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The GIG PodcastAuthor: Golf Industry Guru
Are you ready to learn from the world's greatest golf & hospitality industry leaders? This is The GIG Podcast from Golf Industry Guru, and we feature some of the most innovative and brilliant golf industry leaders, trainers, consultants, and operators who willingly share their experiences, wisdom, and best practices to help you and your club be better. The GIG Podcast is perfect for any type of golf facility anywhere in the world and is loaded with information and educational content that will benefit Owners, General Managers, Superintendents, Directors of Golf, F&B Managers, Chefs, Sales & Marketing Managers, Financial Controllers, Front-Line Golf and F&B service staff, and you! For more information about Golf Industry Guru, visit www.golfindustryguru.com. Language: en-ca Genres: Business, Golf, Management, Sports Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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From Training to Transformation: The Team Member Coaching Revolution That's Changing Golf Club Culture
Episode 5
Friday, 27 June, 2025
Send us a textIn this powerful episode, host James Cronk welcomes back leadership expert Andy Stangenberg from Q Principle to tackle one of the most critical challenges facing golf clubs today: how to effectively coach and engage a multi-generational workforce.Andy reveals why traditional "training" methods are failing and shares his proven three-tier approach to employee development: coaching, mentoring, and counseling. Through compelling real-world examples and practical strategies, he demonstrates how managers can transform difficult conversations into breakthrough moments that build trust and drive performance.Key insights include understanding the five core motivators that drive today's employees (with family-work balance ranking #1), how to handle the 86% of veteran staff who resist feedback, and revolutionary pre-shift meeting techniques that turn mundane operations briefings into inspirational team-building sessions. Andy also shares his game-changing "phantom coaching" method and explains why the most successful managers focus on being respected rather than liked.Whether you're a new manager struggling with difficult conversations or a seasoned leader looking to elevate your team's performance, this episode provides actionable tools to create a culture where team members of all types can thrive.To learn more about Golf Industry Guru, and to gain access to online golf business education from the world's most successful business, golf, & hospitality industry leaders, visit us at www.golfindustryguru.com.