Do or do not. There is no try. –Yoda, Jedi Master When a client says to me, “I will try,” I respond with, “well, will you or will you not?”
Wisdom from Yoda
Category: Coaching Advice
If No One has Told You…
If no one has told you they love you today… You’re hanging with the wrong peeps!
Mary Kay on Relating to Others…
You never know how others are feeling. This advice from Mary Kay Ash rocks! “Pretend that every single person you meet has a sign around his or her neck that … Continue reading Mary Kay on Relating to Others…
Do Your Actions Lie?
“Actions Lie Louder than Words” – Carolyn Wells Hmmm. Do you agree?
The Secret Role of the GREAT Committee Chairman
Here’s a little secret… The chairperson is, most of all, a coordinator, energizer and a facilitator. That’s the secret. You say “Duh.” But guess what? This is a place where … Continue reading The Secret Role of the GREAT Committee Chairman
Leaders and Vulnerability
When leaders show that they are vulnerable, they humanize themselves. This enables them to lead from the middle.
Ask a Coach: How Can Volunteering Impact My Success?
Actually, the easier answer to this question is “how can it NOT?” Voluntarism is such a great way to “give back” and to help improve the world around you. As … Continue reading Ask a Coach: How Can Volunteering Impact My Success?
Ask a Coach: Why is a Talent Culture Important to My Organization’s Success?
Developing talent is not a one time effort. For organizations to be continually successful, they need to populate vacancies, and move great talent upward continually. This calls for a talent … Continue reading Ask a Coach: Why is a Talent Culture Important to My Organization’s Success?
Ask a Coach: How Can I Develop My Leadership “Bench?”
Here are five steps you can use to develop your leadership bench: First, start by identifying the key positions in the organization. Second. Determine all the skill sets, attitudes and … Continue reading Ask a Coach: How Can I Develop My Leadership “Bench?”
Ask a Coach: Why Should I Be Concerned with Developing My Leadership “Bench?”
Many times the coaches with the stronger benches are more successful. And with more and more talk about the need for the leaders of organizations to also be great coaches, … Continue reading Ask a Coach: Why Should I Be Concerned with Developing My Leadership “Bench?”
Does the boss really want copies of all your emails?
As you go up the corporate ladder, the number of email messages received seems to increase exponentially. While its understandable that the air becomes more rare, and there are fewer … Continue reading Does the boss really want copies of all your emails?
