Do You Draw the Target Before You Shoot? Do You Create Clarity?
I’m working with a number of my clients on creating clarity. Why? Because clarity is the first step towards alignment, and alignment is critical to leadership success. In Leading Blog, Mark Miller writes: “I saw a cartoon years ago in which Charlie Brown shot an arrow at a fence and then proceeded to draw a […]
Happy 2017!
Happy 2017! I have returned from the holiday refreshed and replenished, and hope you feel the same. This month marks the 5th year Anniversary of Step Up Leader! I’m grateful for the decision I made to go solo, taking on the roles of business founder, owner, and client delivery expert. I’m grateful for the remarkable […]
Wrapping Up the Year and Looking Ahead: A Leadership Reflection
Finally! We’re to the end of 2016. It’s been a difficult year for me and I’m glad to see it go. Of course, it hasn’t been all bad. There have been peaks and yes, valleys. I’m grateful, however, for how I’ve learned to manage the polarity of life. More and more, I focus on and […]
What’s Your Leadership Mojo When It Comes to Change?
I was recently privileged to hear a live coaching call between a Master Coach and an Executive Vice President in a large corporation. The purpose of the call was to let experienced coaches observe different styles of clients and coaching for the sake of improving our effectiveness. I take these training calls monthly, and always […]
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 […]