Leadership Lessons from the Physical Therapist Recently I’ve had the opportunity to work with a physical therapist on my lower back. He is highly qualified and works with Olympic athletes (that would not be me). As we discussed my treatment he made a very basic, but profound statement: "If you... read more →
Mar
12
Feb
13
As we’ve rounded the corner into February, for some, New Year’s resolutions are a fading hope at best. It’s not too late, though, to rethink these. A resolution really is an opportunity to “define yourself.” Defining one’s self is tantamount to saying, “this is what I will do; this is... read more →
Dec
18
As we come to the close of the year and closer to the Super Bowl, it seems appropriate to look at one of the NFL’s greatest leaders, Peyton Manning. With more career touchdown passes than any other quarterback in NFL history, Manning stands out and here are 8 reasons why: (more…)
Oct
15
I’ll never forget it. We were reorganizing and my boss put two of us in the same job, Rick and me. It seemed odd. But Rick is a smart guy and he was….the boss. So we forged awkwardly ahead trying to keep the swim lanes as clean as possible. About... read more →
Aug
11
Too many leaders lack the courage to say and do what needs to be said and done. In fact, I would say that failure of nerve among some leaders is virtually chronic. I was talking with a CEO recently about the possibility of coaching an employee who was engaging in... read more →
Jul
10
I was meeting with a coaching client recently and we were talking about his new role. I'm sometimes inclined to ask the question, "how do you want to (or need to) show up?" For me, it's a way of trying to get their attention about the possible need for behavior... read more →
May
29
If you plan to take a vacation or carve out some time to read this summer, here are some of my top picks: The Anxious Organization, Jeffrey Miller – I regularly recommend this easy and insightful read to coaching clients. The chapters are short and summarized well. Miller’s thrust is... read more →
Mar
11
Almost anyone who works within an organization faces the reality of the sometimes dreaded - conference call! Typically necessary, these virtual meetings can actually be very productive if you’re intentional about it. A recent WSJ article by Sue Shellenbarger, Help! I'm on a Conference Call!, Feb. 26, 2014, highlights some key... read more →
Feb
11
Ten years ago you would probably barely know who or what Burberry is. You might recall that it’s the old British clothing company noted for its signature scarfs and maybe trench coats. Today, Burberry is a leading luxury brand with flagship stores. (You should see the one on Michigan Ave.... read more →
Jan
20
Executive coaching has been turning a huge corner as proven from a recent survey conducted mid-2013 by Stanford University School of Business and The Miles Group. Most significant is senior leadership’s shift to embracing coaching as desirable if not necessary! Polling over 200 CEOs, senior executives and board members, almost 100% of... read more →