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Another Milestone In November of 2001, I launched my new consulting/practice. I had first rate training and some proven tools for helping organizations and
As purveyor of effective goal planning for over two decades, I am more aware than most folks about how goal setting is used and misused. When I recently discovered the term “Anti-Goals”, my curiosity peaked. Is this backlash for pursing goals?
I’ve discovered and documented some really good reasons for people to sour on the idea of goal setting. Here are three examples of how and when using goal setting as a leadership tool can fail.
While our food favorites may vary, we all have them. And we tend to choose them more often than our less favorable choices. Our food decision making can provide clues to our workday decision making. Let’s take a closer look.
In an article dated September 8, 2021 by business rating site Kev’s Best, correspondent Shera Elliott compiled a list of the 5 Best Executive Leadership Coaching firms serving the Chicago Area.
Most citizens of the world have experienced two of the most disruptive two years we can remember. The result is the proliferation of FUD: Fear, Uncertainty and Doubt. In the presence of FUD, it’s all too easy to become self absorbed with our own challenges. And thereby easy to dismiss those of others.
Part 2 of 2 This post is the follow up to Extroverts Leading Introverts which explored the reverse scenario. How Much of An Introvert
On a scale of 1 to 10, how would you rate your level of extroversion?
If you gave yourself an extrovert rating of 7 or higher…
* You are more likely than most to experience conflict when interacting with the more introverted people in your workplace
* To effectively lead these folks, you will be more effective by adapting your approach.
I once had a new coaching client begin our engagement with this intriguing request. “I don’t want this to get touchy-feely.”
On the surface, this is a potential challenge for a leadership coach. One of the most important aspects of a coach-client relationship is connection. Does connection require getting touchy-feely? It depends on what that term really means to the person making request. There are similarities between a coach’s role and a leader’s role. So let’s take a closer look at the possible rewards and consequences with a touchy-feely approach to communication.
We likely agree that integrity is a critical leadership trait. With your reputation on the line, I would argue that a leader’s integrity is so important that it needs to be defended whenever it’s threatened or challenged. As a leader, your integrity is judged on your ability to both make and keep your promises.
My 2020 Lemonade: I’m extremely fortunate. I would describe the year as an opportunistic adventure. My friends and family have stayed healthy and safe. I know I’m in the minority when I share that I’ve had a really great year. I’m aware of my fortuitous status. So I’m compelled to share my recipe for 2020 lemonade.
Stakeholder Management… or Something More? When I first heard the term Stakeholder Management, I had mixed reactions. Combining two three-syllable words might be impressive to
My Shiny New Object In April, I was approached by a developer who created a ‘pilot’ podcast episode based on a recent blog post. It
Listen to the Audio Version I have been known to ask leaders I coach a simple question: What should we celebrate next? At first, it
Even my AI clone knows: Connection requires more than a text In this 7-minute ‘Leadership Deep-Dive,’ I’ve tasked an AI version of my voice to
Discover a Simple Leadership Opportunity In leadership conversations, few moments are more revealing than when a team asks for a quick answer. Should we do
I recently took a workplace/office etiquette quiz published by The Wall Street Journal. I expected it to be straightforward. Ten questions. Common sense. A quick
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