Should I Stay or Should I Go?

Feb 21, 2023 | Leadership Development

When you read the title for this article, you may have heard the 1981 song from The Clash in your head. It’s a great song. Like that song, this article is about deciding to stay or leave a relationship. However, in this case, I’m talking about leaving the relationship with your current role or employer. Obviously a decision like this isn’t one to be taken lightly, even if it’s one that needs to be made quickly. As several of my coaching clients have come to realize as they look at...

Can You Think Strategically?

Sep 23, 2022 | Leadership Development

Do you think strategically? Can you? Do you know how? Recently, I’ve been asked by several clients to help them and their managers think strategically. Given the challenging economic climate, the tight labor market, and the need for enhanced seamless remote and in-person service delivery capabilities, a manager’s ability to be flexible, efficient, and to think strategically are at an all time high. Given the challenging times, the need for strategic thinking skills is at an all time high....

Do You Like the Person and Leader You’ve Turned Out to Be?

Oct 20, 2020 | Leadership Development

With so many challenges facing our families, schools, communities, businesses, healthcare and governmental institutions, the responsibilities on us as parents, professionals, and leaders have grown dramatically. And there’s no end in sight. As leaders, how we address our challenges speaks volumes about us as people and as leaders. As leaders, how we address our challenges speaks volumes about us as people and as leaders. How we communicate, behave, guide, and take action during challenging...

How To Lead Up Without Embarrassing the Leader

Feb 19, 2019 | Leadership Development

I had the opportunity to watch a leader ‘lead up’ last week. A new client had asked me to attend their board meeting so I could gain a better understanding of their organization, history, culture, and their future. It was an incredibly informative experience. However, it was informative in a way I don’t believe they anticipated. Due to the Chair’s lack of leadership over the past 15 years, he’s unwittingly created a highly-dysfunctional board, comprised of otherwise highly-talented directors....

Who’s In Your Leadership Inner Circle?

Apr 24, 2018 | Leadership Development

My mom shared an impactful saying with me when I was in my teens. She said, “You are the average of the five people with whom you most often associate.” I don’t remember the specifics of the conversation, but I do know she was subtly telling me to continue to be smart in whom I chose to befriend. I’ve heeded her advice and it’s never let me down. This advice applies to us in the workplace and as leaders too. In the workplace and as leaders, you are the average of the five people with whom you...