CHAPTER EIGHT
COACHING MASTERY
Leading by Developing Self and Others
Many years ago, a dear friend and I decided to go canoeing on Lake Superior. (You are probably thinking, “Can’t you stay off of that fricking lake!?”) We were staying in a rustic cabin on a cliff overlooking the lake, and we were hoping for waters calm enough to explore the caves and hidden beaches accessible only by water. For three days, we were disappointed; the water was too rough to venture out. On the fourth day, the lake was totally calm—not a ripple to be seen.
Excited, we packed up our gear and headed out onto the placid lake. We were thrilled to be gliding atop the water on such a perfect day. Our canoeing was effortless and smooth. Peering over the sides of our craft ...
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