Even if you don’t work in HR, it’s safe to bet that someone will eventually ask you for job advice. How to find a better position. How to...

The lesson here is delightfully summed up by Albert Einstein: “If you can’t explain it simply, you don’t understand it well enough.” Many...

You check your Enterprise System to get real-time inventory numbers and up-to-the-minute sales figures. But how do you track your...

While it might initially sound like a Kindergarten flashback, the idea actually makes a lot of sense for harried professionals. You know,...

It was the first day of our camping trip at Zion National Park in Utah. As a former Girl Scout, I was rather proud of my...

Use clear, concise communications That’s a pretty good lesson for all of us, whether we are on the baseball field or in the conference...

Colleagues and clients fully expect us to collaborate with them on reaching our shared business goals, and that process involves...

Stakeholder vs. Steak Holder: just another quirky homophone or perhaps an insightful business reminder? I believe it’s the latter,...

As I work with my coaching clients, I often use the stage as a metaphor for managing career progressions. Some people step into the...

Our society just can’t seem to get enough of the latest high-tech gadgets. (Apple Watch, anyone?) On the other hand, the technology that...

Over the years, I’ve provided executive coaching for a wide range of clients, but I usually ask each one of them the same question: who...

One of your employees seems unengaged or not “all in.” A friend complains that there aren’t enough hours in the day. A client struggles...

© highwaystarz – Fotolia.com Recently a client of mine was facing a difficult situation: Over the past few years, his company had...

© jaggat – Fotolia.com After reading my recent post, 9 Characteristics of High-Performing Project Teams, a few people asked about the...

© GooDAura – Fotolia.com Moving forward means leaving some things behind. I love this statement. As a coach, I work with clients in...

Recently, I conducted exit interviews for a company. One employee who was leaving stated he wanted want more engagement, development, and...

© Burlingham – Fotolia.com Mindfulness is a very common topic today, with plenty of advice about how to be more mindful. Have you ever...

© bizoo_n – Fotolia.com “We photograph what we love.” – Kenny Rogers I saw that quote on the wall at Country: Portraits of an American...

Three keys to an effective employee development plan So how can managers get comfortable? With structure, preparation and practice. In...

When I set up a coaching engagement, I try to get to know my clients pretty quickly. I ask their developmental goals, we pour over their...