Tips for managing email (from someone who gets 500 a day)
If you clicked on this, you are either: a) Someone who also gets 500 emails a day. You understand how overwhelming that can be, and are looking to learn from the experience of others. b) Not someone who gets 500 emails a day, and maybe a little in disbelief that such...
Executive Presence Series: The Power of Conviction
Executive presence is not necessarily about being the loudest in the room (*caveat below). I think we all know loud people who do not make the right impression, just how we can all think of quieter, yet compelling leaders. Different people can still have executive...
How to get mentorship, if mentors are rare
Mentorship is a hot topic. A mentor will share their wisdom when you get stuck on a problem, build you up when you get discouraged, and ultimately accelerate your career. My coachees constantly ask me “how do I find a mentor?” It’s a great thing to...
When you drown in work, try stepping back, *not* pushing through
As any lifeguard will tell you, if you unexpectedly fall into a cold body of water, the best thing to do is to float or gently tread water, staying calm and conserving resources while the cold shock goes away. This is actually much easier said than done: if you are...Why LEADERSHIP 361°?
We often use 360-degree feedback in leadership development.
The +1? The executive coach—me.
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