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The power of getting in the way

The power of getting in the way

by David Porter | Jan 22, 2018 | Coaching, Executive Coaching, HR, Leadership, Leadership Development, Startup, Work Culture

I am a tireless proponent of getting in the way. As kids, getting in the way led to admonishment from parents or older siblings. As adults, getting in the way creates our universe of opportunities. In our careers, getting in the way shows up in many places. Bringing...

There’s Power in Being in the Way

by David Porter | Aug 5, 2017 | Leadership, Leadership Development, Startup, Work Culture

I’m not a believer in luck or magical thinking outside of Harry Potter novels. I am, however, a tireless advocate of being in the way. As children, being in the way led to admonishment from our parents or older siblings. As adults, being in the way creates our...

This is what we’re afraid of as leaders

by David Porter | Aug 5, 2017 | Communication, Leadership, Leadership Development, Startup, Work Culture

Once we dispense with the notion of the fearless leader, an urban myth to lead them all, we can make our way to a list of things that go bump in the day and night. I find it helpful to name the fears, much like repeatedly saying the name Voldemort out loud, as it...

Being more effective when the boss’ behavior changes

by David Porter | Jul 31, 2017 | Communication, Executive Coaching, HR, Leadership Development, Startup, Work Culture

I recently coached a manager whose relationship with her VP had changed during the past few months. Up to that point, the multi-year partnership had worked well, but the VP was now making comments in staff meetings that left the manager feeling undermined and...

Creating Earnout Agreements that Work

by David Porter | Jul 26, 2017 | Buying a Business, Selling a business, Startup

The use of earnout agreements to acquire companies continues to be a favorite way for buyers to limit up-front cash, share the risk in the acquired company’s future financial performance, and engage the seller in continuing as an employee to help reach deal...
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