I always believed Active Listening has been and is the key foundation to being a skilled leader and influencer. However, while important, it is now time to go deeper with powerful ACTIVE QUESTIONING! Active questioning, as discussed in the context of leadership and management, particularly in Harvard Business Review (HBR) articles, emphasizes the importance of
Over 10 years of coaching and I have to admit, I do have some go-to coaching sayings and recommendations/questions that I continue to find really valuable. I thought I would share some of them with you. “You can’t wink at someone in the dark.” This is one of my favorites as if you do not
Once I was 25, then I was 35 and years later, today I am 55. How did that even happen? If you are reading this and you are younger than 40, take note…one day, hopefully, you will graduate to milestones in age. But beware! While there are many advantages to aging, professionally there are many pitfalls. In an era
It is not over yet. This year has been a struggle for so many with Covid-19, #BLM, dealing with new norms and new ways of living, unemployment and so much more. However, we have yet another major obstacle to overcome and that is the elections in the United States. So what do elections have to do with you,
As we move into the new year, we always hear about creating resolutions and goals. This year I would like to bring something a little different to the table. I have worked with several new business owners this year who are great at what they do, but as an owner, have never had to “sell”
I was walking around Jackson Square in San Francisco recently when I came upon something interesting. Here, in the middle of the city, was Balance Street. Balance Street is a tiny little street with no doors. This itty bitty alley made me think. As a metaphor for life…What would be on your Balance Street on
Stop! You can change your ways AND still get team engagement and better yet…get BETTER RESULTS. CASE STUDY 1: Presentations One of my clients recently came to the table with the concern that her presentations for her team were becoming boring. The challenge she faced was the fact that she would have to present at
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