How to Know When to Coach, Mentor, or Direct Your Team | Episode 25

In this episode of Well Coached, Chris Weinberg explores the importance of adaptive leadership and understanding when to apply different leadership styles—coaching, mentoring, or directing. Drawing from Ken Blanchard's SLII (Situational Leadership) model, Chris breaks down how to adjust your leadership approach based on your team members' competence and commitment levels. Whether you're working with a fresh hire or a seasoned pro, understanding how to shift between guiding, teaching, or stepping back can transform your team's performance and morale. What You’ll Learn Today: The fundamentals of Ken Blanchard's SL2 (Situational Leadership) model How to apply the directing, coaching, and mentoring styles to different team members Why flexible leadership creates more engaged teams and better results Practical examples of when to use each style for maximum effectiveness This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/WELLCOACHED and get on your way to being your best self. Subscribe on YouTube Visit our Website Check out Chris Weinberg on his socials! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices