The identity shift from peer to leader is difficult especially without preparation. The first conflict is internal: The way you see yourself. In this LinkedIn Live we’ll talk about how identity influences leadership behavior illustrating the effects of three...
Productive conversations turn conflict into collaboration, reduce costly mistakes and create a culture of accountability. However, productive conversations are often avoided because of a perceived difficulty in initiating the conversation. I’ve heard everything from,...
Almost every organization wants to increase accountability, yet the road to an accountable culture is often rocky, narrow, and slippery. Most executives can quote books, articulate models, and share statistics about accountability, yet the gap between knowing and...
If you’ve ever said to yourself in the middle of a conversation, “how did I get here?” then you know how easy it is to get pulled off course. If there’s one skill an executive needs, it’s the ability to set a conscious intention. The skill of intention-setting allows...
The signs of alignment include peace, happiness, joy, willingness, and anticipation. Misalignment (an inner disturbance) feels like anger, stuckness, resistance, and frustration. In my coaching, it has occurred to me that we human beings have three main coping...
In my consulting work I see a familiar pattern: The employee is unclear about an assignment but too afraid to ask for further understanding. I’ve seen the same patterns with peers. Members of a non-profit board voting on issues where they are clueless! Board...
