Are You Open to Being Influenced?

Are You Open to Being Influenced?

“Let go of your attachment to being right, and suddenly your mind is more open. You’re able to benefit from the unique viewpoints of others, without being crippled by your own judgment.”—Ralph Marston T., an executive coaching client, was clearly an expert in his...
Be Grounded

Be Grounded

“Get yourself grounded and you can navigate even the stormiest roads in peace.”—Steve Goodier “I feel out of sorts.”  “I have to give negative feedback to one of my staff.” “I can’t believe what she did!”  “We are not making our numbers.”  “The new boss is difficult....
Pay Attention to the Emotional Climate You are Swimming in

Pay Attention to the Emotional Climate You are Swimming in

“You can’t cross the sea merely by standing and staring at the water.”—Rabindranath Tagore “I am not looking forward to the team dialogue session. Some people in this organization are sharks; they only care about themselves and are biased.”  “I just want to do my job...
What kind of presence do you bring?

What kind of presence do you bring?

The most precious gift we can offer others is our presence.—Nhat Hanh One of my executive clients shared that he was attending a company conference. He said he was looking forward to seeing some old friends. When I asked him about new acquaintances, it became clear...
What do you win when you win?

What do you win when you win?

“If you lose your temper, you lose!”—Richard Diaz A senior executive, Leo, stopped by a colleague’s office to thank him for putting in long hours to resolve a significant organizational challenge. After acknowledging the thanks, Jerry, the colleague, began to complain...