What is the difference between doing leadership and being a leader? Often when we try to define leadership, we speak about activities. Doing leadership is important and covers many actions that need to get done: Managing people; managing tasks; getting results;...
I’m excited to share that I was recently onboarded as an Official Member of the Forbes Coaches Council. Forbes Coaches Council is an invitation-only community for leading business and career coaches. Members are selected based on their depth and diversity of...
To quote Dan Sullivan, “Success and failure in life are based largely on habit. Successful people are successful because of their habits. Unsuccessful people become entrenched in failure because they have unsuccessful habits.” Being intentional with your habits is key...
A mantra is a short phrase that we repeat over and over to keep us on track. It has to have personal meaning and can be used to lift our spirits, connect us to what’s really important and remind ourselves of our deepest potential. A mantra keeps us focused on our...
Satya Nadella, CEO of Microsoft tells an interesting story of an interview question he botched up, early on in his career. He was asked: You’re at the crossroads, a baby falls and is crying, what will you do? He thinks… and then answers, “I’ll go find a...
Clarify your purpose. What is the WHY behind everything you do? When we know this in life, it is very empowering and the path is clear. – Jack Canfield Meet Clive,* our High-Performer Clive* is a high-performer. He runs the marketing division of a large...
You’ve certainly heard of the concept of having a mentor. So… What is a leadership mentor? A leadership mentor is a trusted advisor, coach, personal trainer and supporter, all rolled into one. A mentor builds a relationship of trust and offers inspiration both from...
The Story of Mark, our Expert-Leader Mark* is a super-intelligent, exceptional performer. He’s highly valued at work for his knowledge, expertise and commitment. Mark is an actuary. He’s the go-to person for any advice on actuarial matters. People joke that they...
Are you an effective leader, one who leaves a legacy and is loved and respected by your people? Perhaps an answer can be found by defining leadership. What is it exactly? We hear and read a lot about effective leadership, but what really defines a leader? As we...
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