Coaching for Leaders Getting More and Better Insights, with Irma Tragesser
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Feb 14, 2025 
Irma Tragesser, an executive in healthcare and alum of the Coaching for Leaders Academy, shares her transformative journey in team leadership. She explores the power of starting small for sustainable success and how structured goal-setting leads to significant personal growth. Irma discusses the importance of open-ended questions in one-on-one meetings, which fosters deeper engagement and productive conversations. She highlights the challenges of stepping into executive roles and the necessity for connection and clarity in leadership.
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Finding Hope in Leadership
- Irma Tragesser struggled in her first year in a new executive role, feeling lonely and unsure of her decisions.
- She found hope and community through the Coaching for Leaders podcast, recommended by her church's leadership group.
Start Small with Open-Ended Questions
- Ask open-ended questions to direct reports, starting with just one question per day.
- This small change can lead to more and better information and insights from your team.
The Power of Stepping Back
- Stepping back and asking open-ended questions can yield surprising insights.
- People may volunteer information you wouldn't have thought to ask, leading to more productive meetings and better understanding.