I have spent more than 25 years working on leadership development (I know this comes as a shock since I look so young….but there you have it). I have learned that there are so many different ways to go about this and none of these ways is right or wrong. It all just depends upon … Read More
For individuals looking to enhance their professional or personal lives, executive coaching is an excellent option to unlock opportunities that would otherwise be unrealized. Working closely with their clients, executive coaches offer services to help discover more potential within the workforce, innermost relationships, and personal development. Over the past decade, there’s been a surge in … Read More
This week’s topic is executive coaching versus mentoring. I get asked this question a lot. Do I need a mentor or do I need an executive coach? What’s the difference anyway? Aren’t they pretty much the same thing? Well, too often these terms are used interchangeably. The fact is, they are significantly different with what … Read More
Today’s blog is about compassion and empathy. Many people hear the words compassion and empathy and think of charitable organizations or new age well-doers. We don’t often think of this when it comes to businesses who must fight day to day battles in a competitive landscape that gets fiercer every year. But the truth is … Read More
As we head into the holiday season, I want to talk about giving the best kind of gift that you can give your employees and those around you – the gift of yourself! As a business leader, you can have a huge impact on people by being present and available, by having empathy and by … Read More
Today I want to talk about growing your career. Whether you’re an entrepreneur or you’re climbing a corporate ladder, now is a great time to be reflecting on your career growth as we approach the end of the year. Too often, we abdicate this! Entrepreneurs simply ignore it and corporate employees tend to rely on … Read More
Whether you’re a small business owner, or you’re a leader in a large company, the temptation to go out alone is great. But true success is achieved only when you’re able to find others to help you along in your journey, when you are able to harness the power of community. There’s a lot of … Read More
Today I want to talk about storytelling. As many of you know, I recently released a book on building a heart based culture of compassion and empathy (available Here). The idea behind the book is that you can achieve real results by using compassion and empathy. But the thing is, you can’t just wave a … Read More
As we head into Thanksgiving week, I want to take this opportunity to talk about something that’s really dear to my heart. And that’s the power of gratitude. Gratitude is powerful in so many different ways. It’s strongly and consistently associated with greater happiness. It helps people feel more positive, enjoy their life, improve their … Read More
Here Are the Main Differences Between Leadership and Management Leadership vs. Management: Two Key Distinctions Leadership vs. Management: Why Each Role Makes a Difference Let’s set the record straight: leadership isn’t necessarily “good” while management is “bad.” Despite what you may have heard, both roles are critical in a business. What’s more, most of us … Read More