Jan 14, 2013 | Leadership, Productive relationships, Stress
Conversations are the basic building-blocks of relationships, so when a conversation goes badly, there is a lot at stake. Difficult conversations are difficult for a reason. They stir something deep within us. When our emotions are triggered, or our sense of...
Oct 29, 2012 | High performance, Leadership, Managing change, Self-management
“Hi-po’s” are people who are partway up the mountain, but still have some way to climb. They are recognized as having high potential, and can be groomed or promoted as future leaders in an organization, but don’t always have the strategic vision or breadth of skill...
Oct 29, 2012 | Leadership, Managing change, Productivity, Resilience, Self-management
In recent weeks, I have been working with many clients on creating a personal and professional development plan, which will help them focus their time and efforts, and achieve improvements in some of the following areas that are critical to leadership and career...
Oct 23, 2012 | Managing change, Resilience, Self-management, Stress
There are some transitions we seek out and others that are thrust upon us. In many cases, they are tougher than we could have anticipated. There is always some loss, despite the opening of new possibilities, so how to manage those times with more equanimity and...
Jul 20, 2012 | High performance, Productivity, Resilience, Stress
It’s summer time here in the northern hemisphere. An ideal time for rest and relaxation, days at the beach, ice-cream, and outdoor activities, but alas many of us are unable to take time out and get off the treadmill of work, stress and pressure. Why is it so hard...
