Answer The Critical Question

Mar 27, 2022 | Business, Leadership

The Critical Question There are probably a number of new hires who have joined your firm in the last few months. For them, this spring is the first time they are experiencing busy season with you. With the busy season halfway through, they are likely asking themselves...

Define Underperformance Correctly

Feb 27, 2022 | Business, Leadership

From A Partner I had a great coaching call with a partner this week about one of his staff who is not performing to her optimal capabilities. He shared his theory about what was going on and what he was doing to address them. He said he gave her direct feedback so...

Earn The Right To Lead

Dec 5, 2021 | Business, Leadership

“Position” Leaders As is often the case, leadership is closely associated with position. The more advanced you are in your firm, the more you are expected to lead. However, if your “leadership” is related only to your position and not from your interest in leading,...

Gratitude Is A Skill

Nov 21, 2021 | Business, Personal Management

Gratitude Is A Value In a recent training on professionalism, one participant said that one of their values is gratefulness. It struck me because I don’t hear that expressed as a value very much. Yet it is so clear how impactful a grateful attitude is on our whole...