Talented people often hold themselves back in their careers. They make too many assumptions about what they think can and can’t happen. Whether they are your employees or friends, they will benefit from the good coaching you can offer. After you have learned the...
Many business owners and managers bemoan the lack of talented people to fill critical positions in their organizations. They struggle to identify and recruit needed people. What they overlook is the potential to grow the people they already have. Coaching provides a...
Many businesses focus on pitching their stories to customers and investors. As leaders, however, your first job is to attract and inspire the talent you need. Do you have a clear and convincing story about your business? Does it engage the interest and passion of top...
Many people focus on high visibility actions to project their talent. They look for grand strategies, innovative products, and other marks of distinction. What they often overlook are the personal attributes – how they do things – that can undermine even the best of...
Managers waste precious time and energy anguishing over employees who don’t fit. Many managers will do almost anything to avoid the challenges and confrontation of making a change. As a result, their teams suffer. Vickie faced this issue with her ten-person team. A...
“When it is dark enough, you can see the stars.” — Charles Beard, historian Do the obstacles you face fascinate you? Do they draw your interest to understand them more deeply? Do they motivate you to find solutions? Do you use them as springboards to...
