Articles
Mental Toughness: A Key to Success
Mental toughness is an important quality for all of us to develop and is one of the keys to success in business and in life. It is our ability to cope in the challenging situations which we all face from time to time. I see mental toughness as a habit or...
The Art of Communication
Communication is a core skill for success in business. We rely on this skill to clearly express our intentions to our staff, and we depend upon the communication skills of our team members when they interact with clients and prospects. Effectiveness in all types...
The Road to Peak Performance
In working with coaching clients, the first step is to establish goals to be reached at the end of the coaching process. Clarity of goals and prioritizing those goals is how we are able to establish a road map to success. We have to know where we are headed in order...
The Importance of Shifting Perspectives
Imagine this scenario… You are at a family gathering and want to take a candid photo. You spot your kids at the pool and need to decide whether to zoom in on your kids or zoom out to capture the entire scene. What do you do? I read a terrific article in the...
Keys to Continued Business Success
We are all looking for the “silver bullet,” the one thing that will make us successful in growing our businesses. So what are the elements needed to maintain a successful and flourishing business? 1. Clarity of purpose You need to have a strong sense of what you want...
Rookie Manager Mistakes
Many of my clients are financial advisors and entrepreneurs who have developed successful businesses. As their businesses continue to grow, they are now fine-tuning their skills for managing and leading others. As I look back on my career, I realize that I was...
Qualities of Leaders Who Create Outstanding Results
The greatest challenge for any manager is to create an environment that allows the team to succeed while allowing all team members to play to their strengths. This is the ultimate goal of a functional manager in any organization. In my coaching practice, I...