Three Techniques To Accelerate Learning

Three Techniques To Accelerate Learning

In my work with clients, I always want to help them explore effective ways to accomplish more and generate better results. Recently, I saw a short video by Tim Ferriss, author of the 4 Hour Work Week and other books with the 4-hour theme. The subject of the video...

Five Ways Leaders Stress Out Their Teams (And How Not To)

As leaders, we are aware of how recent research indicates the trend of employees leaving their managers, not the company. I have often wondered if the managers who have higher staff turnover lack the self-awareness to realize how their “stress-inducing” actions are...
7 Subtle Characteristics Of Successful Leaders

7 Subtle Characteristics Of Successful Leaders

My friend and coaching colleague, Deb Ingino, posted this a week or two ago and I thought I’d pass her words of wisdom to you, along with some of my commentary. I suggest you give yourself a quick assessment as to whether your leadership style shows evidence of these...
The Value Of Just One Good Idea

The Value Of Just One Good Idea

When was the last time an idea that either came to you or was presented to you was so good, it just about transformed you? It was so good, you wondered why you hadn’t thought of it before. One of the last good ideas I had was to publish a downloadable resources of...
How Wide Is Home Plate?

How Wide Is Home Plate?

In the spirit of spring, a new baseball season is about to get underway. Recently I read a baseball-related story with a great message. Back in 1996, at a conference for baseball coaches, one of the guest speakers was a 78-year-old, former college baseball coach who...