I recently read a crucial—yet admittedly tough—New York Times piece by Jessica Grose: “Young Workers Are Miserable for Good Reason.” One line jumped out at me:“Young people feel jobs now offer far less mentorship and more micromanaging.” Ouch.But also… fair point. Because whether an employee is Gen X, Y, or Z, one truth spans all […]
It’s the fourth quarter. You’ve reviewed the numbers, triple-checked the forecasts, and the reality is clear: your team is not going to hit the year-end targets. First, don’t panic. This is not the time for blame, knee-jerk reactions, or hasty changes in direction. Missed targets happen — even to high-performing teams. The real opportunity lies […]
As we enter the fourth quarter, it’s time to reflect—not just on the numbers, but on the people behind them. While performance metrics and KPIs matter, a strong leader knows that year-end reporting isn’t just about hitting targets. It’s about understanding how your team got there—and what that journey reveals. Start by asking the right questions: Who […]
Make Them Want To! In our ongoing series about standing out, speaking up, and avoiding obsolescence in an AI-saturated world, another headline from the Wall Street Journal jumped out: “Your Boss Doesn’t Have Time to Talk to You.” That’s a tough truth—but also a wake-up call. Managers today are pulled in every direction. Time is […]
From the Wall Street Journal: The Leaner, Meaner Chevron Leaders need to be more decisive, take accountability for failures, and have uncomfortable conversations about poor performance. Changing Their Perspective Ahh, yes, the uncomfortable conversation. Often, I coach executives on how to initiate and manage difficult conversations. People feel a sense of dread when approaching such […]
“If you don’t think about your future, you cannot have one.” -John Galsworthy Like it or not, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is here to stay! The Wall Street Journal recently shared in their June 21-22, 2025, article, “The Incredible Shrinking Company,” an essential quote from Andy Jassy, CEO of Amazon, “The best leaders get the most […]
I often invoke Albert Einstein’s phrase; “I never worry about the future; it comes soon enough.” And does it apply to us, NOW! Other than those living on a remote island, everyone from Singapore to NY is feeling and experiencing a global, profound, unnecessary upheaval in business and our personal lives, including you I assume. I’m […]
One of the many joys of coaching is following clients through their professional trajectory and contributing further to them once they’ve achieved a highly skilled, C-suite position within an organization. A pattern I’ve noticed that needs to be transformed is when a new hire sits back and waits for their CEO/CCO/Board to direct them once […]
Have you ever thought about something for too long without acting on it? Well, this post is mine. I realized this as I completed my address to the police sergeants of major US cities who had gathered for a conference in Nashville. I was invited to speak by their president whom I coached extensively last […]
I realize that many of us cringe whenever we hear the word accountability. We hear it and think: What does he mean? Is she auditing my work? Does this mean I’m not doing well? Am I about to get a whole lot more work to do? Accountability is not, nor should it be, a bad […]
