Leadership is a delicate balancing act. People think of a leader as someone with authority: they can command a room, persuade others to take action, and make critical decisions in the heat of the moment. Authoritative leaders are decisive and have no problem taking...
by Jonathan Tuteur , PCC I picked the worst possible time to have a midlife crisis. Granted, once you’ve passed 40, there really isn’t a good time to buy a sports car, change your wardrobe or dye your hair. And the timing and circumstances had nothing to do with a...
In the realm of leadership, accountability is often lauded but less frequently practiced. Taking accountability is more than just admitting fault when things go wrong; true accountability requires a leader to own their mistakes, take decisive corrective action, and...
by Andreas Schumacher, PhD There is this infamous piece of advice we all have given to clients. It usually comes up during an exploratory discussion or at the beginning of a coaching engagement: “You will only get out of this what you are willing to put in.” Powerful...
Over the past two decades, the role of women in corporate leadership has undergone significant transformation. In 2004, only eight women held CEO positions at Fortune 500 companies. By 2024, that number has grown to 52—more than double the number of female CEOs just...
Words matter, but so does the way you say them. As a leader, the way you express your words can have a profound impact on how your message is received. Your body language–including your posture, facial expressions, and gestures–speaks volumes about your confidence,...
You’re one of the top executives in your organization. You’ve spent years or decades becoming a master of your craft and a reputable leader in your field. You've earned the respect of your peers, the admiration of those you lead, the trust of your board, and you have...
by Hien DeYoung, PCC In order for companies to viably scale up, CEOs must also scale up their leadership. It’s a heavy lift to expand the size of the team, evolve the product, increase market impact, and increase investment. Just as critical, the CEO must also have an...
Not long ago, a CEO’s effectiveness was measured by their ability to achieve robust financial performance and maximize shareholder value. It’s not so simple anymore. The modern CEO operates in an environment where strategic vision, sustainable practices, emotional...
At the executive level, conflicts carry complexities that ripple through entire organizations. This article offers a deep dive into the art of handling conflict for leaders, focusing on how not to handle conflicts in a way that exacerbates tensions or undermines the...