Feedback, often regarded as more than just a buzzword, is a vital tool for personal and professional growth. In this conversation, we discussed the importance of how feedback is delivered, as it plays a significant role in determining whether the experience is positive or negative.

We explored the concept of "feed-forward," which allows leaders to not only reflect on past actions but also provide actionable suggestions and advice for individuals to improve their behavior in the future. Effective communication and language when requesting feedback from others were also highlighted, as well as the significance of gathering diverse perspectives from various sources, including executives, team members, or external stakeholders.

One of the webinar's focal points was understanding the multifaceted role of a coach and how to identify the perfect fit for your unique needs. While corporate CEOs have long embraced coaching as an indispensable tool for achieving excellence, nonprofit leaders increasingly recognize its value. This webinar serves as an invaluable resource for anyone seeking to harness the transformative potential of coaching. Whether you're interested in executive coaching, improving communication, or uncovering the secrets of successful coaching programs, the conversation explores valuable insights that transcend time and remain evergreen.

Learn why your SMART goals aren't working and what you can do to ensure your success in business and in life by implementing these missing SMART steps.

In this article, I highlighted a critical aspect that first-time founders often overlook: Self-Leadership. The success of a business plan goes beyond the strategic details; it requires self-leadership. Founders should prioritize regular reflection and intentional planning around self-leadership, influencing others, and maintaining a positive mindset. Neglecting these fundamental elements can limit a business's potential, even with the best business plans.

This article compiles essential considerations for first-time founders when crafting a comprehensive business plan. In addition to my contribution, you'll discover a comprehensive list of factors that can shape your approach to business planning.

In this article, I highlighted the significance of considering employees' unique communication and working styles. Leaders should recognize that each employee has their own individual style, and it's crucial to understand these styles. Leaders can utilize personality assessment profiles like DiSC, Hogan, or Myers-Briggs to gain insights into employees’ unique preferences. Instead of communicating in ways that align solely with their personal style, leaders should prioritize adapting their approach to match employees’ preferences.

This Forbes article delves into common ways leaders can unintentionally create a sense of alienation among their employees. In addition to my contribution, you'll discover a comprehensive list of insights that can help foster better workplace relationships.

Observing and exploring perspective is the primary key to unlocking any challenge life sends your way whether you are leading thousands, leading yourself or anywhere in the middle.

The Mastermind principle is a cornerstone of success, and in our conversation, we explored how it can be a driving force behind personal and professional growth. Whether you're a seasoned practitioner of Napoleon Hill's principles or a newcomer to the world of personal development, this episode offers insights that can help you understand the dynamics of The Mastermind and how to leverage it for your own success. Join us as we uncover the secrets to mastering success through the power of The Mastermind principle.

A recent article in Forbes titled "19 Ways Leaders Can Manage Their Response to Troubling News and Events," features several contributions from Forbes Coaches Council members, including yours truly.

In this article, I introduced the idea for virtual group coaching seminars: Virtual ‘Speed-Date’ Networking (For Unfamiliar Participants). This approach is designed to help new group members acclimate quickly and form bonds. It involves setting up private, two-person virtual breakout rooms, allowing participants ten minutes to get to know each other by answering specific questions provided by the moderator. The questions cover both personal and professional aspects. Following this, participants debrief the experience together in the larger group.

This Forbes article presents a collection of creative virtual group coaching seminar ideas and explores who can benefit from them. In addition to my contribution, you'll discover a range of insights that can enhance group coaching and training sessions and benefit the participants.

As the popularity of business coaching, corporate coaching and executive coaching continues to rise, more people find themselves asking if it’s something they should consider.  What should you expect? Are you ready? Is it right for you?

My mind has been on a wild and fascinating roller coaster ride these past couple of weeks. Despite immense pain and discomfort, I initially rode a huge wave of extremely positive highs acknowledging how fortunate I was to be alive, not paralyzed and able to slow down and appreciate the many little things in my life. 

I’ve always been intrigued by Kobe. I remember when he entered the NBA at 18 years old, the youngest player ever. I remember listening to him in interviews and being fascinated by how mature and self-confident he appeared. Then I watched him compete against much older, stronger, more experienced professionals and he continued to impress me even more. Not only did he achieve results, he appeared positive and happy.  

This past week, I experienced a serious accident and I wanted to be the one to let you know what’s going on with me. 

Last Monday, on the evening of July 26th, I had an accident on my mountain bike. I broke and fractured several bones in my neck and back. It required surgery on my neck to fuse together multiple bones and fragments to protect my spinal cord. After spending five nights in the hospital, I returned home Saturday night. 

Filling executive jobs is a crucial, and costly, recurring need for organizations. When an executive placement does not work out, it can be a painful experience for everyone involved - the hiring organization, the executive hired, and the executive recruiter. (See a recent, high-profile example here.) To increase the chances of success, organizations can hire a coach to help in the critical transition period in a new executive's first year. Here are some ways a coach can help an executive avoid common pitfalls in the first year.

For the last several years, I’ve enjoyed being involved with Leadership Louisville Center. One reason is the opportunity to connect with local thought leaders on the topic of leadership. At every event, I meet interesting people and uncover additional creative ways to look at leadership and development. I recently attended Leadership Louisville’s Thought Leadership Series featuring the University of Louisville’s newly appointed president, Dr. Neeli Bendapudi. I had never heard her speak, and I didn’t know what to expect. Much to my delight, I found her tone very engaging and her content extremely relevant to the leaders I coach. I’d like to pass along some of the insights she shared. According to Bendapudi, there are seven traits that all great leaders possess. As she stated, this isn’t an exhaustive list. However, in my opinion, it’s a pretty good one. I hope you enjoy reading her thoughts as much I enjoyed hearing her share them.

When I first meet someone or they first learn that I’m an Executive Coach, it’s usually followed by lots of questions. It’s not a common occupation and those of us who are coaches have our own unique ways of coaching and unique types of clients we serve. Noomii, an online coaching resource, recently interviewed me and asked me a bunch of the same questions that I often get from others. I thought it would be helpful to post the interview to share with others who I haven’t met yet or those who want a little more understanding of what the heck I do, who I do it for, and how it works.

Is your team neglecting the priorities that will sustain your success? Learn how you can keep your business from becoming a boiled frog.