A Christmas To-Do List

As we go through the Christmas Season here is a holiday “To-Do” list that may help you find these next few days even more pleasant. The good news is that this list has nothing to do with business and everything to do with living a more rich and fulfilling life. Even...

Components of Effective Corporate Culture

Every organization, company, work group or project team has its own distinct culture – be it positive or negative. Culture is an important component of building an effective and high functioning work environment. Too many organizations, even some with published...

Coaching Won’t Help You If…

When coaching a new client I assume they are healthy, mature and responsible until they prove themselves to be otherwise. Most people are willing to step-up and learn, grow and develop. Some simply aren’t. Without sounding insensitive and lacking compassion, I’ve come...

What’s Your Personal Value Proposition?

Much has been written about the importance of having a Value Proposition, Personal Brand Statement or Elevator Pitch as it is also referred to. It’s important to have a way of introducing yourself beyond the standard name, job title and company name model that is...

After all is said and done…

You may have heard the saying “After all is said and done…” Well, there is another part to that saying that is heard less but certainly rings true. “After all is said and done, more is said than done”. There are more clichés that say the same thing – “Talk is cheap”...