It doesn’t have to be lonely at the top. A coaching relationship can provide a great space for GM’s and CEO’s to talk about their challenges and opportunities. My approach is to create a space for listening, creative thinking and building important leadership skills.
— Pam Mehnert
My time working with a GM mentor has been extremely valuable as a new general manager. I’m able to draw on the experience she has to help me develop my own skills and knowledge of the job. Pam has helped me keep the big picture management in mind and not get stuck in the weeds. Perhaps even most importantly, a GM mentor provides an objective perspective on how I am doing, from constructive critiques to honest praise about the things I do well that I might overlook. All of this adds up to my self-confidence that I can do this challenging job and to have some patience and compassion for myself.
Miles Uchida, General Manager, Food Front Co-op
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