Each year presents an opportunity to pause and reflect – not just on what you’ve accomplished but on the person you’ve become as an individual and leader. I’ve created a set of 6 provocative questions to help you document and review your year with insightful clarity. These...
Over many years of consulting with senior executives I’ve found that most top executives overrate their own ability as effective communicators. That’s especially true when it comes to influencing others and achieving buy-in from teams, stakeholders, clients, and others. Whether you’re leading a large or small organization, here...
Effective, insightful feedback is the silver bullet for career success, even for senior executives. Just because you've reached the corner office doesn’t mean you don't need to give and receive helpful feedback. In fact, the most successful C-suite leaders actively seek and provide candid and supportive feedback to...
When I'm coaching a corporate executive to get to the next level, they – and their leader – often say, “We've tried everything, and nothing is working.” My initial reaction is to question that statement because, in my experience, it is rarely accurate. Off-the-Rack Solutions Don’t Work You may...
One thing most people don’t know about me is that I’m an Indy Car fan. For years, when I worked for Macy’s in Indianapolis, I went to the Indy 500 every year. I love Indy 500 or Formula 1 racing. (I guess you could say...
Recently, I've been talking with C-suite clients seeking my guidance. Many companies are considering downsizing amid economic uncertainties, looming elections, and rapid technological advancements. Telling someone they're being downsized is always challenging. It can feel awkward to communicate that message even if you know it's the best...
In the rapidly evolving landscape of modern business, leaders find that traditional management skills are no longer sufficient to ensure success in the hybrid workplace era. My executive coaching clients who lead large organizations have struggled against the limitations of many of these learned leadership traits...
The pervasive myth of “Perfection Syndrome” recently interjected itself into a coaching session I had with a high-achieving executive. Like many leaders, this executive was entangled in the pursuit of flawlessness – perfect content, impeccable delivery, and unanimously supportive reception for his upcoming strategy presentation to C-Suite...
In a corporate landscape that's evolving more rapidly than ever, executive coaching has become paramount in shaping leaders’ adept at managing teams and steering their organizations through the waves of change. Many of my senior executive clients tell me having an executive coach is like...
The Wall Street Journal reported that last year remote workers had less than a 70% chance of being given a promotion, compared to those who had returned to the office. There were even fewer opportunities offered to women working remotely. The troubling phenomenon was confirmed by a recent survey...