Increasing Organizational Performance through Interference Awareness
Have you ever experienced a moment where you couldn't think clearly to get to a decision or to speak intelligibly on a subject or perhaps to represent yourself accurately in a potentially threatening environment? You might be experiencing what I call "Interference." This article is intended to help the leader [...]
Prioritize Your Health as a Business Strategy
The most resilient companies are revamping their success strategy to include health and wellness planning. Mark made a comment out of frustration that caught my attention. He said, “I cannot believe it! My doctor has set me up for every health screening available! I mentioned that I had a little [...]
Internal Unrest – What is this About?
Discerning the Storm Within You Julie was uncomfortable. For weeks, she felt the need to rearrange each time she entered her office. The desk had been in several places, the corner, the middle of the room, and next to the door. She also moved the seating area in her office, [...]
I Will Just Work Forever
Right now, you’re already organizing what your future will look like. – Seth Godin There’s nothing wrong with the hustle. There is something wrong with staying in the hustle forever. You may say, “but I’m not in the hustle!” As your coach, I would ask, “Well, what’s your exit plan?” [...]
The Pain of Making Choices
Marcy was having professional growing pains. After months of working with a coach, it became apparent her decision-making process was more complex than she realized, while many times fraught with consternation. She was aware of her focus and drive, although she had a blind spot in understanding her influence as [...]
People, Project, or Problem?
How much time do you spend every week untangling the tensions that arise from problem solving with your people? What could it mean for you - and your company - to intentionally improve that process? When leaders are assessing challenges and pain points, often we initially perceive people as the [...]