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Do It the Way We’ve Always Done It … & Do It Perfectly.

As we look forward to 2021, we have been examining leadership traps to avoid. We should be able to agree that we all have room to grow and improve. Today we will look at two pitfalls to which leaders often fall victim: perfectionism and resistance to change. Read the following fictitious vigne...

I Can Work With A Narcissist

“My boss is a narcissist.” “He’s so arrogant.” “I can tell her the sky is blue, and she’ll argue it’s RED!” “I can’t get a word in edgewise; he just takes over a conversation – he’ll interrupt anyone.” I’m sure you can add to these statements. It might be your boss or a co-worker; the odds are p...

Leadership 101 – Choose to be Proactive

“The best way to predict your future is to create it” – Stephen Covey Definition of proactivity - It’s one of the most used words in leadership. We hear it in our performance reviews, and we are probably using it when giving feedback and trying to develop other people, “you need to be more proact...

The End in Mind: Three Steps to Stature

Stature refers to the high level of earned respect or esteem to which one is regarded. Being a leader who has developed stature over time is an achievement that represents an elusive level of respect and influence. But attaining leadership stature should be the most desired end-of-career goal. ...

6 Ways that Leaders MUST Sacrifice to Gain Influence and Positively Impact Their Team

“He who would accomplish little must sacrifice little; he who would achieve much must sacrifice much; he who would attain highly must sacrifice greatly.” ~James Allen Being a leader is about so much more than a title or role. Leadership is the opportunity to guide others to success. And while t...

Servant Leadership: Flip the Organizational Chart Upside Down

In the typical power leadership model, we are told to serve those to whom we report. However, authentic servant leadership flips the hierarchy upside down, and true effective leadership happens when we begin to serve those who report to us. Becoming a servant-minded leader is not as simple as fl...

Selflessness: From A Boy to a Man

Tanner plopped down in his chair, slouching back, and didn’t even wait for William to say hello. He began an exasperated rant, almost spitting as he went through his list of frustrations. Tanner and William had met a couple of times already. Tanner had recently been promoted to Field Supervisor, ...

You Had Me At . . .

Tim sat in the staff meeting stone silent. The debate around the table was heated, tense, and at any moment, someone was going to get strangled. Tim was silent. Everyone had questions. No one had answers. No one. Except for Tim. He knew why the system failed. He knew why accounts were not being c...

Leaders Need Leaders - Connecting and Learning at the Top

The worldwide pandemic of 2020 has been difficult for every leader to navigate. It has also generated some new habits that have proven to be very positive. Leadership can be very lonely, but it doesn’t have to be isolating or paralyzing. Sometimes it takes something unfamiliar, like our COVID-...

Is Your Company's Work-Life Balance Approach Costing You Great Team Members?

“Gallup analytics reveal that 53% of employees say greater work-life balance and personal well-being are ‘very important’ to them when considering whether to take a job with a different organization.” As leaders, it’s essential to understand how crucial it is to retain good, top-performing team m...

Wellness Is About the WHOLE Person, ALL the Time

As we continue exploring the never-ending struggle to find, hire, and keep skilled employees, we know that “employee wellness” has become a centerpiece of that conversation. It is simply good business to invest in your team’s mental, physical, emotional, and financial well-being. Companies bene...

Employees Will Work for Less $$$

By 2025 most projected models state that about 75% of the workforce will be . . . MILLENNIALS! I know a couple of business owners that are terrified of that thought. If that’s you, let me share a few facts and suggestions to help you prepare for the inevitable. TRUUE reports that millennials rate...

Employee Retention: Mentors Can Provide an Edge

Individuals born between 1980 and 2000, known as Millennials, currently comprise nearly half of the American workforce. By 2025, this segment of the population will represent 75 percent of the global workforce. This shift has brought both new energy and new values related to the employee experien...

Passion is Not a Fruit: It’s Not Seasonal

I get it - there are days when you go to work that you don’t want to be there. Welcome to the 67%. According to a Gallup Poll , only 33 percent of the workforce is engaged, meaning 51 percent are unengaged, and 16 percent are actively disengaged. We all have “one of those days,” but when “those d...

Get the Basics Right – Restoring Passion in the Workplace

Imagine a crew team out on a river where three people are rowing their hearts out, five are taking in the scenery, and two are trying to sink the boat. That is indeed a very real picture of the state of the American workplace. The problem is that it has not changed very much over the past twenty...

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What is the ROI of coaching?

Organizations implementing our coaching programs typically see measurable improvements in employee retention, productivity, and engagement. Our assessment tools provide concrete data on progress and growth throughout the coaching relationship.

How long does a typical coaching engagement last?

Most organizations see optimal results with a 12-month initial engagement, though we offer flexible terms from 3-month to multi-year partnerships. This allows for meaningful behavior change, skill development, and cultural transformation. Many clients continue beyond their initial term as they see the ongoing value of supporting their people’s growth and development.

Is the coaching process confidential?

Yes, confidentiality is a cornerstone of our coaching relationship. While overall themes and progress may be shared with management (with permission), specific discussions remain private between coach and participant.

When and where do coaching sessions take place?

Coaching sessions take place during work hours while team members are on the clock at intervals that best suit your needs. Our regular cadence of coaching is every 4-6 weeks, though we customize frequency based on goals and timeline requirements. Coaching can take place online via virtual meetings, or over the phone. Local clients can opt for in-person coaching.

What's the difference between personal coaching and leadership coaching?

Personal coaching focuses on individual growth and development across various professional and personal dimensions. Leadership coaching specifically targets skills needed to effectively lead teams, including delegation, motivation, and strategic thinking.

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