The battle of wants
We just returned from New York City. Martha worked with a team determined to take their leadership effectiveness to a new level…very inspiring. Meaningful discussions were facilitated about...
View ArticleEvery great leader has it…do you?
Do you ever feel like these two kayakers…working so hard against the current professionally or personally, day in and day out? Every great leader has it – ENERGY—and plenty of it! And you can’t...
View ArticleWhere’s your locus of control?
Working with our coaching clients we’re reminded of how wonderfully unique each one tuly is. No two assessment results are the same, no two desire the same outcomes from the coaching and no two are...
View ArticleBad Boss Test
Have you been able to slow down enough to enjoy nature’s miracles this spring? We had to share this beautiful image that appeared in our back yard yesterday evening. It just doesn’t get any...
View ArticleA nose for finding confidence
Confidence comes from repeated success. And how do you get there? An artist was learning to draw the face. In the beginning—eyes bad, nose worse, lips terrible. Later on—better one day, worse the next,...
View Article3 cheers for “open resistance”
When open resistance shows its face, We make a fatal mistake. The enemy ticks us off. Frustrates us. Maybe even infuriates us. We declare war. Strengthen our resolve to fight the fight. Determined...
View ArticleThere’s no room for democracy
This issue came up recently—voting to make major decisions. It makes sense to get input before making big decisions—but giving everyone an equal voice does not. If the decision goes bad, who is to be...
View ArticleIs engagement invisible?
You have a problem. It could be your computer, or cell phone, or your health. An example: The doctor rushes in an hour late . . . and talks as fast as he walks. “Here’s the deal. You have atrial...
View ArticleMy boss is killing me
Answer these questions and follow your own advice: Do you have a toxic or indifferent boss? How does this affect you? Has this happened to you before? If so, why? Should you try to change your boss?...
View ArticleThe Toxic High Performer
Toxic high performers get results, but leave a scattering of wounded along the way. Their negative impact on others is legendary, and they either are unaware or unconcerned. They are the center of...
View ArticleHow to “run off” high performers
What motivates high performers? Beating last month’s goals, helping the team be successful, getting recognized for achievements in person, learning new skills, facing new challenges, overcoming...
View ArticleLeader TIP – Honoring the differences
Award winning author, Lois Frankel PhD, has researched the differences in how men and women prefer to communicate whether at work or at home. Of course the punch line is to better understand these...
View ArticleChange and the paranoid mindset
“This change will make things better for YOU.” Nobody believes you, no matter who you are. Nobody believes you, no matter what you say. Nobody believes you, no matter how you say it. Why? Everybody...
View Article3 cheers for “open resistance”
When open resistance shows its face, We make a fatal mistake. The enemy ticks us off. Frustrates us. Maybe even infuriates us. We declare war. Strengthen our resolve to fight the fight. Determined...
View ArticleThere’s no room for democracy
This issue came up recently—voting to make major decisions. It makes sense to get input before making big decisions—but giving everyone an equal voice does not. If the decision goes bad, who is to be...
View ArticleIs engagement invisible?
You have a problem. It could be your computer, or cell phone, or your health. An example: The doctor rushes in an hour late . . . and talks as fast as he walks. “Here’s the deal. You have atrial...
View ArticleMy boss is killing me
Answer these questions and follow your own advice: Do you have a toxic or indifferent boss? How does this affect you? Has this happened to you before? If so, why? Should you try to change your boss?...
View ArticleThe Toxic High Performer
Toxic high performers get results, but leave a scattering of wounded along the way. Their negative impact on others is legendary, and they either are unaware or unconcerned. They are the center of...
View ArticleHow to “run off” high performers
What motivates high performers? Beating last month’s goals, helping the team be successful, getting recognized for achievements in person, learning new skills, facing new challenges, overcoming...
View ArticleLeader TIP – Honoring the differences
Award winning author, Lois Frankel PhD, has researched the differences in how men and women prefer to communicate whether at work or at home. Of course the punch line is to better understand these...
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