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The true meaning of accountability

The true meaning of accountability

"I need people to be more accountable." It's a statement I hear often from leaders as they express frustration with poor performance, mediocre results, silos within their organization, and other ills. If only people would be "more accountable," then they would step...

Does intention even matter?

Does intention even matter?

Whenever we teach communication skills, we talk about the importance of intention. One of the first things you see on our website - "Be intentional." Obviously, we think that intention is everything. But, in some ways, it's also nothing. It is important to be...

It only seems impossible

It only seems impossible

"It always seems impossible until it's done." ~Nelson Mandela I've shared this quote with clients a lot recently. So many of my clients seem to be at a point of decision or choice, or at the beginning of a new chapter that seems daunting - albeit maybe exciting - to...

Stop holding yourself back

Stop holding yourself back

One of the most rewarding parts of the work I do is watching my clients soar - when they realize what's standing in their way, address what's standing in their way, and truly soar. And become the leaders, and people, they want to be. Over the years, as I've watched my...

Avoiding the big mistake new leaders make

Avoiding the big mistake new leaders make

A friend recently shared a dilemma she was having at work. She has a new boss, a vice president hired from outside her organization, who is starting to stumble badly after barely a year in place. I asked her what she thought was getting in the way of his success and...

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