There are several reasons—and plenty more excuses—why leaders direct, teach or mentor their team members, when they could coach them instead. Which one of these five is your go-to?

Most leaders believe they’re already coaching their team. They’re mostly wrong. Are you one of them? Here’s an action plan to help you take off the Problem Solver hat and put on the Coach hat.

When’s the last time you went toe-to-toe with someone you work or live with? How did THAT go? Read on to learn the principle that has proven KEY to productive and positive partnerships.