Mary Marshall “Plans are nothing; planning is everything.”-Dwight D. Eisenhower June is the midway point in the year for most companies or individuals who declared goals or are working towards a plan. What I have found is that this is the point where we change, adjust and … Read more
Watch your thoughts, for they become words Watch your words, for they become actions Watch your actions, for they become habits Watch your habits, for they become character Watch your character, for it will become your destiny -Origin unknown, often attributed to Lao Tzu We … Read more
We are hitting the midway point in the Emerging Leaders course I teach through Interise at the SBA and just finished our second class in the financial section. This is always the toughest section for everyone because let’s face it, there is only a small … Read more
As employers, sometimes giving employees corrective or developmental feedback can be the most difficult thing we do. It’s not always easy and as humans, we would rather not do it unless it’s completely necessary. It probably has to do with our basic need to be … Read more
Authenticity is probably one of the most powerful leadership tools we have. However, as with any tool, it can be misused and misunderstood. The Webster’s dictionary defines it as “of undisputed origin; genuine.” To me, authenticity means being who you are, or who you’ve become. … Read more
As an Executive and Business Coach I routinely hear stories about bad employee behavior. Sometimes it’s simply that the employee is “not like me.” “Why can’t they act more like me?” is a common refrain. The simple answer is that they are “not you,” nor … Read more
Last month there was a good piece in Forbes about what makes a toxic workplace. You might be thinking, as I was, why would you need a list? It’s pretty easy to spot? But in fact, the author makes a good point. It’s the thing … Read more
The case of Chobani is a classic entrepreneurial story. Hamdi Ulukaya, founder, and CEO is a Turkish immigrant who saw how to make something that no one else was doing well – Greek yogurt – and take it to another level. Last week he announced … Read more
Last month I wrote about, “Breaking up Is Hard to Do,” and why it can be necessary. Sometimes it’s because of a skill set mismatch, but more often than not it’s about a values disconnect. It’s when you say, “I can’t quite put my finger … Read more
One of the value words that shows up with almost every organization I work with is “integrity” or “honesty.” The difficulty with these words, or values, is that if you don’t declare it, does it mean that your organization doesn’t have honesty or integrity? Of … Read more