by DeDe Esque, PCC Either at the end of a year or the beginning of a new year, NOW is that time of year when many traditions are honored, new rituals and adventures are tested, and there are scads of “lists” that are developed, shared, and reflected upon. Some of the...
"Being a great place to work is the difference between being a good company and a great company." – Brian Kristofek, President and CEO, Upshot What makes a “great place to work?” Hint: It’s not pizza parties or ping-pong tables. Today's workforce craves more than a...
by Sharon Krohn, MCC The New Year invites us to celebrate another journey around the sun with a thoughtful perspective. I relish the experience of personal organization and quiet reflection in the realms of work and life, accounting for the year past and personal...
Personal change begins with your mindset. As an executive coach, I’ve seen time after time that awareness and appreciation of your mindset — how you “see” things; how your beliefs and assumptions color your thoughts and actions — is essential to engage in any kind of...
By Laura Hansen. MA, PCC. One important competency for today’s leaders is successfully developing your direct reports through coaching. When you have decided that coaching is an appropriate approach with an employee, here are five things to keep in mind on how to be...
By Nick Tubach, MBA PCC. Being assertive is just an expression of your worth and, in the context of leadership, can help you create a collaborative and inquisitive team dynamic. Uncovering the “what ifs” often lead to positive and sometimes transformational change....
By Eva Szekeres, MA, PCC Are you listening to an endless tape in your head about not being good enough? Have you ever felt that you don’t belong? Do you always over prepare and still dread failing? Are you reluctant to ask for help, fearing you will be considered...