In a recent post, I wrote about an executive who was overly dependent on AI technology for his communications. The epilogue to the story is that his entire firm suspects him and his reasoning because of this false representation of himself. I recently read an excellent article, “I’m Begging You: Never Write with A.I.” While […]
I’ve noticed something over the years: the higher someone climbs in an organization, the less they need to talk about themselves. That may sound counterintuitive, especially when you’re interviewing for a leadership role or presenting to senior executives. Most people believe those moments are their opportunity to showcase every accomplishment on their résumé. I coach […]
Recently, while working with a client, we both came to the same realization: one of the most expensive hiring mistakes organizations make is allowing urgency to outweigh good judgment. Every employer eventually faces the pressure of filling an important position. The work keeps coming, the team feels the strain, and the temptation is to make […]
Recently, a client shared a frustrating experience. She had reached out to a colleague with a specific concern and received a response that completely missed the point. The reply stretched across three pages, yet the issue at hand could have been addressed in two thoughtful sentences. As she read through it, something became clear. The […]
There’s a great feeling as a coach to work with a client who is enthusiastic and hungry for knowledge. What makes them a pleasure is their desire and commitment to experiment. Recently, I worked with a client preparing to present a highly lucrative idea to a group of prospective clients. The concept was strong. It […]
An essential responsibility of leadership is seeing potential in others that they may not yet see in themselves—and then helping bring it forward. That’s the difference between observation and contribution. It’s one thing to recognize talent. It’s another to activate it. Recently, I was coaching a high-potential Vice President and posed a simple question: “What’s […]
“The virtue of courage carries all other virtues.”— Winston Churchill That quote has been sitting with me lately. Courage isn’t always dramatic. It’s rarely a battlefield moment. More often, it shows up in everyday decisions that quietly shape the direction of our lives and work. It’s the courage to: Disagree when it would be easier […]
For several years, Steve Giglio worked with Vias, Ltd, an international wine importer experiencing steady growth. As the company expanded its offerings and extended its reach into new markets, leadership recognized that the evolving demands of the business required a stronger, more aligned team. They turned to Steve once again for support. Here’s what followed. […]
Howdy—and Happy, Healthy New Year. As we step into a new year, many of us are thinking about goals, growth, and how we want this next chapter to unfold. Strategy matters. Execution matters. Results matter. But before we race ahead, it’s worth pausing to reflect on a simple idea captured beautifully by Ralph Waldo Emerson: […]
Far and away the best prize that life has to offer is the chance to work hard at work worth doing -Theodore Roosevelt This blog is significant to me because Teddy Roosevelt was a hero of mine and the inspiration for the beautiful collage portrait of him you see, created by John Morse, a dear […]
