The art of saying NO
You might be surprised how much of my practice is spent talking to clients about how to say “no” when they are asked to do something. We live in a culture where high performers are rewarded for saying “yes” to all opportunities and requests, and enthusiastically, too;...
Executive Presence Series: Choose your words wisely
Impressive leaders choose their words deliberately: sometimes this means few words, other times many. One thing is certain: leaders who demand our attention rarely ramble aimlessly. And if they do, they are probably seen as leaders despite it, not because of it. In my...
How to build a culture where people do their best work
Front and center on my website I say “Great leaders are human and results-oriented.” Occasionally I get the question “What does this really mean, beyond a nice sounding tagline? What exactly sits at the intersection of being human and results-oriented?” There are many...
Executive Presence Series: Where can I buy myself some confidence?
A few weeks ago I was watching from the back as a leader facilitated a session with about 30 people. As I see this person present—a petite, informally dressed man, slowly walking around the room, speaking in a measured, quiet voice, participants sometimes straining to...Why LEADERSHIP 361°?
We often use 360-degree feedback in leadership development.
The +1? The executive coach—me.
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