The Powerful Link Between Negotiation as a Conversation
Conversation Conversations are the general exchange of thoughts, words, ideas, directives, and messages. Conversations are one of the main vehicles of communication. Most of us would say that we have conversations every day. What is the most important experience of a conversation? Connection When people talk, they want to get [...]
Imposter Syndrome
Two leaders spoke in quiet voices as if someone could hear their private phone conversation. One was an accomplished author who traveled the world speaking and training prominent CEOs on how to be more effective in leading their teams, the other a training and development professional. Both admitted that they [...]
Crafting Your Sacred Rhythm of Life
There is a descriptive phrase called the Rule of Life. It is a structure or framework by which to live your life. The Rule of Life is meant to guide you along a path that is the best for you. While I embrace the concept, I pull back from the [...]
Inside The Mind of A CEO
The last couple of years has weighed heavily on the minds of CEOs. There are times when I as an Executive Coach wish I could make things easier for them operationally. I feel for them. The shortage of labor is real. Poaching has become the norm. Board members put pressure [...]
Team Member to Team Leader – Tips for a Successful Transition
I am a new team leader - now what? Janice had been a part of the project management team for five years. She was very good at her job and consistently worked with her team to bring projects to completion with excellence, on time, and often delivered beyond what was [...]
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 [...]