Lots of our bosses could really benefit from having an executive coach! We have all probably had bosses like this. They have a lot of talent and many good qualities – but there are some blind spots! If they could only get past these then life would be much better for you and the organization. What do you do? How do you approach your boss about coaching? Here are some … [Read more...] about Convincing Your Boss They Need a Coach
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Bring Your “A Game” Every Day
One of the promises that I make to students in my courses on the first day of class every semester is that I am going to bring my “A Game” to every class. This is the standard that I set for myself – and I remind myself of this every day. This does not mean that I do a perfect job in every class – far from it. I always have ideas on how I can do better. But I go for it … [Read more...] about Bring Your “A Game” Every Day
Your Strategy Refresh
The beginning of the year is a good time to look over your Strategy and give it a little refresh. The pace of change in our world seems to increase exponentially on a regular basis. This can frustrate a lot of people when they begin a Strategy effort. “What’s the point,” they may say, “the future is so unpredictable!” While this can be true, a solid Strategy will: … [Read more...] about Your Strategy Refresh
Happy Holidays for All
Happy Holidays! But it’s not Happy for everyone. Many of us are very fortunate to take part in a lot of extra celebratory activities during the holidays. There are parties and gifts and family gatherings. Very fun! But it’s not Fun for everyone. There are many different reasons why people may be “blue” at the holidays. The loss of a loved one in recent years … [Read more...] about Happy Holidays for All
Improve Your Team’s Productivity
How’s your team doing? Recent research reported in Harvard Business Review tells us that worker dissatisfaction is on the rise. As a leader, this is your opportunity to step up your game and support your team’s continuous improvement. Following are eight questions to ask yourself about improving your team’s satisfaction and performance: 1. What are the biggest … [Read more...] about Improve Your Team’s Productivity