Take a moment to think about how often you are in the company of greatness. It was a hope filled moment when I did. From those I brushed shoulders with as we passed in the hallway, to those I sat knee-to-knee with in crucial conversation, or joined in rolling up our sleeves and getting the […]
How to lead
In Praise of Tiny Wins.
I’d rather have 365 tiny wins than one big win. That big hairy audacious goal is better achieved with a thousand tiny steps than one gigantic leap. Why? The enormous leaps are hard to repeat. Everything needs to be just right for them to happen. They are unpredictable and mostly out of our control. The […]
The Shadow Side of Assessments
Exceptional coaches are committed to helping individuals and organizations make significant shifts toward growth. Assessment instruments provide an opportunity to increase a clients’ awareness of the influencing elements including strengths, character, motives, and desires. These instruments reveal the light of truth for the client, focusing on both the possibilities and obstacles uniquely crucial to their […]
Is Judgement Jeopardizing Your Business?
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 […]
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 and […]