New Zealand green lip mussels, a French baguette, pears and artisan cheeses and a great Sauvignon Blanc on the bistro tonight. Listening to Etta James, Sade and Anita Baker. This is heaven. What are your thoughts when you see this image and read the description? Does this look like a travel photo that makes you […]
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Ok – I am about to admit something very embarrassing. Not-So Book Smart After decades of teaching, writing, coaching and speaking about communication and negotiation skills, I am learning that I can be a real communication hack. I’m wondering if something weird happens to the brain when you’re finally in a healthy, loving relationship and […]
Read MoreJust when I thought I was going to need someone to talk me off the ledge, more than 180 corporate executives from the Business Roundtable created a “Statement on the Purpose of a Corporation.” But more on that in my next blog. I just have to get this off my chest first. You see, for […]
Read MoreI recently participated in a conference on Global Transformation with 900 people from around the world. We were asked “What is our commitment to the world?” And we were asked to be in an inquiry about our commitments. They said: “Inquiry begins in wonder. In this space, with meaning suspended, we are free to look, […]
Read MoreI recently hired an executive coach. Every coach needs a coach, right? After my first session I wondered if I’d regret the next 8 months because that’s how long I committed to working with my coach. He said he works with “powerful people.” I thought: “ok – that would be me.” And I know most […]
Read MoreHave you ever had the feeling that just when you think you’ve tamed a bad behavior, it rears its ugly head in unexpected ways? I had this experience not long ago when I was attending a water aerobics class. It all sounds so innocent and lovely… doing water aerobics outside in the California sunshine. People […]
Read MoreSometimes it takes real courage to be honest with yourself. For over 20 years now, I’ve been spreading the Get Out of B.E.D.(Blame, Excuses and Denial) message, encouraging people to take Ownership, Accountability and Responsibility for their thoughts, words and actions.. And for over 20 years, I’ve had to look myself in the mirror to […]
Read MoreAre you a doer-manager? Are you the person who keeps doing many of the tasks that you did before you were promoted to manager, director, VP or even to the C-suite? Because we all know: no one can do the job as well as you… it takes too long to train someone… it’s easier and […]
Read MoreThe Doer-Manager – The Struggle is Real For the past 20 years I have had the privilege of coaching hundreds of managers and executives in just about every industry. There’s a lot of talk about leadership and what constitutes being a good leader. And one thing I know for sure is that people who are […]
Read MoreIs it me? Or is there an epidemic of people not wanting to be accountable? Am I the only one who hears people complaining about how everyone else is not being accountable? Whether it’s at work, at home, with our elected officials or our friends – people seem to be quick to blame anyone and/or […]
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