Dr. Ryan Meers

About me

I have a passion for education and especially for ensuring that all of us continue to apply what we have learned. I am excited about the opportunity that the Lounge provides for all of us to discuss how we are applying what we have learned & to share those great ideas.

I have had a varied background from secondary education to corporate training & now working in the career college sector. But while I have moved in different circles it has always been surrounding my passion of education. I look forward to our conversations.

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The Capable Coach

Linda, So right & thank you for pulling in transformational/transactional leadership into the discussion (I could talk all day about these!). I agree with you, especially as coaching connects to the individualized consideration & intellectual stimulation aspects of transformational approach. And yes, managing is more like transactional. This is not a bad thing, it just needs to be balanced with coaching. Ryan

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The Capable Coach

Great observation Wayne. I think the key for managers is to continue doing things right, but also always retain the proper perspective on helping others & coaching. Ryan

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Customizing Your Presentation

Great point Helena. This becomes even more important in the online forum as you don't have the nonverbals or visuals to read so checking in is vitally important. Ryan

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Customizing Your Presentation

Yes, I've found this technique to be very helpful over the years. Ryan

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Reasonable Goals

Great point. We really need these "smaller" goals along the way to keep us moving forward on the long-term. My brother recently ran his first marathon & he pointed out that when you are first getting into running (or back into it) you may have a marathon as a long-term goal. However, in the short term your goal may be to run a 5K or maybe just to the end of the block. But as we succeed in these goals, we will find ourselves moving steadily closer to the long-term. Ryan

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The Capable Coach

Ramon, You are so right & I agree with your observation regarding the perception of training our replacement. Sadly, many of the managers I speak with about coaching tend to view this area as a "soft" area or "squishy." They state that they don't go in for the "feel good" stuff & just say things the way they are. We must get people to realize that coaches push for excellence as much as anyone else, they also demonstrate their concern for the other person. Ryan

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The Capable Coach

Ramon, Thank you so much for the insightful response to the question. I think you bring up many good points within your post. As you point out, really good coaches are those who demonstrate a concern & passion for excellence & success, but always with an eye on helping every member of the team improve, grow & develop. This is coaching & needs to be applied much more to management & to classroom instruction & interaction with our students. Thanks, Ryan

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The Leader as a Coach

Agreed. Coaching does take time, especially when you are initially building the trust with the team. And the benefits it reaps in the long run are well worth the time & effort. Ryan

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Reasonable Goals

Great point Shelly. I would also add that a good goal helps the employee see how what they are doing helps the organization fulfill it's mission/vision. Ryan

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Reasonable Goals

Madeline, I think your idea is good. When you are first starting out, it is always a good idea to benchmark in some way. Ryan

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