The Mid Career U-Curve: Riding the Wave
Previously, I’ve been writing about mid career crises, and what researchers have termed the “Happiness U-Curve.” There’s a dip in life and career satisfaction at
Previously, I’ve been writing about mid career crises, and what researchers have termed the “Happiness U-Curve.” There’s a dip in life and career satisfaction at
Hearing the phrase “mid career or midlife crisis” evokes the cliché of a successful executive (usually a man), between 40 and 55, who wakes up
One of the most important decisions companies make is whom they name manager. Unfortunately, a new survey by the Gallup organization reveals that only one
I’ve been inspired by Harvard Professor Max Bazerman’s book The Power of Noticing: What the Best Leaders See (Simon & Schuster, 2014). It’s really caused
The best leadership decisions are never made in isolation. In public companies, government offices and non-profits, regulation and oversight is required to ensure maximum outcomes
How can organizations improve their leadership decisions? What can smart leaders do to avoid making decision errors that lead to business and career bloopers? You
As a leader, your career depends on making smart decisions: From what you say, to what you do, to how you delegate and use resources.
In my work coaching individuals, we often arrive at key insights through questions and reflection about their own hero’s journey. But insights are only valuable
Does your company have an organizational purpose? In a company without a strongly identified purpose, people have only a vague idea of what they’re supposed
How self-aware are you? I’ve been writing about how important knowing yourself well is here and here. Have you asked for feedback from others about
Whether you’re giving difficult feedback to an employee, approaching your supervisor with a problem, or having an uncomfortable conversation with a peer — handling difficult
Imagine a workplace where people are scared to voice their opinions, where the fear of failure is so intense it paralyzes action. Such a work
The term “glass ceiling” evokes an image of an invisible, yet unbreakable, barrier that prevents women from advancing to higher levels of leadership, especially in
The world of quantum physics with its electrons, quarks, and uncertainty principles may seem far removed from the art of leadership. However, the quantum world