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…
Keep Your Problem Clients Closer
My grandfather, and I expect many of yours, always counseled…
Dealing with Downsizing
"Good morning, boss, I've got an idea!"
"Yeah...well...sorry…
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 […]