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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 […]
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 […]
3Apr
Today’s Ask the Executive Coach focuses on why great leaders must tell themselves the truth, and what happens when they don’t. Q. What causes leaders to lose their way? A. I was coaching Bob, a top executive of an international firm. He was the kind of leader that exuded confidence and likeability. His greatest strength […]
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 […]
10Mar
The Center for Talent Innovation came out with a study recently on the definition and challenges of achieving Executive Presence. Executive Presence is a big deal. While some people are naturally gifted leaders, you can certainly be intentional about developing and strengthening your Executive Presence. It’s part of what will make you stand out from the crowd […]
3Mar
Are you a manager or a leader? There is a profound difference between management and leadership, and both are important. Both are necessary to keep your business thriving. “To manage” means “to bring about, to accomplish, to have charge of or responsibility for, to conduct.” “Leading” is “influencing, guiding in direction, course, action, opinion.” In […]
24Feb
In order to move forward in your career, you need to invest in your own development. This can be as simple as reading a book on leadership, or as involved as going back to school to get an advanced degree. Typically, it might lie somewhere between those two extremes. But we never drift into excellence. […]
