Trust is rapidly becoming the new high-performance metric as teams continue to work in hybrid environments. With rising pressures to innovate, future-focused teams are building “count on me” cultures where members feel safe to speak their minds, include each other in decision-making, keep commitments, tell the truth and share credit. More than ever, successful leaders…
I used to tell professionals that as their coach I was there to help them remove their office dysfunction and drama so they can focus on their day jobs. But then I realized that those difficulties are the job. “Can you make it so I don’t have to manage people?” this one high-performing president of a company…
Excited for Friday’s Terrence E. Deal Leadership Institute’s timely conference on bridging differences in a divided world. For several months I’ve had the privilege to guide and mentor the student fellows’ journey into their personal and professional #soul #stories and look forward to their presentations on #creating #connection. Leadership Conference will be held at TDLI Conference at the Ludwick Center (Sacred…
As we begin to count down the last few days of the year, here are four powerful and all-encompassing questions we can ask ourselves, our families and our teams. #highperformance #fulfillment #values #success #happiness #positivity #productivity #personal #professional #goals #improvement #development #planning #reflection #communication #management #leadership #training #coaching #organiccommunication #2020 #2021 DOWNLOAD EOY Reflection Graphic
I was at a beautiful coming-of-age celebration this past weekend where one of the most memorable moments was when the father of the woman-to-be shared his words of hope and wisdom for her with the party guests. As I listened to his inspiring advice, I found his message to his daughter to be resonant and…
As we enter this harried, crazed — but also wonderfully sweet season — a reminder to raise our awareness of others and increase our ability to connect and empathize. A short segment from my upcoming book: Connector #8: EMPATHIZING Acknowledges the other person’s emotion Offers compassion Communicates with sensitivity and respect There is a fundamental…
In an age of digital distraction and information overload, two questions should be front of mind if our goal is to get our message across. 1. Where does communication break down? 2. How can we communicate more effectively? Researchers Ray and Myers from Stanford wrote that “in practice, communication is the most complex of all…
Many of us want to cultivate change and growth, but think the process is too lengthy and arduous. Not necessarily. I’d like to introduce you to an effective tool I’ve been using with professionals in coaching sessions and with teams in strategy meetings. If you want to change your individual and/or organizational behavior — not…
Changing dynamics at work add to already challenging situations. It’s not uncommon that individuals get promoted, and overnight go from being their co-workers’ peer to supervising them. When roles and goals change, the management and leadership style must follow; but tensions and triggers show up that accompany the change and often lead to confusion and…
As a high achiever, you make sure to stay on top of your game in every way. You keep up with new developments in your industry. You increase your knowledge with advanced coursework, and improve your skills with executive coaching and training. You increase efficiency through improved processes and systems. You continually hone your expertise.…