Coaching vs. Mentoring: They aren’t the same

When it comes to the development of your team playing the role of mentor and coach can be beneficial to their development.  These two terms are often used interchangeably yet they are different. So what makes them different? Mentoring Mentoring … Continue reading

Hula Hoop Leadership

With the Hula Hoop turning 50 last month I want to celebrate it’s lessons in leadership.  Yes, leadership and hula hooping are very similar. In the NY Times Niki Leondakis, chief operating officer of Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, was interviewed about leadership … Continue reading

How Leaders Can Identify Behaviors That Lead to Workplace Conflict

When two employees in your office are screaming and throwing staplers at each other, conflict is obvious. But how can you, as a leader, identify behaviors that lead to conflict before things get out of control? “Most people who act … Continue reading

Asking Better Questions Leads to Clarity and Develops Employees

An employee enters your office with a problem and in turn you offer a solution.  As an executive coach, leadership development advisor and Vistage chair I have worked with hundreds of executives who want to solve all the problems of … Continue reading

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