As a leader, have you ever felt like a racecar driver heading into the last lap of a Grand Prix race? Everything’s happening at breakneck speed and even the slightest
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There’s a myth out there, even with Senior Executive leaders, that if you just produce results and hit your objectives; that will be enough. So you keep working harder and
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During a recent coaching session with an executive leader, I heard something that many leaders struggle with at one time or another in their careers. My client said to me, “I’m
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If you are in the C-Suite, a Vice President, or a Director level executive, then you know that the game at the top of the house has gotten a lot
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We sometimes think of developing people as just “a good thing to do”, or as “a favor for our team.” However, our ability to coach and develop our staff and
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THE ABILITY TO INFLUENCE
If you are a senior executive leader, you already know that the higher you go in an organization, the more you use influence instead of authority to
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THE TOP TEN QUESTIONS TO ASK
When hiring an executive coach, it pays to be an educated consumer. In order to get the best, always interview at least three coaches and
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Those of us who are high achievers are used to being successful. Yes, we work hard; we are under stress; but the bottom line is that we usually achieve what
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Do you ever feel “stuck” in your career? You realize you have plenty of work to do, but you actually don’t feel like you’re getting ahead? You notice you have not
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These are difficult days. The tragedy of the terrorist attacks has impacted all of us in some way. So what do leaders do in difficult times? Particularly when, as leaders,
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Are you planning to have a big career? A successful career? Balanced with a great life? If so, then the key to your success will be to build your inner
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As times change, the skills required to be an effective leader change. In this age of corporate downsizing and doing more with fewer resources, the job of being a leader
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Are you really effective as a leader? How do you know? Strong leaders ask themselves this question frequently. It is one of the traits that effective leaders have in common:
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Do you have people reporting to you? Then, as their manager or executive, you are responsible for assisting in their professional development. That is one of the dimensions on your
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Maybe you are a corporate executive, technical expert, or manager leading your staff through change. Maybe you run your own business. Maybe you lead a project of co-workers or volunteers.
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Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed by the number of meetings on your schedule? Does every project seem like a priority? Is the stress of corporate politics just something you’ve learned
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