Recovering Leader

Monday LeaderTip: Daily Renewal

It's a great week to establish a handful of meaningful / high-value intentions for the year ahead. What fires you up? What needs to change for you to be happier and more peaceful professionally? What bold steps can you take in 2009 for a greater good? Jot down your ideas, and refer to them each morning. By keeping these top... Read more →

Monday LeaderTip: Blame

No one wants to be associated with a failure, and leaders are no exception. When something goes awry, it can be tempting to point the finger, especially if you feel certain of the cause, and justified making someone "accountable." Yet blame never results in a solution. Instead, it tends to snowball, wasting much time / energy better suited for problem-solving.... Read more →

Monday LeaderTip: What Fires You Up?

What it means "to achieve" is unique to each leader. It's helpful to reflect on this from time to time, and realign it with whatever truly fires you up. Otherwise, you can find yourself heading for goals that lack deeper meaning, as if on autopilot. Take a new and critical look at how you define success—without judging whatever you may... Read more →

Monday LeaderTip: Bigger Questions

A leader asked me recently: "How will I know when it's time to take on something new?" As an executive coach, I find it helpful to look at the questions my clients find most important. Sometimes, the answer—or the compass pointing to it—is contained within the question itself. For example, if you're wondering whether it's time to make a change,... Read more →