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Nov 7 2019

The Power Is in the Ask

2019-11-13T11:51:24-06:00November 7th, 2019|Communication, Leadership|

“The smart ones ask when they don’t know. And, sometimes, when they do.” –Malcolm Forbes, Entrepreneur and publisher of Forbes Magazine A client, coachee or prospect would like to learn more about our services and we have an hour scheduled with a ton of ground to cover. How can I ensure we touch on the [...]

Sep 11 2018

Three “Be” Strategies to Develop Your Confidence Through Feedback

2019-10-28T17:12:25-05:00September 11th, 2018|Leadership, Personal Development|

I’ve never been a fan of critical feedback. Entering situations where potential conversations related to my performance are a possibility, my little voice goes into high gear trying to convince me that I am a complete failure and fraud and yelling at me saying I’d be better off to just quit. This means going into [...]

Aug 30 2018

Difficult Conversations You Must Have

2018-08-30T08:39:47-05:00August 30th, 2018|Leadership, Personal Development|

The world is full of conflict.  We are surrounded by it 24/7. Sometimes we see it clearly, while other times it is more “under the surface.” In all human interactions and relationships, there is some level of conflict that drives the ongoing need to have difficult, uncomfortable, sometimes even painful conversations. Here are just a [...]

Aug 17 2018

You ARE Better Off Without Them!

2018-08-17T14:03:47-05:00August 17th, 2018|HR/Organizational Development, Leadership, Next Generation, Personal Development, Retention Strategies|

I recently wrote a column for the Journal of Accountancy CPA Insider, talking to employees that are unhappy in their work. In this blog, I am talking to firm leaders about how to deal with partners who may be some of the cause of that unhappiness.  I don’t know how many times I have had Managing [...]

May 22 2018

Ask and You Shall Receive Feedback!

2018-05-22T10:43:29-05:00May 22nd, 2018|HR/Organizational Development, Leadership, Personal Development, Transformational Leadership|

When speaking with participants of our Transformational Leadership Program, or meeting with young leaders at firm retreats, one consistent complaint we hear is that people don’t get enough feedback on the work they’re doing and consequentially, on their individual development. We’re talking a lot these days about improving feedback mechanisms, how firms need to deliver [...]

Apr 17 2018

The Challenge of Spring

2018-04-17T13:22:51-05:00April 17th, 2018|HR/Organizational Development, Personal Development|

When the season of Spring comes, we notice change around us.  The Earth is thawing from the cold of winter.  Animals who were hibernating come out into the sun.  We notice new plants beginning to sprout.  Flowers are budding, and an atmosphere of new opportunity dominates our thinking.  It’s a time of renewal, which causes [...]

Mar 14 2018

The Value of Team

2018-03-14T09:34:23-05:00March 14th, 2018|Communication, Leadership, Personal Development|

 “What we reach for may be different, but what makes us reach is the same” This quote from Mark Nepo, a poet and philosopher, describes my thoughts while watching Lindsey Vonn reach the bottom of the hill in the Women’s Downhill race at the Winter Olympics.  Even though she had missed winning the gold medal [...]

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