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Gravitas and Your Executive Presence I’ve learned that the term Executive Presence means different things to different people at different places. Your Executive Presence
We all have our mental barriers. Our limiting beliefs that create the perception that certain tasks are too hard. As long as we harbor those beliefs, they will hold us back from pursuing goals with conviction.
I don’t usually write posts that are overly personal or promotional. But this seemed like an appropriate time to bend my own rules. A
What are your Limiting Beliefs about Executive Coaching? As a coach, part of my role is to help others to discover and overcome their
Being a judgmental leader is like using a sledgehammer to crack a nut – it’s destructive and totally unnecessary. Constant criticism and belittling from a leader create a pressure cooker environment that will eventually blow the lid off your team’s productivity and job satisfaction.
Not only that, but being overly judgmental can discourage your team from making decisions and taking initiative which can lead to a stagnant organization. Low morale, high turnover rates, and poor communication and teamwork are all signs of a toxic leadership style.
Asking questions and actively listening to the answers is a valuable communication skill that can help us understand others better, build stronger relationships, and
What Kind of Question is This?
We can agree that it’s provocative. When is failure ever the goal? So why should we ever want to encourage or reward it? What might happen if you actually did reward failure?
Had enough with the political leadership circus world? There’s a different Kevin McCarthy I’d like you to meet. He’s the author of several highly impactful books. Two of them I’ve read, recommended and gifted for years.
How Complimentary is YOUR Close? This is the part of a letter that immediately precedes the writer’s signature, consisting of words such as Sincerely, Cordially, Very truly yours, Best regards, etc. We’ve always done it that way.
I believe it’s OK to declare your sincerity or to close cordially. Writers have used those terms for over a century, When would it be time to explore more personalized alternatives? How about today?
How Could You NOT be more Risk Averse?
Citizens of the world have experienced relentless fear, uncertainty and doubt since the pandemic began in 2020. We rode in a seemly endless emotional roller coaster. After such a long and rough ride, it’s only human to affected by our experiences. Figuratively speaking, all of us are still experiencing after effects. I’m not qualified to offer a clinical assessment. So my civilian term is “Pandemic Hangover.” Unlike a binge hangover, emotional recovery from our Pandemic Hangover lasts much longer than a day or two.
Why Would I be Asking This Question? I was inspired by a colleague from Texas whose keynote speech included this quote from Tom Landry, the
Have you ever woken up from a bizarre dream and wondered, “Where on earth did that come from?” Maybe you found yourself in a completely
Imagine if you pursued your personal success as methodically as a well organized business? If you had a written vision, mission, core values and specific (SMART) goals.
Quick Self Evaluation Consider your approach to writing and speaking. Now consider those who receive your communication. If you polled them, how would they rate:
How can I get my people to do what I need them to do? As a leader, one of the most powerful tools available to
In The Real World… “Conflict Resistance is futile.”
Like sweeping your debris under the rug, conflict avoidance only makes matters worse.
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