Tag: professional development
In HBR: How to Make Your Family Business More Professional
This article originally appeared on hbr.org. Many family businesses take on the distinctive identity, focus, and idiosyncrasies of the family leaders who run them. These norms can be motivating and can create a sense of common... Continue reading
In Forbes: How to Make Sure You’re Leading When You’re a People-Pleaser
This article originally appeared on Forbes.com. Good leaders tend to be skilled at satisfying their customers and supporting their colleagues. But if these positive approaches are taken too far they can backfire, and strong leaders can... Continue reading
What to Do While You’re Waiting to Be Promoted
When some hotshot skyrockets through the ranks on the way to the C-Suite, other middle managers can feel slighted or overlooked. They worry that they’re not getting enough opportunity or recognition, and wonder why their... Continue reading
Honing a New Marketing EDGE
It’s a fantastic thing to watch an organization grow and develop -- and to be able to talk about it publicly. I don’t usually blog about my clients directly, perhaps out of an excess of... Continue reading
Want Effective Managers? Focus on These Development Fundamentals
A surprising number of companies no longer expect their senior managers to develop their people: They turn management development over to outsourced coaching firms instead. I’m a strong proponent of “coaching” for behavior change and... Continue reading