By Salima Hemani, MBA, PCC. There are three key skills that a leader must demonstrate and master to become an engaged leader: Provide regular feedback Show support for other’s needs Address difficult situations and having challenging conversations Frankly, all...
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Solution-Focused Communication Drives Change; Develops Leaders
By Nick Tubach, MBA, PCC. There is a simple, yet strategically significant difference in the communication styles of leaders versus managers. Managers and leaders both use different forms of influence and direction at different times. Leaders, however, demonstrate a...
Leadership and Communication Skills: 4 Insights
Jason and Alex are two fast-rising stars at their Atlanta-based engineering firm. They love what they do and are very good at it. They have led project teams that have efficiently met their deadlines and successfully accomplished their goals. So when a leadership...
We’re Talking Past Each Other, Now What?
By Plum Cluverius, MA/ABS, PCC. Have you been in a difficult conversation when the person you’re talking with seems bent on misunderstanding what you’re saying? A conversation where no matter how hard you try, you can’t get your point across? That’s frustrating, isn’t...
News From Arden Coaching: Lunch & Learn Series Now Available!
As you lead your organization and strive to define its “new normal,” your remote workforce needs tools to manage effectively, stay productive, and lead teams. Arden Coaching is pleased to announce that it has leveraged its expertise in executive coaching and...
6 Tips for Having Difficult Conversations
“I’d rather have dental work done,” thought Arthur, as he prepared for a meeting with an employee who seemed increasingly disengaged and had recently missed two important project deadlines. Having difficult conversations with others about job performance, work...
The Power of Praise
Camila and Sanjay completed an important project for the company and presented their analysis and recommendations to the management group. They thought things went pretty well. Three days later, their boss approached them saying, “I have a few concerns about your...
DiSC Assessments: Understanding Your Team — and Yourself
Based on the pioneering work of William Marston in the 1920s, DiSC is an elegantly powerful tool designed to better understand yourself, your team members, and how you interact and work together. A DiSC assessment provides a 2x2 matrix that identifies the degree to...
Mid-Year Check-in: Are You Meeting Your Goals?
Happy mid-year! It’s hard to believe, but we’re already at the half-way point of 2018. For most executives, June 30 is a time to pause and take stock. Is your annual plan unfolding as expected? Are you accomplishing your goals? Are you hitting revenue and...
6 Proven Networking Strategies (For Introverts and Extroverts Alike!)
Networking. Some love it; some dread it. Regardless, the ability to network is crucial. In fact, research confirms a significant correlation between the ability to network and long-term professional success. Here are six powerful networking strategies to help you...