Authentic leaders know themselves well, notes Brenda Ellington Booth, a clinical professor of management at Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Business. When leaders are self-aware,
Is it even possible to encourage honesty at work? Everyone likes to think of themselves as honest. And, it’s far easier to see the distortions
I’m exploring the issues of truth and dishonesty at work. If we all have the potential to cheat, we must first understand how dishonesty operates,
In my previous post, I described the benefits that cultivating an attitude of gratitude brings to our lives. But let’s explore this further. Gratitude isn’t
One of the primary reasons people seek out coaching is to take stock of their life and discover meaning, purpose, and passion. I see this
Knowing what your life purpose is means you know where your passion comes from and you can make decisions that are in alignment with what
Wise leaders who want to adapt to rapidly shifting demands of business for the future, continually work with an executive coach to grow their inner
In my work as a coach, I find that the inner game, i.e. the stuff of character, is the hardest, yet most significant, aspect of
What makes a leader stand out as remarkably effective? From what I’ve observed in my work in organizations, effective leaders hone their attention to focus
If you want to tap into your personal passion, self-knowledge is essential. Do you know your strengths? In business, nobody will manage your career if
Listening may be the most difficult skill to master when communicating effectively. But master it, we can! The non-verbal part of communicating is the most
How do you test your leadership insights? “Innovation is seeing what everybody has seen and thinking what nobody has thought.” ~ Dr. Albert, Szent-
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
