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It's Complicated.....But SO Worthwhile
People are complicated. We are all so unique! It's part of what relationships so interesting, and life so fascinating. We have our own histories, personalities and challenges. We bring all of that...
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The Crazy Power of Words
Ever notice how some words have a crazy amount of power? Like these: I do No Get out Hands-up Even when the result isn't so dramatic, our words shape our reality. I once heard a group...
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But are YOU coachable?
When talking about how to make real change on any given team, I often hear leaders lament, “But so-and-so just isn’t coachable!” It's frustrating to encounter resistance...
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Coaching is not a luxury
*Photo by Anthony Delanoix on Unsplash As you've probably noticed, I've been up to my elbows in re-designing and launching my Coaching for Excellence course. If you...
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How to Make Authentic DE&I Progress
Achieving real equity and creating an inclusive environment that embraces diversity takes sincere commitment and on-going care. It’s not achieved from time spent in a class; it’s only...
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You have toilet paper on your shoe... and other awkward (but important) conversations
*Photo by Kev Bation on Unsplash I was at a conference a few years back and was getting ready to give a presentation. I was in the bathroom, calming my nerves and making sure...
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The Keys to Managing Performance
No one wants to have that hard conversation about poor performance! But, unaddressed issues get worse over time and can derail your culture and destroy a leader's credibility. ...
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The Gift of Your Attention
*Photo by Christina @ wocintechchat.com on Unsplash There were five of them. Teenagers, between 13 and 16, I suppose, at a table next to me in a cafe. I heard...
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Let Your Employees Struggle
When I was in my first year of college I had a paper to write. I’ll never forget it. I had waited until just one day before it was due to get started. Back in high school the...
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Ready to Ditch Your Performance Appraisal?
*Photo by Scott Warman on Unsplash Last Sunday I was at a dinner party when the subject of “the week ahead” came up. “I have to do my annual performance...
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