In working with a group of high potential leaders recently, they shared that one of the top areas of concern for them was navigating conflict/difficult conversations.
On average, most of us will change jobs 10 times during our careers. Successful leadership transitions start with knowing who you are, and the difference that you can make on your team and in your organization – and then turning those insights into action. Whether you are currently in a transition or wanting to be […]
Many of us believe we are good listeners so we never really think about developing our listening skills. However, effective listening is a disciplined behavior that takes awareness and dedicated focus. And in the business world, effective listening is even harder to achieve as conversations and interactions move particularly fast amidst a sea of projects, […]
Confidence is taking action on things you don’t know if you can do. -Katty Kay, Co-author of The Confidence Code: The Science and Art of Self-Assurance Confidence is a crucial aspect of how our leadership is perceived – by others and ourselves. When we’re confident, we tend to lead at our best. We appreciate our […]
We gain strength, and courage, and confidence by each experience in which we really stop to look fear in the face…we must do that which we think we cannot.” – Eleanor Roosevelt, American Politician, Diplomat, Former First Lady of the United States We have a natural sense of what confidence looks like in other leaders, […]
With the amount of information available to us within a few keystrokes, it may seem that staying current should be getting easier—and this is partly true. The challenge lies in knowing when you need to look for information, and being willing to do so. Facts are changing more quickly than ever before, according to Samuel […]
As human beings, we are complex creatures. In our lives, over a period of time we develop many beliefs. Some serve us, most limit us. How beliefs shape your life You take decisions everyday, consciously and subconsciously. Decisions at home, at work, out in public, small, big, important, not so important, trivial, proactive and reactive […]
It may be easier to begin by defining what life coaching is not. Life coaching is not consulting, nor is it mentoring, therapy, or counseling. Life coaching addresses defined personal projects, business or career issues, or transitions in a person’s life. It involves looking at what is going on right now, identifying challenges or obstacles, and defining a course of action that will overcome those obstacles to reach important personal goals.
People are sitting at their desks and firing emails back and forth and creating misunderstanding and misinterpretation and – even more bizarre – many of these exchanges are occurring between people who are in offices right next to each other! Or on the same floor… or in the same building.
Recently, I’ve had conversations with business owners and leaders about the challenges they have helping employees solve problems. These conversations led to discussions on the difference between consulting and coaching, and what this means for leaders.
Today is one of my favorite days of the year – it’s Easter! It’s not about chocolate and jellybeans, but about the meaning of the day. And tomorrow is opening day for the Cincinnati Reds – two momentous days, one right after the other on the cusp of a new month. Now, I’m not minimizing Easter, but there’s a connection here, and it’s JOY!
Ira Flatow hosts a radio show called Science Friday on National Public Radio. As you can imagine, it airs on Friday (yes), and it’s about Science (that’s right).
