Are you a Vision Buster?
The new movie “Ghost Busters” appeared recently in theaters as a remake of the popular 1989 film, only this time with an all-female cast. The theme of being a “buster” of something got me thinking about what I do as an executive coach working with leaders and their teams. I get to hear a lot […]
Are You Leading in Innovation?
Today’s leaders are pre-occupied with innovation, and rightfully so. With a rapidly changing landscape, companies who lead in innovation are likely to survive and thrive. Vijay Govindarajan, a leading business school Professor and author developed a simple, yet effective approach to leading innovation. For 35 years, he has used the Three Box Solution framework in working […]
Are You Practicing Patience as a Leader?
The hot days of mid-summer have me thinking about patience. As the temperatures rise ever higher, I’ve been thinking about slowing down—moving less quickly and more deliberately. Maybe it’s the heat, but I’ve noticed that I’m becoming more patient. This week’s Step Up Leader Tip is inspired by David Emerald, author of TED, “The Empowerment […]
What’s Even More Important Than Asking “How?”
I coach leaders and their teams, and am continually inspired by the ways in which their learning unfolds. When clients come to me, they are anxious to get to work to address their pressing business issues, hoping that I may offer them “fixes” or novel solutions. What they soon come to realize is that they […]
Leadership Triggers: Teachers in Disguise?
Triggers. We all have them. None of us are entirely immune. I say “entirely” because there are things we can do to reduce the impact that triggers have on us as leaders. Triggers are events that stimulate our brain into a reaction—often “fight or flight.” The brain checks into the memory banks and looks for […]