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Thursday, 21 March 2013 11:37

What Have You Become?

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Someone recently asked me- “What have you become?” I sat there, collecting my thoughts, but the more I sat the deeper the question penetrated and the more uncomfortable I became. I started moving through each layer of roles I have played…of roles I play now.  But those aren’t what I’ve become…are they? “What have I become?” I had never asked myself that question. Sure, I was constantly asking myself “What do I want to become,”…
Friday, 15 March 2013 18:20

How to Ace Crucial Conversations

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We all know the kind of conversation I’m talking about.  The kind you would gladly trade for a root canal at your favorite dentist or that “routine” exam by your proctologist. Yes, anything but that conversation! Most of us will wait until the emotion surrounding the conversation becomes so heated or toxic that when we do finally say what is needed, the true message is hidden in anger, frustration and disappointment. What is the “true…
Friday, 08 March 2013 00:00

Do Your Priorities Stink?

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Quick... what are your priorities today?You may have a task list, you may have meetings lined up, but what are your real priorities?Lately, I have been amazed at the answers I get when I query executives about their priorities. Many utter a reference to "objectives" that sounds good, but soon they discover that their answers don't clarify what their priorities are for that day. They often are not clear on what actions they need to…
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Executives of companies are intelligent, confident, innovative, and efficient. They inspire people and lead them to move mountains. Stress is not even in their vocabulary. So the term "Executive Coach" almost seems to be an oxymoron. How could these supermen/superwomen need to be coached? If they do, isn't that a sign of weakness? Executive Coaching is for Wimps. As the CEO of a rapidly growing company, I know those thoughts crossed my mind when my…

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