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Meaningful Conversations
One of my weekend rituals is connecting with my mother and my father. Over the years, our conversations have evolved from simple status reports about what’s happening in my world to deep, meaningful conversations that I cherish. As I reflect upon those conversations, I see a parallel to my one-on-one conversations with direct reports as…
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As Measured By…
Last week, I wrapped up an extended engagement with one of my favorite clients of all time. In addition to coaching several of their leaders, this client invited me to step outside my comfort zone. They asked me to help them build a culture that embraced the OKR (Objective & Key Results) framework. Over the…
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Neuroplasticity
In many coaching relationships, 360 feedback raises awareness of a behavior the coachee would like to change. Perhaps they are considered too controlling. Or they want to be more assertive. Or they want to operate at a more strategic level. Some of this feedback can be hard to swallow, especially if it brings new awareness…
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Summer Thinking
Last week, I offered some summer reading to catch up on my most popular blog posts of the first half of 2024. This week, I offer some suggestions for summer thinking. Vacations allow us to float above the day-to-day details and get a big-picture perspective. Here are some ways to embrace that opportunity. Learning, Growth,…
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Summer Reading
It’s a short week in the US. Perhaps you are headed to the beach. If you aren’t taking this week off, you are likely enjoying a blissfully quiet time in the office. Either way, this is a perfect time to catch up on your summer reading backlog. Here are the most popular articles so far…
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Exploring Integration
In my quest to accelerate growth—both my own and that of my clients—one building block I’ve come to embrace is integration. In a recent class, I shared my understanding of integration with one of my spiritual teachers. It resonated deeply with her; she asked me to document my definition. As I started down this path,…
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