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...
By Kelly Ross, MS, PCC As you begin the year, consider a pause for a bit of reflection. I have three suggestions for you. First take a breath, find a place to sit down and take a few minutes to ask yourself about 2023: What are you proud of? What surprised you? What...
Impactful communication hinges on a less celebrated, though equally critical skill: active listening. While leaders are often appraised for their strategic foresight and decision-making prowess, the quiet competency of active listening weaves the fabric of enduring...
Decoding leadership starts with words: words have power. As leaders, it’s our responsibility to choose our words wisely. Every word chosen and every phrase uttered carries weight. It can potentially build or erode trust, enlighten or confuse, motivate or dishearten....
Everyone has blind spots. Some are subtle, born from personal experiences or inherent biases. Others might stem from gaps in knowledge or areas of expertise that we simply haven't explored. But blind spots aren't just about what we don't know — they can also involve...
Effective leadership requires a blend of sharp business insight and genuine human connection. Many executives look to coaching as the path to cultivate these skills. However, not all executive coaching is created equal. In the burgeoning leadership development...
by Hien DeYoung Margie Warrell of Korn Ferry defines courageous leadership as, “leadership that involves fighting through your natural responses in those moments, which will ultimately hold you back.” Is it the moments that hold us back? Or is it our natural responses...
by Dr. Nicole LaBeach Do you remember the famous Energizer Bunny? The ad campaign was "Keeps going and going". Well, some of us adopted that slogan as a personal mantra and have found out it doesn't work so well with humans. So much so, when we look at leadership and...
At a recent HR conference, Rebecca, the VP of Human Resources for a growing technology company, compared notes with fellow HR executives about their experiences engaging CEO coaching services for their respective CEOs (maintaining professional confidentiality of...