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Gettttt Ready!
Keep your eyes peeled. Doors open soon for registration for the Magnificent Leadership® Executive Forum’s LIVE Annual Event on October 5+6 in Raleigh. You don’t…
At a Career Crossroads? From Kicking Tires to Making a Move: September 14th Webinar
Join me on September 14th at 10am ET (note the date change from September 7th) for a 1 hour, cost-free webinar on making a career…
Sunday Sketch
Of all things not business and leadership related. Suggesting: The following places in Boston/Cambridge as friends and clients are traveling: High Rise Bread Company. Not…
20 Degrees of Separation
Last night’s rapidly fading light was the only thing between me and running farther than in a long time, remembering the perils of a rivulet-carved…
That’s Fair
Is a common response I hear when debriefing 360 feedback with a leader who will use it to get even better. And they do.
Make the Right Investment
In yourself and it should make things better, not busier. If it doesn’t, if it only adds to your plate without being additive, it’s likely…
When Communicating
With your people, use “we,” “our,” and “us,” almost exclusively rather than “I” and “my.” Works as effectively in town halls as in email bulletins.
In Case You Missed It
He isn’t playing by the rules. Because he wants to reinvent them. It’s risky. A big play. With very big players in the middle who…
What’s Your Coaching Philosophy?
This is a very good question. And one that I didn’t have an answer to when asked by a prospective client. Because I don’t really…
Glen Tullman’s Transcarent: His Biggest Challenge Yet
Is also the most risky. And we recently sat down in Chicago to talk about it.
Humility
Is not feigning modesty or pretending to know less than we do. It’s not about dimming one’s accomplishments, shrinking. Instead, it’s knowing how big and…
Crispy, Part 2
If you missed this blog on executive burnout, it might be worth a peek. Because over the course of four client conversations last week, it’s…
The Higher You Go
In an organization, the more critical your skills of influence and leadership. This fall, there will be one opening in the Private Guidance Magnificent…
Resources and Opportunities
There are 5 days left to apply for membership in the Executive Forum during open enrollment. Go here to read what members say about belonging…
Notes from the Front: Debrief
I’m back from Chicago and leading a panel discussion at the Wells Fargo Retail Summit. The third year in a row to be invited, I’ve…
Considering Making a Career Move? September 14th Webinar
Join me on September 14th at 10am ET (note the date change from September 7th) for a 1 hour, cost-free webinar on making a career…
Two Upcoming Opportunities
I will have two spots available in the Magnificent Leadership® Accelerated Elevation Program this fall. This is ideal for senior executives preparing for, or landing…
- Mindset ·
Ready vs Fearless
Ready is a willingness to dive in. With exuberance. And trepidation. Both. Fearless is imaginary.
Sunday Sketch
Of all things not business and leadership related. Catching: Up to the Wordle craze. And also mahjong. Looking into both. Falling: In love with A…
Friday: Notes on Relationships
Things I’m thinking about, tuning into, and working on, myself. So, this is interesting. You’re reading the 5th draft. I’ve been wrangling for more than…
You’re Invited
To apply for membership in The Magnificent Leadership® Executive Forum during this month’s open enrollment period of July 1-31. What is the Executive Forum? A…
Thinking of Making a Career Move? September 7th Webinar
So many of you are using this summer to evaluate your next move, and possibly, your next career. (I’ve literally had five conversations on this…
Sunday Sketch
Of all things not business and leadership related. Looking: Forward to taking a spin through the ARTIC later this month. A favorite Impressionist collection and…
Sticky Change
A number of years ago, a senior executive hired me after firing their coach. Fast forward, and they now send me the senior leaders in…
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