Insights: Communications Coaching
How To Be A More Assertive Leader
Have trouble saying “no”? Asking for what you need? Advocating for your position? Maybe you need to be more assertive in your communication. Assertiveness allows you to clearly express your needs, while also taking the needs of others into account. Put another way, assertiveness involves being fully you, respecting both yourself and others, through your […]
Does Coaching for Executive Presence Work Against Diversity, Equity and Inclusion?
Is “executive presence” just code for adopting a style that’s just like the most dominant group?
How to Succeed in a Collaborative Company, Part 3
Today we move into new territory in how to succeed in a collaborative company–with some things that may not come naturally.
How to Succeed in a Collaborative Company, Part 2
Today I continue our series with four more ways to succeed in a collaborative company.
How to Succeed in a Collaborative Company
I’m often asked to help leaders become more collaborative. Sometimes they are great at execution or great technically, but their blunt communication has damaged key relationships.
Why Successful Leaders Fail in a Highly Collaborative Culture
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve seen it: a senior leader is brought into a Fortune 100 company. They come in with a great track record of success in the past. Then, a few quarters later, they are gone.
How Coaching Works
Often a new client asks me: So, how does this work? What they’re really asking is: What is coaching going to be like? How are we going to spend our time? How will this be structured? What should I expect? Here’s an overview of what we’ll do: Talk about your context. I’ll want to learn […]
How to be a Collaborative Member of the C-Suite
One of the biggest challenges for C-level leaders is collaborating with peers. A driving factor is that for most organizations, senior leaders’ interests are not fully aligned. They may be competing for resources, the CEO’s attention, or opportunities. Also, senior executives are extremely busy, making constant tradeoffs with their time. This makes it hard to […]
Truths About Public Speaking
In my former career as a minister, I used to speak every week to hundreds of people. In the past decade as an executive coach, I’ve helped leaders prepare for mission-critical presentations with billions of dollars at stake. Through these experiences, a few crucial truths have emerged about public speaking. First, it’s important for every […]