by Chatsworth Consulting Group | Dec 10, 2024 | Thoughtful Leadership
“A bird doesn’t sing because it has an answer, it sings because it has a song.” ~Maya Angelou A client confided in me the other day that he really wanted to get involved with a certain project at work, but he was afraid to bring it up to his boss. “I might not be...
by Lisa Kohn | Oct 24, 2024 | 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 –...
by Chatsworth Consulting Group | Oct 1, 2024 | Communication
“When people talk, listen completely.” ~Ernest Hemingway Have you ever been in the midst of a conversation with someone, only to realize you have no idea what they’ve just been saying to you? Have you ever acted on something you discussed with...
by Robyn McLeod | Jul 4, 2024 | Thoughtful Leadership
When I have a coaching client who is often late to our sessions or who is constantly rescheduling, I ask questions, one of which is “Are you also often late to meetings with your colleagues?” Almost always, the answer is “Yes.” That makes sense to me, because...
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...