Uncomfortable? Tell Them Anyway

Mar 20, 2016 | Business

A recent survey was conducted by the Harris Poll showing that, of the more than 600 managers participating, 69% admitted to being uncomfortable communicating with their employees in everyday interactions. Worse, 37% were uncomfortable giving direct performance...

Don’t Be Stingy With Your Confidence

Feb 21, 2016 | Uncategorized

Being thrown into the proverbial deep end is how some people learn best. They don’t shrink from taking on a challenge because they have a certain amount of confidence, believing they will find a way to be successful. But for others, it’s a different story. If you...

You Cause Underperformance

Aug 23, 2015 | Business

The number one reason there is underperformance around you is because of you, not anyone else. Whether you’re a partner dealing with managers or an associate dealing with interns, you’re not dealing with the underperformance of others. So much so, that YOU OWE THEM AN...

Left Holding the Bag

Jun 21, 2015 | Business

Most of the time, I encourage you to delegate, give people space to perform, and provide good feedback so they will learn. But this week in my coaching, I heard several times where delegators aren’t paying enough attention to whom they delegate. That is, you have...

The Hardest is Preferable

Jan 9, 2015 | Business

High performers find that the hardest people to work for aren’t the demanding, high-expectation managers and partners. For high performers, the hardest people to work for are the ones who are the easiest to work for. It may sound like double-speak, but it’s true. If...