Spock never made Captain. It’s true! When Spock retired from Starfleet in 2269, he had never been promoted to Captain. Yes, it did finally happen, but years later — in 2277 — and six years after his reactivation during the V'Ger crisis. James T. Kirk, on the other...
By Gilly Weinstein, PCC As a coach I’ll occasionally provide shadow coaching by observing the executive I’m working with in action, from a wallflower vantage point in a meeting room. In the context of a coaching engagement, I observe my client in this way for the sake...
It’s often said that “a genuine leader is an active listener.” There are numerous articles and books about the benefits of active listening. There is, however, a more profound level of listening: a “third level” that will provide you with more powerful insights and...
An article on entrepreneur.com recently caught our attention. “The Top 4 Reasons Startups Fail, According to 14 International Accelerators” included one fascinating finding. “Team incompatibility was the second most mentioned cause of startup failure.” The authors...
By Nicole LaBeach, Ph.D., MCC Few would argue bad bosses are a leading reason for people quitting their jobs. Despite strong leadership being lauded and great leaders being worth their weight in gold, there are those who significantly challenge the masses. The irony...
A 360 degree assessment can deliver amazing clarity and insight. It’s a smart-mirror for seeing yourself — your leadership skills, managerial behaviors, strengths and weaknesses — as others perceive and experience you. For more information about the many benefits of a...
By Eva Szekeres, MA, PCC Does taking time off sound for you like a luxury an unreachable ideal a sign of poor work ethic irresponsible act from your career point of view a waste of time? In our 24/7 always on, super busy life we struggle very often to justify taking...
By Lyne Desormeaux, PSYD, PCC Change is a constant and something leaders and managers must continually be prepared for. The four stages of change are information, support, direction and encouragement. It helps to understand where you and your direct reports are on...
Sometimes we’re in such a hurry to learn about the newest, hottest leadership and management trends that we forget to take advantage of what still works. Back in 1981 — the same year that “Raiders of the Lost Ark” made its debut and Lady Diana married Prince Charles —...
By Chris Coward, MSW, PCC I’ve had a lot of coaching clients recently report feeling overwhelmed and having difficulty prioritizing projects. The volume of work for most leaders is enormous and the pressure to get it all done can feel crushing. Time management...