Leadership

Tell me… What’s the difference between the people who succeed at work, maybe even beyond their own expectations, and those whose careers don’t seem to progress? When we study the people who fail to achieve and compares them to those who do have success, some patterns emerge. To help you find out if a negative […]

As December nears, so might be your performance review. I know this might be one of your important meetings of the year. Due to the importance of these meetings, I’d like to share with you six topics that are super important to address with your higher-ups during your annual performance review. First, it’s important to take charge In order

I was quite shocked when I read that, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, over 44% of Americans left their jobs last year. Yes, some people retired or chose to leave to pursue their own interests, but about half of the 44% left for other reasons. This is a sign of our competitive environment. And

In September and October, many of my clients are going into a time of performance reviews and compensation conversations. And if that’s you, then you’re probably thinking about how to best ask for that pay raise… Am I right? Now, a lot of my clients worry about what to say and what not to say.

Time and time again, you’ve heard that delegation is crucial to your success. Spread the work around and you get more done in the long run. Delegate especially well, and you can build a network of effective, highly motivated people who can bring you great success. But be honest, are you a superb delegator? If you are, read no

A couple of weeks ago, I was on a coaching call and my client asked how he could better prepare himself for a promotion into a more strategic role. We had a vivid conversation about what it will take in his particular role and because I knew that this is a very important question for

“Reading a book on leadership is like reading a recipe for a sophisticated meal”… This is what someone told me last week and I loved it. Let me explain… It all makes great sense first and leaves you excited to get started. But then once you’re actually making it, you realize that… Reading a book

I talk to a lot of managers, some are experienced and some are new, some are successful and some are not. But something that frequently shows up in most of these conversations is how their idea of management pre-promotion was so different from what they experienced it to be once they’ve been in the role

Last week, I had a vivid discussion with a client around Executive Presence. In her recent performance review, she was told she is lacking Gravitas. “Gosh, what does this even mean?” This is a common question when it comes to Executive Presence. Executive Presence has long been acknowledged as a critical factor in leadership. However,

It was early Monday morning and I was on my way to the gym. …Headset plugged in and listening to one of my favorite podcasts… Then I heard the host say “80% done right is almost always better than 100% done right by you.” Wow! What a powerful statement and something I see to be true with