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A Valentine
When this was posted in December of 2019, there would be one more visit. And then a year – and counting – without return. More…
Sex is Another Planet
That was one of the observations that Ian Kerner, renowned sex and relationship specialist, shared during this afternoon’s taping of the inaugural episode of my…
Spring is Coming
Even if you’re sitting in a place looking out the window to snow and icicles, like many of my clients. I saw robins – lots…
3 Questions When Delegating
What role/initiative/project would you like to take on? What do you see on my plate that you would like to be responsible for? What do…
- Books ·
What Clients are Reading
Fiction and Non. History. Biography. Business books, not so much. The pages I’m turning these days, some still months later: A Promised Land by Barak…
2 Essentials for Managing Up
Be able to convey your value in the context and language of the organization’s strategy. How is what you do advancing those initiatives? Integral? Use…
- Talent ·
Connection During Disconnection
Many clients are telling me that despite the challenges of WFH, they’re feeling connected to their team in ways they hadn’t before. As we Zoom,…
Manolos for Meetings
Of the few newsletters that I subscribe to, two of them arrived this morning with similar messages about combating pandemic fatigue. Which was exactly what…
- Brand ·
What Comes Naturally
Is likely where you add the greatest value. (A truism from one of my first coaching mentors.) And not only can you not see it,…
Before I Reconsider
At last night’s Executive Forum, we discussed 2021 commitments, and I asked about a fulcrum, something that makes everything else better. 5 months ago, I…
Coming Out of the Gate
The beginning of the year is the dreamy part. It’s full of imagination and new beginnings and what could be. Essential to creating the future.…
Pandemic (Re)Prioritization
I receive Esther Perel’s newsletter and found this most recent issue full of poignant observations an insightful questions.
Break Down Isolation, Open Up Imagination
At the Magnificent Leadership® Executive Forum, we’ve got top-tier guest speakers who join us for real conversations. Leaders like Brad Wilson, CEO Emeritus of BCBS…
The Results from My Client Road Trip Are In
And they’re not what I expected. Which is exactly the reason to do a client road trip. It turns out my best clients think I’m…
Humility Never Goes Out of Style
Even when you’re at the top of your game. Even if you’re super-versed in your field. Last Friday morning, I had the pleasure of interviewing…
Reconnect Retreat
Oranges and apples. Some canned soup. Tea. My running shoes. Chocolate. The essentials that get thrown hastily into a bag before leaving for the beach.…
Guess What I’m Doing in Celebration of Valentine’s Day?
Hanging out with Ian Kerner, superstar relationship specialist, sexuality counselor, therapist, and NYT bestselling author. On Friday, February 12th we’ll be recording the inaugural episode…
Aptitude and Appetite
Aptitude is important. Appetite perhaps more so. Are you hiring for both? Unique Ways of Working Together in 2021: Brand New! Announcing the Magnificent Leadership®…
Trends
When Matt Rhodes-Kropf popped in to the Magnificent Leadership® Executive Forum earlier this month as our guest speaker, it was to share his take on…
I Don’t Have the Time
For strategic time. That’s the indicator that you have to carve it out. Unique Ways of Working Together in 2021: The Magnificent Leadership® Ascension program is designed…
Can We Talk About Envy?
When we feel envy, we can do two things with it (once we’ve identified that’s what’s going on). The first is to victimize ourselves (some…
Talent Not Ambition. Huh?
Talent not ambition. That was the lead headline in a solicitation that I received for a workshop. It indicates a choice. I see it differently.…
If Your Phone Dies Over a Weekend
Which is what seemed to be happening yesterday, there is an immediate question that comes up: Who needs to know? Translation: Who’s in my squad? …
What to Look for in a Deputy
– Trust – Ability and desire to learn on the fly – Interest in taking on things they don’t already own – Willingness and comfort…
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