We’re often asked, “What’s the difference between the role of a consultant, coach and executive coach?” While some of the roles may overlap, there are unique differences. A significant departure between the roles is in the area of listening. The Role of Consultant Consultants are more apt to be … [Read more...] about Coaching and Listening
Personality Impacts Leadership
Despite all of the resources available to leaders today—books, articles, seminars, coaching and training programs—employees remain dissatisfied with leadership, their jobs and the future. After decades of attention paid to building better leaders, overall workforce distaste and distrust show little … [Read more...] about Personality Impacts Leadership
3 Proven Headline Tips for Coaches and Consultants
There are over a billion people connected to the Internet and many fall into the category of “your ideal clients,” but it’s not likely they go online looking for you, your business or your blog. Using keywords in your blog posts will certainly help the search engines find you, but only by clicking … [Read more...] about 3 Proven Headline Tips for Coaches and Consultants
Leading with Gratitude
Many people agree that our culture is growing more impatient, selfish, disrespectful and ungrateful. Those who haven’t noticed are likely not bothered, and may be contributing to these disturbing tendencies. Not exactly glowing statements on our day and age. These attitudes and behaviors are also … [Read more...] about Leading with Gratitude
Coaches Ask Questions
Throughout your executive coaching career, one of the skills you refine is the art of asking your client questions. This is a crucial element of your coaching approach, which is ultimately aimed at solving issues. The more thoughtful and probing your questions, the more you’ll reach potential … [Read more...] about Coaches Ask Questions
The Perils of Perfectionism
Employees generally agree that leaders with a passion for excellence, quality and accomplishment benefit their organizations. These qualities place leaders at the top of their fields. No one faults managers who give their all and make sacrifices, but too much of a good thing can also pose … [Read more...] about The Perils of Perfectionism
The Benefits of Vulnerability
The traditional definition of vulnerability is to be capable of, or susceptible to being wounded or hurt; being open to moral attack, criticism, temptation, etc. Most people in business understand these definitions and avoid vulnerability at all costs. Nowhere does this have more impact than in … [Read more...] about The Benefits of Vulnerability
How to Avoid Leadership Drift
Business is an active, demanding endeavor. Only those who consistently apply themselves succeed. Organizations that thrive require leaders who actively dream, plan, engage, solve, pursue and network. It’s a lot of work, and there’s no finish line. But no one can keep up the pace indefinitely. Every … [Read more...] about How to Avoid Leadership Drift
The Art of Delegation
An alarming number of leaders suffer from the sensation that each day they are losing ground, unable to stay in front of the wave of overburdening workloads, deadlines and expectations. The toll on productivity, morale and health often goes unrecognized until a crisis hits. Equally alarming is that … [Read more...] about The Art of Delegation
Essential Communication Skills for Leaders
Leaders continue to assume greater responsibilities and pressures as markets and technologies call for increasingly faster commerce, responses and results. Information overload and business volatility have become the norm, requiring nimble management and staff interconnection. Leadership success … [Read more...] about Essential Communication Skills for Leaders