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Five Truths about Executive Development Coaching

Posted by on Oct 31, 2012 in Consulting, Culture, Executive coaching, Leadership Development, Talent Management | 0 comments If you're new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Thanks for visiting!Boards of Directors are increasingly holding CEOs accountable to serve as development coaches to their successors. It is no longer acceptable for the CEO to simply hire an outsider to do her/his work. Chances are that if the CEO does not have the motivation and skill to coach potential successors, they either have,...
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Do you know a Brilliant Boss?

Posted by on Jul 22, 2012 in Culture, Leadership Development, Talent Management | 0 comments Do You Know a Brilliant Boss? I am currently working on a book that I will be publishing titled “The Brilliant Boss”. I chose the title, “The Brilliant Boss” because I love the term brilliant. To me, is not only about intelligence. A brilliant boss is a person who casts a bright shadow and memorable harmonies for others that stand the test of time. Not to mention, the website...
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5 Leadership Lessons From Moneyball

Posted by on Mar 14, 2012 in Culture, Leadership Development, Talent Management, Uncategorized | 0 comments While I am not a huge baseball fan, I do love the movie Moneyball. The concept is really universal. 1. “He passes the eye candy test. He’s got the looks, he’s great at playing the part. “ You must be great at scouting for talent and recruiting. Yes, you and not just your HR department! Don’t hire in your own image or just hire those who look the part. Resumes and...
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You’ve Got Two Ears and a Mouth For a Reason

Posted by on Feb 28, 2012 in Consulting, Culture, Leadership Development, Talent Management, Uncategorized | 0 comments Yes, to listen. While most of us we came into the world with these three tools functioning, many executives never learned to use them. And, even those who did often forget. As a leader, your role is to optimize the critical thinking of those around you. Unless you are in a turnaround situation that requires quick tough decisions and you are the only one with the perspective to find the right...
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How Companies Reach High Performance

Posted by on Dec 21, 2011 in Culture | 0 comments The DNA of High Performing Companies It has been several years since I had the pleasure of working with colleagues to produce the High Performance Measurement Model. Since that time I have applied this framework in my consulting, and while doing so have continued to add to it. During this past year I found myself doing more in the area of leadership assessment and development and have renamed and...
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How To Create a Culture of Collaboration

Posted by on Jul 7, 2011 in Culture | 0 comments In the recent Harvard Business Review, an outstanding “spotlight on collaboration” is offered. As I reflect on the perspectives offered, I am reminded about how much the spirit of collaboration has been part of my life and how I have experienced this dynamic with colleagues and clients. To summarize what I have experienced in some great organizations, building a culture of collaboration is...
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