Leadership is defined by complexity, change, tough choices, and presence. Executives are asked to make faster decisions with less certainty, lead teams through persistent disruption, and maintain high performance without sacrificing their own well-being. In this environment, executive coaching has become one of the most evidence-based methods to strengthen a leader’s capacity and elevate organizational … Read more
Do you ever get frustrated by not accomplishing all the tasks you planned for the day? You wake up energized, coffee in hand, fully intending to conquer your to-do list—yet by 5 PM, you’ve barely made a dent. If this is you, you’re not alone. According to research by the University of California, Irvine, the … Read more
Leadership Isn’t About Being Smart—It’s About How You Use Your Brain When we think of great leaders, intelligence often comes to mind. But leadership isn’t just about being smart—it’s about how effectively you use your brain. The most successful leaders don’t just accumulate knowledge; they navigate complexity, adapt quickly, and think creatively. This ability to … Read more
This new study reveals the top 5 leadership skills that fortune 500 companies are developing.
Do you want to influence and persuade more effectively? If so, you will have to learn how to connect with people in a way that builds trust and this often requires that you make this trust connection quickly! Many of our daily interactions are quick and involve little conversation and exchange of words. A brief, “How’s … Read more
Strengths-based leadership has been a popular topic for nearly two decades. I’ve had the opportunity to teach the concept and administer several strengths oriented assessments. While the strengths approach has great merit, there are a couple of problems that exist. First, we have to make sure we don’t over-rotate toward developing our strengths and ignore … Read more
Many people are thinking about losing weight this time of year. It’s by far the most popular new year’s resolutions. My good friend Tim Nations recently blogged about his mindset shift related to his goal of losing weight every year. His new plan, in 2014, is to focus on gaining, rather than losing. No, … Read more
Let’s be honest. We all hate sitting through boring presentations and speeches. You know, the ones where the speaker doesn’t seem to know his or her topic well and chooses to read the PowerPoint slides. Or worse, they read their presentation to you from a piece of paper. This is one of the 5 most … Read more
One way to build your personal and professional brand is to commit to being you best each day. But it’s a choice you have to make. While many wake up each morning wondering how their day will go, high achievers wake up ready to make the day great. The successful create daily habits that … Read more
Perfection is a damaging myth. The more you pursue it the further you are from it. A common fallacy is that we often believe people expect us to be perfect. The truth is, we all know that nobody can be perfect. In fact, people don’t want to be around perfection pursuing people. It’s a … Read more