Does Your Leadership Require A Vacation?
Summer is more than half over. By now, many of us have already planned or even taken vacations. Surprisingly however, a new survey from Censuswide on behalf of LinkedIn found that more than 50% of U.S. working adults didn’t use all of their vacation days last year. When they do vacation, 70% say that they […]
Are You an Emotionally Competent Leader?
The emotionally competent leader is responsible for the promises that are made within an organization. Our actions come out of our cares and commitments. These are all expressed through our conversations. The head of the organization is responsible for creating the safe space that allows for effective conversations to take place. For conversations to be […]
Courageous Conversations: How Well Are You Having Them?
One of the great privileges of coaching my clients is the opportunity I have to “listen in” on what they are learning. Coaching conversations offer a container for exploring what is impacting them and others, and how they might adjust how they see so they can engage differently in the future. Clients can and often […]
Leadership Independence: From What Will You Free Yourself?
It’s almost the 4th of July. The holiday when Americans celebrate the birth of our nation as a free, self-governing country. The holiday got me thinking about whether or not we act as if we are truly free. Here are 10 questions to ask yourself about how free you truly feel Do you take time […]
Are Your Leadership Blind Spots In the Way of Your Future?
Before entering the field of professional coaching, I was searching for the next step in my professional career. I scheduled conversations with friends and colleagues to discuss my interests, while soliciting suggestions. Thankfully, a friend recommended I read the book Presence, by Peter Sengue of M.I.T. I read the book, and upon finishing confidently declared: […]