A personal leadership statement is an important exercise in self-knowledge that clarifies a leader’s purpose, values, and beliefs about who they are as a leader and how they lead others. The process begins with identifying the core experiences and role models that... Read more
When I work with business leaders on their Priority ABC, 1-2-3 List, a frequent question usually is: How do I decide what the three most important things are? It’s a good question because your Priority List is not a typical To-Do list. There’s an important... Read more
After years of coaching both nonprofit and for‐profit leaders, I’ve witnessed what successful individuals do to get the most out of working with a coach. Perhaps the most important element to your success is the attitude you bring to a personal leadership coaching... Read more
For most leaders, spring is a busy time of year. Layer on an uncertain and challenging economic climate, and we all tend to hunker down a little. This month I hope to nudge you to include your personal leadership development on your busy agenda. Why? The most... Read more
I was transitioning out of my position as executive director of Groundwire when my board hired Amanda as a transition coach. I had resigned my position, and planned to spend my last six weeks as executive director working to position the organization for success in... Read more