by Chatsworth Consulting Group | Jan 14, 2020 | Thoughtful Leadership
“If there is one door in the castle you have been told not to go through, you must.” ~Anne Lamott I once told someone I was a rule-follower. Her response? “No one, upon meeting you, would ever take you to be a rule follower.” I get that the first impression I offer is...
by Chatsworth Consulting Group | Aug 27, 2019 | Thoughtful Leadership
“Contrary to the opinion of many, leaders are not born. Leaders are made, and they are made by effort and hard work.” ~Vince Lombardi “She’s a born leader,” people say. According to Vince Lombardi, leaders are not born; they are made. I...
by Robyn McLeod | Jul 4, 2019 | Thoughtful Leadership
Recently I read an article about creating great dialogue for a book or screenplay. Great dialogue draws you in to a book or movie just as great communication can lead to more meaningful human connection and relationships. As I read through the tips shared in the...
by Robyn McLeod | Feb 28, 2019 | Management Skills
Today I reviewed 360 feedback with a client who is an emerging leader, and I was impressed with the scores he received for his level of integrity, trust, and customer focus. As we talked about the ways in which he cultivated the skills and behaviors that were...
by Chatsworth Consulting Group | Nov 15, 2018 | Management Skills
I’ve written about my “bad boss” experiences in the past – my very first supervisor who had me running errands and doing other menial tasks, another boss who micro-managed every aspect of my work, and one who took any upward feedback very, very badly. Truth is, we...
