What we’re working on this year is more experienced-based coaching. While working with an executive coach definitely helps people get their minds ready for something different, helps them work through those emotional challenges, you can also grow and develop by simply engaging in action.
Read MoreWhat I know after being an executive coach for almost 20 years now is that most executives really don’t function at their best mentally if they’re not in good shape physically. Most execs have stressful jobs and getting a good workout in is one great way to reduce that stress.
Read MoreIf we are leaders, we should be providing insight, coaching, feedback, attention, compassion, concern for our direct reports. That’s why we’re there. We’re there to help them clear roadblocks, help them learn and develop.
Read MoreThis time of year, people start thinking about New Year’s resolutions. I think it’s so much a part of our culture when we think about it. But I think we all agree they pretty much don’t work. But here’s what I do think works instead.
Read MoreThis vlog is really about work-life balance, which none of us have, let’s be real, but we do have to blend it all together in proportions that work for us and sustain us. And if you’re someone like me, three to four times a month I’m on a plane going somewhere to do something for other people.
Read MoreLet’s talk vapor lock. It’s when there are too many competing priorities and goals that it’s hard to know which to focus on first. And what happens to most of us when we’re vapor locked is that we freeze. Here’s the key to keep moving forward.
Read MoreWhat’s on my mind this week is giving 360 feedback. A big part of my job is gathering feedback about executives to figure out where are they really strong in their role, what performance gaps are there, and helping to access those gaps and close them through coaching.
Read MoreOne of the things I notice is that people can get really competitive when they don’t necessarily need to. If you can shift into collaboration, cooperation, and communication, you’ll find they make for better results. It can really help you open up to the ideas that others can share.
Read MoreMost of the executives that I know tend to not delegate as much as they should. Delegation is really important so that we’re only using our time to the highest and best use of our time. And delegation is an important way to develop those beneath us.
Read MoreToday we’re going to talk a little bit about how to pick an executive coach. You’re really looking at three criteria. Number one, has that coach worked with other executives that are in similar situations that you’re in.
Read MoreI had the good fortune of sitting next to someone who coaches people on public speaking. And I was sharing with him that I was a little nervous about my presentation the next day and he offered to give me some free advice, which I would never refuse.
Read MoreIf you’re the sort of person who reads the leadership book of the month, what happens over the course of the year sometimes is that you become confused about how you’re supposed to lead, because every book has a different, you know, approach, or slant, or different competencies that you want to adopt.
Read MoreWhat I’m working on now is actually a collaborative project with a clinical psychologist and an outdoor survivalist to develop some really intensive team experiential training.
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