Empowerment is a perennial leadership topic. It’s easy to find a lot of studies that demonstrate that empowered employees perform better and business metrics improve – but I honestly think it is so important because … Read More
Should I Hire a Coach Who’s Done What I Do?
“We’d like a coach who has experience in a senior leadership role in our industry.” Um, no. We have this conversation regularly. Coaching is still very misunderstood, and as a result we are often asked … Read More
[For executive coaches] No one wants you to coach
Coaches – you’re lovely people. So sincere. So passionate. So ready to change the world with these new ideas and perspectives you’ve learned at coaching school (you did go to coaching school, didn’t you?). So … Read More
The Challenges of Working from Home
Okay let’s face it – there are lots of challenges, for both employees and managers, with this new work-from-home world. But one keeps coming up frequently. “They gave it to me late.” “I have no … Read More
Leaders: What to do When you’ve Tried Everything (and still feel stuck).
It is very common for business leaders to bring problems and challenges to their Executive Coach after they have “tried everything.” One of my favourite questions to ask a business leader is “how are you … Read More
Career Ladder or Career Lattice?
Matrix, lattice, web, network, level playing field – these are all terms I’ve heard used recently to describe an organization’s talent development path. The long-storied “career ladder” is disappearing in favour of lateral moves intended … Read More
Remote Workers Don’t Know Where They’re Going
As the work-from-home situation continues – and becomes permanent for many – companies need to pay attention to employee engagement differently than in the past. Recalling Dan Pink’s “Drive” – people come to work for … Read More
Take a Nap and Improve your Performance
Guest post by Dr. Floyd Spence It’s free! It has no side effects, and it will improve your performance and productivity. In a busy, continually demanding society and a workforce filled with “the walking tired,” … Read More
Mastering Leadership Communication
Guest post by Chris Holliday When leaders stop communicating they stop leading. Because executives are always communicating – through your words and actions, and through your silence and inactions. However, you may not always be … Read More
Guilt Gets in the Way of Leadership
Many leaders are confused about what guilt is. From a very young age we are taught that if we do something we shouldn’t do or don’t do something we should do, we should feel guilty. We … Read More