By Marc Smith Sacks, MA, PCC Our ability to make and fulfill promises is our most important and fundamental business asset. As we become more collaborative and agile, our ability to manage and honor promises impeccably will distinguish value creators from value...
How do we determine what "Type" of leader we are? Do we base it on feedback? Are we hoping we are one type of leader, but in fact we are another? Have you ever asked yourself "What kind of leader am I?" Would you welcome the answer? I think it's a great...
By Maren Perry, MA, PCC The ability to ask open-ended questions is one of an Executive Coach’s many skills. We do this in order to draw out our client’s opinions and thoughts. It’s a skill one can develop, and it’s essential to leaders and managers seeking to...
By Barbara McAllister, PCC Shifting the Client’s Focus: From Problems to Outcomes When I begin a coaching engagement , my clients are often more focused on what and who they don’t like about their life, rather than on what they do like and want to create. This is...
After spending last week at the WBENC Conference in Baltimore in the company of great female leadership, I thought it fitting to recognize some of our great historical women leaders. "A leader takes people where they want to go. A great leader takes people where...
Maren is in Baltimore this week at the WBENC Conference. Over 1,500 Women Owned Businesses are here meeting with Corporate Partners, all of whom recognize the immense value brought to corporations by doing business with diverse partners. Maren is here representing...
By Catherine Hickem, LCSW, ACC Courage. Webster’s dictionary defines it as “mental or moral strength to do something that you know is difficult or dangerous”. Typically when we hear the word, it is in context of a solder risking his life for others, a person...
"People ask the difference between a leader and a boss. The leader leads, and the boss drives." ~Theodore Roosevelt Managers with topical knowledge in a specific area are in uncharted waters as leaders of teams, with new responsibilities requiring...
Alyse Nelson is President and CEO at Vital Voices Global Partnership, their mission is to bring visibility to extraordinary woman of the world. Vital Voices, to their communities and to the world. Investing in the future leadership of our global community. At...