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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...
Simply tell the truth
“To be persuasive, we must be believable; to be believable, we must be credible; to be credible, we must be truthful.” ~Edward R. Murrow One of the leadership skills we teach is effective communication, and specifically persuasion and influence. Many clients come to...
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...
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,...
An attitude of gratitude
As we celebrate and give thanks for the many gifts – big and small – in our lives, we are especially grateful to the wonderful people we connect with each day in our work – our clients, partners, blog subscribers, learners, and fellow coaches. We wish you a holiday...
Are you past your boiling point?
“We boil at different degrees.” ~Benjamin Franklin The other day I was ready to kill someone. Well maybe not someone, but 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 and of the person who, I...
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 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...
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...
Jump into the adventure of life
“Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than outright exposure. Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.” ~Helen Keller I’ve seen too many clients give up a dream before they even begin to pursue it. Too many friends and colleagues who hunker down in fear...
Two essential, powerful – but contradictory – leadership skills
I was interviewed on The Speaking Show with David Newman last week. (We’ll let you know when the podcast goes live!) He ended the interview with a challenging question – as is his job as an interviewer. He asked, “What is the number one, most important skill and/or...
How peace of mind can make you a better leader
“Peace of mind arrives the moment you come to peace with the contents of your mind.” ~Rasheed Ogunlaru I was thinking about this the other day. How the more I push against something to make sure it doesn’t happen or to make it go away, the bigger and stronger it seems...
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