Coder, Coach, Catalyst - using questions to make people grow
summary
Claim: a simple, repeatable coaching routine prevents the lone‑hero bottleneck and helps others own problems. Method: one skill: active listening, applied across three formats: formal, impromptu, team, using five questions/phases: initiation, excavation, focus, options, action. Example: a new developer identifies discomfort saying no, explores options, and commits to “send the message by the end of the day” to clarify priorities. Toolset includes the five whys exercise and heuristics for decision framing.
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chapters (8)
- 0:00Coaching with questions
- 1:50Dangers of the hero role
- 6:49Active listening core skill
- 13:49Impromptu coaching daily
- 17:25Five coaching questions
- 31:11Questions for decisions
- 35:09Who to coach and permission
- 38:21Summary and next steps
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