Thirty some years ago there was this young, highly motivated and pretty talented manager who was gaining a pretty solid reputation for his ability to get results from his team. …
Tag: leadership
Leadership Legacy Starts Today
How do you want to be remembered? What will people say about you when you reach the end of your leadership career? Your leadership legacy is a reflection of the…
It’s Okay to Admit You Screwed Up
Mistakes are part of being human. Appreciate your mistakes for what they are: precious life lessons that can only be learned the hard way. -Al Franken One…
Building Communication is Key
One of the most frequent topics that emerges during the course of my coaching relationships centers on motivation in the workforce. Leaders often ask me the key to motivating employees…
Conversations into Growth
I once told one of my star performers that if everybody was like her, people like me wouldn’t have jobs. That may have been a bit of a stretch,…
Danger Signs of Burnout
The chief operating officer of a highly successful public company recently shared a story with me about the company’s struggles to survive during its early years. Securing financial backing was…