Not all productivity improvements come from being a to-do list super-user, setting brilliant strategic goals, or managing your time with the precision of an Olympic swimmer. Many behaviors and habits we might categorize as “wellness” also have the effect of...
By Sandra M. Martínez, Ph.D. PCC In my coaching sessions with leaders, they sometimes describe a persistent doubt, a fear they will be exposed as a fraud, or a deep sense of discomfort when others recognize them for their skills, talents, or accomplishments, or...
Connor, the VP of Human Resources at a busy financial services firm, saw trouble brewing. After several years of steady business, the firm was growing at a rapid pace. Connor made many new hires over the past 18 months, and increasingly, there were issues between...
By José Morales, MBA, PCC. Good leaders in times of uncertainty make time to pause, reflect, and communicate. Sounds simple enough. Yet through my years of consulting and coaching, I’ve seen that, when added to a mounting list of projects, priorities and deadlines,...
You know you are speaking with “Point People” when their preferred communication style is to cut to the chase. They get impatient with the backstory and explanations that build to a conclusion or recommendation — the bottom line is what’s most important to Point...
By Hien DeYoung, PCC A lot has been written about imposter syndrome. LinkedIn has a course on overcoming imposter syndrome. A February 11, 2021 Harvard Business Review article admonished us to stop telling women they have imposter syndrome — which I agree with...
Sometimes it’s difficult to imagine that there could be a reasonable, valid point of view that is different from yours. For example, Jenn, a team leader at an engineering firm, determined that it was important to fund a proposed program development project in the...
By Rachel Verlik, PCC As leadership coaches, we often reflect on trends that are emerging with our clients. One trend that is emerging in my conversations recently is that of having sticky notes on computers with quotes to help remind us to stay true to ourselves....
James was waiting for Robert at the office and, as the saying goes, “was loaded for bear.” James, the Department Director, had tolerated Robert’s behavior as long as he could stand it. Robert was a very smart person and a valuable asset to the company, but his...