The simple framework that turns polite head-nodding into productive debateThere’s a New Yorker cartoon I recall from years ago. The image shows a conference room full of executives. The CEO is at the head of the table, and he is asking, “All in favor, raise your right...
Every conversation you have, every relationship you build, creates possibilities you can't yet imagine.Sarah, a marketing manager with 8 years of experience, refreshed her LinkedIn feed for the third time that morning. Another round of layoffs. Another company...
You teach people how to treat you. Be careful what you're teaching them.During a recent coaching session, my client David (name changed), a VP of Marketing, shared his frustration with me. "Michelle, I want to be there for my team. I tell them my door is always open,...
When you’re in a room that feels intimidating, remember: you don’t have to know everything to add value.In every experience I had with Maya (name changed), she was a confident and self-assured person. Her mind worked fast; I’d seen her share sharp insights without a...
The conversation is the relationship. And most leaders are missing the mark on this critical connection point. Last month, I was working with a VP of Operations who was struggling with team performance. Despite having talented people, projects were stalling, morale...
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