Exactly What to Say: The Magic Words for Influence and Impact | Author: Phil M. Jones, 2017 What’s It All About? Do you always use the right words? I thought I did… until a recent podcast with a public speaking coach quickly showed me I was wrong! She pointed out where I was falling back … Read More
Atlas of the Heart: Mapping Meaningful Connection and the Language of Human Experience | Author: Brené Brown, 2021 What’s It All About? In her book, Brené Brown unpacks 87 emotions and takes us on a journey of connection. One of my favorite things about Brené is how she really helps others not only understand the … Read More
“My team just has too much connection!” Throughout my years of coaching and advising manufacturing leaders, this isn’t a statement I often hear. In fact, it’s usually the exact opposite. When there is a disconnect between leaders and their teams, it leads to communication challenges, poor culture, halted productivity, and a lack of trust throughout … Read More
Ask Powerful Questions: Create Conversations That Matter | Will Wise and Chad Littlefield, April 2017 What’s It All About? In Ask Powerful Questions:Create Conversations That Matter, authors Will Wise and Chad Littlefield lay out a simple, practical framework for turning surface-level talk into real conversations that build trust. It’s not about asking more questions — … Read More
The Visibility Factor: Break Through Your Fears, Stand In Your Own Power, and Become the Authentic Leader You Were Meant To Be | Susan M. Barber, 2022 What’s It All About? “I was good enough to get hired, so why am I not good enough to get promoted? Have you ever asked yourself this question? … Read More
How the Mighty Fall: And Why Some Companies Never Give In | Author: Jim Collins, 2009 | What’s It All About? Have you ever met someone who looked perfectly healthy, then been shocked when you learned they were struggling with an illness? The same thing can happen with organizations—they look great on the outside but … Read More
The Barriers to a Growth Mindset In a book I read recently, I learned more about the two types of mindsets: growth mindsets and fixed mindsets. It got me thinking about the importance of being opened minded, but how open-mindedness alone isn’t always enough to set you up for success. It can actually cause you … Read More
Mindset: The New Psychology of Success | Author: Carol Dweck, 2006 | What’s it all About? Have you ever watched someone achieve great success in an area you’re still working on? How did it make you feel? Years ago, when I first started my own business, I would look at others with thousands of social … Read More
Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don’t Know | Author: Adam Grant, 2021 | What’s it all About? With North America more divided than ever, this is perhaps one of the most relevant books of 2021. It provides a perspective and reset that we could all use. Many of us strive for the … Read More
If you’re considering executive coaching, here are a few things that will simplify your decision-making process! Pain and Permission When I was certified with the Center of Executive Coaching many years ago, I learned—the hard way!—that there are two key elements that are required for successful executive coaching engagement: pain and permission. What Does Pain … Read More