by Chatsworth Consulting Group | Dec 1, 2022 | 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 | Nov 17, 2022 | 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...
by Chatsworth Consulting Group | Jul 5, 2022 | 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 | Mar 24, 2022 | Thoughtful Leadership
This is the time of year when my dog, Bear, drives me crazy. The squirrels are out in full swing, gathering their acorns and running all over the backyard as winter approaches. And Bear tries to chase every last one of them. No sooner does he go after one squirrel...
by Chatsworth Consulting Group | Jun 8, 2021 | Thoughtful Leadership
“Write it on your heart that every day is the best one in the year.” ~Ralph Waldo Emerson Many, many years ago, when my older child was young, we used to play the “start the day over” game. “You can start the day over at any time,” I would say to my kid, meaning that...
