Coaching as Essential Service
Learn why vetted coaches provide an essential service. So proud to be working as a coach with Ace Up.
Thankful for Courageous Leadership
I’m thankful for real and courageous leadership wherever I find it. A couple days ago, Angela Markell made a plea to her people to save lives and come together as a democracy for the good of all. This is what leadership looks like, telling the truth, addressing people’s concerns with empathy and compassion, offering a vision for the future that inspires people to do the right thing. Worth watching.
Find a Spirit Animal
If you want to convey who you are, and do it memorably, find a spirit animal.
Three Do’s and Don’ts to Encourage Healthy Debate
How to Encourage Healthy Debate and Challenge Team Thinking Diverse teams increase innovation and improve an organization’s ability to respond to challenges. To harness the power of diversity, leaders need know how to encourage healthy debate. A culture of healthy debate comes from focusing on team basics like: an emphasis on company performance metrics, a genuine interest in others’ ideas, and a demonstrated belief in the ability of people on the team. It also comes from a leader who knows…
Staying on Track in a Fast Growth Phase
It’s every start-up founder’s dream: fast growth characterized by graphs that look like hockey stick. But the dream can turn into a nightmare unless you are prepared to handle it. Some of the decisions you make during this crucial time, when there is maximum pressure and no time to fix things, can become part of the company DNA. As a founder, I experienced fast growth first hand. My first year in business selling reusable grocery bags in 2006, I sold…