Do you have days, if not weeks, where all you do is go from one meeting to the next? And many times, you leave these meetings shaking your head – because they were a huge waste of time. You don’t need to be a math genius to figure out how costly these unproductive meetings are. […]
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In the fast-paced corridors of modern business, where data-driven decisions and bottom-line results often dominate discussions, there’s a human element that is frequently overlooked but crucial for effective leadership: empathy. As an executive coach, I have seen firsthand how empathy can transform leadership from merely functional to truly exceptional. Read on to learn why empathy
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Experiential intelligence, also known as practical intelligence, is a form of knowledge and understanding that can only be acquired through real-life experiences and accumulated over time. It encompasses the skills, insights, and intuitive understanding that individuals develop through their interactions with the world around them. While IQ (intelligence quotient) and EQ (emotional intelligence) are valuable
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Jimmy Buffett’s journey from musician to a successful multifaceted entrepreneur offers a treasure trove of business lessons we can all learn from. His music, beach loving laid back lifestyle, Margaritaville-themed restaurants, flip flops, and clothing companies, all characterized the brand and entrepreneurial success of Jimmy Buffett. Throughout his decades long career, Buffett found a way
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Remember the difference between “busy” homework and “productive” homework? Although we may not have enjoyed either, we knew the difference. Busy homework was a huge waste of time, adding little to no value towards our learning while productive homework was, well, productive, meaning the actual process of doing the homework added value to our learning.
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As the renowned leadership expert, John C. Maxwell states: “everything rises and falls on leadership.” Although this fact is an evergreen truth, many other aspects of leadership have evolved over time. Leadership is no longer about command and control. Rather, today’s successful leaders possess strategic thinking, decision-making skills, and a deep understanding of empathy. Empathy,
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Is Your Career Relevancy About to Expire? We’ve all seen the rising stars who seem to be on an accelerated upward trajectory, only to later crash and burn – or perhaps just fizzle out. The crash (or fizzle) wasn’t related to lack of intelligence, or hard work, or emotional intelligence or even popularity. The crash
In the world of business, no matter how well-oiled the machine, there will come a time when dysfunctional teams rear their ugly heads. While these dysfunctional dynamics are inevitable, how leadership chooses to address (or ignore) them makes all the difference in determining the culture success and harmony of the workplace. Signs of a Dysfunctional
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Effective communication is the linchpin of successful leadership in the business world. Leadership isn’t just about making strategic decisions or managing teams; it’s about connecting with people, inspiring them, and fostering collaboration. In fact, business leadership is ALL your ability to effectively communicate with everyone that your business impacts, including employees, the leadership team, clients,
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Resiliency often holds the key for what sets successful businesses apart from those that fail. Resiliency is the ability to rebound from setbacks and adapt to new circumstances. Resilient companies can withstand the twists and turns of market fluctuations, economic downturns, and unexpected events, such as the Covid-19 pandemic. For example, during Covid-19 many businesses
