This summer, I’ve been absorbed by all the leadership lessons exhibited in the Paralympics. In particular, the relationship between the visually-impaired athletes and their sighted running guides inspires me.

Sighted running guides must:

• Be on top of their own running game, even though they aren’t the one competing

• Be a good fit for the athlete, partnered in trust

• Speed up or slow down based on the athlete’s performance in that moment

• Guide the athlete comfortably and in perfect lockstep

• Encourage the athletes to go farther or faster than they may think possible

• Cross the finish line behind the athlete

This is an elegant analog for the relationship between executives and executive coaches.  An effective executive coach is like a sighted running guide.

If you’re a premier athlete at your job and want to go farther, faster with a guide, contact me.  I offer a complimentary session to understand your goals and provide the opportunity for you to assess fit.