Coach Dan Estby

Tag: Growth

  • Make a difference!

      📖 “You cannot get through a single day without having an impact on the world around you. What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.” – Jane Goodall   The daily leadership calendar hits just right again!  Every single day we make an…

  • Fan that fire!

    📖 “The mind is not a vessel to be filled, but a fire to be kindled.” ― Plutarch Today is a great day to kindle the fire of curiosity in your mind. 🔥 Ask questions.🔥 Listen to understand.🔥 Encourage others to share different perspectives and ideas.🔥 Show enthusiasm for finding answers.🔥 Read or follow someone new. If…

  • Empowerment comes from knowing how to think.

    “I want my team to be more accountable.” “I wish my team took initiative more often.” “It would be great if my team thought more ‘out of the box.’” Teach your team HOW to think, instead of WHAT to think. Teams follow your lead, so if you’re looking for improvements in them… why not start…

  • Candle or Fire

      “Do not give them a candle to light the way, teach them how to make fire instead. That is the meaning of enlightenment.” ― Kamand Kojouri   It’s a fine line- balancing between helping your partners achieve a goal, and teaching them the skills (and building the experience) necessary to achieve their goals over and…

  • Mirror mirror on the wall…

     Teams follow the cues of their leader. They will often mirror the leaders mindset, values and behaviors. Observing your teams in action followed by some reflection is a great way to learn about yourself.Ask yourself:❔ What did you see in your teams that you were proud of?❔ What did you see in your teams behaviors…

  • Misinformation

    “Misinformation is powerful, not because it changes minds, but because it allows people to maintain their beliefs in light of growing evidence to the contrary.”-Charlie Warzel and Mike Caulfield The Internet Is Worse Than a Brainwashing Machine  

  • Learning without thought

      Who doesn’t start out the new year with a Confucius quote? Seriously though – this particular quote hits pretty close to home as I reflect on my career, and consider my next steps forward. I’ve been blessed to have worked with so many amazing people, from whom I have learned so much. Wonderful mentors,…

  • Change happens by listening

    Jane Goodall’s quote resonates with me deeply, and is especially relevant when applied to the practice of change management. So often, changes start with the best of intentions, then devolves into a litany of communication plans, stakeholder management lists, status updates, milestones and deadlines. Every change, regardless of size and complexity, ultimately intersects with the…

  • 60 Second Reflection

      Good morning! As you’re setting your goals for the day, why not include something quick and easy that may just help you improve your leadership and communication skills. Almost all of us interact with others throughout our day, and each of those interactions is an opportunity to reflect, gain insights and learn. What if……

  • Set a goal – one small thing

    Happy Monday. As you set your goals for the upcoming week, why not challenge yourself to try one small thing? Leaders who ask questions instead of giving instructions create an enviornment where team members feel empowered and passonate about solving problems. 💡 “What are your ideas about how to solve this?”💡”If you were me, how…