More on what it means to be a FocalPoint Coach

A few posts ago, I started outlining our FocalPoint Culture Statements - what it takes to be on our team as a Coach , Area Developer, or Head Office Team.

In a previous post you'll see that I discussed what we mean by "Forever." Our actions, reactions and thoughts, strategy and planning reflect a long term view, with a Business timeline of “forever”.

Let me tell you about our next Cultural Value..."Integrity"

Integrity is an interesting one, because it encompasses a number of other values. Did you know that when we first set out to write down our Values, we came up with 23! Clearly too many, but also just enough. If you sat down to ponder your values with a professional, certified Business Coach, how would you feel if that Coach limited you to an arbitrary number?

Far better to start with too many, and then , like a nice box of chocolate, savor the list over time and select the ones that best represent your tastes. There is no need to rush - this list is an expression of us and what we strive to become ( see Forever, above!).

OK, I digress. Integrity. We act with Integrity at all times. I have a favorite saying. "If you ask me a question, I'll give you the answer - you may not always like the answer, but you'll get it straight. "

Integrity also shows itself in respect for I.P. - I'll discuss that in Respect, another Cultural Value - I'll save that for another Blog post.

Now, I feel that Integrity is something that is best measured by consistent action. Your integrity may be different than mine. That's OK...it makes the world go 'round.

If your Integrity is based on you being a Vegan, that's OK. Just because I enjoy a nice steak ( medium well, please) with some blue cheese on it doesn't mean I don't have integrity. We're just different. Thank God for that! ( and mouthwash)

For us Integrity means being the kind of person who lives by the values of Win-Win -Win. A FocalPoint coach is always looking for the 3-win. It means being honest and direct yet respectful of, with and for the people we deal with. Imagine the Executive or Business Owner who had just another Yes-Man ( or yes- woman???) across the table from them.

From years of coaching, I've found that our Integrity in dealing directly with high performing individuals, business owners, and executives comes as a breath of fresh air.

Perhaps you've see this yourself. Who will give YOU the straight goods? If you're the boss, will your team tell it to you like it is? You sign the check. Will your suppliers or salespeople come in and tell you , with Integrity whats best for you, or, as a coach would, lead you down a path based solely on your benefit. No - they want you to sign a check too.

As Professional, Certified Business Coaches, it's our Right and Responsibility to act with Integrity. It may make us unpopular some of the time, but I think that's OK, in light of Forever.

Thanks for tuning in!
Steve Thompson, President, Focalpoint Coaching, powered By Brian Tracy