Sometimes we stare so long at a door that is closing, that we see too late, the one that is open. – Alexander Graham Bell*
Last week I began the discussion around breakthrough success and resistance, asking: “Why the resistance?” Reminding you that …
Resistance always shows up when we step up to do something new, creative, greater … something that promises a better future.
The bottom line: resistance…
This executive coaching client is a rising star in his company.
Working in a Fortune 100 company with 300,000 employees, Jonathan (not his real name) has consistently received high performance marks and has for 12 years. He is acknowledged for adding value to the company and consistently promoted from entry level to a senior manager role.
With each promotion he received the standard 5% pay increase.
Recently, his boss was…
How well are you protecting your personal well being?
Perhaps you saw “Jaws”, I didn’t but here’s the story line. What subtle life messages do you hear in it?
Martin Brody is the police chief of Amity, an island resort town somewhere in New England. One summer morning, Brody is called to the beach, where the mangled body of a summer vacationer has washed ashore. The medical…
How are you supporting your personal development journey?
A few years ago, I was selected for the Executive Leadership Program of Atlanta-based Cox Enterprises. Ron Young was my executive coach and I still appreciate that season of accelerated personal development.
Part of the program involved Outward Bound; this executive leadership expedition took our group of 10 to North Carolina and Pisgah National Forest, Linville Gorge.
The four-day wilderness…
How does taking responsibility lead to success?
In the current Harvard Business Review interview Howard Schultz of Starbucks fame spoke of his return as CEO. The article “We Had to Own the Mistakes” by Adi Ignatius begins:
By the time Howard Schultz stepped down as chief executive of Starbucks, in 2000, the coffee chain was one of the world’s most recognizable brands—and on a steady trajectory of growth. Eight…
How can being ethical be kept simple? What’s the secret?
Randy was an account executive I hired when serving as GSM of the top-billing radio station in Oklahoma City. Over the years, we kept in touch after I moved to another market and radio group. Our re-connecting recently increased.
One particular day, he was re-telling the story of his start in radio (I hired him). When he referenced one of my “sayings”. It’s simple. It speaks…
What six character-related traits do successful people cultivate?
The business of successful people is character.
Last week I suggested there are three, broad areas that successful people master:
