More than just a checkbox on a form, an inclusive company culture means recognizing the value of everyone’s strengths, varying perspectives and backgrounds as a company works toward a shared business vision.
Read moreThe Intentional Business Leader
The power of intention extends past our personal lives, and it can help executives and leaders solve some of their biggest business challenges. As an intentional business leader, you can begin to develop crystal clear vision and a strong culture of excellence and innovation.
Read moreHow Personal Agility Makes You a More Valuable Business Asset
The rapid changes happening in the world, and in business, can leave you with whiplash. However, people with strong personal agility have the capacity to react, adapt and recover more quickly than those who cling to familiar modes of operation.
Read moreLeading through Change
The past 16 months have brought a landslide of change to both society and business. More than ever, professionals need to learn to adapt to change – and executives need to understand the nuances of leading through change.
Read moreEncouraging Productive Conflict in Business
We refer to businesses as entities, which implies a computer-like state of calculated processes and a steady hum of output. Ah, wouldn’t that be nice? But these entities run on the power of imperfect human beings, and conflict in business is inevitable thanks to our uniquely human reactions and emotions.
Read moreGood Leaders Use Alignment to Motivate Teams
How to motivate teams ranks among the most common leadership challenges my coaching clients face.
Some leaders rely on individuals to draw on their internal motivation. Others try to spark productivity by using threats or incentives that motivate the desired behaviors. Working toward alignment offers a better way.
Read moreEmotional Regulation in Work Teams
In a work team setting, understanding your own emotions – as well as those around you – will help you react more effectively to challenges. Emotional regulation in work teams requires an awareness of your own state of mind and how your reactions affect the people around you.
Read moreCharacter, Substance, and Style in Business Leadership
If you have your sights set on an executive career path, how you develop your executive presence matters. Moving into a business leadership role requires the right combination of character, substance, and style.
Read moreAssertive Communication Skills for Career Growth
When did you last stand up for yourself at work? Whether asking for a well-earned raise or promotion, or sharing an idea in a meeting, assertive communication can help you stand a little taller and own your value in your career.
Read moreCracking the Executive Presence Puzzle
We all know someone who exudes an air of professionalism and confidence, but it’s not always easy to put a finger on what makes them stand out. Beyond a professional appearance and demeanor, what goes into true executive presence? While some people come to it naturally, most of us must cultivate it over the course of our careers.
Read moreSocial and Emotional Intelligence in Team Dynamics
Do you lead a team? Are you part of a team? Even if you run a business of one, you need to interact with others to successfully complete your work. Team dynamics impact every professional on some level, and understanding how emotional intelligence improves team relationships will help you move past everyday challenges.
Read moreHow to Build Leadership Skills at Work
After a difficult year, we could all use a boost of energy and inspiration at work. If you currently manage others, your team’s morale should count among your top priorities this year. As you build leadership skills, you learn how to motivate people through even the most challenging times – and companies need strong leaders now more than ever.
Read moreAccurate Self-Assessment at Work
You don’t know what you don’t know. More importantly, if you never stop to consider what you don’t know, you unnecessarily limit yourself and your career. Moving forward by gaining skills and competencies requires an accurate self-assessment so you can see your blind spots and allow room for growth.
Read moreGain a New Career Perspective with Service Orientation
When we have our heads down as we focus on work, we can lose sight of some of our long-term goals and needs. This month, I encourage you to shift your career perspective and consider how service orientation can help you stay in touch with the big picture.
Read moreThe Role of Stress Management in Emotional Intelligence at Work
Before we dive into the juicy topic of emotional intelligence at work and how your stress management affects it, let’s pause. Take a moment to assess how you feel right now – and how stress could be shaping your outlook in this very moment.
Read moreEmpathy at Work and in Life
Stress tends to ramp up this time of year. You might experience it yourself, and you might see it playing out with coworkers, loved ones and strangers around you. New year work deadlines, ramping up of client projects, cold weather, tax season, traffic – you name it. The good news? Practicing empathy at work and throughout your daily life can help you manage stress and change your perspective a bit.
Read moreWorking with Intention
While your Thanksgiving holiday might have looked a little different this year, I hope it left you with a feeling of gratitude and a sense of abundance that will carry you through the last month of 2020 and the new year. With an eye toward an abundant future, and the growth mindset that supports it, I want to touch on the idea of working with intention.
Read moreCultivating Realistic Optimism to Improve Your Career and Life
For the next several months, I will be focusing heavily on how key emotional intelligence skills can better serve you in your career and personal life. As we prepare to give thanks for everything good in our lives this month, I think it’s a good time to talk about realistic optimism.
Especially on the heels of many difficult months, thanks to the pandemic, you might feel a touch more bleak than usual. Life this year has been anything but normal, but it can help you to look for the good anyway.
Read moreTop 5 Reasons to Hire an Executive Coach
The people on your leadership team likely made it there thanks to their proven expertise and successful record in your business and industry. While they are certainly well qualified to run a business, working with a skilled coach can help them achieve even more for your organization. When you hire an executive coach, you invest in your people and processes for the long-term.
Read moreRelevant at any Age: Career Success in Spite of Ageism
Does it feel like you spent the first 10-20 years of your career trying to prove yourself and climb the ladder only to be met with ageism as a more seasoned professional? For those of us in the 40+ age category, we need to own our experience and skills to remain relevant at any age.
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