As an executive coach I spend a good deal of my time helping leaders make sense of their careers. Many times we explore their core work life themes, roadblocks, unique skills and talents, and what has helped them achieve success. One question I often hear is, "how can I help make my way to the top of my career path?" That's the subject of today’s post. Continue reading »
Have you ever wished that someone can make things easier for you?
When people need to work together to make things happen, and there are misunderstandings and conflicts, the solution is not to keep silent. That will only make the problem worst. Even though we have heard many times that “silence is golden,” there are many situations in which it isn't. Continue reading »
Spring and Easter remind us of new possibilities. Although many leaders proclaim they like and want new ideas, new methods, new understandings, new interpretations, new strategies. . . in reality, very few back up their words with action.
Today I offer a few simple suggestions for those who want to be ready to embrace the new. Continue reading »
Many people around the world celebrate today "Good Friday" in memory of a day that was anything but good when first experienced.
There's a lesson here for us all. Many times "good things" can come out of "bad things." And for that to happen, good people have to be willing to sacrifice, and to keep believing that their sacrifice will bring hope, and good end results.
Diversity is more than racial, gender, age, or ethnic make up of a group. Diversity is more a matter of divergence in thought. It has the potential to broaden perspectives and enhance creative decision making capacity. However, that potential is not realized as often as should be the case. Continue reading »
In the current marketplace, a lack of diversity is not good for business. The most progressive companies will be successful because they recognize and harness the power of diversity to their work forces and in their products and services, thereby appealing to an increasingly diverse customer base. Continue reading »
