Great leaders not only understand cognitively what it takes to lead effectively, they embody that understanding in how they sit, stand, listen and speak. And how they use their bodies confirms...

In a discussion group that I belong to the question was raised whether mindfulness can be measured in actual behavior and whether a mindful leader is a more effective one. Excellent questions. While I...

Who is the emperor? Whose clothes are missing? Who is pointing at the nudity? Yes, these queries come from the famous story of The Emperor’s New Clothes, yet they are questions from my own experience...

Sylvie, looked down at her coffee cup and told me, defeatedly, “I feel like I’m asleep. I’ve been asleep for years.” Sylvie, a new client, was exploring her sense of being stuck at her job and what to...

It’s 8:30 a.m. and I’m deeply into my day. Swirling through my head are the tasks I’ve promised myself to accomplish today. Yet I’m feeling stress free. That’s right, you got it – free from stress. My...

If you want to be a great leader, you have on your team or will soon hire, benign subversives. These are desirable team employees but not for the usual reasons. What is a benign subversive? Great...

Leaders are the target of a lot of writing. Blogs, articles, courses. I know. I’m one of the perpetrators. Executives, coaches, consultants and entrepreneurs are leaders – of small to large teams and...

You have lots of feelings. They play throughout your day. Some of them make you feel great while others clearly do not! You often talk about your emotions with trusted folks. Not so much, your needs...

I value honesty and integrity. You do too! Yet there are times when you shouldn’t “tell the truth”. “Really?” you may ask. Yes, really!  Whether you’re an executive, coach, consultant or other...