Category Archives: Executive Coaching
Driving Change to Achieve Growth
I am regularly faced with the challenges of trying to be an ambassador of strategy, people and process improvement. They are the same challenges that CEOs encounter when they try to make changes that will reshape and transform their companies …
Simple Ways to Increase Productivity
These days, time is the ultimate luxury. We executive leaders easily fall into the trap of living on our gadgets in an effort to streamline our lives and buy more time. We try so hard to make our lives easier, …
9 Tips for Team Motivation
Motivation develops internally from a desire to achieve goals that are important to both the individual and the company. It is the force that prompts action. If you are having trouble motivating your team to achieve your goals, you are …
3 Tools for Effective Employee Recruitment
Acquiring talent is a process just like any other in your company. The entire recruitment process is a sometimes long and arduous one, and therefore it is a magnet for shortcuts and rushing. Don’t give into the temptation to save …
4 Trends that Will Carry Over to 2012
In every economy, we have to adjust our strategies to what’s going on around us. The new year will probably bring a few surprises, but I see three trends from 2011 that will likely carry over to 2012. These could …
Overcoming the 5 Dysfunctions of a Team
In his book, Five Dysfunctions of a Team, Pat Lencioni identified team behaviors that reduce positive results in an organization. In my opinion, this book is a must-read for all managers and C-level leaders. As the company leader, you are …
Common Mistakes of New CEOs
In my line of work, I’ve consulted with many CEOs—newbies and seasoned veterans alike. Nobody’s perfect. We all have skills and leadership issues that need to be honed and improved (even me!). But there are three areas that I see …
6 Tips for Setting Better Client Expectations
Think for a moment about your last unhappy customer. Maybe it was a client who didn’t see the results they wanted or a customer who had a bad experience.
Is It the Economy or Your Business Model?
The economy is a topic on a lot of people’s minds these days, and if the average citizen is concerned, of course you as a business owner and leader would be concerned too. You may be downright nervous, but if …
Inspirational Business Quote
One of Winston Churchill’s famous quotes is “Never, never, never quit.” I think this is a great quote or thought-starter for a motivational meeting with your sales team. What other techniques or quotes inspire your drive or creativity?
