Starting something new can be exciting but also daunting. Whether you’re beginning a business, changing jobs/careers, launching a creative project, or just embarking on a new way of doing something, getting started is often the most challenging part. Here are…
Here we are again, the end of one year and the beginning of another and it’s time to think about identifying your next steps. Let’s spend some time reflecting on the year we’re letting go, and the new year we’re…
Changing how we perceive ourselves can feel uncomfortable – even when it’s something positive.
Years ago, I tried reading and implementing David Allen’s Getting Things Done system, with hit-or-miss success. Although I gave up on much of the David Allen GTD system, one of my favorite books is by him. “Ready for Anything: 52…
As we find ourselves in this breather between Christmas and the new year, below is an exercise to help you take time to pause and reflect, before turning your focus forward to your upcoming objectives for the new year.
Handling leadership changes can be unsettling at best, and frustrating and emotionally draining at worst. If you’re a leader helping your team stay focused during these times, composure (the ability to handle stress) and empathy are critical for navigating changes…
“The key to conversation at work is flexibility and understanding how what you say might be perceived by others.” —Deborah Tannen It’s amazing, and slightly disheartening, how quickly sensationalism travels while the truth seems to take painstakingly long to emerge….
How do you help a new or current employee gain the most from the feedback they’ve received via the Winslow Assessment (or whatever assessment you use), and your coaching? Answer: Always schedule a one-on-one session with each individual to review…
It is easy to wonder, what benefits as an organization (or as a manager) are you going to receive from using behavioral assessments in your employee / leadership development programs? Below are six good reasons why behavioral assessments and the…