In my executive coaching work with clients we are often working on changing specific behaviors. Clients are wanting to learn a new behavior or to stop doing something that is counterproductive. The behaviors are often part of the Competency Model...

We seem to live in a culture where business etiquette and basic civility is diminishing and rudeness is taking over. Perhaps it is because we are so busy and self-focused that we often are not considerate of others. I'm continually...

When there are conflicts in the workplace it is usually because of poor communication or interpersonal communication challenges. Leaders are challenged on a daily basis to interact effectively with others. The most successful leaders are emotionally intelligent agile. They know...

It is well documented that people stay engaged at work or not because of their relationship with their boss. Your boss may have great interpersonal skills or drive you out the door to the nearest competitor. Companies and law firms...

A great deal of my executive coaching work with leaders focuses on leveraging strengths. I truly believe that this is the best approach to leadership development. However, I receive a number of coaching referrals from Human Resources because a company...

Most of the senior leadership at one of the companies where I consult always seem overly pessimistic. I am the executive coach of the president who thankfully is much more optimistic. The company president and I through appreciative inquiry and...

Many of us in the United States feel that we are in a recession. Gas and food prices are going up and up. A number of my executive coaching clients are feeling pressure to do more with fewer resources. Everyone...

What exactly is a happy work culture? You hear a lot about leaders establishing the culture of an organization in the early stages of its development. Over the years as a leadership consultant, I have observed that I can walk...

There is a great deal of exciting research in the area of happiness including findings from positive psychology, brain physiology, appreciative inquiry, and emotional intelligence. You might find further reading in these areas enlightening. A great deal of my executive...

Some companies are so focused on the bottom that there is no joy working there. People show up for work but are drained and have little energy.They are more focused on what is wrong than making a significant contribution to...