How much time do you spend on strategic thinking? If you’re like the majority of the professionals I come into contact with, the answer is, “not enough.” Although strategic thought…
By now, most professionals acknowledge the importance of EQ for workplace success. Research suggests that emotional intelligence is linked to more effective leadership, better relationships, enhanced ability to manage stress,…
My son loves him some Minecraft. He loves it so much, that he has gotten pretty adept at coding in it. Every day, I’ll see him researching different commands, and…
boss is a Micromanager In my work as an executive coach, I have the opportunity to hear about a lot of different approaches to management - both from leaders and…
Early on during the pandemic, my mornings were a rush of activity. The minute I woke up, I’d check my smartphone for emails and social media notifications. Then, I would…
Do you need to be more assertive? If you do, you’re in good company. I’ve worked with numerous clients who have struggled to advocate for themselves - particularly in the…
In the United States, at this time of year, the focus often turns to being thankful. And, although this year has been a challenging one, and for many of us,…
Peter Drucker wrote, “The greatest danger in times of turbulence is not the turbulence; it is to act with yesterday's logic.” Whether it’s in an organization, relationship, or society in…
Lately, I’ve been reflecting a lot about what it means to be authentic at work. In the corporate world, there’s such a huge emphasis on logic, metrics, and being analytical, that…
With the recent tragic murders of Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and George Floyd, many individuals have become aware of systemic racism in a deeper way. The video footage of everything from people…
Regardless of who you are or what you do, there are going to be times at which you’ll need to be persuasive. Whether you want to gain buy-in for a…
Social media platforms and networking go hand in hand. Therefore, it’s no real surprise that we are doing far fewer face-to-face meet-and greet events now than ever before, with so many more digital and…