Tag Archives: coaching

The Courage to Question

Good business coaches know that uncomfortable conversations are the harbinger of professional growth; the greater the squirm factor, the larger the developmental opportunity. My all-time favourite peer coach, Fiona, had a way of zeroing in like nobody else I’ve ever … Continue reading

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The Risky Business of Change

Trying something new means trading the security of a routine path for the exhilaration — and terror — of the unknown. It’s not just our own terror that requires facing down. No one is an island. Any change you undertake will ripple through … Continue reading

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It’s Not Enough To Hire The Best – Great Leaders Add Vision, Stretch Goals & Accountability To The Mix

What is the most irresponsible approach to take with your best talent? Leaving them alone to do their own thing. Read on to find out why… Continue reading

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3 Reasons to Conduct 1-on-1′s with Contract and Temporary Workers

I’m here to dispell a big myth about coaching temporary workers that may be costing you in productivity dollars. I’ve included a link to two excellent podcasts at the bottom of the post. Continue reading

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Working Mentorship

Last month I had a conversation with someone who counseled me to ensure that I was keeping a healthy balance of tactical versus strategic goals.  I love that we had that conversation and have given quite a bit of thought to it in … Continue reading

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Transparent Leadership Drives Results

Real leaders tell it like it is. We can be polite but we don’t sugar coat reality. Continue reading

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