In one of my most popular posts (in terms of incoming search traffic), I described how to conduct high value monthly business reviews (MBRs). In my experience working with many companies, MBRs are the simplest and fastest way to improve clarity, accountability and performance. If you are not conducting MBRs now, I highly recommend implementing…
Executive leadership is all about communication. The effective executive must communicate strategically, clearly, and powerfully in order to lead. So in my coaching sessions with executive clients, we frequently work on the client’s upcoming opportunities to communicate – whether it is a speech to a large audience, a critical team meeting, or a high stakes…
A business coach asks: My practice is doing ok, but I don’t have enough ideal clients. I have a few clients who are great, although they aren’t paying me what I’m worth. I have several clients who are total energy drains and not worth it. Obviously I’ve been successfully in signing up these clients, so…
Over the past week, much attention in the political media has focused on Mitt Romney’s role at Bain Capital, a private equity firm. Opponents have characterized Bain and other private equity firms as “vultures.” Politics aside, why do vultures exist? And what are the lessons for leaders? Vultures, while perhaps grotesque, serve a vital purpose…
In my book, Aligned Action: The Key to CEO Effectiveness, I wrote about the importance of aligned action – of making sure that everyone in the company is working on the right things in the right way. But I realize now that I did not explicitly address the LEVEL of ACTION. How much action do…