One of the most appreciated qualities we can cultivate in our life and work is to keep our commitments. Imagine if the people you encounter today were those whom you could depend on rain or shine, and whose word was their bond. What if the same were true of yourself? Think about how that would […]
In my work as an executive coach, I have the opportunity to speak with business leaders and managers across multiple industries about their challenges. One topic that is always difficult to broach is accountability. According to a Harvard Business Review survey, almost 50 percent of managers struggle with accountability. Yet, they want accountability to be a […]
Have you ever really thought about the words we use? You hear and say it every day. It’s a seemingly inconspicuous single-syllable word, and yet it can undermine you in a second. The culprit is “just.” I am not referring to the acceptable definition when “just” is an adjective to describe a recent action […]
Passion and purpose means doing what you love. Most people live their lives unaware of holding onto a secret dream or desire that never sees the light of day. Either too afraid to admit what is most dear to their heart, or their lives are so filled with clutter that they can’t see the hidden […]
Does the thought of making a career change stop you from moving forward? Or do you prefer the comfort of what’s old, and wrestle with building a new? Perhaps we fear the process to make the change, and don’t want to expose ourselves to rejection, disappointment, or failure. We contemplate our situation, ask others […]
Whether you are leading an organization through tremendous change, managing the family-owned business, or working full time; we all need to unwind, experience new things, and recharge. It is necessary for maintaining the energy and focus we need to do our best. Chances are, this isn’t breaking news to you. You’ve likely already experienced the […]
There might be many reasons why your job makes you miserable. Maybe you are bored, your manager is terrible, or the company culture is toxic. If you aren’t experiencing any workplace dis-ease, bravo! You’ve hit the jackpot. But, if you desire more satisfaction at work, you may not need to find a new job or […]
One of the most personally rewarding experiences for me is celebrating client success. They constantly elate me. But, never more so than last week when I was an invited guest at a company hosted dinner event. I found myself at the Trenton Country Club surrounded by the phenomenal HM Royal family. Let me tell you […]
“Keep up the great work”, “Well done in that meeting”, “Thank You”, “I appreciate you.” They’re nice words, aren’t they? Just going back and reading those words again makes me feel good. But how often do we hear them? Or more importantly, how often do we say them? Acknowledgment is one of those things that you […]
This Sunday is Mother’s Day and we will set aside time to celebrate our mothers. Motherhood is often a thankless and tiring endeavor. It’s easy to take for granted the years of sacrifice, hard work, and love that mothers contribute to our lives. In many ways, mothers (including mine) are the ultimate image of servant […]
Want to be at the top of your game all of the time? Then you really need to learn to embrace change. Most of us like to keep things the way they are; and prefer to stay in our comfort zone. But the world is constantly changing and thus always presenting us with new opportunities […]
Making an impression is important. As leaders in our work and life being likable is sometimes critical to building relationships with colleagues and others. So what can you do to quickly become likable? Could a simple skill like listening improve your likability and your overall leadership effectiveness? The act of listening has been proven to elevate your […]
Leaders need to be open to whatever luck or misfortune is thrown at them. Yet great leaders often seem to be luckier than others. Or are great leaders just better able to respond to the circumstances they are dealt? What about these popular sayings: “The meeting of preparation with opportunity generates the offspring we […]
Do you think you’re good at multitasking? Feeling energized that you can accomplish writing multiple email messages while simultaneously listening to discussions on a conference call? The ability to multitask is something some people brag about. It is also the way many people who struggle with being able to focus operate. Is it the most […]
It’s exciting to set New Year’s resolutions and start off a fresh new year with big goals and ambitions. But the reality, as we all know, is that most resolutions are not kept. Every January, millions of people set one or two of these personal goals for themselves, vowing that this is the year that […]
At the start of a new year, I encourage my clients to follow a practice I do of reviewing the past year before setting intentions for the new one. I find that a thorough review of the previous year can provide important guidance for growth and moving ahead. I make a list of “successes, accomplishments, […]
Thanksgiving is a time to reflect, appreciate, and give thanks for all that we have. For many of us, thankfulness is directed towards our family and friends who are seated beside us at the table. However, too few share how grateful they are for their colleagues and employees. Gratitude Increases Engagement and Performance Research on […]
Currently, one-fourth to one-third of all employees view their job as the number one stressor in their lives, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Many of us work in constantly connected, always-on, highly demanding work cultures where stress and the risk of burnout are universal. Since the pace and intensity is not likely […]
Earlier this month at the Pennsylvania Conference for Women, Carla Harris, Vice Chairman of Wealth Management at Morgan Stanley, gave an emotionally charged keynote on how to thrive in the workplace. Although traditional career success can often seem one dimensional, like keep your personal matters outside of work. Carla broke that mold with her multi-faceted […]
For some people, networking can feel uncomfortable and contrived, and even cause social paralysis (aka being “tongue-tied”.) For others, just the thought of attending a networking event can produce an inordinate amount of stress. Ever notice the ones who seem so naturally comfortable with networking that they always walk away with new career or business […]
