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We’ll Never Really “Solve” Organizational Life

August 2nd, 2010 at 7:00 am » Comments (0)

In his newly revised book on change, Beyond the Wall of Resistance, my colleague Rick Maurer includes an interview with author/consultant Geoffrey Bellman. Bellman's response contains some wisdom that helps ...more »

Cause, not Blame, Produces Better Performance Feedback

July 12th, 2010 at 7:00 am » Comments (0)

I subscribe to Alan Weiss's thought provoking monthly email newsletter called Balancing Act. In his latest issue, he offers the following tip: Here’s a quick secret for getting along and playing ...more »

Leadership Coaching Has Really Arrived

June 24th, 2010 at 7:00 am » Comments (0)

A recent article on Workforce.com report summarizes a study on the prevalence and impact of coaching on the results that individual managers generate. The research surveyed CEO's, HR Managers and ...more »

Is the Coaching Client Ready?

February 25th, 2010 at 7:00 am » Comments (0)

James Prochaska and Carlo DiClemente (University of Rhode Island) developed a Stages of Change Model that for 30 years has helped therapists and counsellors work effectively with clients with addiction. ...more »

Taking Your People to Where They Don’t (Think They) Want to Go

January 21st, 2010 at 7:00 am » Comments (0)

Janice Stein, a political scientist at the University of Toronto, said a key indicator of a successful political leader is that he/she takes people to a place they don't necessarily ...more »

Coaching vs. Mentoring

November 5th, 2009 at 7:00 am » Comments (0)

Whatever your field and whether you are a manager or individual contributor, you can benefit greatly from feedback and advice as you navigate the currents and shoals of your career. ...more »