Leadership Tip: Practicing self reflection helps leaders develop a better sense of self, improve decision making, and lead their teams more effectively. Today, more than ever, the world is constantly changing — including the way we work and the way we lead others. It can feel very overwhelming. Consequently, some…

“Do you think getting a leadership/executive/business coach would help?” This is a common question from individuals in search of a coach. And because I truly believe that everyone has the capacity to grow and change at all stages of life and career, my answer is usually “yes”. With one exception…

Is a mentor or sponsor right for you? I’ll cut to the chase. The answer is YES — BOTH. Now that we got that out of the way, let’s back up a bit. We should probably start with what is a mentor and a sponsor. Oxford Dictionary offers the following…

Career clarity? Ever heard of it? Me neither. Well actually, that’s not entirely true. Before this year, I’d never heard of the term but in actuality, I’ve spent my entire working life helping others achieve career clarity individually, in small groups, following a structured process or pursuing it organically. So…

Feedback is fundamental to great leadership performance. Average players want to be left alone. Good players want to be coached. Great players want to be told the truth. — Doc Rivers. Interesting quote, right? …

What does good leadership look like to you? Many struggle to find the right words to describe leadership but when in situation where leadership is bad, you usually know right away. Defining Leadership. So, let’s take a stab at defining leadership. There are plenty of leadership experts around the globe who would…

Career success means different things to different people. And many individuals in the workforce today work to earn a paycheck, not in pursuit of any other purpose. That’s very common, and it’s ok too. Others want and expect more than just a salary from “work”; they have a strong desire…