We are in a moment of crisis, uncertainty, change, danger, …and opportunity. For many years change management consultants and trainers used the Chinese character for crisis – Weiji – to […]
C2C-Better Together
I surveyed several consultants in independent practice a few years ago. The participants were experienced consultants asked to reflect on significant moments in the past five years that accelerated their […]
Knock. Knock. Who’s there?
In a peer coaching circle of director level participants in a financial services organization, one member raised the question about how to increase their credibility and presence when they entered […]
How do you like your coffee?
Differences matter. We are surrounded by and perpetuate implicit and explicit biases, influencing our expectations, interpretations, and behaviors. Initiating genuine conversations about keys to success including how they differ from […]
Coaching Black American Executives
Black Americans face a unique set of challenges in the workplace. In this video from the 2018 AIIR Coaching Summit, Dr. Greg Pennington discusses those challenges, how coaches can empower […]
Intentionality of Teams
Our business is in trouble. “As we wrestle with how to respond to an increasingly competitive business climate, striving to apply a greater sense of urgency to achieve short term […]
How to find hidden talent gems
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 […]
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 […]