“In my fifty-two years in business, I’ve never seen an issue galvanize people in a company like sustainability.” Ray Anderson, founder of Interface, Inc.
Sustainability is at the very core of survival. No company or society can last unless it cares for its resources and capital — human, financial … [Read more...] about Going Green: Fad… or the
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Leading Coaches’ Center Opens Its Virtual Doors
The Leading Coaches' Center is a brand new membership site (free to join) where leaders and coaches can share, learn, contribute and advance the profession together. Suzi Pomerantz is the creator of this new site, and it looks like it's going to be valuable. A few leading coaches have already … [Read more...] about Leading Coaches’ Center Opens Its Virtual Doors
Best Companies Are Committed to Coaching: Video
Mark Joyella is an Emmy-winning television news reporter who's turned his talents to a specialty in coach reporting. He's making a series of video clips on coaching in organizations. This current video highlights how companies on Forbes Magazine's annual list of the "Best Companies to Work For" are … [Read more...] about Best Companies Are Committed to Coaching: Video
Is “Going Green” a Smart Business Strategy…
or Just Idealistic Talk?
I have a question for all you executive coaches working in organizations. How common is it to hear discussions on "going green" and corporate social responsibility? I'm reading a lot of things right now about this:
Harvard Business Review, September '09: Why Your Next Business Model Must Be … [Read more...] about Is “Going Green” a Smart Business Strategy…
or Just Idealistic Talk?
John Kotter’s Urgent Message for Leaders & Entrepreneurs
Inc. magazine writes about complacency & a sense of urgency in their current online edition. In this great article, Harvard Business School professor John Kotter, author of A Sense of Urgency and Leading Change, talks about how to lead during a recession Here's an excerpt: John Kotter got … [Read more...] about John Kotter’s Urgent Message for Leaders & Entrepreneurs
Top 10 Leadership Blogs for 2009 Announced
One of the best ways to improve your marketing efforts is to watch and read what others are doing online. But this can be confusing, since promoting your executive coach services isn't the same as selling cars, or real estate or even life coaching. How are the top people in your industry marketing? … [Read more...] about Top 10 Leadership Blogs for 2009 Announced
How to Get More BAM! from Your Business Blog
Recently my tennis pro, Woody Yokum, asked me to keep my left hand on my racket a little longer than usual as I brought my racket back for a right forehand. This helped me get more shoulder rotation. Then I unleashed my stroke and hit the ball. BAM! The ball flew faster and harder than I'd ever … [Read more...] about How to Get More BAM! from Your Business Blog
Complacency: It’s Everywhere…
Combat Complacency to Make Change Happen “Bad business results are both a blessing and a curse. Losing money does catch people’s attention, but it gives less maneuvering room. With good business results, the opposite is true; convincing people of the need for change is much harder, but you have … [Read more...] about Complacency: It’s Everywhere…
Are You Complacent? (And don’t even know it?)
You would think that bad business results would be enough to shake people out of complacency, but complacency is much more common than we think. In the current economic climate, you might assume that workers would be too worried to be complacent. But that’s not true. Author John Kotter, author of … [Read more...] about Are You Complacent? (And don’t even know it?)
Executive Coaches Use Video Marketing
I've been experimenting with short video posts as a means to connect with blog and website visitors. Soon I'm going to offer a marketing video option to executive coaches. Video clips are very powerful to show your expertise along with your personality. Since executive coaching is such a personal … [Read more...] about Executive Coaches Use Video Marketing