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Empathy in Leadership: Making Difficult Decisions Feel Fair

No one sets out to make unfair leadership choices. But when you are facing difficult decisions it can feel like a no-win scenario. Someone is going to feel like they got the short end of the deal. But employing empathy in your leadership strategies can go a long way...

Making the Most of Differences in Communication Styles

Making the most of differences in communication styles depends on understanding where these differences come from, and finding ways to bridge the gap.

Why Creative Industry Leaders Need Reflective Leadership

If you are in charge of a creative team you know that artists, writers, inventors and other creative types do things differently. That applies to their leadership styles too. Traditional business coaching and leadership styles can fall short for creative industry...

Balancing Candor and Containment in the Workplace

By balancing candor and containment, you can provide your workers the space to have true discussions about their feelings, and work toward a healthier, more collaborative, and more productive workplace. 

How Transparency Can Help Group Cooperation

We are living in an information age. Everything from today’s weather to company finance reports can be at your employee’s fingertips with a judicious internet search. Some companies see this as a reason to double down on confidentiality and security, but this is a...

What Makes Developing Reflective Leaders Different from Ordinary Business Coaching

As a business leader, your time is your most valuable asset. When you set aside time for personal development, you want to make a strong return on that investment. You expect business coaching to give you new insights into the way you run your business, and ways you...

Why Holding Space for Reflection is Important 

As a business leader, it is easy to get caught up in what needs to be done right now. Emergencies big and small can distract you from the meaningful reflection you need to make thoughtful, emotionally intelligent decisions for your team and your company. That’s why...

Why Peer Advisory Groups Fail Leaders (And What Developing Reflective Leaders Does Differently) 

Do you keep facing the same business challenges year after year, no matter how many peer advisory groups you attend? Do all those referrals and strategy sessions seem to fall away in the face of deadlines, employee conflict, or high-stress challenges? There is a...

Developing Reflective Leaders: A Fresh, Dynamic Approach in Executive Coaching

Business leaders are responsible for a lot, from the productivity of their employees to the success of their company. But while a business management degree or professional training may have equipped you for many parts of your work, many business owners and managers...

The Role of Acceptance in Being an Emotionally Intelligent Leader

Being a business leader is an emotionally demanding job. Whether you are balancing company priorities, managing interpersonal conflict, or motivating your team, leadership can play an emotional toll on your work, and your state of mind. But a shift in your mental...
Business Exit Planning Tips for Retiring Executives

Business Exit Planning Tips for Retiring Executives

You have spent decades building your company and making it thrive. You’ve spent time, money, and effort making it the best it can be. Now, you are starting to consider retirement and looking for a return on that investment.  You need to find out what retiring...

Does Your Business Need a Second Opinion?

Does Your Business Need a Second Opinion?

As a CEO, your entrepreneurship likely began with a vision of how you wanted to grow your business. With time, your business may hit a plateau. You might even consider walking away from your business. Don’t walk just yet. Thomas Edison once said: “Many of life’s...