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 because...
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...
By Andreas Schumacher, PhD, PCC Ever since the arrival of telecommuting in 1972, the arrangement of “working from home” has been assessed through two different lenses. Most often reserved for upper and more senior management, those eligible saw it as a negotiation...
As the pandemic recedes and life returns to more familiar routines, something called the “Great Resignation” is trending. Perhaps you’ve heard of it — you may have even seen signs of it at your workplace. People — by the millions — are leaving their jobs. Some are...
By Karen Delk, MSc, PCC Many organizations are planning what working together looks like in the future. For some organizations, it is a return to in-person work days. Some may offer the option to work from home every other week. In other cases, it is full-on employees...
Jen is constantly sarcastic. James shuts down and becomes silent when his point of view is not immediately accepted. After team meetings, Alanna engages in criticism and gossip with team members separately. For Amanda, the VP of Human Resources at a growing...