Throughout the pandemic we have tallied our losses, from layoffs, closed businesses, and broken social connections to illness and death. But what have we gained during this time? It’s hard to think in these terms, but there have been positive changes. At work,...
By Vanessa Tennyson, PCC, 3CP, SHRM-SCP Behavioral authenticity is the hallmark of the Triad of Discovery©. I describe it as “The basis of your true identity; your genuine self; the heart and soul of the person who exists when no one else is looking.” A task that I...
By Deborah Howard, MSOD, JD, PCC Often people who want to become great leaders attend seminars that teach them problem-solving, performance management, and decision-making skills. True leadership, however, starts from the inside out. In the words of poet William Ayot,...
By Hien DeYoung, PCC I was on LinkedIn and an instant survey popped up from Korn Ferry. The question was, “Faced with a choice of two, what would you prioritize in your teams? Skillset or Mindset?” Out of curiosity for the results, I made my choice and waited for the...
Believe it or not, we’re far enough into 2022 so that most New Year’s resolutions have already been forgotten or abandoned. Year after year, the data shows that about 80% of all New Year's resolutions fail by mid-February. So now that the dust is beginning to settle,...
By Sharon Krohn, MCC. With the close of the year, many are taking stock of the challenges of 2021. Having celebrated the Holiday Season and savored small gatherings with family and friends, there is no better time to pause, to reflect and create a personal vision for...
By Fran LaMattina, MCC, PhD I have been practicing Executive Coaching for over 20 years. As my experience has deepened and I’ve tested much of the information about Emotional Intelligence in the “laboratory of my coaching practice,” I am amazed at how often the data...
In our increasingly casual, virtual working worlds, are you getting complacent about how you communicate and present yourself to others? Might it be reducing your effectiveness as a leader? Is it holding your career back? Here are three ways to strengthen your...
By Nicole LaBeach, PhD, PCC. Change. Change. And more change. With so much of it, we can’t ignore how networking has shifted in the pandemic. Unlike previous times, fewer networking opportunities were event-driven, and some of our most effective means of networking...
By Laura Hansen. MA, PCC. One important competency for today’s leaders is successfully developing your direct reports through coaching. When you have decided that coaching is an appropriate approach with an employee, here are five things to keep in mind on how to be...