Let the Pause Happen — The Power of Silence in Leadership Coaching
Let the Pause Happen: Unlocking the Power of Silence in Leadership Coaching In today’s fast-paced leadership culture, silence is often mistaken for discomfort or disinterest. But what if embracing the pause is exactly what leads to deeper reflection, greater clarity, and more meaningful impact? While attending a recent Marshall Goldsmith Stakeholder-Centered Coaching® workshop, Mike Barnes […]
The Work Life Balance / Life Work Balance Reality Check – The Reality of the 120 Hour Five Day Week
Think about this living foundational reality as it relates to our weekly lives – In a perfect world working, sleeping, getting ready and commuting to work and personal time we have 120 hours per five-day week. The hypothetical perfect world standard expectation with-in those hours is to work an expected 40 hours or more per week, […]
Two – Think About It’s
Organizations inject so much time, energy, and money investing in thought and strategy to create and develop their values, mission, and vision. Not only is it intended to be the heart, but also a directional compass to the company they are, what they do, why they do it, and the vision of the company they […]
The Seven Core Competency Opposites – Influential versus Authoritative
1. The Opposite of Learner – knowers, experts, or authoritarians 2. The Opposite of Active Listener -passive, avoidance,” tuned out” with no real intent to listen 3. The Opposite of Kindness – unkind, uncaring, insensitive to other’s feelings 4. The Opposite of Selfless Humility – arrogant, selfish, conceited 5. The Opposite of Unassuming Empathy – apathy, lack of interest or enthusiasm 6. The Opposite of Positivity – […]
Selfless Humility Encouragers
Reminding us that with selfless humility, and our consistent approachability, we work to invite versus push others into conversations and decisions. We build lasting confidence of approachability with a high level of enthusiasm that encourages the magic of collaboration, co-creation and innovating together. Selfless Humility Encouragers – · Selflessly listening to each other with a collaborative learner […]
Encourage The Courage to be Vulnerable
Definition of Encourage To inspire with courage, spirit, or hope …. Merriam Webster Dictionary Definition of Courage The mental or moral strength to venture, persevere, and withstand danger, fear, or difficulty …. Merriam Webster Dictionary As a community of human beings with hearts minds and souls let’s also think about how we encourage the courage for those we serve […]
Unlock Better Meetings: Sit Beside Them & Let Them Lead!
Do your meetings feel stale, overly formal, or simply uninspiring? The simple shift from sitting across the desk to sitting beside the people you serve can significantly transform your interactions, supercharging enthusiasm, positivity, and collaboration. This can truly provide leaders with a simple yet powerful approach called the “catch-up meeting,” where the key difference is […]
7 Questions to Unlock Authentic Servant Leadership in Just 60 Seconds
Servant leadership isn’t just a management style—it’s a philosophy rooted deeply in genuine care, selflessness, and continuous growth. Authentic servant leaders create environments where individuals thrive, empowered by leaders who prioritize serving others above themselves. As an advocate and champion of mindful and authentic leadership, the following outlines seven powerful questions you can ask yourself […]
The Work-Life Balance / Life-Work Balance Reality Check – The Reality of the 120-Hour Five-Day Week
Let’s take a moment to unpack a foundational truth about our weekly lives: Each five-day workweek contains exactly 120 hours. Ideally, we envision spending about 40 hours at work, 40 hours sleeping, and the remaining 40 hours for personal activities such as getting ready, commuting, exercising, and relaxing. However, thereality paints a vastly different picture. […]
Taking Initiative: The Power to Lead Without Being Told
“Initiative is doing the right thing without being told.” – Victor Hugo Why Should Initiative Matter to You? Initiative is one of the most powerful traits you can possess, impacting every aspect of your personal and professional life. But what exactly is initiative? Simply put, initiative is your ability and willingness to act proactively, take […]