Coaching Quote by Michael Bungay Stanier
““Coaching for performance is about addressing and fixing a specific problem or challenge. It’s putting out the fire or building up the fire or banking the fire. It’s everyday stuff, and it’s important and necessary. Coaching for development is about turning the focus from the issue to the person dealing with the issue, the person who’s managing the fire. This conversation is more rare and significantly more powerful.””
About This Quote
Coaching for performance tackles immediate problems; coaching for development shifts focus to personal growth and long‑term empowerment.
In simple terms: Fix problems vs. develop people.
Key Takeaway
Choose development‑focused coaching.
Themes
coaching
leadership
growth
Mood
inspirational
thoughtful
Type
transformational
motivational
When to use this quote
- team meetings
- performance reviews
- career planning
- personal mentorship
Key Concepts
psychology
skill‑building
Questions to Reflect On
- What can you do to foster deeper coaching conversations?
- How does focusing on the person change outcomes?
A Different Perspective
Development coaching requires time and trust, which may be scarce.
