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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What to Do When You Know Your Team Won’t Hit Year-End Targets

It’s the fourth quarter. You’ve reviewed the numbers, triple-checked…
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Finishing Strong: The Leadership Mindset for Q4

As we enter the fourth quarter, it's time to reflect—not just…
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When Your Boss Won’t Talk to You

Make Them Want To! In our ongoing series about standing out,…
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Tough Conversations with Employees Are Helpful

From the Wall Street Journal: The Leaner, Meaner Chevron Leaders…
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Can AI Replace You and Your Team?

“If you don’t think about your future, you cannot have one.” -John…
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Summer Downtime is Summer Uptime

I often invoke Albert Einstein’s phrase; “I never worry…
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The Position is Yours…Now What?

One of the many joys of coaching is following clients through…
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Stand Up, Speak Up, Persuade

Have you ever thought about something for too long without acting…
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Accountability Is Not a Bad Thing

I realize that many of us cringe whenever we hear the word accountability. We…
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