Ever pass by the little hole in the wall, unassuming restaurant only to find out once you sat down and indulged that it was truly a hidden gem? Ever wonder […]
PIC-A tactical approach to strategic thinking
Your focus on being tactical has served you well in your career. You deliver results in a predictable manner, in multiple assignments and are consistently rewarded for it. You happen […]
First or few
What do you do differently when you are the first or one of the few? Of course, you have to do the basics like everyone else. Some even admit you […]
PennPoints: Leaders as Readers
One component of most talent management processes is a regular discussion among a small group of people about a short list of key leaders. Some of the questions raised are […]
Mirrors, Crystal Balls, and Sharp Edges
One of my clients, Pat, confessed that they knew what they needed to work on, even how to approach it, but was stuck reflecting on why they were not able […]
Drawing out the best in you: A metaphor for coaching
I draw using ball point ink pens. My instrument of choice is a medium point Bic pen. It is a modest tool with some obvious imperfections. Both of those attributes […]
Why Matters
I asked Chris if he had ever crafted a personal mission statement. His answer was no, but he was excited about the prospect of developing one. The timing seemed appropriate […]
Better than yourself
I remember when I first began competing in judo how I dreaded facing Reggie in the finals of every local tournament. He was not a nemesis because he was a […]
I am conflict avoidant. You got a problem with that?
I know I do not like conflict. I have been told that directly. I know some people have even called me passive (behind my back). I am not alone. […]
Back to the future
One of my early learning moments as a consultant came when a client asked “do you think you have to have managed others to really help a manager?” I quickly […]