Because It Is The Right Thing

I was working with an executive coaching client recently, helping him to prepare to interview and select a key new member of his leadership team. Harold is president and CEO of a large company, and as a result of working “on” the business instead of “within” the...

Make Friends and Business Follows

One of the most truly remarkable business experiences I have ever had was presented to me in the late 1980s. I was invited to participate in a merger and acquisition presentation in New York City. As the deal was broken down into detail, it was clear this would be the...

When Delegating Goes Bad

The Challenge:Evaluating, or considering changes with Senior Leadership can be a considerable challenge.  Many times this executive has become more than a coworker. When leading together in times of both war and peace, a bond develops with deep emotional...

Freedom Lies In Being Bold

Be Bold he said.  She said to be Decisive.  Feel Passionate and Free they told me. Robert Frost claims “Freedom lies in being bold”. Theodore Roosevelt wrote, “Far better it is to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs, even though checkered...

Connecting The Dots…

He handed me the envelope.  It was sealed, dated, and said simply Steve.  “Save this and open it when we finish our work” he said, with a slight upturned grin.4 months earlier, Vince and I began collaborating on a strategic planning project.  Several...