by Robyn McLeod | Mar 14, 2024 | Communication
On a recent train ride my husband struck up a conversation with a fellow passenger who was a banker. They talked about the work they do and their families. When my husband mentioned that I am an executive coach the banker smiled and said, “I had a coach last...
by Robyn McLeod | Mar 7, 2024 | Thoughtful Leadership
In one of my first management positions, I had an employee on my team who liked to refer to me as his “fearless leader.” It was mostly an inside joke between the two of us because I stood up for him when he was being given a hard time by another department. Throughout...
by Robyn McLeod | Feb 29, 2024 | Personal growth
Often we assume poor leaders and bad bosses are hopelessly stuck in their worst behaviors. Yet a recent post, Bad Leaders Can Change Their Spots, at HBR.org shares research that shows that, with clear developmental focus, the lowest-rated leaders can show significant...
by Robyn McLeod | Feb 8, 2024 | Awareness
Recently the topic of loneliness, isolation, and the need for connection has come up more often in my conversations with friends and clients. It’s been in the news quite a bit too. Dr. Ruth Westheimer was recently named the first Loneliness Ambassador in the US for...
by Robyn McLeod | Feb 1, 2024 | Thoughtful Leadership
A recent blog post on the HBR Daily Alert caught my eye, the title of which was “It’s time for a slow conversation.” We are huge proponents of Thoughtful Leadership™ – taking the time to reflect, assess, and lead with more intention, purpose, and...