Has anyone ever told you, “Don’t you argue with me”? You may hear the voice of a parent, teacher, or boss in your memory right now. Argument. When you hear that word, what is your first emotion? What is your…
Can you say, "I'm making the difference I want in my world?" This post will be somewhat personal for me, so hang on. (Would you rather listen to this post? Click here to access our podcast channel.) Times like these…
Do some people and circumstances in your life make you "crazy?" What is there about these people and situations that affect you this way? What sets me up for this? It's Yours and Only Yours Where do I get these…
Your managers are great technicians and great people. You want them to do an excellent job of management that creates a culture of engagement and success. But, for some reason, those excellent technicians are falling short as managers. What’s blocking…
Supports stress reduction. Many tools and techniques of professional coaching are scientifically proven to reduce stress. When we are stressed, it is much more difficult to have empathy, think creatively, control impulses, and make effective plans. Stress reduction through coaching…
If you've been following and watching me on social media you may have noticed the videos I've posted with content to support you, especially during the COVID-19 crisis. Beginning the week of April 6, I'll begin the release of weekly…
It will be a real tragedy if you fail to learn the lessons that come in leading your business through the unprecedented challenges of the COVID-19 crisis. Though the immediate situation seems uncertain and overwhelming, it can have long-term positive…
Does your organization: "Hummm" like a finely tuned machine and create the standards for your competition? Skillfully meet the challenging realities of volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity in our global economy? Respond to change and disruption as a rule rather…
When speaking to customers, colleagues, or competitors, would you be happy to describe your business, products, services, or leadership as “good enough?” I doubt it. In today’s volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous business environment, “good enough” won’t cut it. I…
No matter when you do it, it’s helpful to periodically take stock of what’s happened in the past, learn from it, and make a fresh start. I always discover things of which I am proud and things for which I…
