Stop Selling Yourself First!

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 […]

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Avoiding Smart Guy Syndrome

Throughout my years coaching executives, I’ve noticed a common…

Coach More, Delegate Less

It is often the case that a new leader wants to have a fast start…

Nobody’s Listening

You may be the most senior person in the room. You may be the…

Making a Difference in Our Next Normal World

First and foremost I trust you all are safe, your families are…

Acknowledging Employees Is More Than Just “Atta-boys”

On the shoulders of a recent blog post focused on caring…
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Seven Coaching Mistakes to Avoid…Always!

As leaders, a large part of our responsibility and actualization…

What People Need Now: Connection

Whether it's your family, friends, colleagues, or clients...people…
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Top 5 Videoconferencing Pitfalls to Avoid

More than ever, even beyond the days after 9/11, we need to come…

The 10 Worst Probing Questions

Every time I work with an executive or a sales team, I stress…