The boxer Mike Tyson once said, “Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth.” This bit of wisdom has particular relevance in the business world. The question is, how do you respond when things don’t go as planned? How well does your organization adapt and...
You know that you know this: multitasking is not a good thing. Studies demonstrate that multitasking reduces individual productivity by 25% (some experts say it’s as high as 40%). When we multitask, our ability to do anything accurately drops. It scrambles priorities,...
With most work today accomplished through teams, team leadership, team development, and team execution have become essential to overall organizational performance. Business author and team management expert Patrick Lencioni declares, “If you could get all the people...
Arden Coaching is delighted to be named an authorized partner of The Five Behaviors of a Cohesive Team™ program. Based on Patrick Lencioni's Five Behaviors model, this proven set of assessment and team-building tools has become the most widely used process for...
Think of someone you believe is an inspiring, motivating leader. It’s very likely that one of the skills that person has mastered is the art of presenting ideas and information. Successful executives and leaders make great presentations. And that’s a skill you can...
Did you know there are distinct differences between the coaching needs of younger executives and older executives? Executive coaching pushes executives to grow professionally and personally, break down the barriers of their corporate comfort zones, and develop the...
Executive coaching is often used to develop the capabilities of leaders and executives. Done correctly, it’s extremely effective, with both immediate pay-offs and long-term benefits. During a coaching engagement, one question often asked is, “What’s my leadership...
Successful executives strive to improve their organizations, their teams, and themselves. External experts can help accelerate those efforts and maximize results. Should you engage a consultant or an executive coach? The distinctions are vitally important but not...
by Sharon Krohn, PCC When my kids were young they loved pouring through a series of large-format glossy, picture books created by English illustrator Martin Handford. The Where’s Waldo series challenges readers to find the hero, Wally, dressed in a red-striped shirt,...
by Sheeba Varghese, PCC Robert Allen says that there is no failure, only feedback. Yet, often when clients receive feedback they feel like a failure. So, what should you do when you receive feedback? Over the years, we have come to see how essential feedback is not...