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3 Reasons Your Company Has A Weak Coaching Culture
Leaders don't listen. There, I said it. It's time to discuss why coaching cultures fail. Okay,...
Workplace Shaming: Some Employees Need A Time Out
Recently, my oldest son came to me about a situation at school. He was being bullied by someone...
25 WAYS TO GET MORE DONE IN THE WORKPLACE
One of the most popular and frequently overused phrases around time management is ‘Work smarter...
Who Do You Follow On Linkedin?
LinkedIn is full of influencers, but let's uncover the hidden gems – those insightful individuals who inspire and motivate without a huge following, proving the platform goes beyond just influencers. Let's create a list of LinkedIn's top "non-influencers." Forget the...
Pause Your Plan B. Stick To Your Plan A.
So your initial plan didn't work out? It's time to consider Plan A vs Plan B to see which backup strategy might be the best fit for your situation. Sorry to hear that, but before you go running to your back up plan you may want to read on. Recently a colleague of mine...
5 Warning Signs You’re Not A Culture Fit
“Why fit in if you were born to stand out?” - Dr. Seuss When it comes to companies these days, "culture" is the buzzword that most employees zero in on. We look at company's cultures with insane detail to unlock what makes them tick, understand why people love to work...
The 7 Best Books On Increasing Your EQ
When dealing with people, remember you are not dealing with creatures of logic, but with creatures of emotion. - Dale Carnegie I constantly get asked about Emotional Intelligence and if it's really "that" important to develop. The short answer is yes. Developing your...
The Truth About Leaders Who Lie
"If the words don't add up, it's usually because the truth wasn't added into the equation" "I cannot tell a lie" Remember that famous quote from George Washington about cutting down the cherry tree? Funny thing, he actually never said it. Kind of ironic considering he...
Coaching: Managers vs. Leaders
"Management is doing things right; Leadership is doing the right things." - Peter Drucker On my most recent Mastermind Group Call, I was asked about how hard it is to coach managers versus leaders. A pretty loaded question and one that's not so simple to answer....
How To Protest With Purpose
Article 19 states that "Everyone has the right to freedom of opinion and expression; yet not every one receives it. This right includes freedom to hold opinions without interference and to seek, receive and impart information and ideas through any media and regardless...
Dear Travis: I Have An Idea
Dear Travis, I wanted to share some insights about mobile executive coaching. I know you're busy, so I'll be brief. First off, congratulations on your continued success! You're a true inspiration. Recently, I had an experience during an Uber ride that sparked an idea....
4 Internal Conversations That Plague Your Potential
Living up to one's potential is never an easy task, but it definitely doesn't need to be an arduous one either. We all struggle from self-defeating internal commentary about our abilities - this is nothing new. The real conversation you need to be looking at is how to...
