When I coach leaders, a resounding number of them will say that enhancing communication with others is a top priority. I hear this from all leaders across the board, no matter how many years they have been in leadership. Communication is one of the most important skills you will need, if not the most important, […]
Your Workplace has a Culture…whether or not you created it intentionally Culture is an everybody thing, not just something that resides in Human Resources. Organizations, leaders and employees must create environments and habits to create the culture they want. It starts with building relationships – starting small and building team by team. When it comes […]
We are excited to announce the launch of LeaderJam! A leadership development platform for a new generation.LeaderJam makes leadership development and problem solving with top coach experts standard operating procedure for leaders everywhere. Transform your organization with a simple, valuable way to develop everyone as a leader. Drag. Drop. Develop. Find and schedule a coach. Bring in […]
Metro DC Chapter ATD Coaching CoP: Using Emotional Intelligence in Coaching March 18 2019 – 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM Location: UVA, Northern Virginia Center, 7054 Haycock Road, Falls Church, VA Registration Member Non-Member – $10.00 Emotional intelligence or EI is the ability to understand and manage your own emotions, and those of the people around […]
There is so much opportunity to do things differently in organizations to create an environment that everyone loves coming to work every day and goes home feeling safe, valued and fulfilled. Is it Culture or Climate? Workplace culture is very different from workplace climate. The two are often used interchangeably with mismatched solutions applied trying […]
Nine years ago, I enrolled in graduate school to study Organizational Leadership at Gonzaga University. It is hard to believe it was that long ago as it seems just like yesterday that I was swamped with reading, writing papers, contributing to on-line discussions with my classmates and professors and doing some deep inner work with […]
As the December holidays are upon us, it is easy to get caught up in the frenzy of shopping, decorating, cooking, entertaining, and stressful holiday travel. We often forget to make ourselves a priority and to be kind and generous to ourselves. “Who has time for that right now!” you are probably thinking. Relax…it’s as […]
Turn Stressing into a Blessing this Holiday Season The holiday season is a particularly stressful time for most people for many reasons. During this time of year, stress happens primarily because of unrealistic expectations, feeling overwhelmed and losing site of what matters most to us. The good news is that stress can be like an […]
Do you find yourself saying “Yes” to just about every request that people ask of you? How is this impacting your productivity and accomplishing what’s most important for you? If you have difficulty saying “No”, you most likely have a boundary problem. Difficult co-workers, needy family members and pushy friends may require you to tune […]
As the long, lazy days of summer surrender to cooler temperatures, routines and schedules, a lot of people struggle with how to manage their time. The hard truth is, we cannot control time…we can only manage our commitments and that’s where the challenge lies. Uses Time Wisely: Some of you may remember this as a […]