Tag: Executive effectiveness

How to Decide What to Do

“What am I going to do?” is a common question frustrated coaching clients ask. My go-to strategy is: You can feel stuck and indecisive because we tend to value not losing something more than gaining something. Some clients find working through the various possible scenarios helpful when they are at a crossroads. Here are six […]

Why Some People Hate Working Virtually

Jennifer, a Senior VP of a large corporation, slammed down her cellphone in frustration when she read the latest corporate email announcing their indefinite extension of virtual work from home privileges of most employees. What motivated Jennifer’s intense reaction to the announcement? Jennifer is one of the estimated 20% of humans who is naturally motivated […]

Effective Executives Are Power Providers

When I think of an effective executive, I think of a power block. An effective executive is plugged directly into the organization’s power current. They are the power providers for those connected to them. An effective executive is a surge protector for their team. They provides safety in storms to prevent those connected to them […]