Insights from our team and partners on a variety of human capital related topics.
“Hold It Like a Feather”
One of my favorite coaching mentors often said “hold it like a feather,” as he held his hand out and demonstrated the lightness he was describing. He was teaching us that our questions as coaches can often land in ways we might not have imagined. And that our job is to assure the client that we are purposely not giving extra “mass” or “gravitas” to
“Hold It Like a Feather”
One of my favorite coaching mentors often said “hold it like a feather,” as he held his hand out and demonstrated the lightness he was describing. He was teaching us that our questions as coaches can often land in ways we might not have imagined. And that our job is to assure the client that we are purposely not giving extra “mass” or “gravitas” to
Return To Work Anxiety? You’re Not Alone.
There are very few experiences in the world that everyone shares. What makes these situations so powerful is a shared experience that everyone can relate
Will We Ever Return to Our Offices?
The world of office work changed in March of 2020. The question is, did it change forever – and more precisely – for good? I
How to Leverage Your Culture to Weather Any Storm
If we were to ask leaders of organizations around the world what was the most disruptive event or thing to have happened in 2020 that
How Do I Meet My Goals? Hitting a Moving Target
When I served in an Army tank battalion we were taught marksmanship; first at stationary targets, and later, at moving ones. In the classroom, we
How do I reach people I disagree with?
As a senior vice president, I used to sit around the table at corporate boardrooms and listen to varying opinions about the business. Some I
Why Can’t People Just Stop and Listen? “The Power in Pause”
I remember hearing a joke about a young man on a blind date. Over dinner, he spent hours providing his date with non-stop detail about
I’m So Busy – How Do I Prepare for a Meeting?
You’re a busy manager and it’s Sunday evening. You’re trying to get ready for the upcoming week. You log onto your work calendar and incredulously
How To Improve Your Working From Home Game With These Hacks
Working from home for the last eight months has certainly created its share of challenges for me as an entrepreneur and I’m willing to bet
How Attending To The 5 Elements Of Wellbeing Will Make You More Productive At Work
Co-authored by Shawn Overcast The events of the past 8 months have only added to the complexities of life and the stress of the work
How Do I Give Feedback to My People?
You’ve made it into a leadership position. You are finally a manager! You take the new job seriously, knowing that the responsibilities include meeting strategic
Recognizing A Toxic Work Culture Before You Get In Too Deep
Maybe I’m the one wearing rose-colored glasses, but I refuse to believe that most leaders wake up every morning intentionally trying to create a toxic
Pivoting For Pandemic Success
Times are tough for a lot of people, entrepreneurs included. COVID-19 and the safety requirements associated with minimizing its spread have wreaked continuing havoc on