As an Executive Coach for senior-level federal employees, I’ve seen firsthand how the current change of administration has impacted my clients. Navigating leadership transitions in tough times isn’t for the faint of [read more]
Leadership failures have a negative impact on team members’ productivity, commitment, desire and other performance indicators. In my presentation, Performance Maximizing Leadership, I present on these failures and how to correct them. [read more]
Building rapport is one of the most critical skills I teach to leaders of all levels. Rapport is your ability to be on the same wavelength as someone and connect with them [read more]
As an executive coach, I work with leaders who are adept at managing their teams but struggle to lead their boss. To lead your boss, or "leading up," is an essential skill [read more]
Constantine “Cus” D’Amato was an American boxing manager and trainer who trained champions like Floyd Patterson, José Torres, and the latter half of Iron Mike Tyson’s career. All of whom went on to [read more]
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 [read more]
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. [read more]
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 [read more]
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 [read more]
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 [read more]
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, [read more]
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 [read more]
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 [read more]
Intelligence is defined as “the capacity for learning, reasoning, understanding, and grasping truths.” It simply means consistently getting smarter and smarter. It amazes me how people will change cell phones almost every year [read more]
The ego seeks to balance your primal instincts with social norms and reality. Everyone has an ego; it’s part of what makes us human. However, loosening ego’s grip on your decisions and actions [read more]
Analysis paralysis refers to the angst and overthinking that often happens when you’re unable to make a decision. It’s the excessive consideration of options, the influx of new information and the inability to [read more]
Whether you are taking criticism or giving it – critiques can be uncomfortable, awkward, and even painful. There are many perspectives on constructive criticism. Here’s a list of several quotes from iconic leaders, [read more]
In October 2008, Mr. Calvin Sun wrote an article entitled 10 Ways to Survive Office Politics, that I still refer to today in my presentation Performance Maximizing Leadership. Part 1 of this article [read more]
The number one question I get as leadership speaker and executive coach is, “What are the common characteristics of a good leader?” Every characteristic I share all comes down to one simple truth: [read more]
You are here because you want to inspire your employees. And you have a great group to lead! You know that when your employees are performing at a high level, your company is, [read more]
Everything about workplaces from just five years ago to now is shifting. As a C-Suite Executive, losing relevancy is a scary and very real prospect. New share-economy business models like Uber and AirBnB are disrupting [read more]
As a leader, your responsibility is to provide the support that inspires growth and engages your team in a diverse workforce. Easier said than done. We are in a new era – [read more]
Notice a positive change in your professional and personal life within twenty-one days. Affirmations are essentially declarations of truth that you make to yourself. On your life’s journey, you are constantly evolving. Declaring to [read more]
