One of the reasons I like being a consultant and coach is that my own preferences aren’t particularly relevant; what’s important is what my clients want to accomplish. The flip side of that, though, is... Continue reading
This post originally appeared on Forbes. In the face of truly competing needs and the polarizing conflicts on both local and global scales, it’s become incredibly difficult to bring people together in most situations. But... Continue reading
One of my COO clients is a consistent champion for positive organizational culture. He invests both time and money in hiring strong people and supporting them to do their best work. But he’s facing a... Continue reading
“You’re in here every day! Why didn’t you know we weren’t on track?!” This was the accusation a project head launched at a founder when she spoke to him about his insufficient performance. “There’s too... Continue reading
This post originally appeared on Forbes. Some people seem to know instinctively how to get along with others at work: how to make other people comfortable yet get their own points across without friction. This... Continue reading
This post originally appeared on Forbes. Most people consider calling someone a “genius” a tremendous compliment. If you asked the average person what that means, they might picture Albert Einstein and define “genius” as having... Continue reading
“Can’t they tell I’ve changed? Why don’t they give me credit for it, or at least acknowledge it?” Sometimes when I’ve worked with a client for a while and they feel they’ve made a real... Continue reading
This post originally appeared on Forbes. No matter how much we complain about meetings, one-on-ones are “the meeting everyone wants,” says Dr. Steven Rogelberg, Chancellor's Professor and professor of organizational science, management and psychology at the... Continue reading
Recently, several people have asked me for help with the following situation: They aren’t the appropriate decision-maker on a tough issue, but they can’t convince the relevant leader (whether it’s their boss or a colleague... Continue reading
This post originally appeared on Forbes. Recent polling shows that 1 of every 4 adults globally is experiencing significant loneliness, and the U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy has warned of an “epidemic of loneliness and... Continue reading
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