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Communication problems abound. The #1 complaint from leaders and managers is “poor communication.” Today, effective communication is more important than ever and developing active listening skills is a necessity in all aspects of your professional and personal...
Recently I was asked this question by someone who desperately wanted to be certified as an "executive coach." Be careful. Here are the facts. There is not one “best coaching certification or methodology for those who work with executives,” for several reasons. 1....
Three managers walked into a bar to complain about organizational leadership... The first manager, Mr. Ph.D., said, "organizational change requires clear definitions of terms and adoption of a theoretical model for our success." The second manager, Mr. Charisma, said,...
You may have heard about Positive Psychology. But, you may not know "What it is? Why does it matter to you? How can it help you or your team?" Here are some quick answers and 5 riveting videos for you to share. 1. Let’s start with "What is Positive Psychology?" In...
Before you answer my question, let's define both "identity" and "reputation". Identity: is how you see yourself. Reputation: is how others see you. Now, back to the question: What do you think is more important for a leader - Identity or Reputation? Pick one before...
In my 20+ years of coaching leaders, I have learned more from them than I can fully describe. Here is a nugget that I learned last week. You may like it... FACT: Great managers and leaders demonstrate outcome-based results. They measure actions. They can demonstrate...
Let me tell you a story about David. David really wanted to be an executive coach, and he recently earned a coaching certification. David needed to find his first real client. So, he reached out to a few people in his network. And luckily, he found a guy who was...
Protocols abound in finance for security and risk mitigation. Thankfully. Protocols abound in healthcare for efficacy and efficiency. Thankfully. Protocols are not yet adopted by coaches, but they need to be adopted ASAP. For details on my dissertation research of...
My friend Steve, in Charlotte, NC, is very intentional about his daily practice of mindful-ness. As an executive coach and yoga master, he has achieved a state of awareness that others cannot imagine. Yes, this is his car... Steve would ask, "What daily practice do...
TO: Positive Psychology practitioners/ leaders/ consultants FR: Doug Gray, doug@action-learning.com RE: The Positive Organizational Leadership Project (POLP) Goal: Invite practitioners/ leaders/ consultants to share digital stories of HOW they are applying...
Please share this short video with any coaches, managers, or leaders who care about business outcomes. Our research indicates that the AD-FIT model works. Contact us today for details. Then apply this model to your clients ASAP.
Recently I was asked to speak at the Human Resource conference for the State of Tennessee. They wanted four sessions on "How to increase employee engagement." The content and videos are located here. Here is the session description: Studies continue to show that...