Why listening is deceptively simple and surprisingly powerful
A few years ago a client of mine came into a coaching session and pretty much talked nonstop for a full hour. I interjected very little, except to really give him my full attention and ask one or two questions. At the end he got up from his chair exclaiming: "Thank...
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 have; it's also...
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...
Lead with your values
I was recently doing an interview-based 360 for a leader who is looking to get promoted and the feedback he got was "I don't get the feeling he really wants this." And it's a very valid question. Do you want this*? *[where "this" means promotion x, or job y, or move...
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