In spite of training on coaching skills for managers, not many are actually initiating coaching conversations with people. There are some misconceptions and barriers that
Would you like some cheese with that whine? Well, for many of us that answer might be yes, especially if constant complaining and negative attitudes
Most employees favor consensus-run organizations where leaders manage democratically through inclusion and feedback. Consensus-style leadership is a refreshing alternative to tyrannical leadership, but democracy, taken
At Proffitt Management Solutions, we believe in the transformative power of executive coaching. Just as alchemists sought to turn base metals into gold, we aim
What is your strategy for a speedy business recovery? Based on the conversations I’m having with business leaders, strategy has become top of mind. Too
Insightful leaders shape our future. Consider this: in January 2018, the World Economic Outlook (WEO) reported the broadest synchronized global growth upsurge since 2010, and
Inspiration, a vision for the future, connecting to values and motivations—these are all important leadership roles. But without connecting the dots to what each person
There’s a big shift in the qualities required for today’s new hires; leaders seem to be looking more at who a person is, and how well they
An organization’s health is only as sound as its leader’s decisions. Some companies prosper from wise leadership directions, while others struggle after flawed choices—choices that
How a leader responds to adversity reveals how effective that leader truly is. Reactions to setbacks or crises not only test leadership character but define
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Surveys and studies indicate global job dissatisfaction is at a two-decade high. Disengaged employees account for nearly 70 percent of the workforce, which significantly affects
