Something predictable happens in my work coaching and advising senior leaders. It’s the moment when they say, “I can’t believe nobody told me this,” or, “I wish I had known this earlier.” You have to wonder why these comments get raised so often by highly experienced executives. After all, these are often the leaders who are […]

All it takes is hearing the word ‘recession’ to create feelings of worry or anxiety inside many organizations. The reasons for this seem obvious on the surface. Those who were part of your company during the last recession will remember what happened before, whether that included layoffs, deep cuts, or other tough measures. Others may […]

All it takes is hearing the word ‘recession’ to create feelings of worry or anxiety inside many organizations. The reasons for this seem obvious on the surface. Those who were part of your company during the last recession will remember what happened before, whether that included layoffs, deep cuts, or other tough measures. Others may […]

Do you frequently interact with the C-suite? If so, you’ve probably heard some version of the following: C-level leaders are impatient, time-starved, and need you to get to the point quickly. They want you to appreciate the bigger picture and address the relevant enterprise challenges that they’re facing. They are sophisticated and have heard it […]

I work with senior leaders who spend a good portion of their time in meetings with other senior leaders. You’d think that because these leaders are facing similar challenges, at similar levels, communicating and influencing would be somewhat effortless between them. After all, who understands the challenges of senior leaders better than another senior leader? […]

I work with senior leaders who spend a good portion of their time in meetings with other senior leaders. You’d think that because these leaders are facing similar challenges, at similar levels, communicating and influencing would be somewhat effortless between them. After all, who understands the challenges of senior leaders better than another senior leader? […]

Dust off your blazer and get out the heels from the back of your closet: It’s time to return to work. Whether you’ve been encouraged, advised or ordered to come back to the office, you may not be thrilled by the idea, particularly if you’re like 76% of Americans who say they prefer working from […]

Is the conversation about the Future of Work working? It’s an interesting question raised by Ravi Kumar, a leading voice in the global conversation about the Future of Work, and whose view has been shaped by the wide range of initiatives he’s spearheaded at Infosys, the 250,000-employee IT services and consulting company where he currently […]

Is the conversation about the Future of Work working? It’s an interesting question raised by Ravi Kumar, a leading voice in the global conversation about the Future of Work, and whose view has been shaped by the wide range of initiatives he’s spearheaded at Infosys, the 250,000-employee IT services and consulting company where he currently […]

With Thanksgiving behind us, it’s officially the holiday season, so let’s kick things off with a celebratory toast to those of us in the best profession in the world: Executive Coaching.  I’d like to raise a glass (of Diet Coke, in my case) to the great coaches out there and celebrate who you are: You’ve run companies, […]

A common source of frustration shared by our C-level clients centers on how others communicate. What are they experiencing?  Here’s a sampling: Too much detail, not enough insight, unproductive discussions with no clear outcomes, speakers who lack curiosity, meetings that missed the point or focused on the wrong issues, leaders who do too much talking, not […]

A common source of frustration shared by our C-level clients centers on how others communicate. What are they experiencing?  Here’s a sampling: Too much detail, not enough insight, unproductive discussions with no clear outcomes, speakers who lack curiosity, meetings that missed the point or focused on the wrong issues, leaders who do too much talking, not […]

Are you an Overcompensator, an Expert, or an Assumer? Chances are if you’re like any of the leaders I’ve worked with over the years, you may have a bit of each of these common communication styles show up in you from time to time when it comes to how you interact with the C-suite. Here’s what I’ve […]

Some of the teams I work with report to a boring leader, and it’s a problem. As someone who works with leadership teams, it’s easy to spot when this is happening because the clues are usually obvious: During meetings, the team is multi-tasking, they are checked out, and they’re often quiet, only offering thoughts when called upon […]

Some of the teams I work with report to a boring leader, and it’s a problem. As someone who works with leadership teams, it’s easy to spot when this is happening because the clues are usually obvious: During meetings, the team is multi-tasking, they are checked out, and they’re often quiet, only offering thoughts when called upon […]