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Conduct A Motivating Annual Review
Review Season Aahhh. It’s that time of year again. I’m not referring to the joyous holiday season, but the dreaded Annual (or semi-annual) Review. It’s the one meeting that most people believe is not worth the effort. We’ve all experienced them, both on the delivery...
A Healthy Client List
Misaligned Clients For the last decade, I’ve encouraged and coached partners and partner groups to maintain a healthy client list. Typically, firms accumulate clients over the years and, as practices have grown, partners have client lists that are out of alignment...
Muscles Of Astronauts
The Program If you have been following the news, you are aware of NASA's next generation of space flight, known as the Artemis Program. Its inaugural flight occurred November 15, 2022 when Orion was launched. Without a hitch. Awesome. One of the selected astronauts to...
Learn To Power Down
Elusive Rest For many, the holidays are a time of joy, connecting and relaxing. They experience rest and peace being with family and friends. But for others, this experience is elusive. Sometimes the preparations are overwhelming, or that there are fractious...
More Than Signing In
The Season This is the season of training. It’s getting to the end of the year and certain continuing education requirements have to be met. So training is a priority. Yes, it’s the season of training. While it may be the season of training, it’s not necessarily the...
Your Client’s Cull List
Professional service is all about using your technical skills and applying them to client needs and problems. So it is imperative to know what your clients need and want. While each client has specific issues that concern them, your service offerings may look similar...
Staff Find Their Place
Staff Need Help One of the great benefits of being a coach to professionals is that I get to connect with high quality, high performing individuals who are passionate about what they do. It’s a joy and a privilege that I relish. Recently, I had such a call with a...
Becoming Remote Capable
New Term Gallup came out with a recent study that introduced a new term, “remote capable.” Their definition refers to the work that can be completed outside of the office. Obviously, certain jobs require onsite presence. But much of a professional’s work can be done...
An Intentional Cool Down Routine
Cool Down I find it interesting that athletes, after a grueling workout or competition, will take time to cool down. It's built into their routine, just like a warm up. They use a regimen of stretches and light activity to gradually slow their heart rate and...
I Already Knew That
There is a difference When we get feedback from our training, sometimes we get a comment like, “I already knew that.” I have to admit that the comment annoys me a bit, but not for the reason you might think. It’s not because the training wasn’t helpful, insightful or...
