Tag Archives: executive leadership coach
Improving Business Execution
I recently read a compilation of books written by my colleague, John Spence. Spence is a voracious reader and I have yet to meet anyone that reads as much as John. The following are some key excerpts and my thought …
Understanding the Levels of Trust
Most people consider trust as something you have or don’t have. However, it has become apparent to me that trust has various levels, and knowing which level you are at is crucial to the interactions you have with a friend, …
Leadership – Are You Too Trustful?
Many times I find that my colleagues and clients are mistaking trustful people as being too trustful. I found this topic to be of great importance because it is common knowledge that a team cannot function without trust, a sales …
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, …
Avoid Pointless Meetings
Do you have too many meetings? Are your meetings too long? If you think this is the case, perhaps the culprit isn’t the frequency or length, but the subject of your meetings. There are simple ways to tell if your …
The Risk of Cutting Corners
Are you cutting corners to save money or time? It’s an easy thing to do. You are preparing for a presentation on short notice, or trying to shave a few dollars from your marketing budget, and convince yourself that no …
3 Myths That Kill Motivation
We all want to see 100 percent effort in our workforce every day, but most of us struggle to achieve that level of motivation. Maybe you’ve tried motivational speakers and management trainers, and maybe you’ve even told everybody what you …
Is It Time to Bring on a Business Partner?
How do you know when it is time to bring on a business partner? I just brought on an executive leadership partner, and am so excited for the great opportunities this will bring to AGI. My new partner, Lou Partenza, …
3 Steps to More Effective Communications
Communication is a skill that can make or break you in business, especially if you are in executive leadership. As a coach in this area, I focus my sessions heavily on improving communication skills for better negotiations, strategic partnering and …
