by Robyn McLeod | Nov 6, 2014 | Thoughtful Leadership
One of my first bosses told me that to be successful it’s much more important that people fear you than like you. He cautioned that my inclination to be friendly and “too nice” to the people who worked for me in my new managerial role would be a derailer in my climb...
by Chatsworth Consulting Group | Feb 3, 2014 | Management Skills
“There are two things the people want more than sex and money – recognition and praise.” ~Mary Kay Ash “Money makes the world go around” is a song from Cabaret, but this quote tells us differently. My experience with a multitude of clients agrees with Mary Kay. People...
by Chatsworth Consulting Group | Sep 9, 2013 | Thoughtful Leadership
“If you would be loved, love, and be loveable.” ~Benjamin Franklin Recently I’ve had quite a few conversations around the concept of “love as a verb.” I’ve shared the Stephen Covey story of the couple who approaches a learned man for guidance. “We don’t love each...
by Lisa Kohn | Jun 13, 2013 | Change
We are often approached by coaching clients when they’re sick of their job and ready to quit. I know that feeling. I’ll never forget my last days at my last job – before I founded this firm. I could feel myself sink into depression each day as my commuter...
by Lisa Kohn | Mar 21, 2013 | Thoughtful Leadership
I’ve spent the last week catching up with old friends. Friends from high school, college, and my job in advertising too many years ago. So I’ve spent a great deal of time thinking about how lucky I am to have had, and have now, these people in my life –...
