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Colorado
I had a compelling topic for this week, which will have to wait. My first week in Colorado has been so full of life experiences that I didn’t find the time to do that topic justice. While New Mexico still holds my heart, Colorado is a close second. In this first week, I’ve connected deeply…
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Building Teams
Many organizations do not have the resources to provide robust onboarding for new leaders. I’m amazed at some of the talented leaders I work with who are essentially self-taught, learning management and leadership on the job by watching and learning from others without any formal training. Many teams do nothing formal to build the team…
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Integrity
I worked with a new client this week, and we used a values exploration to get to know each other better. I’ve been using this exercise in mentoring and coaching for nearly 30 years, and as I walked through familiar territory, I considered how my values have evolved. Family became Family and Friends and has…
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The Gift of Time
Have you ever had an experience like this? You have an all-day meeting on your calendar. At the last minute, something comes up, and the meeting gets canceled. You find yourself with a full day available to work on what you choose to work on rather than spending the day in back-to-back meetings. I’ve had…
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Openness
If there is a single word that captures the essence of my walkabout, it’s openness. When we look at values, or leadership qualities we hold dear, openness doesn’t usually make the cut – it’s usually overshadowed by integrity, trust, courage, authenticity, vulnerability, emotional intelligence, etc. I think openness deserves to be on this list. I…
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Management Fundamentals
I have the opportunity to work with a wide range of leaders, from CEOs to first-time managers. Regardless of the experience level, everyone can benefit from some management fundamentals. Here are some of the patterns I see: I worked with a leader recently looking for alternate perspectives, and I started to pull together relevant blog…
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From Operational to Strategic
One common thread in my work with senior leaders is a desire to shift from an operational focus to a more strategic perspective. Many leaders have flourished because they excel at execution. Someone else crafted the vision and strategy, and they executed the vision. As they move to more senior levels of leadership, they are…
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Navigating Troubled Waters
We live in unprecedented times, and the past week has been a roller coaster ride. We will each process this in our own way, in our own time. Today, I’d like to share a few thoughts about how I’m processing, hoping it helps you form your own way of processing. Stay Informed – In Moderation…
