What A Character!
I stopped this past week for a second when I heard someone in a public place say “That Tim, what a character!” I was intrigued to find out if Tim was the sort of character...
What Does a Great Strategy Look Like?
I had a great conversation this past week with a friend who is starting a new company with a great idea that shows tremendous promise. My friend knows his idea is exciting, and he has...
Great Teams Distinguish Themselves
I’ve noticed that great teams do some extraordinary things that earn them the respect of their customers and colleagues as they consistently deliver results and add value. Their professionalism is exceptional, and their commitment to...
How Do You Handle Conflict?
Many companies struggle with Conflict Management, considering conflict as “negative” or “bad”, and so they allow problems to remain unresolved. Without discussion and resolution, these problems get stacked over in the corner with the rest...
Great Leaders Are Like Maestros!
Have you ever noticed that a great leader is a lot like the maestro who conducts an orchestra? I’ve had the pleasure and severe good fortune to work for some exemplary leaders who create synergy...
Show Your Team That Change Can Be Positive
Have you ever had to make some changes to your department or your company and everyone starts to panic? By following a step-by-step process, you can lead to transformational change in your organization. Because emotions...
Why Is Accountability In Such Scarce Supply?
I got asked this very question in a coaching conversation last week, by a CEO of a fast-growth technology company on the East Coast. He was troubled by the observation that some of his colleagues...
Letting Others TEACH You
Weak listening skills or the inability to listen attentively makes meetings interminable and lengthens dialogue certainly, but also realize that it can ruin relationships and derail your career development! Take Notes When...
What’s Your Priority? Stick To It Or Don’t, It’s Up To You
As a working coach, I get into an awful lot of conversations where my clients tell me they are busy, bordering on being overwhelmed. You might expect that in an economy that is changing as...
Bring Out Your Best
I had a conversation with a young man recently who is managing a Sales Team for the first time in his career after a long time, when he was preparing to earn his first leadership...