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Three questions to challenge your assumptions about your co-worker
Recently, I presented a program on the Introverted Leader. When I mentioned this to a friend, she said, “Oh wow. A roomful of introverts? That’s going to be a long morning with no one talking!” Of course, that was not the case. In fact, having more than 50 mostly...
From cancer recovery to goldfinch joy – a journey toward a brighter inner window
“Better keep yourself clean and bright; you are the window through which you must see the world.” ~George Bernard Shaw Have you noticed the difference in yourself depending on how your day is going? Or the difference in your day, depending on how you are doing? When...
How to avoid misunderstandings at work – and get on the same page
On a recent coaching call, my client talked about one of his direct reports needing to be more strategic. He was frustrated and felt that this person just didn’t have what it takes to be successful in their role long term. I asked him how he defined “strategic” and...
Our differences drive us crazy (and make us stronger)
“We must recognize that difference is a reason for celebration and growth, rather than a reason for destruction.” ~Audre Lorde Whenever I teach DiSC styles, I tell the story of how, when I was in Columbia Business School, and there was conflict within my study group,...
Five things NOT to do in a conflict at work
It’s inevitable. You’re going to have conflicts at work. Most of the time they are minor issues – differences of opinion, low stakes disagreements, and misunderstandings. But there are times when the conflicts are significant. It may be that there is a lot at stake....
How to train your inner champion
“To be a champ you have to believe in yourself when nobody else will.” ~Sugar Ray Robinson I was listening to a podcast the other day, and the guest was saying that the only way to increase confidence was to do something over and over and over again, until you know...
This is one of the most important changes you can make to enhance your leadership and your life
We are fortunate to be able to support some amazing clients. Our clients are amazing because of who they are and also often because of the work they do. I will always, perhaps especially around this time of year, feel lucky and privileged to be considered an ally, a...
Are you past your boiling point?
“We boil at different degrees.” ~Benjamin Franklin The other day I was ready to kill someone. Well, not actually kill someone but certainly break something. I had had it up to here, had reached my limit, and had gone past my boiling point. I was tired of a situation...
Is there such a thing as good stress?
As an executive coach I have seen more than my share of stressed-out people – leaders charged with implementing massive change, managers struggling to turn around dysfunctional teams, individuals doing their best to achieve difficult goals with far less resources than...
Sometimes you have to sit still before you move forward
“Your present circumstances don’t determine where you can go; they merely determine where you start.” ~Nido Qubein We were with a team recently. A very stuck team. The team had splintered and divided to the point that projects were slipping; people were feeling...
Tired of complaints? Six steps to reset feedback and lead a culture of shared accountability
It’s something I hear more and more from leaders – a level of frustration about the number of complaints coming from their staff and their staff’s high expectations that any issues they raise will be immediately addressed and the problems they point out quickly...
How to own your now and move forward
No valid plans for the future can be made by those who have no capacity for living now. ~Alan Watts We are often brought in by clients to help them with strategic thinking and future planning. We partner with them, create a safe space, and structure a day (or a couple...
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