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

You are exactly right. I also like to think of it this way: you manage resources & lead/coach people. Let me explain a little. A manager ensures that resources are properly deployed to achieve maximum results; in some instances this includes "human resources" or as you said having the right people in the right place. Coaching, to me, is more of the leadership aspect of what a supervisor does. This is your opportunity to truly get to know the individuals you work with & help them to achieve their fullest potential. Coaching is not about directing them, but helping them… >>>

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The Savvy Negotiator

Absolutely. And to me this is where that credibility & presence that you spoke of in an earlier post comes into play. Your position as a negotiator will be much strengthened when you are believed to be credible & trustworthy Ryan

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Customizing Your Presentation

Great start. What specifically would you be looking for to help you define your target audience & then how might you customize it? Ryan

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The Skilled Persuader

Good comments & reminder about buildling credibility in the virtual world as well as the real world. What are some of the steps you would take to establish a presence to build that credibility? Ryan

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The Capable Coach

Good distinction between the two functions. I believe one of the greatest challenges for managers/leaders is knowing when to "switch hats" so to speak. There will be times when you are engaged in a coaching conversation but may need to shift to a more managerial mindset if a problem behavior (for example) persists. Ryan

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The Capable Coach

Do you feel that a manager can be a mentor? Or are these relationships better left separate in your opinion? Ryan

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The Savvy Negotiator

Wow, quite a question for a Friday afternoon! You may be interested in reading a book entitled Leadership Without Easy Answers by Ronald Heifetz. He is a professor in the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard. He speaks of issues relating to negotiation and leadership in general. Ryan

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The Savvy Negotiator

I would agree that we would not actually get rid of the term "negotiation" as it does convey the necessary ideas. I would only encourage all leaders to approach negotiations from a cooperative standpoint rather than adversarial. Granted that some negotiations will become adversarial despite our attempts to prevent, but I believe that some of these situations become adversarial when they do not need to be. As you pointed out above, it really is about the level of trust & credibility between the two parties. Thanks for your thoughts. Ryan

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The Savvy Negotiator

Great observation. I often wonder if we shouldn't get rid of the word "negotiation" as it has developed a seemingly adversarial context. For some just the word "negotiate" puts them in an "us vs. them" mentality. You are right on with emphasizing a win-win. Ryan

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The Savvy Negotiator

You wrote: "It is important to develop a reputation for relibility and trustworthiness while recognizing relationship values" Absolutely. There are too many books out there about negotiating or persuasion skills that overlook the power of establishing trust & confidence within your employees or followers. Ryan

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