How to lead

In the company of greatness.

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 hard work done, I am in the company of greatness. I scrolled through my LinkedIn feed just this morning and I kept coming across these amazing...

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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 tiny little wins we achieve every day? Those will last. They last because they are within our control. With each tiny win, we build confidence. Over...

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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 coaching goals. The many advantages of assessment instruments have led to a broad and seemingly limitless selection. The popularity and growth fueled by a new generation’s...

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