A Killer Question
I have spoken about the use of the word "WHY" in numerous workshops on communication, in coaching sessions, and even in this oldie-but-goodie Thought Partner Friday. The challenge with opening a...
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4 Types of Sneaky Questions
Most of us have our own set of pet peeves. Comments, actions, or behaviors that make us roll our eyes or initiate the fingers-down-a-chalkboard physical reaction in our body. (As...
What’s the Reason for Your Question?
A large part of my job, as a Thought Partner to my clients, is listening with my ears, eyes, and heart. I'll share observations I see as I'm listening to...
Old School is Still a Good School – The Urgent/Important Matrix
In search of the latest and greatest leadership philosophies, we can sometimes overlook some tried and true methods that, if used periodically, could make a big impact on refocusing ourselves...
Are Your Meetings Herding Cats?
Ever attend (or conduct) a meeting that surprisingly resembles an exercise in herding cats? Despite your best attempts to direct the agenda, veer the conversation back to productivity, or heaven...
Time Management is NOT your Problem
February is an interesting month.Some of my clients are in the final month of Q1.Some are smack-dab in the middle of Q1.And some are kicking off Q1 this month.No matter...
What Feels Good at the End of the Day?
What might feel good at the start of the day doesn't always feel good at the end of the day. Eating cake for breakfast feels fun in the morning and gross...
Four Weeks In!
A very big THANK YOU to those who attended Leading With Strengths! earlier this week at the Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County; it was a pleasure to see...
What’s the Behavior Needed?
I've written quite a bit about Emotional Intelligence in the past; you can read a few of those Thought Partners here, here, and here. However, last Summer/Fall I had the...
Milestones are Magical
Thirty years ago turning 50 felt like it would be 100 years away. Today, it feels like those 30 years have dissipated into thin air.Like Sally O'Malley, today, I'm 50! FIFTY...