Oh no! It’s here — a dreaded crisis situation. Your team missed the mark on key project deliverables and now the client is mad, deadlines are compromised and your CEO more
Leadership
2 “Cruel” Things Every Great Leader MUST Do
Being a great leader takes courage and compassion, but that doesn’t always mean “being nice.” Yes, treating others with respect is essential in our more evolved, more inclusive, more enlightened more
5 Key Shifts That Turn Engineers Into GREAT Leaders!
I admit it — I have a professional soft spot for engineers. I respect them tremendously. Maybe it’s because I’ve coached so many of them over the years. I just know, more
How To Lead New Teams (Without Destroying Them)
Congratulations! You’re the new ‘rising star’ executive, tasked with running a critical division of the company. Whether you were promoted from within or newly hired into the position, this is more
3 Smart Ways To Stop The Culture Clash On Your French And American Teams
Just because someone does something differently than you do, doesn’t mean they’re wrong. I know this. You know this. Everyone knows this — especially in our modern, differences-and-diversity embracing, global work more
The REAL Reason Why Your ‘Professional Image’ Is So BORING!
Recently, I had lunch with a coachee, and as I listened to her talk, something struck me that I found distressing … She was discussing her role in a high-profile more
Why That “Bad” Performance Review Is Actually GREAT For Your Career (Yes, Seriously)
It can feel like a punch in the gut … that awkward moment when a performance review turns negative. Perhaps you saw it coming (at least on some level). Or more
What Do You Mean You Haven’t Done it Yet?
When I moved from France to the U.S. 15 years ago, I assumed I would experience little to no cultural shock. After all, both countries are part of the Western more