I didn’t expect a bear safari in the Great Bear Rainforest to redefine how I think about leadership—but it did. At a small lodge tucked deep in the wilderness, every detail was lived with intention. The guides knew each bear by name. The staff anticipated needs before anyone voiced them. Nothing felt accidental. Then I saw their mission statement—and suddenly the excellence made sense.
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Once the Company Has Been Found, It Needs to Be Led
Startup founders are visionary builders—but leadership takes different skills. Julie Kantor, Ph.D., shares why professional coaching helps founders evolve from creating companies to leading them with purpose.
360 Assessments: How to Use Them Wisely
360 assessments are powerful tools for leadership development—but only when used thoughtfully. In this blog, executive coach Julie Kantor, PhD shares how to avoid common pitfalls, personalize the feedback process, and transform data into actionable growth.
Interviewing Do’s and Don’ts: A Hiring Manager’s Guide
Interviewing is a sensitive area of business, and it can be stressful for hiring managers as well as job seekers. As an interviewer, it’s important to keep in mind that you must both provide information to the job seeker about the open position and also gather it.
Addressing Challenges and Solving Problems: A 4-Step Approach
The idea of facing challenges at work can be scary, but it gets significantly easier when you realize that challenges are simply choices that you have to make. There doesn’t have to be anything terrifying or worrisome. Here’s some tips to take the stress out of solving problems.
Mastering the Balance: Managing Up and Down as a Leader
Leaders today are often caught in between leading and managing the employees they are responsible for, and remaining accountable to their supervisor and higher-ups. Holding the capability of both managing up and managing down is a skill.
Dealing with Demanding People Without Losing Your Cool
Personal interactions are a major component of business. Leaders spend a great deal of time engaging with executives, colleagues, clients, stakeholders, vendors, and more. And inevitably, you will encounter demanding individuals who challenge your patience and communication skills.
Why Executive Coaching Fails (And How to Avoid It)
Executive coaching can be powerful—or painfully unproductive. In her Forbes feature, Julie Kantor explains why coaching fails when bosses dictate the goals, and how to set up engagements that actually work.
The Power of Collaborative Leadership
Leadership doesn’t look the same across every organization—or every leader. Some leaders choose to remain front and center, making all the decisions and keeping a tight grip on how things are run. While that hands-on approach can work in some environments, it’s not the only way to lead effectively.
What Impression are you Making? Tips for Being a Better Role Model
When it comes to leadership, the old adage rings true:
“Actions speak louder than words.”
Sometimes, it’s not what you say—but what you do—that leaves the strongest impression.