Oct 28, 2014 | Coaching Questions
This month our Coaching Questions are all about making decisions. When it comes to making decisions ask yourself these questions: What’s stopping you from making a call? What would have to be addressed for you to feel comfortable? What would happen if you asked your... read more
Oct 21, 2014 | Decision Making, Employee Issues, Leadership, Office Politics, Workplace Tips
A few years ago, I spoke with Liz Dennery Sanders of SheBrand, about the top leadership themes everyone should have on their radar. One of the themes refuses to come down from the #1 spot: helping executives avoid losing their top performers. I remain optimistic... read more
Oct 10, 2014 | Engagement
I will do just about anything to avoid regular exercise besides walking and swimming. I don’t enjoy exercising, and similar to so many others, I find it really difficult to block off the time to do it consistently. I understand the physical benefits. No confusion to... read more
Sep 30, 2014 | Tough Conversations
In keeping with the theme of top performers, this month’s tough conversation speaks to the discussion you may need to have with a stellar employee who is unhappy. One option is to call out the behavior and its effects, the end results. When you have many examples and... read more
Sep 16, 2014 | Workshops
Focus on your strengths, not your weaknesses. Heard of the strengths revolution? It’s the idea that you, your team, and your company will get farther faster when you focus on what you do well vs. what you don’t. Our workshops are about changing behaviors and helping... read more
Sep 2, 2014 | Coaching Questions
This month our Coaching Questions are all about Delegating Tasks. When it comes to Making Decisions ask yourself these questions: 1. When you look at your work week, where are you spending most of your time and energy? What is the division between routine tasks and... read more
Aug 19, 2014 | Workplace Tips
We’re re-running this blog post about getting back into the school groove as part of our revamped blog. Stay tuned and check back for more timely tips from Leila! Three Tips for Leaders from the Back to School Groove As I bought back to school supplies,... read more
Jan 30, 2012 | Accountability, Blog
So, it’s the end of January. If you made resolutions at the beginning of the month, have they stuck and turned into habits or have they been forgotten, pushed aside by items of a higher priority? If your resolutions haven’t evolved into actions,... read more
Nov 16, 2011 | Accountability, Leadership
Accountability is rarely far from my mind when I am coaching leaders. Often times the topic appears as elusive and desirable as the Holy Grail: “If we could just figure out how to hold people accountable, we’d get so much done.” Accountability is not... read more
Sep 7, 2011 | Blog, Social Media in the Workplace
I realize I’m probably not in the majority with my recommendation that managers limit their social media activities. Here are a few quick tips right now: 1. I want you to be friendly with your employees—not friends with them. 2. You can tweet about your job if... read more
