635 | Lead Like a Coach, Not a Firefighter

If your team can’t move without you and your calendar feels like a crisis hotline, it’s time to shift from fixing everything to coaching intentionally. In this episode, we break down how to move from chaos to clarity by building a team that takes ownership.

Timestamps:

00:02:56 – Firefighting Feels Productive—But It’s Short-Term
Why solving every problem yourself creates dependency, not growth.

00:08:40 – Coaching Unlocks Ownership
How asking questions empowers your team to solve problems on their own.

00:15:48 – Great Coaches Lead with Questions, Not Control
Coaching isn't about control—it's about helping people think for themselves.

00:19:03 – Coaching Requires Patience—but Multiplies Progress
Why short-term coaching leads to long-term time and freedom.

00:23:23 – You Can’t Coach What You Don’t Model
You can’t expect behaviors you don’t demonstrate yourself.

00:26:04 – Action Steps
Simple things you can do this week to start coaching instead of fixing.

00:27:19 – Additional Resources
Explore Episode 577 on proactive leadership.

00:27:40 – Virtual Team Trainings
Learn how to lead better without leaving your office at chrislocurto.com/training.