Coaching seems to be getting a lot of airtime these days. Is it just hype, or is there something to this? I’d say the latter is true. Using a coach approach can enhance any relationship you have, personal or professional. Trust me on this—you can use coaching techniques with your colleagues, direct reports, boss, friends, family, and, yes, even your teenage children! Asking questions and actually listening is powerful. Did you notice I said “actually listening”? What often gets in our way when we try to coach is the myriad assumptions we make, solutions we form,...