By Rachel Verlik, ACC With the 2016 Summer Olympics upon us, we see the top athletes in the world compete on the international stage. They are the best in their country and the best in their field. As they compete in their respective sports, think about what makes an...
By Lyne Desormeaux Most managers would like their direct reports to know what is expected of them and know how to do their jobs, take on new projects and deliver great results. When their direct reports are able to do so, these managers feel like they can deliver on...
By Micki Lewis MS, PCC, CPLP We say to ourselves, we can do it alone and we don’t need anyone’s help in finding work. Studies have shown just the opposite. We really do need a personal support team handling this huge task- especially in the ever-changing times and our...
By Dan Brown Let me pose two, silly-serious questions: Can you inhale only? Let’s find out. Empty your lungs completely and then draw in a big, rib-expanding breath. Now hold your breath long enough for your heart to pound as the carbon dioxide builds up. It’s...
The most productive and effective teams trust one another and use each contributor’s strengths to the fullest. Because of this, getting your team closer to reaching its highest performance level involves getting group members better acquainted with one another. To...
Getting negative feedback from others is never easy. We often find it hard not to immediately get down on ourselves and overanalyze what we could have done differently. Or maybe even worse, we deny it and dispel that person’s opinion altogether. Now think of the way a...
One of our wonderful New York City coaches, Janine Schindler, will be speaking at the Columbia Coaching Conference for Columbia University in New York City! Her topic is Bridging the Chasms between Individuals: Expanding Our Understanding of Mindset: Attendees will...
They complement and contrast one another, and no role can function successfully without both of them. What are they? Management and leadership: Two concepts that are well-defined and separate yet interestingly connected. Your job title might say high-up exec, but do...
Handling employees with poor performance is something that most bosses tend to shy away from. And we get that: No one really wants to bring on a tough conversation or a negative experience. But as a leader, it’s up to you to do what you can to help your team succeed,...
Good IT leaders are highly sought after both by tech companies and within organizations that have IT departments. While traditional leadership skills apply to IT leaders as with others, there are a few essential skills that will set the great IT leaders apart:...