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  I’ve been thinking a lot about you these days. I know what a challenging time this is. I’ve been working on new ways to help you succeed as you lead your organization through today’s crisis. I understand, as a leadership expert and a psychologist, that we are all dealing with radically upturned lifestyles, daily anxieties, unprecedentedRead more

During a recent video call (and aren’t we are all getting accustomed to hours on end of Zoom, Skype and FaceTime? Thank goodness for video technology to keep us all connected!), I discovered that a former client had just been hired as SVP for Marketing at one of the largest banks in the world. SheRead more

If you are reading today’s article, chances are, you are one of my executive advisory clients. Or perhaps I’ve worked with your team or keynoted at your industry event. If so, you’ve seen that my focus on Slow Down to Speed Up®  encourages a rigorous focus on thoughtful communication. Especially in difficult times, as both the paceRead more

As I continue my series on leadership in the age of COVID-19, I’d like to talk to you about ways to keep yourself, your organization and your loved ones strong, healthy and grounded. Feel free to share these tips with employees, customers, suppliers, business partners, whomever may benefit. After all, we are all in theRead more

COVID-19 has hit the world hard. With deep (and yet to be fully realized) impacts on human health and wellness, family life, business, the economy, sports, arts and entertainment, education, and our daily social interactions, the virus has already changed us. This is a Pivot Point unlike any we’ve experienced to date. And while someRead more

Let’s be honest. None of us has lived through anything quite like this. It’s global. It’s serious. It’s frightening. It has broad, profound implications for the way we approach business, hone, and civic life. And, to be sure, the ripples and repercussions won’t soon fade.   Leaders, know this: Your team needs you now moreRead more

I recently spent a couple of days with a high performing leadership team at a growing aerospace company. The room was filled with brilliant, fast-moving engineers and scientists. As we explored ways to be even more successful in the coming year, one of the team members told me how uncomfortable she’d initially been with theRead more

I have met some truly amazing people in the course of my 20+ years as a business expert, psychologist, and senior executive advisor. The initial conversations with someone new frequently involve discussion of the work he (or she) does, what he needs to achieve, and ways in which I can help him and his organizationRead more

What’s The One Question Your Team Must Ask? Whether you are in the midst of a major transformation (and who isn’t, these days?), looking for ways to grow your business (and who doesn’t want that?) or simply exploring ways to accelerate results, there is one question you and your team must ask right away: HowRead more

I’ve been having a great time lately with articles, speeches and podcasts for an array of business audiences. Recently I was asked for my guidance on developing leaders within an organization. Here’s a starting point. Stop trying to train your people to be great leaders. While traditional training serves a purpose and is often requiredRead more