Rising into your full potential as a leader is challenging no matter what industry you hail from. While most leaders, male and female, face similar challenges in that pursuit, I’ve more
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How Strong Leaders Cope With ‘Cocky’ Young Employees
It’s a tricky spot to be in as a leader — you have a young employee who is technically strong, showing tremendous skill and promise and, because of that, you’re more
Great Leaders DON’T Chase ‘Success’
Achieving success — it’s the goal of all goals, yes? The Great White Whale of every impressive career. It’s the thing we all chase, strive for, and build our day-to-day more
Are You A Jerk At Work? (How To Know For Sure)
Let me ask you a question — Do you ‘play nice’ with others at work? I’m not talking about diligently trying to appease your boss. I’m not even talking about 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
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