The Art of War and Executive Coaching
Sun Tzu’s “The Art of War” is more than a military text; it’s a guide to understanding human nature, strategy, and leadership. The application of Sun Tzu’s principles extends beyond the battlefield into the corporate landscape, where battles are waged daily for market...
There is No TRYing in Life
ONE THREE-LETTER WORD YOU MAY WANT TO RETHINK. In honor of the upcoming New Year and new intentions, let's explore a word we probably all use frequently. It's a small and very powerful word, but not in the way you might think. It's the word TRY. How often do we use...
Achieving Business Success Using Culinary Leadership Techniques
In the world of haute cuisine, Michelin stars represent the pinnacle of culinary success. The journey to earn these coveted accolades holds valuable insights that extend far beyond the kitchen, reaching into the realm of leadership and corporate management. Let’s...
Exploring Servant Leadership
In July, we discussed 3 common leadership styles (autocratic, democratic, and laissez-faire). This time, we delve into another: servant leadership. Servant leadership is a leadership philosophy that prioritizes the well-being and growth of individuals and teams over...
Book Summary: “Innovation is Everybody’s Business” by Robert Tucker
I became interested in the book Innovation is Everybody’s Business because it takes a different tact than most do on the subject. Instead of focusing on what the company, organization, or leadership can do to spur innovation, it focuses on what you, the employee, can...
A Comparison of 3 Common Leadership Styles
Leadership styles can have a profound impact on the success of an organization. Each leadership style has its unique strengths and weaknesses, and understanding the differences between them is essential for effective leadership. In this article we explore the...
Why a Growth Mindset is Crucial for Leaders
“Growth mindset” is a term coined by psychologist Dr. Carol Dweck who discovered in a study that neurological activity changes when people focus on the learning process, not just on the outcome. What this means is that success at acquiring new knowledge and skills...
Addressing Your Fear of Conflict
This topic is likely very timely due to all the stuff that we're dealing with in our everyday lives and, at least in part, as evidenced by the high number of conversations I've been having with clients, friends, family members, and others regarding handling conflict...
Thinking About Your Thinking
The Headline The human brain can process 11 million bits of information per second... but our conscious minds can only handle 40-50 per second! The Situation We constantly deal with new, fast-changing circumstances. The amount of information available to (or slung at)...
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