Every year I become a better manager. As time goes I get better and better (just like a great bottle of wine). As I reflect on my growth, one of the more shocking lessons was learning to how it important it was to build relationships with my peers. In big companies, your performance is often calibrated [...]
I am shy and introverted and the thought of going out with the intention of meeting other people, starting conversations with strangers, and making small talk is one of the activities I dread most. I can’t deal with silence (which makes me seem chatty and it is really just the fact I am trying [...]
We are all judges. One can try to stay open-minded, but inevitably they will judge and draw conclusions about every person that they meet. In the wild, animals are hardwired to make quick judgments about predators and prey to survive. And in many ways humans do the same. Whether it is when you see a [...]
At the risk of embarrassing myself terribly, I decided to tell you all a little bit of my “swan” story. Hopefully a little insight into my path will inspire you a bit on yours…. You see, when most people meet me now they are surprised when I tell them things like: I used to weigh [...]
This is an continuation in my exec coaching experience. If you have been reading along great, if not, here is some additional posts for background: post #1: My decision to embark with an executive coach post #2: My first session post #3: The first part of the 360 review (the good part) Since the first [...]