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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...

Are You Actively Listening to Your Team Members?

If you’re a manager or team leader, you know that a crucial part of your job is listening to your team members. But are you really hearing them? Or are you just waiting for your chance to respond? Here is how active listening can help make you more empathetic with...

What to Do When Employment Decisions Feel Unfair

No one wants to be the bearer of bad news. But for business owners and team leaders, sometimes it is up to you to make the hard choices that keep the company moving forward. Here is what to do when employment decisions feel unfair. By employing transparency, open...

Embracing Group Diversity

Diversity is more than just a buzzword. It is a tool that managers can use to gain a broader perspective and a more robust working group. Whether your company is considering entering a contract with an overseas vendor, or simply filling a vacant position, you need to...

Using Emotional Intelligence to Improve Team Creativity

A great team can make even hard work and tight deadlines feel like meaningful and enjoyable work. As team leader, you can do a lot to point your coworkers and employees toward success. But what can you do when your team feels stagnated and the ideas simply are not...
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...

How Executive Coaching Can Help Your Detroit Startup

How Executive Coaching Can Help Your Detroit Startup

Detroit startups rank among the most prolific in the Midwestern startup community. The Motor City boasts the second largest regional economy in the US and not only has strong automotive roots, but also is home to some of the world’s major contributions in arts and...