Monday Moment

No matter what side one sits on in politics, no one disputes the fact that in America, we’re witnessing history. Never before have we had a female presidential nominee and never before have we seen such vitriol and polarizing controversy over the candidates from our most popular parties. Many argue the challenge is in their

Let’s face it, we all talk to ourselves. No one questions that truth. However, does what most leaders say to themselves reflect the truth of the situation or are we inclined to believe only what keeps us safe? The safe interpretation, sadly, can create more damage than necessary. Looking at a situation from multiple angles

On any given day a leader drives down the road of leading his or her team. There are occasional variances in speed and the necessary lane change. There are speed signs and consequences for ignoring them and then there are the occasional near misses when one doesn’t see what is right next to or

In many a meeting, in which development objectives are shared for coaching clients, there is a comparison of one leader to another. In many a coaching sessions, clients mention that their skills, or style, or way of leading, is not as good as, or at a minimum, different than another fellow leader. Comparisons are rampant

There is likely not a single leader alive who is not aware that different personalities exist within each of his or her team members. In fact, the awareness of differences goes beyond personality differences and extends into gender, cultural backgrounds, heritage and even various understandings of word connotations based on these factors and upbringing. All

The answer to this question will determine your career direction. If you are in an interview and asked this question, your answer will determine job fit and employment potential.  If you are conducting the interview with a new employee candidate and they ask this question, the answer will determine the kind of team you develop

A new leader is one who was promoted inside of 24 months ago. For some, this may be their first role, or merely their first go at a new role in an old company. In either case, in an effort to get their work done and make a great impression with the ever present enthusiasm

Just this week, on more than one occasion, the issue of sharing personal details or revealing one’s personal life at work has come up in the form of a question. Does your personal life have a place at the office? Should one share more or less? Can one even fathom being honestly authentic and one’s

It’s one of the most common phrases heard among managers and leaders of all levels: “I’m sorry” Some use the phrase more often than others and most use it far more frequently than they mean. But, what does it mean really when a leader says “I’m sorry”? The truth is it could mean a multitude

In discussions of job fit, promotions, candidate measurement, and doing that for which we’re each best suited, the idea of a “fit” takes on myriad confusing meanings. What does it mean to fit exactly? Why is it so important to find a fit and what the heck happens if you can’t find it? Whether viewed