[Book Introduction] Killer Questions to Awaken Leaders / Author: Yuka Hayashi
Yuka Hayashi's book "KILLER QUESTION" (Kazahino Bunko / Taiyo Shuppan) is about business coaching, but it was also very useful when I took on leadership roles at school, such as being a grade head or a department head.
The cause lies with you, the leader
Hayashi points out that in many organizations today, the image of a leader is shifting from 'controlling' to 'supporting'.
'My subordinates won't take initiative'
'The workplace or team lacks energy'
'The project members have low ability'
Have you ever felt this way?
I have. (Bitter laugh)
But I was struck by the point that the cause is not with the members, but the cause lies with you, the leader.
From controlling to supporting
I, too, used to be a 'controlling' type.
When I worked at a cram school, I was in positions involving hiring, personnel evaluations, and classroom management, which was an era that demanded 'strength' as a leader.
Teaching techniques are things to be stolen (learn by watching)
If your teaching method is no good, you're not hired, or your probationary period is terminated after three months
Work 24 hours a day for the sake of the students
That was my mindset...
Writing it out like this, it's terrible (laughs).
After becoming a school teacher, I began to emphasize dialogue in classroom management.
However, as I gained years of experience, I ended up fulfilling leadership roles such as career guidance director and grade head.
In those roles, I felt that the 'controlling' style didn't work well.
Through trial and error, I came to believe that relearning is important.
I obtained a career consultant qualification, and furthermore, I learned coaching from the colleagues I met there and realized the importance of the 'supporting' style.
Now, as a grade head and career guidance counselor, I combine career counseling and coaching skills to support students and encourage teachers.
In this book, the answers are summarized for the '39 questions' that had an impact and were felt to be valuable by clients such as business owners whom Coach Hayashi coached.
Recommended for teachers like this
'My grade management isn't going well'
'The department isn't functioning effectively'
I recommend that middle-leader teachers who feel this way read this book.
Among the 39 questions, the answers you need are written here.
That is what I think.
I believe you will be able to find the opportunity to transform into a servant leader within this book.