You’re a natural extrovert leading a steady, introverted team member who produces quality work.

Hint: Coaching isn’t about molding them into a version of you. It’s about helping them unlock their full potential.

Let’s break it down:

• "I gave feedback" —> What if you started by asking thoughtful questions and discovered they were their own toughest critic?

• "They nodded" —> What if they provided written reflections on your feedback, along with their action plan?

• "Nothing changed" —> What if you co-created a development plan with ongoing check-ins to ensure accountability?

This is how you transform your coaching, one step at a time.

Learn more about leadership, career, and project management strategies in my Project MGMT Playbook. The Essentials Edition starts at only $7.

Until next time,

Justin