With Nike stock closing at a record high earlier this year and projected revenue of $19 billion in 2010, Nike has flourished under the leadership of Mark Parker, a shoe designer turned CEO.
In his quest to mix the strength of both his right-brain and left-brain he recently made an entry in a sketchbook he carries with him of all the things that need to be held in balance. This list amplifies the struggles and conflicts that many leaders we work with are feeling.
- Short-term and Long-term
- Micro – Macro
- Quantitative – Qualitative
- Global – Local
- Art – Science
- Core – New
- Physical -Digitale
- Conservative – Risk
- Premium – Value
- Top Down – Bottom Up
- Top Line – Bottom Line
- Proactive – Reactive
- Left Brain – Right Brain
- Internal – External
- Direct – Delegate
Coaching has never been more necessary than now and into the future, where change will be the norm and individual resilience and performance will be crucial to team and organizational success. Coaching leverages individual strengths and abilities for maximum performance, provides for direct on-the-job learning as well as “just-in-time” learning tailored to the particular situation, enables behavioral shifts, and allows projects and people to move forward immediately and with less effort.