Micromanagers and control freaks can drive people crazy…including themselves! In trying to control everyone else’s work, they feel like they can never catch up. They’re stressed, and often pass along frustrations through unpleasant interactions with others…barking orders, never acknowledging accomplishments or contributions. They feel overworked and under appreciated. Enter the coach! Really? Yes…coaching can be […]
Every day at work involves some kind of negotiation, whether it’s simply when to schedule a conference call, or a more complex issue such as where to cut costs on next year’s budget. We wrestle with the pros and cons and usually come to consensus…or someone simply acquiesces and moves on. However, there are occasions […]
The average professional in corporate America spends at least 45 hours a week at work, often more. That’s a huge chunk of waking time to be “living” at the office. It’s no surprise to see office walls and shelves brimming with personal artifacts: an award from an industry association, knick-knacks from last year’s conference, and […]
Coaching is a process of conversations that help people leverage their own potential and unpack all the information they can use to meet a challenge. The process helps them: articulate a clear goal, identify options for action, and follow through to an improved outcome. IDEO, a Palo Alto-based industrial design firm known for its trademarked […]
Robert C. Gallagher, businessman and former director of the Green Bay Packers, was right when he made this quip about change being unavoidable. In the face of the inevitable, we need to confront change and embrace it to make it work to our advantage. This is where the rubber meets the road. In business, coaching […]
