Sheryl Sandberg’s new book (Lean In) is out or should I say “in.” Her message to women is to be more ambitious, grab a seat at the table, raise your hand, and take credit for the work you’ve done. She believes that women have a tendency to lean backward
How do you frame your work so that your audience–team members, customers, service providers–doesn’t miss valuable content? How do you make the most important information the most visible and aesthetically pleasing? How can you avoid having to re-frame an argument later?
Being right can be addictive, in part because being right gives us a shot of dopamine and adrenaline. Our adrenaline, though, can alienate others.
How often do you allow a junior member of your team to lead and experience the lessons of a decision that isn’t optimal? I expressly didn’t use the word “wrong” here. “Wrong” carries too many negative connotations.
How often do you allow a junior member of your team to lead and experience the lessons of a decision that isn’t optimal? I expressly didn’t use the word “wrong” here. “Wrong” carries too many negative connotations.
The Fox and the Grapes fable by Aesop (circa 620-564 BC) is a powerful example of cognitive dissonance.
Teams that don’t trust each other also tend to have the most worthless, unproductive meetings.
Leaders may feel like they need fewer challenges, not more. In fact, what they need are new challenges, not the same ones, over and over. The focus of today’s post is on how to challenge yourself in new ways and, in the process, develop as a leader. Digital Photography School
Leaders may feel like they need fewer challenges, not more. In fact, what they need are new challenges, not the same ones, over and over. The focus of today’s post is on how to challenge yourself in new ways and, in the process, develop as a leader. Digital Photography School
Leaders may feel like they need fewer challenges, not more. In fact, what they need are new challenges, not the same ones, over and over. The focus of today’s post is on how to challenge yourself in new ways and, in the process, develop as a leader. Digital Photography School
This video will provide a clear overview of the executive coaching Process
Leadership Efficiency can be costly to the sustainability of an organization. When you strive for efficiency you can lose your sense of purpose.
Career Path is a Journey of Unity You may be one of those people who was taught to put your head down and just work hard on your career path. Your parent, mentor, teacher only knew one way–the hard way. You work hard and then, maybe, once the work is
True networking, as it is really intended, is about connecting with people on a personal level. To succeed, you need to be likable, provide information and guidance, and also seek information and guidance.
Kurt Hahn was the founder of Outward Bound. I and many 100,000s of past participants of the Outward Bound program owe a great deal to a man that we have never met. I went when I was 16 years old to Hurricane Island in Maine. It changed my life forever.
The people who burn the brightest can burn out. Are you a high performer who is no longer performing at a high level? Instead of showing up at work at 6 or 7 a.m. after a good workout, are you showing up between 9 and 10 without having exercised? Do you feel filled
Criticism feels so harsh and none productive. It is often hard to listen to from others and although we don’t like to admit it. It is difficult for others to hear from us. Converting criticism into commitment can be done in several ways. Read this post to find out how
What Is Your Personal Brand? You may not like to think of yourself as a brand, but you are one. Most people think of you as the X Person or the Y Specialist. If they don’t…well, that’s a problem. If people don’t associate you with something distinct and valuable, then
These are the winners of the Unstuck Contest! Check out who won and what their entries were!
Assess Your Leadership Style At CO2 Partners, we encourage leaders looking for a new position or a new career to listen to their inner voice, know their mindset, rank their core values, and discover their strengths. Then it’s time to and assess and fine tune their leadership style. As executive
Discover Your Perfect Career After meeting hundreds of executives over the years and helping them on their career paths to a new position or a new career, I have assembled a set of tools and resources that may help you on your path. Mary Oliver’s poem, “The Journey” is a
Leaders don’t enjoy firing people. They may feel relief after they’ve done so, but rarely joy. Even Donald Trump seems to feel a measure of regret when he says, “you’re fired!” Leaders want to inspire their team members to improve and become success stories. They want to find a way—perhaps
We stake a lot on our beliefs–our reputations, our livelihoods, and, in some respects, the livelihoods of our team members. We’re so eager to be right that we can fall victim to confirmation bias
JAMSHED BHARUCHA, Professor of Psychology, Provost, Senior Vice President, Tufts University explains how to stretch your mind in education. He used to believe that a paramount purpose of a liberal education was threefold: 1) Stretch your mind, reach beyond your preconceptions; learn to think of things in ways you have
You can stumble on your next career or be deliberate about choosing one. This post explores how you can elevate your game and learn what career insights you may be withholding from friends and loved ones?
Many leaders want to change self-defeating behaviors and beliefs, but desire isn’t enough. Here are 10 ways to make changes stick: 1) Hire a coach or consult a mentor to help you locate and define the change you wish to make; 2) Brainstorm potential barriers; 3) Plan counter-moves for each
David Whyte asks the question, would you rather fail at your life or succeed at someone else’s? So, whose path are you on? Our lives have porous boundaries. Often, it’s unclear if what we do and value are chosen, suggested, or implanted. Maybe your dad, mom, sibling, or friend played
“Our life always expresses the result of our dominant thoughts.” – Soren Kierkegaard
Dan Thomas, executive director has a plan to double healing in 2012. Free Arts give kids space and mentoring to heal. Currently they serve 2,000 children. To volunteer as a mentor reach out to Dan or one of the staff. http://www.freeartsminnesota.org/ Free Arts Minnesota is a nonprofit organization dedicated to
Leadership Assessment Tools Can Help You Channel Your Strengths And Overcome Your Challenges. If you’re interested in leadership training at all, you already recognize that there is room for improvement in the tone, tenor and manner in which you lead. And our experts have worked for years with executives in a
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