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 […]