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Rehumanizing Leadership

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Great leaders are lifelong learners and coaches. They set the tone for how people will work together. They visibly learn and grow in the face of challenges. They play on the edge of chaos, making sense for others in conversations for critical change –...
Leadership development in today’s office is less about individual “star power” or projecting a tough “boss” image than it is about becoming a leader who encourages the best work from a group of stars by using coaching skills to encourage an...

To Create Order Out of Chaos

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Setting your own rules of engagement means establishing your standard of interactional excellence for the 21st century. Leading is different today, but a new set of rules will create order out of chaos.

Coaching for a Better Negotiating Outcome, Part 3

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Coaching plays a valuable role in helping to reinforce decision-making, strengthen negotiation positions, prepare and plan for various scenarios to reduce surprise and risk, and improve confidence.

What Kind of Training Do Sales Managers Really Need?

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I’m frequently asked, “What exactly is coaching?” and, “Why should I care if I’m a sales manager?” Unfortunately, there is no consensus on a definition. But it behooves us to work our way towards one. If you’re a sales manager, particularly...

Competition: Human Fuel for High Performance

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It was one of those truly remarkable 2016 Olympic moments in Rio. Jamaica’s Usain Bolt, Olympic gold medalist, sprinted across the finish line first in the 200m semi-final, with Canada’s Andre DeGrasse right at his side. Finish times in the heat:...