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August 10, 2023
I recently coached a client that implemented CRM systems as part of a technology consulting group. The group and the coachee had a great reputation, however, the […]
August 10, 2023
I recently coached a client that implemented CRM systems as part of a technology consulting group. The group and the coachee had a great reputation, however, the […]
May 24, 2023
Growth and development are key parts of our lives at work, and for leaders, this is both a personal undertaking and something to sponsor in others. […]
May 15, 2023
The Human Touch: Why AI Will Never Replace Our Emotional Intelligence Recently, I was with 3 colleagues in the Midwest for a 3-day, in-person meeting we […]
April 27, 2023
In 1994, Britain’s Channel 4 aired what would be the first of 20 seasons of a show called Time Team. The premise is simple: a team […]
April 26, 2023
For the second in our series on Power, we do a deeper dive into what we mean when we talk about power. Michelle and Robin share […]
April 13, 2023
It’s not absurd to say that we are bound to laziness. From inventing the wheel and discovering the fire, to instant messaging, humans have been consistently […]
April 13, 2023
Most leaders can reflect on their past and quickly find times that they wish they could have a “do over”. When we are reactive and not […]
April 12, 2023
Essentiality is a powerful skill that helps you be clear, with yourself and with others, about what is most important. When you practice getting down to […]
April 3, 2023
Our current working definition of Power is “the capacity or ability to direct or influence others or the course of events.” Power impacts the way organizations […]
April 3, 2023
According to Gallup, there has been a steady decline in employee engagement over the last few years, with only 32% of employees in the U.S. falling […]
April 3, 2023
Most simply, choice means “an act of selecting or making a decision when faced with two or more possibilities.” In an organizational context, however, there’s a […]
February 21, 2023
As a Millennial who has been talked about by older generations (and now observes and talks about the younger ones), I’ve listened and been part of […]
February 20, 2023
Decision making is a critical part of moving projects forward and leading success for any team or organization. While there are numerous frameworks, processes, and methods […]
February 16, 2023
It was impossible not to get nostalgic in times of isolation. At the time of writing this text it was Sunday and the day was beautiful. […]
February 16, 2023
At the end of last year, I had the privilege of going through a 360 leadership review process. I was truly humbled by what the team […]
February 14, 2023
The following is an excerpt from The Business of Building a Better World: The Leadership Revolution That Is Changing Everything, published in 2021 by Berrett-Koehler Publishers. The […]
February 7, 2023
In 2022 I had the privilege to be a participant in Conversant’s generative leadership program, Credibility, Influence and Impact. About once a year we have the […]
January 31, 2023
Time is something we all struggle with, and many battling stress and overwhelm feel like there just aren’t enough hours in the day. We tend to […]
January 27, 2023
We have all heard the adage “the road to hell is paved with good intentions”. To make sure that our road leads us to where we […]
January 17, 2023
Dr. Debra Clary began passionately researching curiosity a few years ago after being asked if she thought it was something that can be learned. Since then, […]
January 4, 2023
As leaders and businesses prepare for 2023, “recession” is on everyone’s minds. It’s a responsibility of leadership to consider what pressures and challenges may be on […]
December 29, 2022
The holiday season is a time of year filled with polarities. On one hand, it can bring immense joy, and on the other it can bring […]
December 15, 2022
Talking about love in the context of leadership, organizational development, and strategy execution is not common, but we’ve decided it’s a worthy area of research. We […]
October 27, 2022
You may have heard about the four-day workweek experiment that’s been happening across the UK this year. While the four-day workweek isn’t a brand-new idea, this […]