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...
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...
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...
I recently went behind the scenes at the OFS Movie Studio, one of the largest and busiest movie studios in Metro Atlanta. The studio has produced movies including Black Panther, Godzilla, The Avengers, and The Fast + Furious. I was given special access as a...
What you believe is so important to your success in life. But certain kinds of beliefs can hold you back. Whether I’m working with a C-Suite client or a senior-level team, I often uncover old beliefs that impede performance. Leaders may cling to mistaken beliefs...
The “Great Resignation” refers to the record number of Americans who left their jobs in 2020 and 2021 – with no intention of returning. I’ve recently spoken to many of my Fortune 500 clients who lament that this major migration is adversely impacting sales, supply...
Right now, many organizations and top leaders I’m consulting with need help holding on to their top talent. As restrictions are lifted and organizations are considering how and when to bring their employees back, competition for talent is fierce. You may not be fighting hard...
Most leaders are now managing remote teams, something they had no experience with just a few months ago. Although I’ve been successfully working with virtual teams and remote groups for years, I know it can be a major challenge. But just use my top 4...