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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 of friends clapping and laughing with excitement...
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 while trying to improve things. But I fear that...
EQUITY through COACHING—They Go Together Naturally
In this interview, Claire Laughlin and Samantha Folb discuss how a COACHING style of management naturally supports EQUITY in the workplace.
Samantha Folb is Director of Training, Compliance & Employee Relations at West Valley-Mission...
Have I Told You Lately How Special You Are?
Happy Valentine's Day!
Today I'm sharing 3 tips on how to deepen your very special workplace relationships (and yes, you can try this at home).
One of the things that makes teams thrive is when members can truly lean in to each person’s...
What's Keeping You Up at Night?
I’ve been hearing concerning stories from many of my clients and colleagues, and I’m spotting trends. Here are some of the struggles I'm hearing about lately:
- Momentum is stalled. Things are getting...
How to Know What IS and ISN'T Working
The other day I was in a meeting with a client, talking about the positives and negatives of a program I have been delivering. She told me what was working for the participants and what wasn’t working for them; we talked about ways to adjust...
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 supervise, manage or influence others, this course is...
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 possible when we pay real attention to how we...
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 reviews,” lamented a friend. “I barely know...