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How leaders get what they want 26 Aug 2013 | 06:11 pm
I often hear from leaders about things they’d like to have happen – but aren’t happening because they haven’t taken action in some way. These might be things that they want for themselves, for thei...
The importance of having a sense of your own mortality 19 Aug 2013 | 05:55 pm
I don’t mean to make the subject or your mortality maudlin or sad, but you will leave this world at some point. In our society, we tend to deny or ignore the fact that everything passes away – even...
Workplace conflict and knowing when to let things go 14 Aug 2013 | 06:08 pm
I had a great conversation the other day with a seasoned and accomplished leader (let’s call him “Rob”) who’s been in a tough spot for a while. Rob was feeling stuck at work with a boss that took ...
Curing the listening flu 12 Aug 2013 | 06:04 pm
This post was inspired by Wally Bock who recently wrote a great post called Listen like you mean it. I think you should read it. Being able to listen deeply is foundational to everything else y...
The Latest Trends in the Executive Coaching Industry 8 Aug 2013 | 06:06 pm
I’ve come to realize that a portion of my readers are internal and external coaches, OD/LD/Talent management folks and HR managers who will be interested in this information. Please enjoy this reca...
Crossing the bridge from self-doubt to courage 5 Aug 2013 | 07:06 pm
I spent last week in a retreat with a group of like-minded writers. It was a wonderful week, where (in addition to dedicated quiet time to write) we were skillfully led by Jennifer Louden in illumi...
The habits you develop will make or break you 31 Jul 2013 | 09:22 pm
You woke up typically groggy this morning from yesterday’s 14 hours at work and stumbled to the Keurig to take advantage of instant bliss. That cup of coffee only took a few minutes to work its mag...
Three steps to engaging employees in what matters to them 29 Jul 2013 | 06:05 pm
You might be hearing a lot about employee engagement. It’s a hot topic, keeping Human Resources, consultants and bloggers busy. Maybe you’re dreaming up new ways to find the perfect strategies to e...
The basics of influencing people 24 Jul 2013 | 05:26 pm
The ability to influence others may be the most important thing leaders do. An organization I work with lists influence as one of its top leadership proficiencies. Their description, paraphrased: ...
Giving the gift of support 22 Jul 2013 | 04:43 pm
I see leaders laboring to figure out how to deal with a previously good worker whose performance has declined. The leader may go from thinking the individual needs to buck up and get it done, to ig...
