Category Archives: Leadership Coaching

For Business Leaders: 5 Ways to Influence the Way Your People Communicate With You

You are the head of your organization. Only you understand the gravity of the challenges you face. An effective leader is defined as a successful strategist with a loyal and intelligent following. However, success no longer depends on the old … Continue reading

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Occupy Wall Street: Replace Demands with Pointed Questions

Occupy Wall Street demonstrators are entering their second month of protesting and they are getting increasing pressure to issue their demands. Maybe it’s better to ask a small number of pointed questions instead. If I was going to coach the … Continue reading

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Are You Your Own Worst Oppressor?

Do you have an oppressive work ethic? Feeling obligated to work extra hours late into the evening and on weekends is not uncommon, especially in young companies or during massive projects. The excitement of being part of something new and … Continue reading

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Co-Create to Innovate!

Do you have a great idea but are afraid to tell others about it, for fear of feeling foolish? Do you stay up nights tinkering with contraptions in the garage that never see the light of day? Ever wish for … Continue reading

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Leading:Self-Confidence is Key

A while back, I participated in a teleseminar with Marshall Goldsmith, a leading Executive coach and author of numerous books, including “Mojo” and “What Got You Here Won’t Get You There”. Marshall shared a lot of sage advice about coaching … Continue reading

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Shine On…

As the director of a learning center and an academic coach for young people, it’s the “end of the school year” and time to take stock of what went well with my students – in addition to reflecting on what … Continue reading

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My Word Is My Bond – Or Is It? Part 3

In my last two blogs I have discussed the importance of having integrity and honor with all the agreements, promises, vows, and contracts we commit to.  In his book entitled, “The Four Agreements,” Don Miguel Ruiz, declares the number one … Continue reading

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Living on Purpose

Have you ever noticed how organizations develop a mission statement and let all their employees know about the company’s values? Values like respect, stewardship, or quality. The business wants all the employees to foster and contribute to their mission in … Continue reading

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Half of the Equation

In a recent episode of Friday Night Lights–the TV show featuring a town in Texas through the journey of football, friendships, and family–Coach Eric Taylor looks at his team during practice and says, “Success is NOT a goal.  It’s a … Continue reading

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Define Your Signature Leadership Qualities

What is your greatest asset? When I ask that question, what is the first answer that comes to your mind? What frame of reference did you choose? If you chose your own personal qualities as a frame of reference, you … Continue reading

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