The only constant in the universe is change, but the good news is that such changes are also the evidence of real progress, innovation, and measurable achievement and growth. For those of us in the corporate environment, the organizational change can happen due to a...
When I’m working with leaders to help them develop a more authentic brand, cultivate their competitive edge, and articulate a unique brand narrative I observe a lot of hesitancy. Usually executive leaders don’t realize they are holding back because this fear is in their blind...
Many recent studies and surveys, as well as articles by leading publications such as Harvard Business Review, emphasize the necessity of frequent, practical feedback. Virtually every employee under the age of 35, for instance, believes that unless their direct leaders actively help them make career...
Managing company relationships up, down, and across the organizational grid is fundamental to the success of driving innovation. Innovation needs to be viewed not in an isolated way but as a collaborative mindset and culture. Those who want to inspire it need to exhibit thought...
Leaders prove their real value when their leadership is tested. But when you wake up faced with a crisis management situation you don’t have the luxury of time on your side to go back and develop your skills or get more prepared. You have to...
Most people I’m hired to coach are humble enough that they don’t focus on their own accomplishments, and I respect that. But as a leader it is important to support those you lead in their careers with pride and enthusiasm. The fringe benefit, of course,...
I may be observing a client for a few hours, or shadowing them throughout the day, in order to see how they interact with different people in different situations. When I notice aspects of their style that are incongruent with what they wish to project,...
Many of today’s organizations value coaching enough to designate someone, usually from HR, as an internal coach for the employees. Those folks can be a great resource when you want to get some feedback and tweak your leadership approach. But despite having outstanding HR department...
A huge part of leadership communication is knowing how to successfully employ results-oriented communication that will consistently influence others like decision makers and team players. To lead with inspiration, conquer sales objections, and win approval for your ideas, you have to connect in such a...
Everyone knows that if you want to get to the top in today’s business world, you need genuine and consistent executive presence. But how do you define and develop it? I sometimes use the acronym PRESENCE to help convey 8 of the core traits of...