The Emperor’s New Clothes: My Early Lessons in Leadership
I was in the second grade, likely seven or eight years old, when I was first exposed to the Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale, The
Contemplating entrepreneurship? Our coaches weigh-in
If you have been thinking of taking the plunge into entrepreneurship, you certainly have a fair share of questions and doubts mulling around your head.
Coach Perspectives: 6 Ways to Ditch Your New Year’s Resolutions
Ditch the New Year’s resolutions! We all know they eventually fade sometime between January 1st and Valentine’s Day. Our coaches have weighed-in on some simple
Using Metacognition: The Foundation for Great Leadership Behavior
Rene Descartes famously uttered the words “Cogito ergo sum”…”translated to English as “I think, therefore I am” or, in French…“je pense, donc je suis”. Awareness
Personal Growth – Four Strategies on How to Break the Habit of Saying Yes
Do you find it difficult to say No to the needs and requests of your partner, family, friends, colleagues, and others? Maybe you feel obligated to
Personal Growth – The Journey, Not the Destination
Personal Growth Through Time Personal growth is one of the most important journeys of our lives. When we are young, it happens instinctively as we
Self-Awareness: 2 Questions to Overcome Target Fixation and Become a Better Leader
Being a great leader takes self-awareness and sometimes our actions are driven from a place that doesn’t have the best interests of everyone involved.
It Takes Self-Awareness to Tap into Emotional Intelligence
Emotional Intelligence (EI) is a concept that has been used a lot in the last 20 years. It has its fans and it has its critics. And despite its criticism, it appeals to a fair amount of individuals, especially within the corporate world. In fact, some believe the singlemost important characteristic for future leaders, above all else, will be EI.
Jump to questions, not conclusions with engagement diagnostics
How leaders and coaches can use a ‘coach approach’ to unlock deeper insight and create lasting value with engagement survey data. Imagine a meeting in
Employee Engagement Scores – More than Just a Report Card
As a young leader, I spent many hours waiting for my yearly employee engagement survey results. What were the scores? Were they above average or