A Bucket or a Basket? Where Do You List Your Dreams?
Every leader needs a bucket list. It’s a helpful concept that can encourage us to be forward-thinking, stretch outside our comfort zone, and set personal and professional goals. Bucket lists also have some drawbacks: They can keep us focused on what we haven’t –...
When Coaches Collaborate, Everyone Benefits
I’ve worked with many of you as a leadership coach and/or consultant to help you solve problems of all sizes and scope. Every so often one of the questions I hear from you is, "just how big of a coaching or consulting project are you equipped to take on"? The answer...
Ten Tips on How to Lead a Strategic Planning Session
Whether you're just beginning your strategic planning or in the middle of a process, these tips can help you create the best possible plan for your organization: 1. Get ready. Deciding what information you need to make meaningful decisions is the key to an effective...
Self-Awareness: The Leadership Superpower You Need Now
Self-awareness in leadership is an ongoing process. It’s a continual checking back in with oneself to see where you're at, how you’re perceived by others, and what your current strengths and weaknesses are. We don't improve our self-awareness by taking a one-off...
Millennials in Leadership: Claim Your Story and Earn Respect
Alison Poulson, Executive Director for Better Health Together, recognized that Hadley Morrow, new to her role as Director of Engagement, would benefit from coaching support to accelerate her success. Alison turned to me because we’d worked together in the past. And...
Just Say Yes to 3 Things
A Guide to Being A More Intentional Leader
Sometimes as leaders, we learn to say no so well that we forget to say yes. Saying no becomes a habit – we don’t even consider what we’re turning down or away from. Becoming an intentional leader means acting purposefully toward your goals and personal vision. These...
To Be a Better Leader – Talk Less, Listen More!
Great leaders listen. They listen to understand where their team members are at and what sort of obstacles they are facing. Great leaders use this information to craft personal strategies that work specifically for each team member, rather than squeeze everyone into a...
Coaching Aligns Personal and Professional Goals
Lynne Taddeo Kjolso had many reasons for pursuing leadership coaching. She manages a global team and works remotely. She often communicates and make decisions while traveling. Lynne puts her effective leadership skills to work in a complex environment and receives...
What is a Personal Leadership Statement?
A personal leadership statement is an important exercise in self-knowledge that clarifies a leader’s purpose, values, and beliefs about who they are as a leader and how they lead others. The process begins with identifying the core experiences and role models that...
