Matt Rutherford
Matt Rutherford
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Matt Rutherford

Coaching

Giving Feedback in the Workplace: A Manager’s Guide to Building Trust and Performance
Feedback

Giving Feedback in the Workplace: A Manager’s Guide to Building Trust and Performance

Most managers know feedback matters. Fewer feel confident giving it. Done well, feedback improves performance and builds trust. Done poorly—
Design a Personal Board of Directors to Guide Your Career and Goals
Career

Design a Personal Board of Directors to Guide Your Career and Goals

Struggling with big decisions? Build a personal board of directors to gain clarity, support and smarter insights into your next move.
The Power of Side Quests: Small Experiments, Big Shifts
Coaching

The Power of Side Quests: Small Experiments, Big Shifts

Simple, low-pressure experiments that add energy, creativity and meaning to everyday life.
A picture of a rugged mountain side with a weathered and bent tree - showing resilience.
Career

The 3P Theory: How to Build Resilience in difficult times

This week has been a difficult one at work, with more layoffs impacting my company, and many others in the tech industry. I used this framework to coach myself and others as they were dealing with the situation.
Five Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Career Coach
Career

Five Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Career Coach

Choosing a career coach for professional success can be one of the most important decisions you make for your growth.
One Year. One Review. Endless Growth.
Career

One Year. One Review. Endless Growth.

Are you feeling ready to close out the year? Perhaps you're wondering how much you've really accomplished, or what direction you should take next. An annual review process is good way to take stock of the year.
A table football game, sometimes called 'baby foot' - with red and green players.
Management

Establish Team Norms To Drive Excellence

As a leader, I’ve seen teams transform when they intentionally define how they will work together, communicate, and solve problems.  Here's a way to establish those team norms.
Why this manager is still learning - my new Coaching Journey.
Coaching

Why this manager is still learning - my new Coaching Journey.

Twenty five years after starting, I'm heading back to school to continue a journey.
100 GROW Coaching questions to ignite your conversations.
Career

100 GROW Coaching questions to ignite your conversations.

Coaching requires a curious mind, and active listening. I've compiled a list of the best questions to support your coaching conversations.
Coaching Excellence: How to Use the GROW Model to Drive Performance
Coaching

Coaching Excellence: How to Use the GROW Model to Drive Performance

I attended a coaching refresher at work this week. It was a great reminder on the power of the GROW model and the benefits it can bring.
The Art of Influence: Eight ways to create connection in the workplace.
Career

The Art of Influence: Eight ways to create connection in the workplace.

Influencing is a misunderstood skill. I've captured some of my thoughts on how influencing skills help your career, and how you can develop them.
25 ways to be a great manager
Management

25 ways to be a great manager

I've been a manager for nearly 30 years. Here are some of the best tips I've picked up along the way.