Many of the leaders we coach are control oriented…controlling the future, controlling staff, controlling profits. The problem, of course, is that a lot of what a leader faces is not controllable. Rather than controlling outcomes, […]
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Today, I saw in Forbes Does Your Boss Need Some Leadership Development? It resonated so strongly with what we have seen in our executive coaching work that I want to share it. This article reports on research about […]
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It is time to set the course for 2016. In January, we coach the executives we work with to consider these seven steps to set the tone for the New Year. Re-commit to your leadership […]
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Here are some steps we suggest to our executive coachees to approach the New Year with vigor and focus. Immediately return to your leadership vitality plan. We know there may have been some year-end slippage, […]
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Great leaders are capable of being strong (tough, effective) while at the same time being vulnerable (authentic, emotionally exposed). In our executive coaching practice, we have worked with leaders who believe they have to know […]
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We work with many leaders in our executive coaching practice who travel frequently – and we have personal experience with logging millions of miles – literally. We know business travel is a hot topic, especially […]
Read more →Last week, Harvard Business Review published a great article about The Health Risks of Business Travel – and we also recently published our own article on the same subject – Executive Vitality: Maintaining Your Effectiveness on the Road. As […]
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Sorry, but “no pain, no gain” is a reality. Truly remarkable leaders are willing to “lean into” their discomfort; they allow themselves to learn, grow, and sometimes, suffer to get to a better place. It is […]
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According to the U.S. Travel Association, U.S. residents logged 452 million person‑trips (one person away overnight or 50+ miles away from home) for business purposes in 2014, with 36.7% for meetings and events. If part […]
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Every leader at one time or another has had their leadership effectiveness challenged by “the gift” of the direct report who drives them crazy. Have you ever had a person working for you who simply […]
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