I was thinking about a California trip I made this past March during days of record and unrelenting rains. I was with my daughter the day we arrived in Santa Barbara, and the downpours had temporarily halted. We had plans to go to the Santa Ynez wine country sometime during our stay. My daughter suggested […]
I recently had the pleasure of chatting with Laurie Lawson and Bernie Siegel on Coach Chat Radio, sponsored by the International Coach Federation — New York City. Laurie and Bernie covered the territory in interviewing me about my experience coaching in the workplace, my book, and my blog. Their questions included: what influenced me to […]
Guest blogger: Jerry Murphy Since the economic crisis shook the earth a few years ago, organizations and the people in them have had to shift gears in confronting almost daily challenges and uncertainty. Managers and executives have found themselves not only dealing with transitions, new assignments, and fewer supports…but also increasing performance expectations. Faced with […]
Developing healthy, productive, rewarding relationships with the people who work with you can pay big dividends—for them and for you. Last week, I listed five suggestions to help you do this. Here are five more: 6. Request feedback for yourself, demonstrate humility Demonstrate your willingness to grow and change along with them. A critical piece […]
For better or worse, there is no magic wand for creating healthy, productive, and rewarding relationships with the people who work with you and for you. Just roll up your sleeves and make a genuine commitment to engaging your troops. It will pay big dividends—for them, for you, and for the business. Here are five […]
I launched Coaching Mojo for Managers as a place for business professionals to share experiences and to learn about coaching in the workplace. Come here for the latest research, resources, and best practices to grow your own coaching skills, and spread the word about coaching's impact on business success.
