Asking for Information
For the final week of April, after having written the last three Thought Partners specifically focused on delivering information, I thought I would really switch it up by creating my...
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Manage the Aftermath
I was coaching a visibly upset client the other day while they recounted a conversation they had with their leader. According to my client, the leader delivered some tough information...
Intent and Impact
What other people think of me is not my problem. Have you heard that statement before? Me too. And in certain situations that statement can be helpful, when you are...
The Gift of Information
If you conduct quarterly reviews in your organization, April may be your month. Luckily for you, this month's focus is on delivering the Gift of Information (AKA Feedback). I'm not...
Groundbreaking Women
On this final Friday of Women's History Month, I would be remiss if I did not highlight just a few of the groundbreaking women with whom I've had the privilege...
A Book About Questions
Many of my clients like to read.Like to listen to audiobooks.Like to talk about books.Like to suggest books.Like to get my opinion about the books I read. (Or so I...
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...
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...
