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Navigating the potholes of effective communication

Navigating the potholes of effective communication

The saying that we judge others by their behaviors and ourselves by our intentions is a coachable point I’ve made countless times. By itself, it distinguishes between observable behaviors and initial insight into how we and others define what things mean. However, it doesn’t go beyond awareness to

Eleven ways we make sure executive coaching delivers value

Eleven ways we make sure executive coaching delivers value

Executive coaches work with their coachees to move them from where they are now to where they want to be in the future. Coaching focuses on the behaviors necessary to forward action. While there is some time spent looking backward for understanding, the majority of the time and effort is

Becoming the five people we hang around with most

Becoming the five people we hang around with most

We become the average of the five people we hang around with most. These words always cause me to pause and reflect, often only after I’ve spent too much time feeling stuck or not increasing my effectiveness over a period. The following exercise is not meant to limit your

How effective people edit their way to results

How effective people edit their way to results

“To attain knowledge, add things every day. To attain wisdom, subtract things every day.” Lao-tzu The constant challenge for the busy and productive leader is not figuring out what to start; it’s determining what to stop. The best writers fill the page without stopping to think (or over-think) what

Unlocking some secrets about executive coaching

Unlocking some secrets about executive coaching

Nearly everything we do has numerous paths to deliver a result. Executive coaching is no exception. While there aren’t hard and fast rules to define a successful coach-client relationship, there are some worthwhile things to consider before working with a coach. 1. Establish a connection. Ideally, meet in person

Powerful exercises to propel your leadership effectiveness

Powerful exercises to propel your leadership effectiveness

As you consider ways to increase leadership effectiveness, two exercises help uncover and highlight your leadership style and values to share with your team. These exercises are especially useful for leaders assuming new responsibilities or adding team members and serve to take leadership effectiveness to the next level. Exercise 1:

Crush the fear of rapid decision making

Crush the fear of rapid decision making

Leaders are required to make decisions and deliver results. When we face a problem, we make decisions, we act, and we succeed, fail, and sometimes learn. As we reflect on a decision, we often find that the decision and subsequent actions were available to us early in the process but