Finishing Strong: The Leadership Mindset for Q4

As we enter the fourth quarter, it’s time to reflect—not just on the numbers, but on the people behind them. While performance metrics and KPIs matter, a strong leader knows that year-end reporting isn’t just about hitting targets. It’s about understanding how your team got there—and what that journey reveals. Start by asking the right questions: Who […]

Executive Development: Great Coaching Moments

From great teachers we're moving to great coaching moments: A…

My Third Lesson in Selling

Having moved on from the insurance world to the world of training…

My Second Lesson in Selling

In my last blog post, I spoke about my first sales manager, the…

Take Two of These and Call Me in the Morning

Often clients request training on their "Pitch Decks," meaning…

Sales Training Tip: Do YOU Know Why You’re Meeting?

We can't manage the outcome of a client meeting, we can manage…

My Fast Company Article on Heroes vs. Champions

Rainmakers, aka Heroes, have been neglected as potential coaches.…

Leadership Tips: Lessons from The Stones and Columbo

Client follow up and persistence are great skills leaders can…

Sales Tip: Deeper into Client Research

Client research has been my theme the last few weeks. In my last…

Sales Training Tip: Researching Clients for Success

Last week, I gave you some basic considerations when preparing…