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,…
Your Career Is Out of (Your) Control
Your career, like it or not, is not in your control. Sure, you…
Am I Right?…Am I Right? – The Good & Bad About Checking In
When communicating an idea or recommendation, it is essential…


Hire Patiently, Not Desperately
Recently, while working with a client, we both came to the same realization: one of the most expensive hiring mistakes organizations make is allowing urgency to outweigh good judgment. Every employer eventually faces the pressure of filling an important position. The work keeps coming, the team feels the strain, and the temptation is to make […]