Care Without Carrying

Care Without Carrying

A lot of my clients care deeply about their teams. That’s a good thing. In fact, I’d argue that empathy is one of the characteristics that separates good leaders from great ones. But lately I’ve noticed something happening in many of my coaching...
What Are Your Top Three?

What Are Your Top Three?

I’m often asked to coach and facilitate around the topics of time mastery and productivity. It seems there’s always a need to get more done in less time. Our never-ending task lists and busy schedules can make it difficult to stay productive and feel like we’re...
Who’s Your Venting Buddy?

Who’s Your Venting Buddy?

Who’s Your Venting Buddy? Recently, I facilitated a session for a leadership team around managing stress in the workplace, which seems to be an extremely popular subject these days. Stress is inevitable, and there is no single way to effectively manage it....
You Are Now THEY

You Are Now THEY

The moment you step into a leadership role, you’re no longer just you. Let’s just say it. You are now “They.” You know “They.” When someone gets home after a frustrating day and says to their spouse or friend: “Do you know...
Qualities of Exceptional Leaders

Qualities of Exceptional Leaders

There are thousands of books written about leadership and just as many theories from well-known and not-so-well-known experts. If you’ve read any of them, or had the opportunity to work for an exceptional leader, you’ve probably noticed they all share a...