Category: Executive Coaching
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It’s Time to Get Uncomfortable with Being Comfortable
Yesterday, my friend, Zack Melikian, told me of a great quote by Arnold Schwarzenegger: “The more you do, the more you get done.” Now, I don’t know if Arnold actually said that or not (I searched and could not find evidence), but let’s go ahead and give the greatest bodybuilder of all time (no offense,…
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Managers Manage and Leaders Lead, but Coaches Do It All
Coaches are a unique part of work and life. They provide guidance without pulling. They explore opportunities without pushing. They resolve issues without instructing. It’s really quite a remarkable gift to be a good coach. I’ve been a coach for just over 4 weeks now and I can tell you that it’s not easy. Some…
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The Most Beloved Leaders Do These Three Things
Coach: “You’ve worked so hard and shown great potential. You’ve earned it.” Cheerleader: “You can do this!” Teammate: “I’ve got your back.” Great words of encouragement from three different people: a coach, a cheerleader, and a teammate. Each one of these phrases hits our emotions in three very different ways. A sense of accomplishment –…
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Who Knew Remote Managing Was So Complex?
Me: Seriously? Again? Better Me: Yes. You have to talk with them again. Me: Why? Better Me: Because. You’re the boss. Me: But I’m really busy. Can’t you see that? I’m freakin’ drowning over here! Better Me: Do you really want to have that conversation now? Me: Fine. I’ll start the call. You are really…
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Hate Networking? Me too.
I’ll admit it. Networking events are not as much fun for me as they are for some of my colleagues. If you, too, find networking a bit unnerving or just too awkward, then read on. If you’re the type that loves to network, read on also, to give the rest of us a better chance…