Contribution Is King

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 […]

Time and Money Are Obstacles, Not Objections

A client I was training described the following scenario: “I…

6-month Business Development Check-in Steps

The month of June is a great time to check in with your Business…

Essential Guide to Understanding Client Questions

You’ve prepared a presentation for weeks, doing all your homework,…

You Can Be My Wingman Anytime

It's a little cliché but a favorite movie of mine is Top Gun.…

Vince Lombardi…with a Little Bit of Mom

My coaching style was once described by a client as "Vince Lombardi...with…

How to Manage a Micromanaging Boss

A client of mine has been lamenting the meddling her boss frequently…

Notice Fortitude…and Its Absence!

I’ve recently had the opportunity to coach a professional athlete…

What I Learned from Don Rickles

Comics have always been my idols ever since I was a kid. The…

Find Your Client’s Motivation First, Not Yours

Solution. Problem. Motivation. Many times, I see people…