on Mon, 07/28/2014 - 15:30 by Rey Carr (not verified)
Hi Brian: Good article on not only your experience with the ice cream executives, but also an excellent exposition on what executives want. I'm sure it's just a coincidence that mint-chip is also my favourite.While you mentioned not holding a grudge or lingering resentment about the experience, and, of course, forgiveness is always easier when ice cream is involved, I wonder how you would handle the same situation today given your additional 15 years of experience. That is, as an executive coach how might you handle the boss's "summary" and decision to not hire again. Would you do anything differently when you receive that news?Part of the reason I ask is that it is not unusual to get feedback that is in contrast to what a coach had expected to get. And is it possible to characterize the reaction to that feedback as "coach-like" or just too startling?Cheers.Rey Carr
What Would You Do Differently?
Hi Brian: Good article on not only your experience with the ice cream executives, but also an excellent exposition on what executives want. I'm sure it's just a coincidence that mint-chip is also my favourite.While you mentioned not holding a grudge or lingering resentment about the experience, and, of course, forgiveness is always easier when ice cream is involved, I wonder how you would handle the same situation today given your additional 15 years of experience. That is, as an executive coach how might you handle the boss's "summary" and decision to not hire again. Would you do anything differently when you receive that news?Part of the reason I ask is that it is not unusual to get feedback that is in contrast to what a coach had expected to get. And is it possible to characterize the reaction to that feedback as "coach-like" or just too startling?Cheers.Rey Carr