For a good portion of my life I have been hesitant to ask for help. Not because I didn’t want to appear weak or show my lack of knowledge but because I didn’t want to burden someone. I didn’t want to waste their time as they were likely busy. It wasn’t until later in life that I realized it is quite ... Read More »
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3 Traits I Learned from Interviewing 100 Executives & Endurance Athletes About Achieving the Impossible
Imagine going back in time to January 2020 and asking your CEO if all the employees could work from home full-time. What would they say? Likely, “Pack your desk, your employment is no longer needed.” Two months later when the virus was rapidly spreading around the world, the answer would be: “Get it ... Read More »
Three Questions To Ask Yourself When Receiving Feedback
“We all need people who will give us feedback. That’s how we improve.” Bill Gates Throughout my career -- and my married life -- I have received a lot of feedback. Some have been extremely valuable and helped me progress forward. Some not. Some have been solicited. Some not. For the record, all ... Read More »
5 Ways to Align Your Team
With the beginning of the year in full swing, I am starting to talk with more and more clients about conducting strategic planning sessions, so teams are aligned and moving in the same direction. Most issues that I deal with involve two parties who are not on the same page and in certain cases not ... Read More »
Your Value DOES Decrease Based on Someone’s Inability to See Your Worth
I have seen this picture floating around LinkedIn for the past few months and it sounds good. It makes me feel all warm inside, but I don’t agree with it. I would like to agree but I take a contrarian view. Isn’t value derived on what others view something is worth? Merriam-Webster ... Read More »
Customer Service…It’s All About Hiring
Companies spend a lot of time and money training their employees to treat their customers well. And, as a former head of several employee and leadership development functions, I strongly supported that effort. But what I think is even far more critical is hiring the right person in the first place. ... Read More »
