“It’s an environment the likes of which managers have never seen—a Great Disruption in which the old rules for success become recipes for failure, and ‘doing more with less’ will not be nearly enough to survive.”—Scott D. Anthony, The Silver Lining: An Innovation Playbook for Uncertain Times, … [Read more...] about Tough Times Call for Disruptive Innovation
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1/3+ of Companies ARE Hiring!
August 2009 Sherpa Coaching News: A summer 2009 survey from Sherpa Coaching tells us that change is in the air, for better or worse: Nearly 30% of firms surveyed have reduced spending on training and development 40% are standing pat In spite of a down economy, 30% of firms surveyed are … [Read more...] about 1/3+ of Companies ARE Hiring!
What’s Needed Next? Transparency & Trust
We need a better way to evaluate our business leaders, assert James O’Toole and Warren Bennis in a recent Harvard Business Review article (“A Culture of Candor,” June 2009). It’s no longer prudent to judge American corporate leaders’ performance solely on the extent to which they create wealth for … [Read more...] about What’s Needed Next? Transparency & Trust
Executive Coaching Survey: High Results
I recently researched the executive coaching field for a white paper I wrote for a client, and discovered a survey on coaching effectiveness I'll share with you here. This is from the Institute of Executive Coaching in Australia. (Armstrong, Melser, Tooth 2007) The Institute’s ongoing … [Read more...] about Executive Coaching Survey: High Results
Leadership Development NOT in a Recession…
By way of John Agno's Coaching Tip: The Leadership Blog, here are interesting facts on leadership development spending in companies: "While it may be true that organizations are cutting funding for "training programs," that is not the case when it comes to grooming emerging leaders. According to … [Read more...] about Leadership Development NOT in a Recession…
The Language of Leadership: Inspiring Change
“Human communication has its own set of very unusual and counterintuitive rules.” — Malcolm Gladwell What does it take to transmit bold new ideas to people who don’t want to hear them? How can the language you use facilitate enthusiastic, energetic implementation? Transformational … [Read more...] about The Language of Leadership: Inspiring Change
Is Your Message Emotional & Personal?
People aren’t listening. They are mentally doing email, preparing for their next meeting, and thinking about other things, especially personal things. The first step in communicating is to get their urgent attention. Think about these facts the next time you're writing content for your … [Read more...] about Is Your Message Emotional & Personal?
3-Day Sale: Save on Article & Newsletter Subscriptions
For some, contracts and gigs are a little slow right now. But things are picking up again. Numerous studies have shown that companies that spend on marketing during recessions do significantly better than those that make big cuts. It’s a good time to step up your content marketing with … [Read more...] about 3-Day Sale: Save on Article & Newsletter Subscriptions
The Brain Science of Bad Decisions
Decision making is a critical function in our personal and professional lives. None of us would be in positions of authority without demonstrated abilities to discern issues and make good choices. Our reputations and livelihoods depend on it. Each day, however, intelligent people make mistakes, … [Read more...] about The Brain Science of Bad Decisions
Pattern Recognition: Super Brain Power… Sometimes
Pattern recognition is an amazingly helpful brain process that we take for granted. It consistently helps us make split second decisions in both large and small ways. On the tennis courts, it's obvious. The opponent takes his racquet back in preparation, and depending on how far he turns his … [Read more...] about Pattern Recognition: Super Brain Power… Sometimes