I’m Ready! No, You’re Not.
Your View: I am ready for a seat at the executive table.
Your…
The Courage To Learn From Others
Receiving feedback that stings is always difficult. None of us…
It’s Not Me…The Problem Is The Job
Of course it's not you. The job...that's the real issue, right?…
Four Account Management Skills to Master
Selling and consulting are more than just accomplishing a singular…
Have a Heart: The Responsibility of Consulting/Selling
A while back, I did some consulting with a major retailer in…
Seven Leadership Questions That Show You Care
When a new leader takes over a team, the assessment period begins...on…
Promote From Achievement, Not Longevity
“We should promote Ben. He’s been here the longest and we’ve…
Convince Yourself…Then Convince Your Client
New business development must always be top of mind in business. Often…
Five Steps for Improved Client Communication
When most people think about client communication, they picture…


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 […]