Motivational Speaker and Executive Coach, Northern Virginia
Playing it safe is one of life’s biggest risks. It’s amazing how the very thought of a potential reward is overlooked by the fear of loss. This is before anything has even materialized. Most of us get comfortable living below our potential because it is safe and predictable. We dream of doing more and having […]
It’s human nature to stay in our comfort zone, to lean into the familiar and to avoid taking big risks. We’re drawn to the path of least resistance even when we know that it’s restricting our growth. Some of life’s most remarkable experiences and opportunities for personal growth lie just beyond the borders of our […]
The term emotional intelligence was coined in 1990 by two psychology professors, John D. Mayer of UNH and Peter Salovey of Yale, and through the years it has become a key leadership skill. There are many different definitions, but they all conclude that understanding your emotions can help keep your ego and stress levels in […]
Skill levels, age gaps and technology can make communication difficult, especially in a hybrid work environment. Effective communication is essential for leader to communicate success to their team.Leaders who want to communicate what success and ensure their teams are working together will need to constantly evaluate their communication style and delivery. In my decades experience […]
I teach a course entitled Leading People as part of the Senior Leader Candidate Development Program at the Graduate School USA. In this course, I discuss the common challenges that every leader might face, which can derail his or her efforts to successfully lead their team. These challenges range from difficultly leading people to quieting […]
With the increase in technical skills required to join the workforce, it’s common for executives to lead team members who have a specialized skillset. However, many bosses are noting a need for more soft skills for these “knowledge workers,” and are trying to communicate these skills while keeping their teams’ productivity and technical skills at […]
Whether I’m working with senior executives or entry-level staff, private sector or public companies, no one wants to get caught up in office politics. Office politics: power dynamic, networking, information management, decision-making influence, alliances and cliques, promotion and recognition, etc. Most people aren’t skilled at navigating these social dynamics, power structures and informal networks, and […]
What do you look for in a top performer? How do you ensure they have the skills and the mindset to succeed long-term? When identifying a top performer, make sure they aspire to rise to senior positions and engage with the company in addition to having strong leadership skills. Here are my top 10 ways […]
Indeed, those who have settled in their purpose generally get paid very well! We all have a purpose or reason for being; something we showed up in this life to accomplish. The challenge comes when we don’t spend time exploring our purpose and we miss out accomplishing our pre-determined missions. In my work as a […]
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli wrote, “I’ve brought myself by long meditation to the conviction that a human being with a settled purpose must accomplish it.” Every human being has a settled purpose or intent. The problem is, very few people explore that intent. Your purpose is there. Increase your awareness and you will set […]