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…
If you need some motivation and inspiration — have a read: “Few of us embrace change, and most of us are wired to resist *externally-inflicted change.* Getting pushed out of our comfort zones is by definition unsettling and causes us to feel anxious, uneasy and out of control. So in my attempt to reclaim power…
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…
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…
It’s incredible how important it is for us to feel like we’re heard, seen, acknowledged and appreciated. As much as we might try to tell ourselves and others that we’re above the need for credit and recognition–that doing a great job is fulfillment enough–we secretly yearn for a sincere thank you, an authentic acknowledgement, and…
My friend and Everest Summiter/Keynote Speaker, Gary Guller, says that to be great you have to make those around you great. One of the surest ways to accomplish this is by letting others – in your personal and professional spheres – lead, and by following their lead with trust and respect. Several notable and desirable…
I’ve had some deep and difficult coaching conversations recently. Many have centered on the challenge of personal change. Three points in the change process bring completely different moods/emotions/energies and require varying skills and tools to experience and navigate. Point 1: Unconscious and Unaware This might be termed ignorance, bliss, oblivion, innocence or naiveté. Others tell…