There I was sitting at the tiny wood table in the artisan coffee shop. From the second floor window I could see Emma texting me as I guided her to the one unlocked entrance. I’m not sure what made me say yes to meeting her. I cringe when someone wants to meet for coffee and […]
How to lead
Powerful Questions Save Time and Money
Powerful questions and open listening can save your business time, effort and money. Lessons learned from a ‘trouble maker.’ (TL;DR) The Outside Consultant My first encounter with an outside consultant wasn’t a good one. My then boss had a terrible opinion of consultants. He used to make jokes that they just sat there asking questions […]
Great Question!
Don’t you just love it when you ask a question and the other person actually lights up and says ‘great question!’ Me too. I’ve heard the term powerful questions used in my coaching and consulting career for decades, but when you actually experience an artfully asked question, it’s a power rush. You probably have a […]
Recommended Books for Success
The Reading Stack. At any one time I’m consuming at least 5 books. I call this my reading stack. A decade ago it would have been a physical stack of books that I would carry with me from desk to coffee table and eventually to my nightstand. I’m so glad that now I can carry […]
Fearless Success: Take the Challenge
What is Success? What is Fearless Success? If you research the definition of success you will most likely find results related to achieving wealth, position, or honors. You and I both know intellectually that success is not only about achieving fame or fortune. However our day to day behaviors show the opposite of our intellectual […]