There is a reality that any leader or manager needs to be aware of—leadership and conflict go together like peas and carrots. Occupying the corner office might seem like a…
4 Tips for Controlling Emotions at Work
We’ve all faced stress at work. Maybe a project you have been toiling on day and night was suddenly cancelled, perhaps a client berated you, seemingly out of nowhere, or…
Why Delegate? 4 Tips for Learning to Let Go
As a leader or a manager, learning to delegate can feel like a challenge. Indeed, it can be one of those things that simply becomes an ongoing developmental process—you never…
Possibilities and the Voice that Encourages or Discourages
How we frame any given situation that we are faced with in our life is everything. And the difference between success and failure is really determinant on our perceptions and…
The Eisenhower Decision Matrix: Important vs. Urgent
The 34th President of the United States is the subject of today’s post—and in reality, an interesting case study in what effective executive leadership, focus, and prioritization looks like when…
Pink Jobs vs. Blue Jobs: Why Are We Still Navigating a Color-Coded Workplace?
Nurse. Carpenter. Teacher. Doctor. Vice President. Secretary. Maid. Bus Driver. Dentist. Hygienist. President. Waiter. Can you identify which are Pink Jobs versus Blue Jobs? A level playing field. Equality. Gender…
It’s Killing Me! Turning Stress into Professional Fuel
No matter if you run your own business or if you are working on climbing the ladder to corporate success, stress is something that tends to be an issue for…
How Long Do You Plan on Living?
I thought that headline might catch your attention. And I’m not joking. So what’s your answer? I know I am putting you on the spot right now, but that’s only…
Joan, Peggy, and Betty: What Mad Men Taught Us about Women’s Leadership
The title of this article probably caught you off guard—the idea of women’s leadership, especially when considering the premise of the hit TV show Mad Men, might seem like a…
Not Just an Annual Review: It’s So Much More
In my business, we consult with many interesting organizations—ranging from well-known, publically-traded companies to professional service firms, non-profits and media giants. There are many lines of inquiry thrown around during…