Mar 8, 2025 | Change
“He who asks a question is a fool for five minutes; he who does not ask a question remains a fool forever.” ~ Chinese proverb “Who questions much, shall learn much, and retains much” ~ Francis Bacon We have evolved to ask questions, to be curious. Think about a three...
May 26, 2016 | Change
We know that the saying “sticks and stones may break my bones, but worlds will never hurt me” is utterly false. There is tremendous power in words, in our speech. Sure, we can use words to express love, praise and wisdom. But we can also use words to hurt, to...
Aug 3, 2015 | Change
In my coaching many people come to me in the midst of a career crisis. A time where a change in career is needed or wanted, by choice or by chance. One of the “exercises” I use frequently comes from Nicolas Lore’s book The Pathfinder. He says that one of...
Jun 29, 2015 | Change
Collaborative leadership is not new. Fifteen years ago I went to training on the subject. But I often do not see it in use. When I work with executives, managers and leaders, I use this model because it produces the most success. David Chrislip and Carl E. Larson, in...
Jun 18, 2015 | Change
As a consultant and coach I often work with organizations and people who are engaged in blame shifting, finger pointing or the “this has nothing to do with me” attitude. And while this can be true, that something did not start with you, there are always opportunities...
