Accountability Is Not a Bad Thing

I realize that many of us cringe whenever we hear the word accountability. We hear it and think: What does he mean? Is she auditing my work? Does this mean I’m not doing well? Am I about to get a whole lot more work to do? Accountability is not, nor should it be, a bad […]

Five Steps of Persuasion

Persuasion is a good thing...in fact, it's a great thing! However,…

Find Your Seat at the Table

Taking your seat at the table in business can be daunting. There…

Client Management, It’s Not About Being Right… It’s About Being Followed

In business, much of our time is devoted to maintaining and growing…

I’d Love To Make My Mark…I’m Just Too Busy

Does that sound familiar? Making your mark as a leader is…

Interview Like a Consultant

Jobs change...they come, they go, they get eliminated, they get…

Lead People to Look Inside, not Out

Every time you observe a Direct’ s client interaction, realize…

New Managers: How To Coach and Enjoy It!

Picking up from last week's post about fitting in as a new manager,…

New Managers: How To Fit In

When managers are brought in, assigned or moved to another department,…

To Be a Great Leader…Teach, Don’t Tell or Do

Many of my clients are quick-learning, driven executives. Often,…