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6May
First in an occasional series, profiling members of Executive Jane. Executive Jane is a women’s executive advisory group for directors, VPs, or middle managers founded by executive coach Kathryn Tack. The group helps women who want to continue to move forward in their careers but don’t always find mentors or a specific track to help […]
24Apr
Today’s Executive Coach answers an often asked question about conflict. What is “healthy” conflict? Without a doubt, conflict is going to happen. Therefore, there are simple principles that are important to know in order to have “healthy” conflict. Q. What does “healthy” conflict look like? Consider these 4 tips in order to see healthy conflict in action […]
17Apr
Today’s Ask the Executive Coach offers ten ways you can “lead up” and influence your boss and others. It’s not about power plays, it’s about being a leader who gets things done. Q. How can I really influence those in authority over me? A. In today’s complex organizational world, successful leaders will influence not only their […]
14Apr
In my work as a coach, I’m often called upon to help people manage change and transitions. While some may use the terms change and transition interchangeably, they are not the same. Change is situational, and external: the company moves to a new site, a CEO retires and someone replaces her, a reorg means workers […]
10Apr
Today’s Ask the Executive Coach tackles a hot topic: courage. People talk about being a “courageous leader” all the time, and companies say they are seeking courageous leaders. Courage is what gives leaders an edge over their competition. But are leaders naturally courageous, or do they need to learn how to do it? That’s our […]
7Apr
You probably know someone who is not just good at what they do: they are incredibly effective, and as a result, successful. What is it that makes those highly effective people successful? That’s the question that researchers Kerry Patterson, Joseph Grenny, Ron McMillan and Al Switzler asked. The answers, which surprised this team of business […]
27Mar
Q. What is 360 degree feedback? How does it benefit leaders? A. From the first meeting, I make my coaching clients aware that they will be receiving 360 degree feedback from key stakeholders within their organization. The feedback (anonymous, confidential feedback from people who work around them) provides important information about their leadership. By getting […]
24Mar
I work with many great leaders, helping them to be even better. One of the most important aspects of leadership is to create rhythms in your life that over time bring the results you and others are looking for. Superior leaders don’t drift into excellence. But they know that it is not just the big […]
20Mar
Bill could communicate–or at least, he could speak and present information. He didn’t have any problem getting in front of large groups to present his strategy. He loved putting his thoughts together to create Power Point presentations that would “wow” upper management with the facts. His strategies worked. Unfortunately, he had trouble getting his team […]
17Mar
At the core of leadership sits the driving power of vision. Vision, Bill Hybels has said, is “the most potent offensive weapon in the leader’s arsenal.” Why? Because people cannot follow something they cannot see. Understanding and defining your vision is not an easy task. As a leader, you need to clearly understand your vision […]
